American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 1, Issue 2, July 2013

  • Functional Status of Skin Fibroblasts at Chronic Staphylococcus Aureus Osteomyelitis of the Tibia

    Igor Zhurakovsky, Sergey Arkhypov, Marya Pustovetova, Igor Marinkin, Tatyana Kunts

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, July 2013
    Pages: 10-13
    Received: Jun. 16, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Inflammatory process is not limited only local effects but could affect other organs and tissues. In this study, we investigated the influence of experimental tibial osteomyelitis on skin cells in dynamics. Although the skin located at the distance from the infection nidus it supposed to manifest intensive proliferation, reparation and apoptosis u... Show More
  • Role of Transbronchial Needle Aspiration in Patients with Thoracic Lymphadenopathy on CT Scan

    Saxena Mukul, Bhargava Rakesh, Ahmad Ibne, Akhtar Jamal, Ahmed Zuber, Shameem Mohammad, Alam Mohammed Mazhar, Ejazi Arshad, Baneen Ummul, Gaba Ankit

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, July 2013
    Pages: 14-20
    Received: Apr. 12, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Context: Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) is a method in which an aspirating needle is used to obtain diagnostic samples from a peribronchial or submucosal lesion through a rigid [1] or flexible bronchoscope [2]. Though it is a very useful bronchoscopic technique it still remains underutilized [3]. Aims: This study was done to evaluate the ... Show More
  • Kawasaki Disease – Tissue Scurvy Misdiagnosed as Non-accidental Injury

    Michael D Innis

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, July 2013
    Pages: 21-24
    Received: Jul. 25, 2013
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    Published: Aug. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Kawasaki Disease is an illness of unknown aetiology,occurs worldwide,and mainly affects Japanese or Asian children under 5 years of age. One feature of the disease, extensive bruising, suggested the possibility of Vitamin C deficiency since it is one of the main causes of bruises in children. Vitamin C deficiency may present in the form of “Tissue... Show More