Nov 15, 2016

Journal of Dentistry & Oral Disorders

Minimally Invasive Technique to Mask White Spot Lesion with Resin Infiltration (Icon®, DMG): Case Report

Abstract:White Spot Lesions (WSP) are detected frequently and can be problematic for the patients with important esthetic concerns [1]. WSP are the earliest clinically evident manifestation of the caries...


Nov 15, 2016

Austin Journal of Endocrinology and Diabetes

Efpeglenatide: A Once Monthly GLP-1 RA in the Pipeline

Abstract:Efpeglenatide is a potential once-monthly, subcutaneous Glucagon-Like-Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) and is currently being studied as a treatment option for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). Its novel mechanism...


Nov 15, 2016

Austin Internal Medicine

Approach to Pathological Fracture-Physician's Perspective

Abstract:A pathological fracture occurs without adequate trauma and is caused by pre-existent pathological bone lesion. Excluding the senile osteoporosis which is the commonest cause of fracture in elderly population, 5% of all fractures...


Nov 15, 2016

Austin Journal of Anatomy

Teaching and Research Experience in Anatomy and Oral biology in the School of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi

Abstract:The paper narrates experience of teaching oral biology and anatomy to undergraduate and postgraduate students over forty year in the School of Health Sciences at University of Nairobi. Oral biology was an additional basic science...


Nov 15, 2016

Austin Journal of Otolaryngology

Comparative Quantitative Analysis of Outcome of Radical Muscle Dissection on Velopharyngeal Closure: Randomised Prospective Study

Abstract:Background: Cleft palate deformity hampers not only the soft and skeletal tissue growth but also has a distressing effect on patient's speech. Palatoplasty techniques have evolved since their inception and presently the emphasis is...


Nov 15, 2016

Austin Journal of Infectious Diseases

Risk of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci Colonization among Cancer Patients in Iran

Abstract:Because of limited treatment options, the emergence and spread of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) has become as one of the most therapeutically threat to public health [1]. Despite the low...


Nov 15, 2016

Austin Journal of Gastroenterology

Conventional and Targeted Therapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Abstract:Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer related mortalities and its dismal prognosis is well known. 20% to 25% of colorectal cancer patients have advanced stage disease and systemic chemotherapy is the main...


Nov 16, 2016

Austin Journal of Clinical Case Reports

An Accessory Spleen Mimicking Left Adrenal Tumor: Tc 99m Labeled Sulfur Colloid Scintigraphy can Avoid Invasive Investigation

Abstract:We describe a case of accessory spleen mimicking left adrenal tumor. A 48-year-old woman with a history of treatment for locally advanced carcinoma breast was evaluated for left adrenal mass. Due to past history of malignancy,...


Nov 16, 2016

Austin Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Effectiveness of Low Dose Aripiprazole as Monotherapy on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Tic Disorder Comorbidity: A Case Report

Abstract:Childhood Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) treatment include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors or combination of these treatments. In the treatment resistant cases, atypical...


Nov 16, 2016

Austin Biochemistry

Normal Epithelial Cells have Defense Mechanisms against Cancer

Abstract:The number of new cases of cancer is 0.5 percent in men and women in the US [1]. This figure seems staggering at first. But given that our body has 50 trillion cells [2] and each cell could accumulate...


Nov 16, 2016

Austin Journal of Dentistry

Palatal Swelling Turning out to be a Periapical Cyst

Abstract:Palatal swellings can be confusing and often cause a dilemma to the dentists in elicting the etiology. Here is a case of a patient who came with a chief complaint of a palatal swelling which turned out to be a periapical cyst....


Nov 16, 2016

Journal of Dental Applications

Investigation of Biomechanical Aspects of the Screw-Retained Restoration Secured by Conical Head Abutment Screw: A Finite Element and Mathematical Analysis

Abstract:Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the biomechanical aspects of screw-retained restorations secured by conical-head abutment screws.....