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OAJO Research Article Jan 12, 2017
Understanding Patient Perspectives of Anti-VEGF Treatment Experience and Effect in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Fallor MA, Simon SS, Gill MK, Lyon AT and Mirza RG*

Purpose: Understand patients’ perspectives of intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy efficacy for exudative age-related macular degeneration (eAMD). Methods: 107 patients receiving intra…

Intravitreal Exudative Anti-VEGF Treatment
DOIJ Research Article Jan 11, 2017
Effect of Sitagliptin Monotherapy on Beta-Cell and Endothelial Functions in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes
Amira SN, Mervat El-Eshmawy*, Mohamed ME, Osama SS and Nagy MS

Background/Aim: Recent research has focused on identifying new therapeutic targets and novel pathways for correcting impaired glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetes (T2DM). The dip…

Sitagliptin monotherapy Endothelial function Newly diagnosed T2DM.
OAJUN Review Article Jan 10, 2017
Acute Kidney Injury-Recent Thoughts in Diagnosis and Management
Rashid HU

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) has become a global health challenge with an estimated incidence of 13.3 million every year. In developing countries, the annual incidence is 11.3 million…

Acute Kidney Injury acute renal failure
JOBD Research Article Jan 10, 2017
Application and Failure Experience of Intramedullary Nail and Locking Plate in the Treatment of Femoral Subtrochanteric Fracture
Qiang Z*, Liangjun J, Hang L and Zhijun P

Background: The experience of intramedullary nail and locking plate in femoral subtrochanteric fracture were retrospectively analysed. Methods: The operation time, bleeding, hospit…

Femoral subtrochanteric fracture Intramedullary nail Locking plate
OAJG Review Article Jan 7, 2017
A Review on Update on Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management of Precocious Puberty’’- Along with A Case Report
Kulvinder Kochar Kaur*, Allahbadia GN and Singh M

Precocious Puberty (PP) is the attainment of secondary sex characters before the age of 8 in girls and 9 yrs in boys. It can be divided into Central PP(CPP)/True PP or Gonadotropi…

CPP GIPP KISS1
NNOAJ Short Communication Jan 5, 2017
A Fall- Frequently Avoided but a Safe Fall: An Expedient Training Part for Various Conditions
Dildip K

Universally, falls are a major communal health problem. An estimated 4,24, 000 fatal falls occur each year, making it the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury…

fatal falls South East Asia rest inadvertently
NNOAJ Opinion Jan 5, 2017
Alzheimer's Disease- The Forgotten
Caron L*

It is flabbergasting to me, that with all the statistics that are being shared regarding the prevalence of the disease, individuals still do not know what it is. I am unsure on why…

Flabbergasting Alzheimer
NNOAJ Research Article Jan 5, 2017
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (TSCI) in King Fahd Medical City, An Epidemiological Study
Alshahri SS*, Alshahri BS* and Habtar A

Introduction: Our study aims to estimate the characteristics & causes of TSCI at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh city in order to hypothesize strategy for primary…

Tetraplegia Traumatic spinal cord injury Epidemiological Study
OAJG Case Report Jan 4, 2017
Dysmenorrhea, is the Diagnosis Neglected?
Silveira FA*, Vaz GL, Fernandes JRR, Costa AGS, Gobira MP, Bernardes IN and Ferreira RB

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most prevalent gynecological problems among women, affecting mainly adolescents. The general practitioner is usually the health professional first to ha…

Dysmenorrhea Teenager
ACCMJ Research Article Jan 3, 2017
Use of Proseal Laryngeal Mask Airway in Contrast to Endotracheal Tube for Routine Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy under General Anaesthesia-A Randomized Comparative Study
Faruquzzaman*

Evidence based data in the very recent years suggest that in spite of tremendous advances in contemporary anaesthetic practice, advances, airway management continue to be of param…

Laryngeal mask airway Endotracheal tube Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
OAJMB Review Article Jan 2, 2017
The Prospects of Human CD40L-Activated AntigenPresenting B Cells
Kuei-Ying Su* and Chih-Wen Peng*

