Feb 20, 2017

Austin Pancreatic Disorders

Marine Sea Cucumber Saponins and Diabetes

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that characterized by hyperglycemia. DM resulted from defects in insulin secretion, action, or both of them. The chronic hyperglycemia can lead to diabetic complication which is....


Feb 20, 2017

Austin Journal of Clinical Pathology

Implications of CSF3R and other Novel Mutations in Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia

Abstract: Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia (CNL) is a rare but potentially aggressive type of Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) [1]. According to the current 2008 World Health Organization (WHO) diagnostic....


Feb 20, 2017

Annals of Nutritional Disorders & Therapy

Propranolol is Highly Effective to Treat Refeeding Oedema in a Girl with Anorexia Nervosa - A Case Report

Abstract: Edemas occur as a result of reinstitution of nutrition to patients who are severely malnourished due to anorexia nervosa, starvation or severe illness [1]. This refeeding oedema seems to be a part of the....


Feb 20, 2017

Austin Journal of Anatomy

A Study of Palatal Rugae Patterns in the Populations of Mongoloid and Tharu Ethnic Groups of Eastern Nepal

Abstract: Background and Cbjectives: Palatal rugae patterns are relatively unique to an individual and are well protected by the lips, buccal pad of fat and teeth. They are considered to be stable throughout life following completion of....


Feb 20, 2017

Annals of Nursing Research and Practice

The Potential of Registered Nurses as Physician Extenders in Primary Care Clinics

Abstract: While there are numerous studies of the potential of Nurse Practitioners as replacements for primary care physicians to our knowledge none have explored the potential of Registered Nurses....


Feb 20, 2017

Austin Gynecology Case Reports

Heterotopic Pregnancy following Ovulation Induction: A Case Report

Abstract: Clomiphene Citrate which increases the rate of twinning could be associated with a heterotopic pregnancy rate of 1/900. We present the case of a 25-yearold Moroccan woman who developed a simultaneous extra- and intrauterine...


Feb 20, 2017

Austin Andrology

Erectile Dysfunction as an Early Marker of Microangiopathic Complications in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract: Erectile dysfunction (ED), a very frequent finding among type 2 diabetes patients (T2DM), is associated with cardiovascular disease. To investigate the prevalence of ED among our T2DM population and its association with...


Feb 20, 2017

Journal of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Profile of Pathology in Patients with Orbital Diseases

Abstract: Background: A spectrum of diseases can involve the orbit. However, the reported incidence of orbital diseases shows great variation, depending on the nature of the study....


Feb 20, 2017

Austin Journal of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Expression of Gamma-Glutamyltransferase(s) and Intracellular Glutathione Levels: An Open Issue

Abstract: Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT) is the enzyme known to be involved in the metabolism of the major antioxidant glutathione (?-Glu-Cys-Gly; GSH). GGT is also one of the most used clinical...


Feb 20, 2017

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Using Next-Generation Sequencing to Find Targetable Genomic Lesions in a Case of Relapsed Extramedullary Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Abstract: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has catalyzed a revolution in our understanding and treatment of leukemia, in some cases revealing crypticgenomic alterations that can be specifically targeted with drugs, such as tyrosine kinase...


Feb 21, 2017

Austin Journal of Surgery

Thoracoscopic Enucleation of Esophageal Submucosal Tumor

Abstract: Preoperative diagnosis and surgical approach are critical points in the management of posterior mediastinal lesions. A 77 year-old woman with esophageal submucosal tumor underwent thoracoscopic enucleation of the...


Feb 21, 2017

Austin Biochemistry

Both Hair Cortisol and Perceived Stress during Fall Exams Decrease after the Winter Break

Abstract: Hair cortisol concentrations have been associated with a significant number of physical and psychological stressors; however, few longitudinal studies have been reported. In this pilot work, ten male and ten female college seniors...