Mar 30, 2018

Austin Surgical Oncology

6 Year Old Boy with a Right Posterior Thoracic Mass

Abstract: We reported of case on a 6 year old male with a bronchogenic cyst extending to right atrial wall. He presented with paroxysmal, chest typical pain continuing for one month. Contrast enhanced computed tomography showed a...


Mar 30, 2018

Austin Journal of Cardiovascular Disease and Atherosclerosis

Cardioprotection by Bioactive Polyphenols: A Strategic View

Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one causing most mortality worldwide. Common CVD risks include oxidative stress, hyperlipidemia, endothelial dysfunction, thrombosis, hypertension, hyperhomocysteinemia...


Mar 30, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

The Effects of MCP-1A251G and CCR2V641 Gene Polymorphisms in a Group of Turkish Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Abstract: Background: Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) are a group of hematologic malignancies of bone marrow characterized by morphologic and functional abnormalities in hematopoietic stem cells and with various degrees of...


Mar 30, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

The Gut Flora-Centric Theory Based on the New Medical Hypothesis of "Hunger Sensation Comes from Gut Flora": A New Model for Understanding the Etiology of Chronic Diseases in Human Beings

Abstract: We are continuously losing the war on the prevention and control of Chronic Diseases (CDs) such as obesity, hyperglycemia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and various kinds of tumors. After about two decades of careful studies and based on the rapid scientific progresses...


Mar 30, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Focal Seizure as the Initial Presentation of Cryptococcal Meningitis-Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patients

Abstract: Background: Central Nervous System Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (CNS-IRIS) occurs most commonly in the setting of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) immunosuppression. Cryptococcus meningitis (CM) - IRIS, which is the most common IRIS...


Mar 30, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Management of Interstitial Lung Disease Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is a common extra-articular manifestation of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and that causes mortality in RA patients. Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP) and Non Specific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP) are...


Mar 30, 2018

Austin Journal of Orthopedics & Rheumatology

CRMO: Case Series of an Orthopaedic Ambulatory

Abstract: Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a disease rare autoimmune affecting mostly children between 10 and 12 years. Symptoms are often non-specific with laboratory tests initially blurred (VES PCR) or negative,...


Mar 30, 2018

Austin Plastic Surgery: Open Access

Pleithropic Effects of Erythropoietin and Its Potential use in Plastic Surgery

Abstract: Erythropoietin (EPO) is known to be a body-own hormone which is produced depending on the oxygen partial pressure in the blood by fibroblasts of the kidney parenchyma and controls the differentiation of the erythrocytes in the bone marrow...


Mar 30, 2018

Austin Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease & Stroke

Vertebral Artery Dissection: Can we Afford to Miss it?

Abstract: Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is an infrequent occurrence but is a leading cause of stroke in young and otherwise healthy patients. CTA, MRI and catheter angiography can all be used to detect vertebral artery dissection, and...


Mar 30, 2018

Gerontology & Geriatrics: Research

Gastric Leiomyosarcoma Revealed by Bleeding

Abstract: Gastric leiomyosarcomas are tumors of the smooth muscle fibers of the gastric wall. They are relatively rare and represent only 1 to 3% of all gastric tumors. They are characterized by a silent evolution, an intra or extra-terrestrial...