American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015

  • Pancreatobiliary Diseases Management by Endoscopic Ultrasonography/Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Interface in Kurdistan Centre for Gastroenterology & Hepatology

    Taha Ahmed Mohmmad Al-karboly

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 217-223
    Received: Sep. 04, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 19, 2015
    Published: Oct. 15, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Pancreatobiliarydiseases (PBD) comprises diseases of both biliary system and pancreas and their diagnosis depends on appropriate clinical evaluation and investigations including imaging modalities like transabdominal ultrasound (TAUS), Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and computed tomography (CT); Endoscopic ultrasound... Show More
  • Endoscopic Findings in Egyptian Patients with Oesophageal Dysphagia at Different Age Groups

    Marwa Ahmed Saad Gouda, Ahmed Ismail Al-lakani, Magdy Mohammed Bedewy

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 224-230
    Received: Oct. 12, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 21, 2015
    Published: Oct. 31, 2015
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    Abstract: Dysphagia is the medical term for the symptom of difficulty in swallowing. Dysphagia can occur in all age groups, and its prevalence increases with aging. Diagnosis of dysphagia is important due to associated morbidity and mortality, so it warrants early evaluation. The current study aimed to determine the frequency of common endoscopic findings in... Show More
  • Improved Susceptibility Pattern of Antimicrobials Using Vital Energy Treatment on Shigella sonnei

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Mayank Gangwar, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 231-237
    Received: Oct. 06, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 15, 2015
    Published: Nov. 16, 2015
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    Abstract: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become increasingly popular and reported for countless benefits in biomedical health care systems. The study assessed the potential impact of The Trivedi Effect® (biofield energy) on Shigella sonnei for changes in antimicrobial sensitivity, biochemical study, and biotype number using MicroScan Walk-A... Show More
  • Study the Efficacy of Budesonide Enema in Treating Collagenous Microscopic Colitis: An Egyptian Trial

    Marwa Ahmed Saad Gouda, Ahmed Ismail Al-lakani, Magdy Mohammed Bedewy

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 238-244
    Received: Oct. 27, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 04, 2015
    Published: Nov. 17, 2015
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    Abstract: Chronic diarrhea can have a substantial impact on the patient’s quality of life and overall health. Microscopic colitis (MC) is an inflammatory bowel disease, which is characterized by chronic watery diarrhea. Many drugs, including steroids, had emerged to treat MC. Our aim was testing the efficacy of Budesonide enema in improvement of patients wit... Show More
  • Post Stroke Seizure in Group of Hospitalized Patient in Baghdad Teaching Hospital

    Samer Mohammed Saeed Ridha, Bahaa Hassan, Saadoun Al Ameer, Zaki Noah Hasan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 245-249
    Received: Sep. 27, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 07, 2015
    Published: Dec. 22, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Stroke is the most common causes of seizures in adulthood. The incidence of seizures after stroke varies widely between 3.7% to 42.8%. Objectives: To assess the incidence of post – stroke seizures, the time of onset of seizures and, the type of seizures, also to evaluate the relationship between the development of seizures with subtypes... Show More
  • Relationship Between Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio and Microvascular Complications in Egyptian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

    Eman Youssef Moursy, Magdy Helmy Megallaa, Reham Fadl Mouftah, Soha Magdy Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 250-255
    Received: Oct. 29, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 18, 2015
    Published: Dec. 22, 2015
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    Abstract: Several epidemiological studies have shown that chronic inflammation plays a central role in the pathogenesis of diabetes and its various complications. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a novel potential marker in determining inflammation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between diabetic microvascular complications, namel... Show More
  • Clinical and Social Concerns in Treated Patients with Primary Hypothyroidism in Basrah: A Cross Sectional Study

    Haider Ayad Alidrisi, Alaa Khattar Musa, Abbas Ali Mansour

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 256-263
    Received: Oct. 21, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 02, 2015
    Published: Dec. 30, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Despite available treatment for hypothyroidism, L-thyroxine replacement therapy in a biochemically appropriate dose does not necessarily relieve patients' symptoms and complaints. The aim of the study was to evaluate the concerns of patients treated with hypothyroidism and to correlate these concerns with different patient characteristi... Show More
  • Survey of Public Attitude, Awareness and Beliefs of Organ Donation in Western Region of Saudi Arabia

    Abdulrahman Soubhanneyaz, Ahmed Kaki, Muatasim Noorelahi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 264-271
    Received: Dec. 21, 2015
    Accepted: Dec. 29, 2015
    Published: Jan. 08, 2016
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    Abstract: Although organ transplantation is often the only preferable treatment for end-stage organ disease, there are not many organ donors in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 461 subjects recruited from the western region of Saudi Arabia to explore the current public awareness, attitudes and beliefs towards organ donation. The da... Show More