American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2018

  • Evaluation of Eeg Pattern and Seizure Types of Genetic Dysmorphic Syndromes: Report of 50 Patients and Review of the Literature

    Gürkan Gürbüz, Filiz Hazan, Selvinaz Edizer, Bahar Toklu Baysal, Ünsal Yilmaz, Aycan Ünalp

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 86-93
    Received: Jul. 08, 2018
    Accepted: Jul. 23, 2018
    Published: Aug. 20, 2018
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    Abstract: Many chromosomal anomalies manifest with epilepsy. Only few typical EEG and seizure type have been identified in genetic syndromes. Identification of typical seizure and EEG findings of certain genetic syndromes may serve as a guide for genetic analysis. This study aims to find typical EEG paterns of spesific genetic syndromes. The study enrolled 5... Show More
  • Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis and Rheumatoid Arthritis with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

    Arti Sharma, Abhay Uppe, Shahid Patel, Girija Nair

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 94-98
    Received: Jun. 27, 2018
    Accepted: Jul. 23, 2018
    Published: Aug. 24, 2018
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    Abstract: Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare autosomal recessive disease, characterised by widespread intra-alveolar accumulation of microliths. A 30-year-old male patient, known case of rheumatioid arthritis on treatment, presented with occasional complaints of cough with expectoration, since 1 year. He was found to be sputum AFB positive for... Show More
  • The Pharmacological Action of Common Herbal Remedies

    Rashid Bhikha, John Glynn

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 99-107
    Received: Jul. 02, 2018
    Accepted: Jul. 27, 2018
    Published: Aug. 24, 2018
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    Abstract: Acceptance of the clinical efficacy and tolerance of herbal remedies by practitioners of conventional, Western medicine is strongly dependent on unambiguous and reproducible evidence, particularly their pharmacological action. A single conventional drug generally has one dominant pharmacological mode of action which accounts for its therapeutic eff... Show More
  • Effects of Statins on the Hepatic Decompensation, Mortality, Complications and Drug Safety in Liver Cirrhosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Xinxing Tantai, Longbao Yang, Zhongcao Wei, Cailan Xiao, Lirong Chen, Jinhai Wang, Na Liu

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 108-120
    Received: Jul. 13, 2018
    Accepted: Jul. 26, 2018
    Published: Aug. 31, 2018
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    Abstract: Background and Aim: Evidence indicates statins seem to improve outcomes in cirrhotic patients. Systematic review and meta-analysis are performed to evaluate the effect and safety of statins in the setting of cirrhosis. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library from inception through January 2018 to identify comparative studies e... Show More
  • Frequency, Epidemiology and Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury Among Patients Admitted to Nephrology Center, Sana’a: Observational Study

    Nagib Wazae Abuasba, Khalid Alwadee, Mushtaq Hasan Al-Hamadi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 121-125
    Received: Jul. 11, 2018
    Accepted: Jul. 24, 2018
    Published: Sep. 03, 2018
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    Abstract: Although acute kidney injury (AKI) in our setting is growing rapidly, the available data on the magnitude of this lethal problem are very limited. The objective of this study was to determine the incidence, epidemiology and outcome of AKI. A total of 143 hospitalized patients with AKI in Al Thawra General Hospital, nephrology department between Jul... Show More
  • A Comparison of One Shape and ProTaper Next Rotary Systems for Elimination of Enterococcus Faecalis from Root Canal: Microbiological and SEM Evaluation

    Renu Bala Sroa, Baljeet Sidhu, Sangeeta Aggarwal, Aakanksha Chopra, Angelina Bedi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 126-131
    Received: Jun. 13, 2018
    Accepted: Jul. 24, 2018
    Published: Sep. 17, 2018
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    Abstract: Incomplete removal of micro- organisms from infected root canals is a common cause of failed endodontic treatment. The difficulty in eradication of Enterococcus faecalis from root canals plays an essential role in pathogenesis of persistent pulpal and periradicular infections. The aim of the present study was to compare the reduction of Enterococcu... Show More
  • Pattern of Antimicrobial Resistance to Escherichia Coli Among the Urinary Tract Infection Patients in Bangladesh

    Goutam Kumar Acherjya, Keya Tarafder, Rina Ghose, Din Ul Islam, Mohammad Ali, Nazma Akhtar, Rajashish Chakrabortty, Satya Ranjan Sutradhar

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 132-137
    Received: Jul. 21, 2018
    Accepted: Aug. 14, 2018
    Published: Oct. 10, 2018
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    Abstract: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is very common in our day-to-day clinical practice. Among all the organisms Escherichia coli (E coli) is the most common but antimicrobial resistance becomes an alarming issue for UTI management now a days. Aim of this study is to assess the pattern of antimicrobial resistance to E coli among the UTI patients in Jashor... Show More
  • Radiocontrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Following Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Retrospective Cohort Study

    Van Bui Pham, Quang Dung Nguyen, Nghia Huynh Thi Nguyen, Thanh Phuong Pham Nguyen, Thanh Liem Vo, Minh Cuong Duong

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2018
    Pages: 138-143
    Received: Aug. 22, 2018
    Accepted: Sep. 10, 2018
    Published: Oct. 10, 2018
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    Abstract: Despite the remarkable technological advances in coronary angiography (CA)/percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, the contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is always an important cause of hospital-acquired AKI. Most local CI-AKI studies in Vietnam had small sample sizes and short-ter... Show More