Dec 20, 2017

Austin Journal of Surgery

Postoperative Complications of Colectomy in Diabetes Patients

Abstract: Background: In this study, we sought to determine whether Insulin Dependent Diabetes (IDDM) and Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes (NIDDM) have different risks in comparison to non-diabetics during perioperative period of colectomy using a large national-level database...


Dec 20, 2017

Austin Journal of Surgery

Snake Antivenom, Anaphylaxis and Afterwards: Case Report

Abstract: Introduction: It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people are bitten by snakes each year, resulting in about 100,000 deaths and 400,000 amputations worldwide. Only about 15% of more than 3000 species of snakes are dangerous for human body...


Dec 20, 2017

Austin Journal of Surgery

Secondary Omental Torsion with Acute Appendicitis

Abstract: Omental torsion is a rare cause of acute abdomen with non-specific presentations mimicking other common pathologies. It is commonly found incidentally during surgery. This case presented as acute appendicitis and...


Dec 20, 2017

Austin ENT: Open Access

Zhang Xichun's Creative Prescriptions Combining Chinese Herbs with Western Drugs

Abstract: Zhang Xichun, also called Zhang Shoufu (1860-1933), was a representative of the Chinese-Western Integration School (zhong xi huitong pai) during the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of...


Dec 19, 2017

Austin Journal of Dermatology

The Impact of Pregnancy and Phases of the Menstrual Cycle on Atopic Dermatitis

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the impact of pregnancy and phases of the menstrual cycle on the symptoms of atopic dermatitis...


Dec 19, 2017

Austin Journal of Dermatology

Diode Laser Treatment of Onychomycosis: A New Horizon in Management

Abstract: Objective: To investigate if Diode laser-808 nm treatment has the potential to eradicate onychomycosis...


Dec 19, 2017

Austin Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

The Pharmacological Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent Cancer Progression in Colon and Breast Cancer

Abstract: Breast cancer and colon cancer are the common cancers in the world. Dietary fatty acids, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), are believed to play an important role in preventing cancers. Studies have shown that long-chain...


Dec 19, 2017

Austin Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

The Meaning of Weight Change in Older Age in Relational to Function and Mortality

Abstract: Although populations of all ages are at risk for the complications of excess weight, its effects on the elderly population is attenuated. Among the elderly, weight gain in itself bears less risk than weight...


Dec 19, 2017

Austin Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Performance Index for Assessing Government Funded Nutritional Programme in India

Abstract: Introduction: An index is a composite of indicators that produces a single calculation which can then be ranked. An indicator is a quantitative or a qualitative measure derived from a series of observations that can reveal relative positions...


Dec 19, 2017

Austin Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pregnancy of Un-Known Location: Need for Evolving New Protocols for DGH Units

Abstract: Aims: To find out the timeline for diagnosis and outcome of pregnancy of unknown location PUL cases. To find out the approach for accuracy of diagnosis and to prevent doing unnecessary scan follow ups and ßHCG tests...


Dec 19, 2017

Austin Critical Care Case Reports

Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate) for Hyperkalemic Emergency Leads to Catastrophic Ischemic Colitis

Abstract: Hyperkalemic emergency can result from diseases such as chronic kidney disease or related to an adverse event due to commonly prescribed medications. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and heparin are such examples - both...


Dec 19, 2017

Austin Critical Care Case Reports

Administration of IV Alteplase in a Patient with History of Secured Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Abstract: A 67-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (aSAH) status-post aneurysmal clipping presented with acute onset slurred speech and left hemiparesis...