B cells are considered as professional antigen presenting cells (APCs) and being used to induce the activation of cognate T cells. Because the number of primary APC from individual…

CD40L Antigen-presenting cells Human
ACT Review Article Jan 2, 2017
The Implication of Molecular Diagnosis and Good Laboratory Practices in the Reduction of Laboratory Animal Disease: An Approach for Management of Healthcare in Animal Facilities
<p>Alok R<sup>1</sup>*, Jamal A<sup>1</sup>, Saba N<sup>1</sup>, Maaz<sup>1</sup>, Brijesh KM<sup>2</sup>, Sumit K<sup>3</sup> and Zeeshan AK<sup>4</sup></p>

Diagnosis of diseases is concerned with the identification of accurate and precise causal factors and the direct and indirect relationship between host and organisms. Infectious di…

<p>Epstein-Barr virus Hepatitis virus Radioallergosorbent test
ACT Review Article Jan 2, 2017
Some Aspects of Interactions between Nanomaterials and the Cytoskeleton of Eukaryotic cells
<p>Lahir YK*</p>

All cellular functions are primarily related to the behavior of the components of cell and its cytoskeleton. Cells in the various tissues respond to the sudden changes in their amb…

<p>Cytoskeleton Nonmaterial’s Microfilaments
FSNT Research Article Jan 2, 2017
Variation in Time and Sensitivity of Anthropometric Measures of MUAC and WFH/WFL Z-Score for Screening, Admission to Follow Up and Discharge of Moderately Malnourished Children 6-59 months on Supplementary Feeding Program
Amegovu Kiri Andrew*, Michael Mawadri, Timothy chewere and Irumba Joseph

Under nutrition is a direct causal factor of more than half of child mortality globally, reduces human productivity and cripples national economy by an estimated 10%. It is theref…

Admissions Time variation Follow-up
DOIJ Research Article Jan 2, 2017
Short Term Outcomes of Low Dose Liraglutide in Obese Non Diabetic Indian Subjects-A Real World Experience
Liu Y*, Yu Y, Wang K, Boles CD, November-Rider and Collins C

Background: The data regarding weight loss effects of liraglutide in overweight or obese Indian non-diabetic subjects is scanty. The present study aims to investigate the effects o…

Liraglutide Non-Diabetic Obese
DOIJ Research Article Jan 2, 2017
The Relationship of Habitual Foods Consuming to Population’s Health
Hmed BN*, Charaâ N, Ksouda K, Zeghal K and Hammami S

&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Purpose: To evaluate the relationship between specific popular food’s consumption and the prevalence of some chronic diseases. Methodology: The weekly frequency …

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OOAJ Case Report Dec 30, 2016
Rhinolith: A Forgotten Identity- Series of 18 Cases with Review of Literature
Abdul Cader SH*, Reghunandanan N and Shah FA

Introduction: Rhinolith or nasal stone is formed by mineralization within nasal cavity. Though stones are infrequently seen in nasal cavity, our experience of frequent encounter wi…

Nasal obstruction Unilateral nasal discharge Epistaxis
OOAJ Research Article Dec 30, 2016
Role of CT Mastoids in the Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Chronic Inflammatory Ear Disease
Sudarshan RL* and Juveria M

Introduction: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a chronic inflammation of middle ear cleft. It presents with discharging ear and decreased hearing. The diagnosis is mostly…

Computerized Tomography Temporal bone Cholesteatoma
OOAJ Research Article Dec 30, 2016
Chronic laryngitis in CHU Yalgado Ouedraogo: Epidemiological and Diagnostic Aspects
Gyebre YMC*, Goueta A, Bakyono KE, Zongo G, Ouedraogo BP, Sereme M and Ouoba K

Introduction: The chronic laryngitis is a persistent inflammation evolving since more than 2 weeks of the laryngeal mucosa. The possible degeneration of the white forms constitutes…

Computerized Tomography Temporal bone Cholesteatoma
PPRIJ Review Article Dec 29, 2016
Behavioral Effects, Cognitive Effects, and the Physiology of Marijuana Use
Austin DP*

