American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017

  • Chronic Cerebral Ischemia-Induced Memory Impairment After Inhibition of BDNF by Interleukin-1 Signaling Pathway

    Lan Xian-wu, Cui Liang, Gui Wen-shan

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 52-56
    Received: Mar. 28, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 10, 2017
    Published: Jun. 15, 2017
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    Abstract: Objective To observe the abnormal expression of IL-1βin hippocampus after bilateral common carotid artery ligation and to evaluate its effects on memory impairment induced by chronic cerebral ischemia. Methods Bilateral common carotid artery ligation (2-vessel occlusion, 2VO) was performed in wild type (Wild Type WT) and interleukin -1 receptor kno... Show More
  • Anticoagulation of Behcet’s Disease with Thrombosis: A Series of 28 Cases in a Tertiary Care Centre in Saudi Arabia

    Muneerah Albugami, Ahmed Al Shaikh, Abdulaziz Alrashed, Hanan Al Hamzi, Alanoud Khuthaila, Abdelazeim Elamin, Mumin Siddiquee, Usamah El Alem, Lama Amer, Yasmin Altwaijri

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 57-60
    Received: Mar. 30, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 24, 2017
    Published: Jun. 15, 2017
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    Abstract: Behcet’s disease (BD) is a multisystemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. There is few data about BD in Saudi Arabia. This is a retrospective chart review study of 28 patients of BD with thrombosis on long term anticoagulation. A total of 28 BD patients, their mean age was 43.8 (25-60) years. The mean age of first thrombosis was 29.2 (14-... Show More
  • Thrombosis and Cancer: Case Series of 25 Patients

    Said Kaddouri, Zakaria Chahbi, Ismail Essadi, Hassan Qacif, Mohamed Zyani

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 61-66
    Received: May 03, 2017
    Accepted: May 10, 2017
    Published: Jul. 06, 2017
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    Abstract: The objective of this paper is to describe the clinical and therapeutic characteristics of thrombosis associated with cancers in patients in charge of the internal medicine-oncology department of the Ibn Sina Military Hospital in Marrakech. This is a retrospective, descriptive and analytical study over a two-year period from January 2013 to Decembe... Show More
  • Effects of Postoperative Methycobal Administration on Digital Replantation Based on Stellate Ganglion Stimulation

    Yuewen Wang, Ruilian Ma

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 67-69
    Received: Aug. 01, 2017
    Accepted:
    Published: Aug. 02, 2017
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    Abstract: To study the impact of stellate ganglion block (SGB) on digital replantation and analyze its mechanism. Digital arterial diameter was enlarged after SGB, and the difference in the survival rate of severed finger after replantation was not statistically significant between the two groups (P>0.05). Through the treatment with Methycobal, the recovery ... Show More