Apr 28, 2017

Journal of Community Medicine & Health Care

Prevalence Study of Visual Impairment and Blindness in Population of Mountainous Areas of Nepal

Abstract: A population based cross sectional study was carried out with the aim of identifying the prevalence of visual impairment and blindness of the population living in those high altitude and mountainous regions....


Apr 26, 2017

Journal of Bacteriology and Mycology

A Case of Melioidosis with Multiple Lung Abscesses, Intrahepatic Cholestasis and Hepatic Encephalopathy

Abstract: Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by gram negative bacillus Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is an emerging infection in Sri Lanka and the clinical presentation is not distinctive. We report a case of melioidosis with...


Apr 26, 2017

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology

15 Year Old Male with Primary Hyperparathyroidism due to Likely Ectopic Adenoma in the Parapharyngeal Space

Abstract: Primary Hyper Para Thyroidism (PHPT) is rare in pediatric patients. Ectopic parathyroid glands represent diagnostic challenges. Extensive testing may be required for localization. We report a pediatric patient with PHPT...


Apr 26, 2017

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology

Psychopathology of the 21st Century: Application to Schizophrenia

Abstract: At the turn of the twentieth century, Kraepelin conceptualized the disease model of dementia praecox (schizophrenia) and his classification model was enshrined in Western psychiatry for more...


Apr 26, 2017

Austin Neurosurgery: Open Access

The Medial Cord - Anterior Upper Trunk (MC-aut) Nerve Transfer in Brachial Plexus Injuries. Technique and Results

Abstract: Aim of this paper is to report on a technical variant of the Medial Cord to the Musculocutaneous (MCMc) nerve transfer. The MCMc is a new type of neurotization that we described in 2014, capable of reanimating the elbow...


Apr 26, 2017

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Revisiting G-CSF Support for Hematologic Recovery after Autologous Transplantation in AML Patients

Abstract: In acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients, using granulocyte colonystimulating factor (G-CSF) to support hematologic recovery in induction and consolidation treatment reduces the number of febrile episodes and the...


Apr 26, 2017

Austin Journal of Biotechnology & Bioengineering

Crossroad Intermediates as 'Folding Pathway' Control Mechanism of Gene Expression

Abstract: Crossroad Intermediates (CRI) are those folding pathway intermediates that are situated at crossroads between protein folding and aggregation. CRI can either lead to folding of protein into native functional state (if one pathway...


Apr 26, 2017

Austin Journal of Business Administration and Management

The Perceptual Appropriateness of Colors with Brand Selection

Abstract: People know how brands are attempting to position themselves by considering colors congruent with those positions. The research has investigated the ability of color to enhance a brand's desired image and examines how color...


Apr 24, 2017

Austin Journal of Vector Borne Diseases: Open Access

An Introduction to Vector-Borne Diseases

Abstract: Pathogens transmitted among animals, humans and plants by hematophagous arthropod vectors have been responsible for significant morbidity and mortality throughout human history.....


Apr 21, 2017

Austin Journal of Nursing & Health Care

Telehealth Triage Nursing and Telemedicine: Joining Forces for Improved Care Delivery in a Primary Care Setting

Abstract: Changes in the United States' system of providing health care are evolving from the health of individuals to population health management. More care is provided through non-visit care such as internet portals and telehealth triage.....


Apr 21, 2017

Austin Neurology & Neurosciences

Dendritic Spine Modifications in Synaptic Plasticity

Abstract: Synaptic plasticity is regarded as the cellular mechanism underlying the refinement of neural connections during development and learning/memory functions in adults. Alterations in dendritic spine morphology (elongation or.....


Apr 21, 2017

Austin Emergency Medicine

The Difficult Diagnosis: Late Onset Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

Abstract: Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is defined by the presence of recurrent thrombosis with and without recurrent miscarriages due to the presence of certain antiphospholipid antibodies including lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin.....