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Preventing child abuse and neglect

Archives of Nursing Practice and Care Review Article Aim: To inform about the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Method: This study was prepared as a compilation. The studies published between 2000 and 2017 were reviewed, researchers searched the keywords of “child abuse, child neglect, prevention, nurse” in Turkish and English on the international “PubMed”, “Embase”, “Ovid”, “ProQuest”, “Ebscohost” and national ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/preventing-child-abuse-and-neglect.pdf

Hepatic histological comparison between Acute Self-limiting Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E

Archives of Hepatitis Research Research Article Background: Histological findings of the liver in acute liver injury are basically affected by degree of liver damage. However, the differences in liver histology between acute self-limiting hepatitis A (AH-A) and hepatitis E (AH-E) have not yet been clarified. This study aimed to clarify the differences in histological findings of the liver between AH-A and AH-E. .. https://www.peertechz.com/articles/hepatic-histological-comparison-between-acute-self-limiting-hepatitis-a-and-hepatitis-e.pdf    

Accidentally discovered Portal Vein Thrombosis before Splenectomy due to Hypersplenism - The role of Thrombogenic Genes Polymorphisms

Archives of Hepatitis Research Case Report Portal vein thrombosis in patients with liver cirrhosis may be due neoplastic growth invading portal vein or due to non-neoplastic causes. The indications for treating PVT in cirrhotic individuals are difficult to be established but at least are of great benefit in acute PVT. Investigating the cause of portal vein thrombosis in cirrhotic patient prepared for splenecto ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/accidentally-discovered-portal-vein-thrombosis-before-splenectomy-due-to-hypersplenism-the-role-of-thrombogenic-genes-polymorphisms.pdf    

Farnesoid X Receptor Agonist as a new treatment option for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease: A Review

Archives of Hepatitis Research Review Article Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common causes of fatty liver, characterized by the accumulation of fat in the hepatocytes in the absence of alcohol consumption. The spectrum of this disease ranges from steatosis to hepatitis and fi nally cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.   https://www.peertechz.com/articles/farnesoid-x-receptor-agonist-as-a-new-treatment-option-for-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-a-review.pdf    

Constipation during Entecavir treatment in Chronic Hepatitis B patients: Two Cases Reports

Archives of Hepatitis Research Case Report Entecavir (ETV) is an oral nucleoside analog inhibitor of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA polymerase, which is widely used in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Despite the excellent safety data of this agent, the adverse events of headache, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting are recorded in the drug instruction of ETV.Here we report two CHB patients with ETV-associate ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/constipation-during-entecavir-treatment-in-chronic-hepatitis-b-patients-two-cases-reports.pdf    

Sarcoidosis-Lymphoma Syndrome presenting by severe Cholestatic Hepatitis

Archives of Hepatitis Research Case Report Severe cholestatic hepatitis is an uncommon presentation of either sarcoidosis or Hodgkin lymphoma. Sarcoidosis lymphoma syndrome is a rare disorder with sarcoidosis heralding the onset of lymphoma. Here we report a case of coexisting sarcoidosis-Hodgkin’s lymphoma syndrome presenting with severe cholestatic hepatitis. ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/sarcoidosis-lymphoma-syndrome-presenting-by-severe-cholestatic-hepatitis.pdf    

Generation of Porous Structure from Basil Seed Mucilage via Supercritical Fluid Assisted Process for Biomedical Applications

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Developmental Research Research Article Mucilage’s are plant derived natural polymer which are valuable due to their nontoxicity, low cost and nonirritating nature, with wide range of applications. ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/generation-of-porous-structure-from-basil-seed-mucilage-via-supercritical-fluid-assisted-process-for-biomedical-applications.pdf    

JAK inhibitors: a promising direction for treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Developmental Research Editorial Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic auto inflammatory disease that causes incapacitating changes both the musculoskeletal system and the internal organs [1]. .. https://www.peertechz.com/articles/jak-inhibitors-a-promising-direction-for-treating-rheumatoid-arthritis.pdf    

Genotyping and Molecular Characterization of Dermatophytes Isolates Collected from Clinical Samples

Archives of Pulmonology and Respiratory Care Research Article Background: Detection of dermatophytes by microbiological method is sometimes problematic and some atypical microscopic or macroscopic morphology are non-detectable. Due to morphological similarity and existing intermediate forms and variants, unequivocally separating these dermatophytes is not always straightforward, and sampling appropriate isolates for research is .. https://www.peertechz.com/articles/genotyping-and-molecular-characterization-of-dermatophytes-isolates-collected-from-clinical-samples.pdf    

Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation and its association with the Atrial Substrate and the electrophysiological properties of the Atrial Myocardium

Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology Editorial Postoperative atrial fi brillation (AF) has a high prevalence, affecting up to 45% of coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients within the fi rst week of the operation [1-4]. Interestingly, asymptomatic AF was reported more likely to occur after the fi rst 4 days following the cardiac surgery. ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/postoperative-atrial-fibrillation-and-its-association-with-the-atrial-substrate-and-the-electrophysiological-properties-of-the-atrial-myocardium.pdf    

A rare case of Contusio Cordis: Fist fight leading to an Acute Myocardial Infarction due to Left Anterior Descending artery dissection

Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology Case Report Cardiac lesions resulting from blunt chest injuries can present as cardiac contusion; ventricular free wall rupture; ventricular septal rupture; and valvular lesion [1]. .. https://www.peertechz.com/articles/a-rare-case-of-contusio-cordis-fist-fi-ght-leading-to-an-acute-myocardial-infarction-due-to-left-anterior-descending-artery-dissection.pdf    

Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids on Renal Morphology in Rats

Archives of Renal Diseases and Management Research Article Aim: To investigate the long-term effects of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) on renal status in rats. Methods: Twenty Wistar rats were distributed into 2 groups: AAS or placebo, for 3 months. The animal received 10mg/kg body weight of Stanozonol once a week by intramuscular injection in the gluteus, or saline solution as placebo. .. https://www.peertechz.com/articles/effects-of-anabolic-androgenic-steroids-on-renal-morphology-in-rats.pdf    

Effectiveness and Tolerability of Febuxostat vs Allopurinol in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on Conservative Therapy

Archives of Renal Diseases and Management Research Article Uric Acid appears to be one of the most important prognostic markers and one of the principal risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of our study was to assess three groups of patients: a fi rst group reated with Allopurinol (AL), a second group not adequately controlled by treatment with AL or allergic to AL switched to treatment with Febuxostat (AL/FB) .. https://www.peertechz.com/articles/effectiveness-and-tolerability-of-febuxostat-vs-allopurinol-in-patients-with-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-on-conservative-therapy      

Factor causing late referral of CKD patients to Nephrology care

Archives of Renal Diseases and Management Research Article Introduction: Identifi cation of the disease in its early period changes the outcome. Early reorganition of the chronic kidney disease and a timely referral to nephrologist also affects the prognosis of the disease. The factors which contribute in late referral are well known in the western population. There is a need to look into the factors in our population. ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/factor-causing-late-referral-of-ckd-patients-to-nephrology-care.pdf    

Use of Interpreters for non-native English speaking Kidney Allograft Recipients and outcomes after Kidney Transplantation

Archives of Renal Diseases and Management Research Article Background: Language barriers are associated with worse health outcomes in the general population but data in kidney transplantation is lacking. This study tested the hypothesis that non-native English speakers using interpreters have poorer outcomes after kidney transplantation compared to native English speakers. Methods: A single-center retrospective study anal ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/use-of-interpreters-for-non-native-english-speaking-kidney-allograft-recipients-and-outcomes-after-kidney-transplantation.pdf    

Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure and Some Affecting Factors

Archives of Renal Diseases and Management Research Article Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the quality of life (QoL) in dialysis patients (DP) and the factors affecting the QoL. Material and Methods: 104 DP patients receiving treatment at a university hospital were included in this research, which was also a cross-sectional study. Data were collected with the Patient Information Form (PIF) and Kidney Diseas ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/quality-of-life-in-patients-with-chronic-renal-failure-and-some-affecting-factors.pdf    

Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis: Different clinical presentations and their management

Archives of Renal Diseases and Management Research Article Introduction: One of most common treatments of end-stage renal disease is peritoneal dialysis. Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis is a complication in which the osmotic capacity of the peritoneal barrier is lost, due to infections or the irritating effect of dialysis solutions. This pathology has different clinical presentations, hence the need of different diagnos ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/encapsulating-peritoneal-sclerosis-different-clinical-presentations-and-their-management.pdf    

Nephrolithiasis in hypercalcemic and normocalcemic primary Hyperparathyroidism

Archives of Renal Diseases and Management Letter to Editor Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common condition affecting up to 4 per 1000 of population, and the majority of cases are due to adenoma or hyperplasia of the gland [1]. ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/nephrolithiasis-in-hypercalcemic-and-normocalcemic-primary-hyperparathyroidism.pdf    

Glomus Tympanicum: A rare case of a painful bleeding ear

Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology Case Report Glomus tympanicum is a rare tumor of the middle ear which typically present with pulsatile tinnitus, hearing loss and bleeding. Examination may reveal a vascular mass which bleed on contact. Imaging is important prior to surgical resection. ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/glomus-tympanicum-a-rare-case-of-a-painful-bleeding-ear.pdf    

Giant Cervico-Mediastinal Myxolipoma in a 6 Year Old Child

Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology Case Report Lipomas are benign mesenchymal tumors that may present anywhere on the body. However, myxolipoma, the histological variant is rarely seen. We report a rare case of giant anterior cervico-mediastinal myxolipoma in a 6 year old child, with discussion over diagnostic and management strategies for same. .. https://www.peertechz.com/articles/giant-cervico-mediastinal-myxolipoma-in-a-6-year-old-child.pdf    

Postoperative Correlation of Radiological and Surgical Findings in Management of Ethmoid Sinus Adenocarcinoma

Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology Research Article Aims: Prognosis of ethmoid sinus adenocarcinoma (ADK) is essentially determined by local tumor control. There is a high rate of recurrence of these tumors across the range of patient series. Development of an optimal follow-up protocol of such tumors is recommended. ... https://www.peertechz.com/articles/postoperative-correlation-of-radiological-and-surgical-findings-in-management-of-ethmoid-sinus-adenocarcinoma.pdf