American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2014

  • Pyelonephritis in Adult Women with Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease: about 42 Cases

    Sekongo Yassongui Mamadou, Abisse Agba, Tolo-Diebkile Aissata, Konan Sidoine, Kouamenan Sidonie, Danho Nanho Clotaire, Dora B., Kassougue Kadidia, N’Guessan Koutoua Parfait, Konate Seidou, Galacteros F.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 10-14
    Received: Feb. 03, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Sickle cell disease is a condition with 3 parts of speech including infectious complications. They are essentially encapsulated bacterial organisms. There is a significant incidence of urinary infections to adults with sickle cell disease most particularly among women. The frequency and characteristics of pyelonephritis in women with sickle cell di... Show More
  • Prevalence of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Patients with Refractory Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms

    Mohamed El malatawy, Hanan Badawy, Nanees Adel, Behnam Tahmasebpour, Reham Al Swaff

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 15-19
    Received: Feb. 16, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Background and Aim: Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory disorder of the esophagus that is being increasingly diagnosed in the adult population. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis among Egyptian patients presenting with refractory GERD symptoms. Methods: 40 consecutive adult Egyptian patients with... Show More
  • Chronic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis: An Overview

    A. R. M. Saifuddin Ekram, Ng Louisa, Bhasker Amatya, Fary Khan

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 20-25
    Received: Feb. 09, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: The pathophysiology of pain in multiple sclerosis (MS) is poorly understood, but there are multiple schools of thought. Different mechanisms are associated with causation of this pain e.g. acute pain due to inflammation; chronic or intermittent neuropathic pain related to central nervous system (CNS) lesions; pain secondary to spasticity, spasms an... Show More
  • Preventing the Progression of Diabetic Kidney Disease

    Sheikh Salahuddin Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 26-33
    Received: Feb. 05, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a progressive condition and is an important cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) causing increased morbidity and mortality. The objective of this review article is to discuss about recognition and treatment of early DKD to prevent its progression. Informations have been gathered from related clinical studies, res... Show More
  • Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Case report and Review of Literature

    Vinod Kumar Khurana, Raj Kumar Mehta, Kapil Chandra

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 34-40
    Received: Mar. 03, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 09, 2014
    Published: Apr. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disease presented by high levels of serum low density lipoprotein (LDL), xanthomas and early coronary artery disease (CAD). The diagnosis of Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is based on a family history of elevated cholesterol, persistent high LDL levels despite maximum medical treatmen... Show More