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An Atypical Giant Right Atrial Myxoma Presented with Minimal Symptoms

International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine Case Report Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumors, rarely found in the right atrium. Myxomas usually seen in women, typically between the ages of 40 and 60. http://www.peertechz.com/Vascular-Surgery-Medicine/pdf/IJVSM-2-113.pdf

Ex Situ Repair of Pre-Hilar Aneurysmal Lesion of the Renal Artery

International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine Clinical Image Renal artery aneurysms (RAAs) are rare. They are often identied incidentally during abdominal computed tomography (CT) screening for other diseases. They are occasionally identied as a rare abdominal emergency due to rupture of a left renal artery aneurysm. In recent years, endovascular therapy such as coil embolization or stent-graft with the coil embolization was successful for treating RAAs, but complex RAAs may require aneurysmectomy and renal artery reconstruction by in-situ repair or ex-vivo. http://www.peertechz.com/Vascular-Surgery-Medicine/pdf/IJVSM-2-112.pdf

Versatility in Mandibular Reconstruction after Ablative Tumor Surgery, Single Center Experience

Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology Case Report Mandibular reconstruction using vascularized osteocutaneous flaps is necessary to improve functional outcomes, such as jaw movement and mastication, and aesthetics after the wide resection of the mandible [1]. http://www.peertechz.com/Otolaryngology-Rhinology/pdf/AOR-2-119.pdf

Gastrointestinal Amyloidosis: An Unusual Case Where Protein-Losing Enteropathy is Associated to Malabsorption

Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology Case Report Introduction: The systemic amyloidosis usually doesn't save the digestive tract, but this involvement is present in approximately 60% of patients with AA Amyloidosis and only in 8% and 1% of patients with AL Amyloidosis (respectively through biopsy and clinically). http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Gastroenterology/pdf/ACG-2-120.pdf

Nephrolithiasis Associated with Normocalcemic or Hypercalcemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism: An Update on Medical Management

Archives of Renal Diseases and Management Research Article Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a disease involving a broad range of alterations of calcium homeostasis, sustained by parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels that are clearly abnormal. The anomalies directly associated with hyperparathyroidism are nephrolithiasis and fibrocystic bone disease. http://www.peertechz.com/Renal-Diseases-Management/pdf/ARDM-2-110.pdf

Injection Safety: Knowledge and Practices among Nursing Personnel in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of Marathwada Region of Maharashtra, India

Archives of Community Medicine and Public Health Research Article Background: Unsafe injection practices put patients and healthcare providers at risk of infectious and non-infectious adverse events, sound knowledge and skillful practices of nurses are vital to breaks the chain of blood borne diseases transmission caused by unsafe injection practices. http://www.peertechz.com/Community-Medicine-Public-Health/pdf/ACMPH-2-111.pdf

Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy versus Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Literature Review

International Journal of Radiology and Radiation Oncology Review Article Aim: provide evidence concerning advantages of volumetric modulated arc therapy over intensity modulated radiation therapy. http://www.peertechz.com/Radiology-Radiation-Oncology/pdf/IJRRO-2-114.pdf  

Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum Associated with Persistent Primitive Olfactory Artery - Case Report and Literature Review

International Journal of Radiology and Radiation Oncology Case Report Agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) is a congenital malformation that can occur in isolation or in association with other neurological conditions. However, to our knowledge, no cases of ACC associated with persistent primitive olfactory artery (POA) have been reported http://www.peertechz.com/Radiology-Radiation-Oncology/pdf/IJRRO-2-113.pdf

Truly Integrated Care Centred on the Individual: My Personal Vision for Wales

Archives of Community Medicine and Public Health Research Article This paper offers my personal vision of truly integrated health and social care centred on the individual for Wales. This vision of an integrated health and social care system is simple - a seamless and efficient service. http://www.peertechz.com/Community-Medicine-Public-Health/pdf/ACMPH-2-110.pdf

Conflicts between Clinical and Public Health Viewpoints: Colorectal Screening

Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology Review Article In Hungary, the mortality rates from colorectal cancer are dramatically high, therefore the reduction by population screening as a public health measure is considered as one of the priorities of the National Public Health Programme. http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Gastroenterology/pdf/ACG-2-119.pdf

