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    • Males at High Risk for Breast Cancer: Who Are They and How Should We Screen Them? 

      Swergold, Natalie; Murthy, Vijayashree; Chamberlain, Ronald S. (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      Background: It is estimated that 2240 males in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer (BC) in 2013, resulting in 410 deaths. Overall, male breast cancers (MBCs) are diagnosed with larger tumor size, more ...

    • Management of Post-Circumcision Trapped Penis with Glanular Amputation 

      Tolba, Adel M.; Nasr, Mohamed; Abohashem, Ahmed; Abd-Elnaby, Mahmoud; Ibrahim, Emad S. (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      A phenomenon known as trapped penis has numerous origins, including injudicious circumcision. Materials and Methods: Surgery for trapped penis with glanular amputation was performed for 5 children. The surgical policy ...

    • Management of Traumatic Joint Dislocations in Irrua 

      Edomwonyi, Edwin Omon; Nwokike, Osita Chizoba; Onuminya, John Enekele (Scientific Research, 2015-03)
      Aim: To elucidate the pattern of presentation and management of traumatic major joint dislocations as seen in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Method: A five-year retrospective review of 44 cases in 43 patients. Data ...

    • Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis 

      Hassani, Mohammad-Esmaiil; Karimi, Hamid; Hassani, Hosein; Hassani, Ali (Scientific Research, 2015-02)
      Background: Distraction Osteogenesis is popular for long bones. And nowadays it has found its role in facial bone deficiency treatments. Purpose: We used our special designed Distractor for advancement of Maxillary ...

    • Mesh Infection and Migration after Umbilical Hernia Repair 

      Ripetti, Valter; Vaccara, Vincenzo L.; Angelini, Eleonora; Giorgio, Giovan B.; Alloni, Rossana (Scientific Research, 2013-10)
      Mesh infection and migration are dangerous and common complications after hernia repair. Many factors cause mesh migration, which may or may not be associated to infection. Before performing hernia repair using a mesh, ...

    • Metabolic Syndrome in People with HIV/AIDS 

      Werberich, Ana Paula; Ceren, Juliana; Romancini, Jayder L. H.; Pimentel, Giuliano G. de A.; Junior, Miguel S.; Pupulin, Áurea R. T. (Scientific Research, 2013-12)
      Background: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has changed the clinical picture of HIV infection by reducing morbidity and mortality rates in the population. However, alterations in lipid metabolism leading to ...

    • Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement with Partial Lower Sternotomy 

      Morimoto, Keisuke; Miyasaka, Shigeto; Shiraya, Suguru; Kobayashi, Futoshi (Scientific Research, 2018-06-15)
      Objectives: Due to recent spread of minimally invasive surgery, the demand for minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is increasing. We investigate the usefulness of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement ...

    • Mixed Tumor of the Appendix: A Rare Tumor Association 

      Ossibi, Pierlesky Elion; Benkoukous, Mehdi; Oudou, Abdoul Aliou Zabeirou; Majdoub, KarimIbn; Toughrai, Imane; AitLaalim, Said; Mazaz, Khalid (Scientific Research, 2014-10)
      Malignant tumors of the appendix are rare. They are present in 0.1% to 0.5% of appendectomy specimens: confirmed upon histological analysis. Mixed tumors in the appendix are exceptional. We report a mixed mucinous ...

    • Morbidity and Mortality after Colorectal Surgery for Cancer 

      Angelucci, Giulio P.; Sinibaldi, Giovanni; Orsaria, Paolo; Arcudi, Claudio; Colizza, Sergio (Scientific Research, 2013-11)
      Colorectal Cancer is the second most common cancer in western countries and, currently, surgical resection is still the principal treatment for this pathology. However, the operation carries significant morbidity and ...

    • New-Onset Seizures in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy at a Tertiary Centre in South-West, Nigeria 

      Olajumoke, Oshinaike; Akinsegun, Akinbami; Njideka, Okubadejo; Oluwadamilola, Ojo; Olaitan, Ojelabi; Adedoyin, Dosunmu; Adewumi, Adediran; Akinola, Dada; Sarah, Ajibola (Scientific Research, 2013-06)
      Background: Seizures are associated with neurological manifestations of HIV. They may be the presenting symptom and can occur at any disease stage. Aim: To determine the frequency and clinical aspects of new-onset seizures ...

