Jan 02, 2017

Annals of Mutagenesis

EGFR - An Evolving Cancer Target

Abstract:The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR), play an important role in initiating the signaling that directs the behaviour of epithelial cells and tumors of epithelial origin. EGFR is involved in....


Jan 02, 2017

Austin Journal of Clinical Neurology

Current Understanding of Immunopathogenesis of Parkinson's Disease

Abstract:Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease with second most common incidence world-widely. The underlying cause of PD remains yet to be elucidated, the recent study....


Jan 02, 2017

Austin Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease & Stroke

Wallenberg Syndrome Caused by Radiation-Induced Brain Injury: Case Report

Abstract:Radiation-induced brain injury, being a serious complication after radiotherapy, is a disease of nervous system damage caused by radiation therapy for patients with head and neck cancer. Since radiation therapy can....


Jan 02, 2017

Austin Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease & Stroke

Frequency of Aortic Arch Variants in Patients with Large Vessel Stroke in the Anterior Circulation

Abstract:Background: The presence of aortic arch variants (AAV) may complicate catheterization and prolong procedure times during endovascular stroke treatment. Hence, it is of great importance to know the prevalence of such....


Jan 02, 2017

Annals of Nutritional Disorders & Therapy

Prevalence of Iron Deficiency in Healthy Adolescents

Abstract:We conducted an observational study in healthy adolescents of our area during October 2015. Criteria of inclusion: adolescents undergoing the official health control on their 15-16 years. Pregnant....


Jan 02, 2017

Austin Neurology

Brain Stem Tuberculoma Along with Both Supra and Infratentorial Involvement and Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsy in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of Literatures

Abstract:Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health problem. India had the largest number of cases: 23% of the global total. Among the women, the greatest disease burden is during the childbearing years of 15 to 49. Central nervous....


Jan 02, 2017

Austin Pathology

The Histopathological Spectrum of 3592 Corneal Specimen in China

Abstract:Importance: This is the largest retrospective report of the prevalence of corneal disease by histopathology analysis, which represents a patient population of over 100 million people in China.....


Jan 02, 2017

Austin Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology

Tobacco, Alcohol, Substance use Patterns and Associated Risk Factors in a Representative Sample of High School Students in Corum, Turkey

Abstract:Background: Taking measures against addictive substance would be a correct public health policy in adolescent health. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of addictive substances use and associated risk factors.....


Jan 02, 2017

Austin Emergency Medicine

Spinal Hydatid Disease with Neurologic Complications: A Report of Two Cases and Review of Literatures

Abstract:We present two patients with spinal hydatid disease who presented with its consequent neurologic complications. The first was a 32-year-old female with sudden urinary retention, paraparesis, low back pain and decreased libido.....


Jan 03, 2017

Journal of Family Medicine

Aspects of Compensation Threatening the Existence of Private Practitioners

Abstract:Physicians who are registered to provide care for Medicare patients are paid for the services provided based on the billing code that they check off. Payment is not impacted by the level of expertise....


Jan 03, 2017

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Plasma Cell Leukemia Presenting with Spontaneous Tumor Lysis Syndrome: Report of a Rare Case and Literature Review

Abstract:Plasma cell leukemia (PCL) is a rare but aggressive plasma cell neoplasm. It is defined by more than 20% plasma cells in the peripheral blood or an absolute plasma cell count of more than 2x109/L. We describe an interesting case of....


Jan 03, 2017

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Treating Acute Myeloid Leukemia with Sequential Autologous Leukemia Antigen-Loaded DC-CIK Cells after Chemotherapy: A Retrospective Study

Abstract:To retrospectively analyze the clinical safety and effectiveness of treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with sequential autologous leukemia antigenloaded DC-CIK cells after chemotherapy. Four hundred AML patients were....