Pasteurella Canis as a Cause of Septic Arthritis and Soft Tissue Infection after Sheep Bite: A Case Report

Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports Case Report Pasteurella spp is the first organisms to consider in any patient who presents with a soft tissue infection following cat or dog bites. http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Case-Reports/pdf/GJMCCR-3-125.pdf

Impact of Training and Practice Setting on the Physician’s Opinion Regarding the Treatment of Calcium Channel Blocker Poisoning: A Survey of Emergency Physicians

Open Journal of Clinical Toxicology Research Article Background: A study published by St-Onge at al. (2012), identified an important variation in practice in regards to the management of calcium channel blocker (CCB) poisoning. http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Toxicology/pdf/OJCT-1-101.pdf

Carotid Artery Stenting and Concomitant Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting or other Cardiac Surgical Procedures

International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine Editorial Almost 8% to 14% of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have significant internal carotid artery stenosis requiring treatment [1]. http://www.peertechz.com/Vascular-Surgery-Medicine/pdf/IJVSM-2-111.pdf  

Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extract of Seabuckthorn Leaves Enhances Rabies Virus Neutralizing Antibody Titers and CTL Response in Swiss Albino Mice

Journal of Vaccines and Immunology Research Article Introduction: Rabies is a viral disease that causes nearly thousands of death globally per year. Vaccination against rabies generates virus neutralizing antibodies and is the most successful and cost effective method of preventing the disease. http://www.peertechz.com/Vaccines-Immunology/pdf/JVI-2-113.pdf

Cytokine Production and Human Cytomegalovirus Load in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Outcome

International Journal of Immunotherapy and Cancer Research Research Article Objective: To investigate the impact of cytokine levels (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, IFN-γ and TNF-α) and Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) load in the saliva and blood on the survival of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) recipients. http://www.peertechz.com/Immunotherapy-Cancer-Research/pdf/IJICR-2-108.pdf

How Challenging is the "Scaling Up" of Orthopaedic Simulation?

Peertechz Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatology Short Communication Innovation remains a major key to advance research and to develop new techniques. It is an essential need to speed up the valorization of scientific discovery in concrete and rapid implementation for the benefit of patients. Innovation involves collaboration between multidisciplinary researchers because it should enable knowledge transfer in both directions. http://www.peertechz.com/Orthopedics-Rheumatology/pdf/PJOR-1-103.pdf

The Relation between Demographic Factors, Family History, Concomitant Autoimmune Diseases and Glycemic Control in Children with Type 1 Diabetes, A Cross-Sectional Study

Peertechz Journal of Pediatric Therapy Research Article Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a common disease which causes acute and chronic complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis, retinopathy, nephropathy, and atherosclerosis. Improvement in glycemic control can prevent these complications. http://www.peertechz.com/Pediatric-Therapy/pdf/PJPT-2-108.pdf

Evaluating Community Health Care Providers Knowledge and Self-Confidence in the Identification, Diagnosis and Treatment of Adolescent Depression in Tanzania

Archives of Depression and Anxiety Research Article Background: Depression, which frequently onsets in young people, is projected to become the largest single burden of disease globally in the next decade. http://www.peertechz.com/Depression-Anxiety/pdf/ADA-2-111.pdf

Antiphosphlipid Syndrome Presented with Renovascular Hypertension

Archives of Clinical Nephrology Case Report Renovascular pathologies are one of the treatable causes of hypertension. Antiphospholipid syndrome develops owing to a heterogeneous group of antiphospholipid antibodies which causes various thrombotic problems. This entity may effects very small vessels and sometimes leads to hypertension.  http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Nephrology/pdf/ACN-1-110.pdf

Review of Pancreatic Lesions in Von Hippel-Lindau Disease

Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology Review Article Von Hippel-Lindaudisease (VHLD) is a rare hereditary tumor syndrome, inherited in autosomal dominant manner. Patients diagnosed with VHLD have a high risk of developing neoplasms of various organs (eyes, central nervous system, bone, kidney, adrenal glands, epididymis, broad ligament and pancreas). http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Gastroenterology/pdf/ACG-2-118.pdf

Is there a Connection between Inflammatory Bowel Disease Exacerbation, Clostridium difficile Infection and Thrombocytosis?

Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology Case Report Aim: To show if there is any connection between the activity of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), infection with Clostridium difficile ( C. difficile ) and thrombocytosis in our hospitalized patients. http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Gastroenterology/pdf/ACG-2-117.pdf

Polymorphous Low-Grade Adenocarcinoma: A Rare Cause of Long-term Epistaxis

Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology Case Report Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) of the paranasal sinus is an extremely rare disease. PLGA is a minor salivary gland neoplasm that occurs mostly in the junction of the soft and hard palate, followed by the buccal mucosa and upper lip. http://www.peertechz.com/Otolaryngology-Rhinology/pdf/AOR-2-118.pdf

Antiresorptive and Anabolic Bone Therapy Does not Improve Weight Bearing Capacity and Bone Strength in OA Rats

Peertechz Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatology Research Article Objective: This manuscript reports the outcomes of medial meniscectomy (MM) surgery on cartilage and cortical bone strength and the reaction of cartilage and bone to intensive treatment with antiresorptive (zoledronate) and anabolic bone (PTH) therapies. http://www.peertechz.com/Orthopedics-Rheumatology/pdf/PJOR-1-102.pdf

Bovine Genital Campylobacteriosis - A Review

International Journal of Veterinary Science and Research Mini Review Bovine genital campylobacteriosis (BGC) is a true venereal disease of cattle. This disease results in infertility, embryonic and fetal death, metritis, salpingitis, pyometra, and abortion in cattle, and sheep and goats as well. The causal agent of BGC, is Campylobacter fetus http://www.peertechz.com/Veterinary-Science-Research/pdf/IJVSR-2-111.pdf

Current Status of Grevy Zebra: A Review

International Journal of Veterinary Science and Research Review Article Grevy's zebra is a member of the horse family Equidae and so is closely related to horses, asses and other zebras. They inhabit dry desert regions and open grasslands. Grevy's zebra is one of the world's most threatened wild equids and is IUCN red-listed as endangered. http://www.peertechz.com/Veterinary-Science-Research/pdf/IJVSR-2-110.pdf

Novel Scientific Methods and Tecctive Medicinehnology in the Reprodu

Global Journal of Fertility and Research Letter to Editor Objectives: The objective of this review is to provide synopsis on the latest technology and scientific achievements that have found application in the reproductive medicine. http://www.peertechz.com/Fertility-Research/pdf/GJFR-1-101.pdf   

Imaging in Diabetes Mellitus

Archives of Clinical Nephrology Review Article Diabetes mellitus [DM] is the commonest endocrine disorder encountered in the clinical practice. It in fact, comprises of multiple disorders that manifest in the form of hyperglycemia. http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Nephrology/pdf/ACN-1-109.pdf

Diagnostics and Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - A Reported Case with a Review of Literature

Journal of Dental Problems and Solutions Mini Review Musculoskeletal disorders of the stomatognathic system together comprise the term temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The etiopathogenetic correlation between anterior disc displacement and osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), as the main diagnoses of arthrogenic forms of TMDs have not been fully explained. http://www.peertechz.com/Dental-Problems-Solutions/pdf/JDPS-3-127.pdf

How important is the Morphology of the Semen Analysis?