    • Novel Technique Combining Tissue and Mesh Repair for Umbilical Hernia in Adults 

      Vagholkar, Ketan; Vagholkar, Suvarna (Scientific Research, 2014-09)
      Introduction: Umbilical hernia in adults poses a challenge to the surgeon. Understanding the anatomical and pathological intricacies of the hernia is pivotal in evolving a good repair. A multitude of repairs have been ...

    • Nurse Staffing and Workload Drivers in Small Rural Hospitals: An Imperative for Evidence 

      Twigg, Diane E.; Cramer, Jennifer H.; Pugh, Judith D. (2016)
      Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore staffing issues and the workload drivers influencing nursing activities in designated small rural hospitals of Western Australia. A problem for small rural hospitals is an ...

    • Our Experience in 33 Patients of Multiple Ventricular Septal Defect Closure 

      Thangavel, Periyasamy; Kamalakkannan, Ganapathy S.; Karthekeyan, Baskar R.; Muthukumar, Siva; Vakamudi, Mahesh; Rethinasamy, Jebaraj (Scientific Research, 2015-10)
      Study: Retrospective study of 33 patients with multiple VSD during March 2009 to March 2014. Technique: The defects were located by injecting the cardioplegia solution into left atrium after occluding the pulmonary artery. ...

    • Outcomes of Open Surgery for Popliteal Artery Aneurysms: An 18-Year Experience in a Single Institution in Japan 

      Makino, Yoshihisa; Hoshina, Katsuyuki; Yamamoto, Kota; Kimura, Masaru (Scientific Research, 2018-03)
      Objective: To elucidate the outcomes of open surgery for popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) in a single Japanese institution. Materials and Methods: Between 1999 and 2016, 35 patients (44 PAAs) underwent open surgery in ...

    • Pattern of HIV-1 Drug Resistance among Adults on ART in Nigeria 

      Odaibo, Georgina N.; Okonkwo, Prosper; Adewole, Isaac F.; Olaleye, David O. (Scientific Research, 2013-12)
      Background: The development of anitiretroviral drug resistance may limit the benefit of antiretroviral therapy. Therefore the need to closely monitor these mutations, especially the use of ART is increasing. This study ...

    • Perinatal Outcome of Inadvertent Immunization with the Measles-Rubella Vaccine in Pregnant Mexican Women during the Campaign for the Eradication of Congenital Rubella in 2008 

      Jesus, Reyna; Ilse, Herbas; Misael, Gómez; Patricia, Vidal; Vesta, Richardson; Edith, Cruz (Scientific Research, 2011-02)
      Objective: To investigate maternal and neonatal complications resulting from inadvertent immunization against rubella-measles during the first trimester of pregnancy. Methods: A prospective and descriptive study was carried ...

    • Platelets Levels before and after Surgical Intervention in Patients with Oral and Maxillofacial Tumors at MNH, Tanzania 

      Moshy, Jeremiah; Sohal, Karpal Singh; Owibingire, Sira Stanslaus; Augustino, Arnold (Scientific Research, 2015-01)
      Background: There are documented effects of platelets on the solid tumors which need further study. The elevated platelet counts have been described for majority of cancers. There is inadequate information of effect of ...

    • Posterior Polar Cataract and Its Management 

      Anand, Smita; Rani, Nimmi (Scientific Research, 2015-07)
      Although cataract surgery in posterior polar cataract is associated with posterior capsular rent and nucleus drop, by taking precautions the rate of complication can be decreased. The aim of this article is to review the ...

    • Prevalence and Incidence of HIV Infection among Fishermen along Lake Victoria Beaches in Kisumu County, Kenya 

      Ondondo, Raphael O.; Ng’ang’a, Zipporah W.; Mpoke, Solomon; Kiptoo, Michael; Bukusi, Elizabeth A. (Scientific Research, 2014-06)
      Background: Herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) and human papillomavirus (HPV) are common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among fishing communities and are associated with high HIV prevalence in this underserved ...

    • The Problem of AIDS May Have Already Solved 

      Makarov, Sergey (Scientific Research, 2014-12)
      This article describes an alternative approach to the problem of AIDS. The author proposes a new theory. In this theory, HIV is not a “classic virus”, but a parasitic program that does not have a material carrier.