Nov 14, 2016

Austin Journal of Neurological Disorders & Epilepsy

Frontal Lobe Dysfunction in Chronic Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsies

Abstract:Background: Chronic mesial temporal lobe epilepsy patients are known to be associated with dysfunction of visual and verbal memory. Recent studies have shown that executive dysfunction which is present in these patients...


Nov 14, 2016

Austin Emergency Medicine

The Value of P Wave Interval and Dispersion in the Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Setting

Abstract:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common rhythm disorder nowadays. Its prevalence is 10%-17% among the elderly, and has a prevalence of 0.12%-0.16% with regard to younger people [1]. Since...


Nov 14, 2016

Annals of Surgery and Perioperative Care

Systematic Review of Open Versus Endovascular Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms

Abstract:Thoracoabdominal aneurysm (TAAA) is an aneurysmal dilatation of the descending thoracic and abdominal aorta. Given the high mortality and morbidity associated with open repair of TAAA a thoracic endovascular aortic aneurysm...


Nov 14, 2016

Austin Journal of Sleep Disorders

Managing Sleep Apnea Early Prevents the Development of Heart Failure

Abstract:The relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Heart Failure (HF) is frequently observed in clinical practice. But abolition of coexisting OSA by Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in patients with HF has not...


Nov 14, 2016

Austin Journal of Dermatology

Vaccines for Varicella and Herpes Zoster - A Review

Abstract:Introduction: Both varicella and herpes zoster are caused by varicella zoster virus. Vaccine for both the viral diseases is given to prevent the severe episodes of chicken pox and herpes zoster....


Nov 14, 2016

Austin Surgical Oncology

Oncoplastic Breast Conserving Surgery in Low Resource Setting

Abstract:Oncoplastic surgery extends the indication of breast conserving surgery without compromising oncological principles and aesthetic outcome. We report a successful level 1 (dual plane undermining) lateral mammoplasty technique...


Nov 14, 2016

Journal of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Volume Displacement Technique: Lower Lid Laxity in Anophthalmic Sockets

Abstract:Loss of an eye, a disastrous condition that not only leads to loss of vision but also cause cosmetic blemish. These conditions include phthisis bulbi, atrophic bulbi, sightless deformed globe...


Nov 14, 2016

Austin Journal of Dentistry

Osteoradionecrosis: Radiation Complication

Abstract:A 56 year old male patient reported with a chief complaint of pus discharge on lower right and left back teeth region in the oral cavity. Past medical history revealed that the patient underwent...


Nov 14, 2016

Austin Biochemistry

Identification of Bacterial Contamination in Fuel Ethanol Fermentation in Southeastern Mexico

Abstract:Ethanol factories are susceptible to bacterial contamination, which decreases their productivity. The main studies about bacterial contamination are realized on distilleries that use corn or beet as raw material, but not molasses of...


Nov 14, 2016

Austin Biochemistry

Partial Characterization of an Interaction between Kinesin Associated Protein 3 (Kap3) of Kinesin-2 and the Actin Cytoskeleton

Abstract:Kinesin-2 is a plus-end directed microtubule based motor involved in the transport of diverse intracellular cargoes. It has been specifically shown to function in systems that help define sub cellular structures and cell morphology...


Nov 15, 2016

Austin Sports Medicine

Challenges to Successful Aging: Recommendation and New Trends in the Field of Aging and Physical Activity

Abstract:The world's population is ageing and virtually in almost every country the proportion of people aged over 60 years is growing faster than any other age group, as a result of both longer life expectancy...


Nov 15, 2016

Austin Sports Medicine

Exercise for Patellar Tendinopathy

Abstract:Chronic patellar tendinopathy is one of the two most common tendinopathies of the lower limb. It is a degenerative condition and not an inflammatory one. Diagnosis is based on defining pain...