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OAJUN Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Cardiopulmonary Effects of Trendelenburg Positioning in Robotic Assisted Radical Cystectomy
Brian Winters1*, Prashoban Bremjit2, Sarah Holt1, Jonathan Harper1 and Jonathan Wright1,3

Introduction: Robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) is increasingly utilized in the management of bladder cancer (BCa) and prior studies have demonstrated steep Trendelenburg …

Bladder Cancer Radical Cystectomy Robotic
OAJG Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Failure to Obtain Informed Consent for Intimate Examinations by Medical Students
David Mankuta*, Shereen Shehadeh and Marsha Kaitz

Objective: To study medical student's attitudes towards intimate physical examination during clinical rotations. Design: The study was performed at a University hospital setting d…

Student Pelvic Examination Rectal Examination
IJBP Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Biochemical Characterization of Two Major Proteins of the Hamster Sperm Acrosomal Matrix
Nagdas SK*

An acrosomal fraction, termed the ALM (acrosomal lamina complex) was isolated from hamster cauda epididymal spermatozoa that contain specific domains of the acrosomal matrix and an…

Hamster Sperm Acrosome Acrosomal Protein
OOAJ Letter to Editor Aug 9, 2016
Human Animal Allergology: Synopsis and Invitation
Ibrahim Mohammad Saeed Shnawa*

Allergology is a science sub-speciality of immunology. It concerned with the study of allergy an altered immune body reactivity to allergenic antigens.

Phagocytic cells Polymorphoneuclear leukocytes Lymphocytes
OAJMB Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Anti-Allergic Studies of Albizzia Lebbeck and Syzygium Cumini (L- Syzygium Gambolana)
G V Balakrishna, Krishna Sowmya , Vijay Raj Bollapalli and MV Ragavendra Rao*

The anti-allergic effects of herbs Albizzialebbeck and Syzygium cumin were analyzed in wistar albino rats and Swiss albino mice, from the aqueous and methanol extracts of roots of …

CCLSJ Mini Review Aug 9, 2016
Reshaping the Immunosuppressive Tumor Microenvironment: The Fusion Protein Strategy
Yanzhang Wei*

Advanced tumor cells often create immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment to block immune system’s attack in defense. The conversion of the environment from immunosuppressive to …

Cancer Immunotherapy Fusion protein
OAJG Review Article Aug 9, 2016
Progestogen Supplementation during Luteal Phase in the Treatment of Infertility in the First Trimester
Manish R Pandya*, Chirag Amin, Ganpant Sawant, Sunita Chandra, Vasundhari Mandi and Suman Lal

Aim: The aim of present review is to provide a comprehensive view of the literature regarding the clinical efficacy and safety effects of supplementation of Progestogens during lu…

Progestogens Infertility Iuteal Phase Support
FSNT Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Dyslipidemia Prevalence of Severe Mentally Ill Patients Who are under Pharmacotherapy Scheme
Schroeder M, Lares M, Perez E*, Brito S, Flores MA, Chacon R, Colina F, Cira L and Ramirez M

There is an increased mortality rate associated with severe mental illness due to preventable causes; such as, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and …

Antipsychotics Antidepressants Cholesterol
PNBOA Case Report Aug 9, 2016
Lysinuric Protein Intolerance: A Treatable Cause of Developmental Delay with Multiple Complications
Tanjung C, Watkinson J, Olpin S and Yap S*

Background: Lysinuric protein intolerance (LPI) is a multi systemic disease with a variety of clinical symptoms. Early and aggressive treatment can significantly reduce the number …

Lysinuric Protein Intolerance Ornithine Arginine
OAJG Review Article Aug 9, 2016
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea-an Update on Aetiopathogenesis, Endocrine Profile and Management
Kochar Kaur Kulvinder*, Allahbadia GN and Singh M

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is one of the most common causes of amenorrhea in women of reproductive age, accounting for almost 50%cases of secondary amenorrhea, while the genetic caus…

