Jul 11, 2017

Austin Journal of Clinical Neurology

Excess Interleukin-6 Production and Multiple Ischemic Strokes - What is the Link?

Abstract: Clinicians often have to deal with rare causes of stroke. We report the case of a 42-year old woman with a 3-year history of unclassified rheumatic disease and elevated level of interleukin-6 (IL-6), who suffered multiple ischemic strokes...


Jul 11, 2017

Austin Surgical Oncology

Resection of Colorectal Cancer

Abstract: The outcome of the surgical management of colorectal cancer is biologically predetermined by the presence or absence of occult metastases. The preoperative staging is the key to treatment decisions. However, the two diseases are...


Jul 10, 2017

Austin Endocrinology and Diabetes Case Reports

Impacts of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticle on Embryos

Abstract: In the recent past numerous studies related to nanomaterials and biological experimental models are being carried out. These are basically converging to enhance the understanding the mode, mechanism and resultant impacts on biota...


Jul 10, 2017

Austin Journal of Forensic Science and Criminology

Fatal Pulmonary Tumour Thrombotic Microangiopathy (PTTM) Associated with Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of Colon: An Autopsy Diagnosis

Abstract: Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy (PTTM) is a rare clinicopathological entity in which the tumor cells embolize to the pulmonary vasculature leading to fibro cellular intimal thickening and arteriolar occlusion...


Jul 07, 2017

Austin Journal of Forensic Science and Criminology

Suicidal Intra-Oral Gunshot with Labial Laceration

Abstract: This paper describes a case of suicide using intra-oral gunshot (7.65 mm gun), with the bullet going in through the throat, out through the nape, at an angle, from the bottom up and from front to back. In addition, there was also....


Jul 06, 2017

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Trans-differentiating into CD30 Positive Anaplastic Large Cell-like Lymphoma

Abstract: Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD) is mostly of B-cell origin. "Composite" PTLD with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and T/ anaplastic large cell lymphoma component are extremely rare....


Jul 06, 2017

Austin Hepatology

Acute Portal Vein Thrombosis Associated with Sofosvubir and Ribavirin Use

Abstract: Incidence of Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) in cirrhosis patients varies from 0.6% to 15%, which primarily reflects the incidence of chronic PVT. Despite its association with potentially life threatening conditions,....


Jul 06, 2017

Annals of Surgery and Perioperative Care

Infectious Complications in Bariatric Surgery

Abstract: We have several nowadays several procedures of bariatric surgeries aiming to treat severe obesity and its metabolic and cardiovascular complications. This followed observing substantial weight loss following gastric operations for ulcers....


Jul 06, 2017

Austin Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Predictive Factors for Late (>5 Years) Distant Recurrences in Hormone Receptor (HR) Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Negative Breast Cancer Patients: >20 Year Follow Up

Abstract: Hormone Receptor (HR) positive Breast Cancer (BC) by virtue of tumor dormancy can present with delayed systemic recurrence after adjuvant therapy, frequently years after initial diagnosis. The malignant cells remain quiescent or proliferate very slowly until they progress to overt cancer.....


Jul 06, 2017

Austin Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Laparoscopic Reconstruction of Pathologies Involving Solitary/Predominantly Solitary Functioning Kidney-Feasibility, Safety and Outcome Analysis

Abstract: To evaluate the feasibility, safety and outcome of laparoscopic reconstruction of various urological pathologies in patients with Solitary Kidney (SK) or predominantly Solitary Functioning Kidney (PSK) (contralateral unit glomerular filtration rate <10 millilitres/minute/m2).....


Jul 06, 2017

Austin Journal of Clinical Neurology

Maintenance of Hand Motor Recovery Following Action Observation Treatment for Stroke

Abstract: Current approaches to stroke rehabilitation can be effective at conferring functional gains; and yet these gains are commonly lost once therapy has ended. It is therefore imperative to develop rehabilitative methods....


Jul 06, 2017

Austin Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism

Consumption of 12 Eggs per Week for 1 Year Raises Serum Zeaxanthin but Doesn't Alter other Carotenoids, Retinolor Tocopherol Concentrations in Humans with Macular Degeneration

Abstract: Lutein and zeaxanthin are the two major carotenoids that accumulate in the macula of the eye and may help protect it from damaging UV light thus helping to prevent or treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The major dietary...