Peertechz Journal of Cytology and Pathology Case Report Introduction: Male infertility is evaluated throughout the quantitative and qualitative analysis of male's semen and the sperm contained therein. One of the most essential part of this process is the evaluation of the cytomorphology of man's semen. http://www.peertechz.com/Cytology-Pathology/pdf/PJCP-1-106.pdf

Skin Sparing Fistulectomy with Primary Sphincters Repair by Special Sutures for Management of High Perianal Fistula

Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research   Case Report Background: Fistula in ano is a common disease seen in the surgical outpatient department. Many procedures are advocated for the treatment of fistula in ano. http://www.peertechz.com/Surgery-Surgical-Research/pdf/JSSR-2-128.pdf

Can Prealbumin, Albumin and CRP Levels be used to Predict Prognosis in Patients with Gastric Cancer

Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research Research Article Background: The impact of systemic inflammatory response on carcinogenesis and tumor progression has recently gained much attention. http://www.peertechz.com/Surgery-Surgical-Research/pdf/JSSR-2-127.pdf

Reasons why Hypertensive Patients Admission to Emergency Services and their Chronic Illness Care Management

Archives of Nursing Practice and Care Research Article The study sample was composed of 200 individuals with hypertension who were admitted to the emergency department of a government hospital. Of the participants, 36.5% presented to the emergency department. http://www.peertechz.com/Nursing-Practice-Care/pdf/ANPC-2-108.pdf

Problems and Countermeasures on the Fishery Development in the South China Sea

International Journal of Aquaculture and Fishery Sciences Research Article The South China Sea is one of the most abundant fishery areas in the world, which is a typical multi fish species area. http://www.peertechz.com/Aquaculture-Fishery-Sciences/pdf/IJAFS-2-115.pdf 

A Study and Availability Assessment of Freshwater Crabs in the Hill Streams of Bangladesh

International Journal of Aquaculture and Fishery Sciences   Research Article A study of crabs was conducted at eight hill streams, located in three different districts of Bangladesh, during January to December, 2012 with a view to assess the availability and to study the taxonomy of freshwater crabs. http://www.peertechz.com/Aquaculture-Fishery-Sciences/IJAFS-2-114.php  

Choledochal Cyst in a Female Adult Asymptomatic Patient: Review of the Literature

Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports Case Report Cystic disease of the bile duct is a congenital abnormality of the biliary tree that most commonly affects the neonatal population, and is uncommon after childhood, it is rarely diagnosed in adults. http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Case-Reports/pdf/GJMCCR-3-124.pdf

Comparison of hipO and ceuE Gene Based PCR Assays for the Detection of Campylobacter Jejuni

Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Biochemical Technology Research Article The objective of this study was to find out the reproducibility and specifity of hipO and ceuE genes based PCR assays for the detection of Campylobacter jejuni isolated from turkey meat samples in a previous study. A total of 44 Campylobacter isolates including 41 C. jejuni, two C. coli and one C. lari were used in this study. http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Microbiology-Biochemical-Technology/pdf/JCMBT-2-108.pdf  

A Rare Case of Chemical Peritonitis Following Intravesical Botulinum A Injection for Detusor Overactivity

Journal of Gynecological Research and Obstetrics Case Report A 72 year old lady attended for elective administration of intravesical Botulinum A toxin (Botox 200iu) injections, as a day-case procedure, for the treatment of detrusor over activity. http://www.peertechz.com/Gynecological-Research-Obstetrics/pdf/JGRO-2-115.pdf

Giant Gastric Trichobezoar: Report of Two Cases

Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology Case Report We report two cases of gastric trichobezoar, recorded in the last 3 years in our Hospital. Both cases presented abdominal pain and epigastric mass, as well as upper obstructive symptoms. The cases were surgically treated with satisfactory evolution. the clinician has to consider this diagnosis. Surgery is a successful treatment for these cases http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Gastroenterology/pdf/ACG-2-116.pdf

Use of Antibiotics in Acute Calculous Cholecystitis - Do Tokyo Guidelines Improve the Outcomes?

Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology Research Article Introduction: The current treatment for acute cholecystitis consists of antibiotics followed by surgery. We conducted a study to audit our practices of perioperative antibiotic use in patients with acute cholecystitis and to compare the outcomes after implementation of Tokyo guidelines. http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Gastroenterology/pdf/ACG-2-115.pdf

Complex Incisional Hernias

Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology Review Article Incisional hernias are the most frequent "late complications" after laparotomy. They develop in more than 10% of patients and their incidence is related to numerous risk factors (Table 1). http://www.peertechz.com/Clinical-Gastroenterology/pdf/ACG-2-114.pdf