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa
OOAJ Editorial Aug 9, 2016
A Prefatory Note
Ebtissam Alerraqi*

Otolaryngology Open Access Journal (OOAJ), as an academic journal, opens up a new medical channel for original research, rare case reports, mini-reviews, systematic reviews and cli…

Otology Rhinology Allergy
ACCMJ Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Perfusion Index Derived from Pulse Oximetry, Serum actate, its Surrogates and Beta Type Natriuretic Peptide (Bnp) for Outcome Prediction in Poly-Traumatized Patients. A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Alaa M Atia*, Abualauon M Albeblawy, Nagwa M Ibrahim, Mohamed Z Abdelrhman, Hesham A Esmaeil, Nawal A Gad Elrab, Kotb HI

Introduction: Perfusion index (PI) is a non-invasive numeric value of peripheral perfusion; gained from pulse Oximeters. No study researched the predictive value of perfusion inde…

Perfusion Index Serum Lactate Lactate Clearance
PNBOA Case Report Aug 9, 2016
Fevre-Languepin Syndrome Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome a Case Report
Fady B*, Samer B and Osama B

Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome is characterized by congenital malformations that affect the face, extremities and genitalia. Autosomal dominant inheritance with variable expressivity…

Popliteal Pterygium Autosomal Dominant Inheritance
OAJG Short Communication Aug 9, 2016
Reality of Preeclampsia in Colombian Pregnant Women
Uriel M* and Romero XC

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy complicate up to 10% of pregnancies worldwide, constituting one of the greatest causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Pre…

Preeclampsia Pregnant Women
OAJO Research Article Aug 9, 2016
The E368Q Mutant Allele of GJA8 is Associated with Congenital Cataracts with Intrafamilial Variation in a South Indian Family
Senthil Kumar G, Dinesh Kumar K, Minogue PJ, Berthoud VM, Kannan R,Beyer EC and Santhiya ST*

<p>Purpose: To determine the basis of the autosomal dominant congenital cataracts in a three generation south Indian pedigree. Methods: The proband and several family…

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PNBOA Review Article Aug 9, 2016
The Long Road to Newborn Survival: Working with Parents, Families and Communities to Reduce Preventable Neonatal Deaths
Rachel N Musoke*

At the close of the millennium development goals it was realised that the neonatal mortality contributed to 44% of the under 5 mortality so as the world moves forward with the sust…

Newborn survival Good home care Primary health care
OAJG Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Ovarian Endometrioma: Rate of Recurrence and Factors Correlated
Yela DA*, Moraes LD, Gomes LM and Benetti-Pinto CL

Background: To evaluate the recurrence rate of ovarian endometrioma during a period of five years and risk factors associated with this disorder. Methods: A retrospective cross-s…

Ovarian Endometrioma Endometriosis Recurrence Rate
ACCMJ Mini Review Aug 9, 2016
Should we Systematically Measure Plasma Magnesium Levels in the Treatment of Severe Preeclampsia/Eclampsia?
Mahoungou Guimbi KC*, Mawandza PD, Itoua C and MFam WS

Aim: To show that measuring magnesium levels optimizes magnesium sulfate treatment in severe preeclampsia/eclampsia. Subjects and methods: A retrospective study was conducted with…

Eclampsia Intensive care Magnesium measurement
OOAJ Case Report Aug 9, 2016
Operative Removal of Ear Foreign Bodies: Analysis of Indications and Outcomes
Preetam C*, Rakesh Kumar, Kapil Sikka and Haq Mubashirul

In the head and neck, foreign bodies are most commonly lodged in the ears of young children. Adult cases are rare, but not unusual. Majority of the foreign bodies in the ear are re…

Oedema Transmastoid Facial Nerve Haemorrhagic Clots
OAJMB Review Article Aug 9, 2016
Management and Treatment of Herpes Simplex Keratitis
Rishi M, Pratibha M, MV Raghavendra Rao*, Maka B, Acharya Y, Ghani A and Sowmya JK

