Sep 21, 2016

Austin Medical Sciences

Cardiac Function and Hemodynamics Assessed by Speckle Tracking Echocardiography: Evolution from Structure to Function

Abstract: Echocardiography provides information regarding cardiac structure and function and is the useful cardiovascular examination. Evolution of echocardiography has been performed including that of M-mode, two...


Sep 21, 2016

Journal of Dental Applications

Two-Implant-Retained Overdentures using Locator Attachments in Completely Edentulous Patients with Severely Resorted Mandible: A Report of Two Cases

Abstract: Implant-retained overdentures (IODs) offer advantages in terms of lessinvasive surgery, ease of cleaning, and cost-effectiveness. Use of an IOD supported by two implants (two-IOD) has been advocated as the minimal...


Sep 21, 2016

Annals of Thyroid Research

Severe Reactivation of Thyroid Eye Disease after Laser Iridotomy

Abstract: Background: We present a very rare case of severe reactivation of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) following bilateral Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser iridotomies....


Sep 21, 2016

Austin Journal of Radiology

Management of Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation in a Bisphosphonate-Medicated Patient

Abstract: The purpose is to evaluate the treatment outcomes for a 75-year-old female patient with unilateral chronic mandibular condylar dislocation and during the past two years has received on oral bisphosphonate. In the present study...


Sep 21, 2016

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Oncogenic Molecular Pathways: Mechanisms, Mutations and Inhibitors

Abstract: Oncogenic signaling pathways play crucial role in the development and progression of both solid tumors and hematological malignancies. It is well established that how these oncogenic signaling exerts its mode of action...


Sep 23, 2016

Austin Journal of Clinical Neurology

Cholinesterase Inhibitors as a Disease-Modifying Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease: The Anticholinergic Hypothesis

Abstract: In this mini-review article, we summarize our previous results and discuss whether cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) should be considered a diseasemodifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease (AD). First, we reiterate that the...


Sep 22, 2016

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

A Unique Case of Epstein - Barr Virus Related Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis with Very Complex Cytogenetics in an Adult Male

Abstract: We present the case of a 51-year-old adult male presenting with fever of unknown origin, transaminitis, and pancytopenia. Bone marrow studies led to the diagnosis of hemophagocyticlymphohistiocytosis secondary to an Epstein...


Sep 22, 2016

Austin Clinical Microbiology

Immunogenicity of ESX Family Antigens of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: An Overview

Abstract: Using of different ESX family antigens as subunit vaccine is one of the most promising strategies to develop a novel and improved TB vaccine. The aim of this study was to review the immunogenicity of various ESX family antigens for...


Sep 22, 2016

Austin Emergency Medicine

Trauma Stories: The Effect of Eliciting a Semi Structured Narrative of Events on the Mood of Trauma Patients

Abstract: Background: Interpersonal violent trauma is an unfortunate reality in modern America. Numerous approaches aimed at reducing the rates of violence are underway, with many focusing on the role of psychological and emotional...


Sep 22, 2016

Austin Journal of Dentistry

Palatal Perforation in HIV

Abstract: A 50 year old patient reported to the department with pain in the palate since 2 months. History of nasal regurgitation on eating and inability to blow air was reported by the patient. Medical, Family...


Sep 22, 2016

Austin Journal of Orthopedics & Rheumatology

Comparison of Anterior and Posterior Dislocation after Total Hip Arthroplasty through the Posterior Approach

Abstract: Background: Dislocation is one of the most common complications following Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). Dislocations after THA can be divided into anterior and posterior types according to the direction of the dislocation....


Sep 22, 2016

Journal of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Spatio-Temporal Variation of Binocular Contrast Summation

Abstract: Purpose: This study reports on the dependence of binocular contrast summation on the Spatio-temporal properties of the stimulus in normal human visual systems....