Marijuana is one of the most abused and misunderstood illicit drugs in many countries including the United States [1]. Since the 1960s, marijuana use has steadily increased over th…

Marijuana THC Illicit Drug
PPRIJ Review Article Dec 29, 2016
A “Man is Known by the Company He Keeps” Socio-Ethological and Psychological Correlates of Male Friendship
Plusnin J*

The summary paper argues that the phenomenon of male alliance (friendship) emerges as a consequence of mutual preference demonstrated by male individuals - both human and animal, -…

Male alliance Friendship Individual recognition and Preference
PPRIJ Research Article Dec 29, 2016
Supporting Father Involvement to Promote Co-Parent, Parent and Child Outcomes in a Canadian Context
Marsha KP*, Peter G and Kyle DP

&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This study describes a western Canadian implementation of Supporting Father Involvement (SFI), a California, U.S. evidenced-based intervention designed to promote …

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CCLSJ Short Communication Dec 29, 2016
Evidence of CR Receptor Gene in an Invertebrate
Leclerc M* and Kresdorn N

In 2013, Complement components were found in the Asterias rubens genome, when compared to mouse genome (Classical and alternative components). Recently, we discovered a Fab gene a…

CR receptor gene Sea star primitive antibody Invertebrate
OOAJ Perspective Dec 29, 2016
Significance of Posterior Septectomy in the Management of Choanal Atresia in Young Adults
Waleed Ragab Jabri* and Mohamed Qotb

Unilateral choanal atresia is more common than bilateral cases. Unilateral cases may present later in life with unilateral nasal congestion and mucoid rhinorrhea. Pure bony atresia…

Choanal Atresia Posterior Septectomy Radiological Assessment
OAJDS Research Article Dec 28, 2016
Comparative Evaluation of Microleakage with Different Composite Placement Technique in Preparation with High C Factor-An In vitro Study
Dhanashri B*, Manwar NU and Manoj C

Objective: To evaluate and compare the effect of different composite placement technique on microleakage in class I composite resin restoration with high C factor. Method: Standard…

Microleakage C Factor Polymerization shrinkage
OAJDS Case Report Dec 28, 2016
Treatment of Acute Apical Abscess in Diabetic Patient by Single Visit Endodontics- A Case Report
Saeed Kazi M Yaqoob, Sana Siddiqui and Hira Zaman*

The aim of the case report is to describe the effectiveness and success of single visit endodontics in apical abscess in patient suffering from diabetes. Infected non vital tooth w…

Acute apical abscess Single visit RCT Diabetes mellitus
OAJPR Research Article Dec 28, 2016
Transdermal Delivery Offer for Low Dose Acetylsalicylic Acid
Voycheva C* and Tsonou MM

The use of Acetyl Salicylic Acid (ASA) in the secondary prevention of cardio vascular diseases is well known. Orally administered ASA is rapidly metabolized to its principal metabo…

Acetylsalicylic Acid UV spectroscopy Plasticizer
OAJUN Research Article Dec 27, 2016
Urodynamic Findings in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Chung DE1*, Najari BB2, Lee RK2, Chughtai BC2, Kaplan SA3 and Te AE2

Objective: To characterize urodynamic (UDS) findings in North American patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) from a contemporary cohort. Meth…

Diabetes mellitus Urodynamic Diabetes mellitus
DOIJ Research Article Dec 22, 2016
Frequency of Not-Home Prepared Meals and Diet Quality are Associated with Depression and Metabolic Syndrome Among US Adults
Liu Y*, Yu Y, Wang K, Boles CD, November-Rider D Yadav R and Collins C

Aims: The objective of this study was to investigate whether frequency of not-home prepared (NHP) meals and self-reported diet are associated with depression and metabolic syndrome…

Depression Metabolic Syndrome Not-Home Prepared Meals
OAJG Research Article Dec 22, 2016
Do We Need to Change Our Antibiotic Prescription Practices?
Uma P*

Objectives: To compare the postoperative outcome in patients group who were given single dose antibiotic prophylaxis to prolongedpostoperative antibiotic prescription. Methods: T…

Antibiotic Prophylaxis Operative Gynaecology Post-Operative Infections

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