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Early Recurrence of a Cardiac Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
(Scientific Research, 2013-09)
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a rare tumor of the heart and the patients with these tumors usually have a
poor prognosis. We report a case of MFH with an origin from the left superior pulmonary vein, involving ...
In Surgical Treatment of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer a Minimum Number of Resected Mediastinal Lymph Nodes Is Mandatory for Accurate Staging
(Scientific Research, 2014-10)
Objective: Increased numbers of removed lymph nodes (LN) are resulting in more accurate staging
of the patient (Will-Rogers-Phenomenon). This study evaluates dependence of lymph node
sample size to 1) Will-Rogers-Phenomenom, ...
Errors in Surgical Site Identification during Cutaneous Surgery for Skin Cancer: Review and Recommendations
(Scientific Research, 2015-07)
Surgical error due to incorrect identification of the surgical site has been known to occur right
from the beginning of surgical practice through the ages. However, increasing awareness, preventative
efforts and risks ...
Prevalence and Incidence of HIV Infection among Fishermen along Lake Victoria Beaches in Kisumu County, Kenya
(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 ...
Environmental and Occupational Pollutants and Their Effects on Health among Brick Kiln Workers
(Scientific Research, 2016-12)
The ever expanding traditional brick industry in Nepal is a labour intensive, low
technology activity found in the Kathmandu Valley and Terai regions of Nepal.
While environmental pollutants associated with brick making ...
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Trial Participants in Botswana
(Scientific Research, 2015-03)
Recent clinical trials have shown that a daily dose of oral TDF/FTC pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP) is effective in reducing human immunodeficiency (HIV) risk. Understanding trial participants’
perspectives about retention ...
Metabolic Syndrome in People with HIV/AIDS
(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 ...
Health Hazards of Solvents Exposure among Workers in Paint Industry
(Scientific Research, 2013-12)
Background: Paints and coatings include paints, varnishes, lacquers, stains, printing inks and more. A wide variety of
volatile solvents are used in paint and coating manufacturing including aliphatic and aromatic ...
Does Obesity Affect Early Results after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
(Scientific Research, 2017-10)
Background: The aim of this study was to quantify the effect of obesity on
early results after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: A retrospective
cohort study of patients underwent isolated CABG from ...
Early Results of Mitral Valve Replacement in Severe Pulmonary Artery Hypertension—An Institutional Prospective Study
(Scientific Research, 2013-06)
Introduction: In patients undergoing surgery for mitral valve replacement (MVR) for valvular heart disease, pulmonary
artery hypertension (PAH) has been considered a major risk factor. In this prospective study, we have ...