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Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19 Infection: Current Issues and Challenges: An Indian Perspective

Aroop Mohanty, Ankita Kabi, Ambika Prasad Mohanty, Nitish Kumar & Subodh Kumar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

COVID-19, a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 has become a public health emergency affecting more than 215 countries worldwide. It originated from Wuhan district of China and in a very short span of time, it has spread rapidly causing millions of deaths worldwide. India reported its f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1430559

Efficacy of Fluid Administration Followed by Lung Sonography in Hemodynamic Assessment in Acute Circulatory Failure in Critically Ill Patients

Ahmed M. Elkashef, Mohamad G. Elmawy, Mohamed A. Eltomey, Ashraf E. Elzeftawy & Ahmed M. Hamed · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Early recognition and appropriate treatment of shock have been shown to decrease mortality. Incorporation of bedside ultrasound in patients with undifferentiated shock allows for rapid evaluation of reversible causes of shock and improves accurate diagnosis in undiffere...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1430558

The Pharmacotherapy of Blood Intoxication (Methmoglobinemia) Induce by Exposure to Ortho-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) in Public Protests

Muhi N. Salman · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Acquired Methemoglobinemia(MetHb) is a rare, but potentially serious and unfamiliarity with this complication may delay diagnosis and appropriate therapy. Presentation: A case  of methemoglobinemia occurring in male teenage  demonstrator as a complication of re-curren...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1430560

Galen Vein Aneurysm: Problem of Management in an Under-Equipped Neurosurgical Environment about a Case and Review of the Literature

Faye Mohameth, Thioub Mbaye, Mhaks Malangu, Célèbre Mualaba, Mounia Bouih, Lounceny Fatoumata Barry, Ba Momar Code & Badiane Seydou Boubakar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Vein of GALEN aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) is a rare congenital disease caused by arteriovenous shunts between the choroidal arteries and the porencephalic ectatic vein. The diagnosis is often made in utero or during infancy, endovascular treatment remains the most suitable the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1330556

ACTH Dependent Cushing’s Syndrome: A 72-Hour Trial of Octreotide will Identify Patients with Pituitary Dependent and Ectopic ACTH Overproduction

Omayma Elshafie & Nicholas Woodhouse · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aims: To determine whether the use of an octreotide suppression test will reliably distinguish pituitary from ectopic ACTH overproduction.  Somatostatin receptors are expressed in NETs, but are downgraded in the pituitary as the result of hypercortisolaemia. Octreotide should the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1330554

The Effects of Triazine Herbicides on Critical Peroxide Metabolism Gene Expression in MCF-7 and MCF-10A Cells

Stephen J. DeMartini, Nicole B. DeHart & Jennifer R. Schroeder · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aim: To identify the oxidative stress impacts of chloro-s-triazine herbicides on human mammary epithelial cell lines. Study Design: MCF-7 mammary epithelial carcinoma and MCF-10A mammary epithelial cells were treated with levels of three triazine herbicides in concentrations flan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1330555

Clinical Outcome of Intravascular Ultrasound Guided Left Main Coronary Intervention

Mohamed Ezzelregal, Luca Testa, Medhat Alashmawy, Ayman Elsaid & Hanan Kassem · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Intravascular ultrasound is a new imaging modality that facilitate the process of coronary intervention. The angiographic evaluation of left main lesions significance is always questionable, IVUS detect the significance, guide the procedure and some studies proves a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1330552

The Esophageal Diverticulum: About Two Cases

Yasser El brahmi, Youssef Achour, Mohammed Rebbani, Abdelkader Ehirchiou & Abdelmounaim Ait Ali · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

The hypopharyngeal diverticulum of the cervical esophagus, also knows as Zenker's diverticulum, is the most common esophageal diverticulum. It develops at the junction of the hypopharynx and the esophagus. The most present symptom is dysphagia. Between the period of 01/01/2018 to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1330553

Second Hand Smoke Exposure among Pregnant Women in Nigeria

Obinna Francis Onunkwor, Sami Abdo Radman Al- Dubai & Hassana Ojounba Shuaibu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Despite the ban on smoking in public places in Nigeria, second-hand smoke exposure is common across the country. It is increasingly being viewed as a severe women’s issue because of the high prevalence among women, and its harmful effects on pregnant women. However, s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1330550

Utilization of an Instructional Package on Patient Safety Culture to Enhance Knowledge of Nursing Students in Two Selected Universities in South-West, Nigeria

Emeghara, Obiageli Christiana, Emeghara Okechukwu, Asonye Christian C. C., Oladapo Rasheed Olawale & Akinlawon Adekemi Quamariyat · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aims: The culture of keeping patients safe is a global issue which should be emphasized within the nursing profession. Despite exposure of nursing students to patient safety teachings, its knowledge among nursing students has been low. Re-emphasizing a positive culture of patient...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1330551

Application of Call Centre as COVID 19 Alert and Surveillance System in Pastoralist Communities of Somali Region of Ethiopia

Olusola Oladeji, Bibilola Oladeji, Abibakar Sheikaden Ismail & Ahmed Abdi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aims: Ethiopia recorded the first confirmed case of COVID 19 pandemic on 13th March 2020 and the surveillance and alert systems were immediately activated. In Somali Region, the toll-free call center was used as alert and surveillance system in addition to the routine health faci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1330549

A Case of Tacotsubo Cardiomyopathy - How We Uncovered the Diagnosis

V. Andova, M. Otljanska, H. Taravari, A. Jovkovski, N. Kostova, E. Caparoska & B. Zafirovska · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Tacotsubo cardiomyopathu (TTC) is a stress-induced condition characterized by transient appical hypokinesia and is usually caused by stress-induced catecholamine release with toxic action that leads to stunning myocardium. Methods and Results: The patient was a 62 y...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1330547

Uterine Artery Doppler Screening in 2nd Trimester of Pregnancy for Prediction of Pre-eclampsia and Fetal Growth Restriction

Nafisa Anwar Mariana, Tanzina Iveen Chowdhury & Tasrina Rabia Choudhury · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy specific disorder characterized by hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation. Uterine artery Doppler velocimetry analysis has been extensively studied in the second trimester of pregnancy as a predictive investigation for th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1330548

Role of Kisspeptin in Puberty in Humans

Ravi Kant & Mahendra Kumar Meena · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Kisspeptin or GPR-54 is a product of KISS 1 gene regulating the production of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), luteinizing (LH) as well follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Both LH and FSH are important hormones for reproduction in animals as well in humans. The recognition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1230545

Case Report of a 10 cm Subdued Abdominal Mass: Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Primitive Mesenteric Leiomyosarcoma

Carine EL-HAJJ, Clemence MATTA & Bachir ELIAS · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Specific management schemes of the exceedingly rare primitive mesenchymal leiomyosarcomas do not exist. Reporting their behavior and management is necessary to be able to construct evidence-based directives. Case Report: We report a case of a 42-year-old Caucasian w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1230546