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis is a common and serious external ocular infection leading to unilateral blindness, primarily because of its recurrent nature. Despite considera…

Herpes simplex blindness keratitis
NNOAJ Mini Review Aug 9, 2016
Role of Antiepileptic Drugs in Cognitive and Behavioral Disorders in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Siniscalchi A*, Pezzella FR, Anticoli, Filippis R and Gallelli L

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of syndromes of diverse etiology with a common set of core symptoms that include three core symptoms: communication difficulties, socia…

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OAJPR Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Anthelmintic Activity of Methanolic Extract of Strychnos Colubrina L Bark
Karthikeyan R*, Suryabhavana A and Srinivasa Babu P

Strychnoscolubrina L. (Loganiaceae) is being used in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments. One successive standard and three crude extract of its barks were subjected fo…

Strychnos colubrina L Methanolic extracts Pherithima posthuma
OOAJ Case Report Aug 9, 2016
Improvement in Facial Function after Delayed Nerve Decompression in a 48-year-old male with Facial Palsy
Sharma SC*, Preetam C, Arvind k and Singh AC

Facial palsy occurring as a complication in patients of chronic otitis media is rare. Cases presenting immediately or even within few months after onset of palsy the management hol…

Facial nerve palsy Seventh nerve decompression Chronic otitis media
OAJUN Mini Review Aug 9, 2016
L-Carnitine and Cardiac Function in Chronic Hemodialysis
Yasuo Kudoh*

Carnitine supplementation has been accepted worldwide, as the treatment of secondary carnitine deficiency in the patients with chronic hemodialysis. However, the relationship betwe…

acyl-CoA chronic hemodialysis patients supplementation
OAJO Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Epidemiology and Implications of Ocular Trauma Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Kirti S, Mainak B*, Ankush M and Sonal D

Purpose: To study the aetiology, epidemiological profile of patients presenting with ocular trauma and compare the visual outcomes of early versus late presentation. Study Design: …

Epidemiology Ocular trauma Home injury
OOAJ Case Report Aug 9, 2016
Posterior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence: Third Window to the Inner Ear- A Rare Cause of Vertigo
Preetam C, Thakar A*, Verma R and Sikka K

Posterior semicircular canal dehiscence is a very rare cause of vertigo and is suspected and evaluated rarely even after advent of good radiology. The prime cause for its late diag…

Posterior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence 3rd Window Posterior Canal Plugging
FSNT Review Article Aug 9, 2016
Preventive Aspects of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Food Hypersensitivity
Raghav A*

Food allergic disorders are contributing a serious health complication in the developed as well as developing world. The paediatric age group is more prone to allergic diseases as…

Probiotics Prebiotics Food Allergy
ACCMJ Review Article Aug 9, 2016
Has Time Come to Frame Clinical Practice Guidelines Recommending Dexmedetomidine as a Routine Adjuvant Agent in Balanced General Anesthesia Technique?
Mishra S

In today's era of scientific research, recommendation through evidence based practice guidelines has got major impact on best clinical practice. Over the last decade or so Dexmede…

Dexmedetomidine Balanced General Anaesthesia Clinical Practice Guideline
OAJUN Editorial Aug 9, 2016
The Importance of Urinary Tract Infections (Utis)
Payam Behzadi* and Elham Behzadi

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are significant infectious diseases which may infect different parts of the urinary tract. The UTIs clinical demonstrations involve a variety of sig…

Bacteria Fungi Urinary tract infection
NNOA Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties of Silver Nanoparticle Embedded Medicinal Patch
Gopukumar ST, Sana FTK, Alexander P, Alex V and Praseetha PK*

Nanotechnology is the most promising field for generating new applications in medicine. Nanosilver particles are generally smaller than 100 nm and contain 20–15,000 silve…

Chitosan Gelatin Silver nanoparticles

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