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Parathyroid Adenoma in a Patient with Left Hip Pain: A Case Report

Mandana Khodashahi, Zahra Mirfeizi, Bahram Memar & Mohammad Reza Hatef · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a challenging issue in some cases because of the uncommon and various presentations. Primary hyperparathyroidism is a relatively common condition, originating from parathyroid adenomas, with a prevalence of 25 per 100,000 people....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/19647

Myocardial Infarction in a Young African Male Using Protein Supplements Rich in Branched Chain Amino Acids & Creatine

Adeel Arshad, Nisrine Assal El Muabby, Shahzaib Nabi, Shaban Fathy Kamel Mohammed & Salem Abujalala · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Aims: Myocardial Infarction is more likely to inflict patients with major cardiovascular risk factors. Sometimes we come across a few patients with myocardial infarction who doesn’t have any of the typical risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity. Such patients give us an insigh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/20498

New Onset Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizures after Intravenous Tramadol with Ondansetron

Jyotirmay Kirtania & Shreyasi Ray · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Aims: Tramadol hydrochloride is a centrally acting opioid analgesic. Ondansetron is a selective serotonin receptor (5-HT3) antagonist, primarily used for prevention and treatment of drug-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting. Tramadol and ondansetron have reported good sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/20482

The Manifestations of Macrophage Activation Syndrome: A Case Report

Mandana Khodashahi, Zahra Mirfeizi, Naser Tayyebi Meibodi & Mohammad Reza Hatef · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Introduction: Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS) is a rare and life-threatening complication of various chronic rheumatic diseases. It is associated with systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SoJIA). Case Report: A 19-year old woman was referred to our hospital with a h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/18921

Intravenous Bisphosphonate Therapy in the Adult Patient with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Literature Review and Case Report

Haydn James Taylor, Stephanie Cox, Jennifer Georgina Martins & Michael O'Halloran · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) defines a group of genetically varied connective tissue disorders where intravenous bisphosphonate (BP) therapy is common to manage the associated bone fragility. Due to this bone fragility, there is potential for these patients to be regarded as a hi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/19425

Rehabilitation of a Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Caused by Tourette’s Syndrome: A Case Report

Cleo D. Stafford II, Emily Boyd & Andrew I. Geller · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Aim: This report illustrates how a complex movement disorder can lead to debilitating injury, how a post-acute rehabilitation course can improve functional outcomes in this injury, and how to prevent future events from occurring. Case Presentation: This report describes the case...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/19245

Vascular Events during Chemotherapy in Treatment of Germ Cell Testicular Cancer

Ahmed Mahfouz, Nahla Mousa, Ashraf Fawzy, Jassim Al Suwaidi, Nisrine El Muabby & Shaban Mohammed · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Introduction: We report a case of acute myocardial infarction and acute cerebral infarction during treatment with bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin (BEP) regimen for germ cell testicular cancer. Case Presentation: A 28 year old smoker man diagnosed with germ cell testicular can...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/20196

Tridax procumbens Effects on Lesions, Haematology and Eggs Production of Hens Affected by Fowlpox

T. M. Kpodekon, T. J. Dougnon, J. S. E. Goussanou & C. Boko · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

The powder of Tridax procumbens was added to hens’ food to assess its effects on fowlpox lesions, hematological parameters and zootechnic parameters. Five batches of ten hens each were installed either in control or in treatment groups. The powder of Tridax procumbens was added t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/18910

Anabolic Steroids in a Contest Preparation of the Top World-Class Bodybuilder

Igor Z. Zubrzycki, Magdalena Wiacek, Bartosz Trabka & Zbigniew Ossowski · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess adverse effects of self-administration of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) by a world-class bodybuilder. Study Design: It is an overt observational research performed on a top-class bodybuilder before, between, and after world-class com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/19355

Cartap Hydrochloride Poisoning Causing Respiratory Failure and Seizures

Mahesh Babu Sodalagunta, Sreenivasa Rao Sudulagunta, Hadi Khorram & Mona Sepehrar · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Cartap hydrochloride is a commonly used low toxicity insecticide. It is a thiocarbamate with the chemical formula C7H16ClN3O2S2 and a nereistoxin analogue. Major formulations available in India are cartap hydrochloride 4% GR (granules) and cartap hydrochloride 50% SP (soluble pow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/19466

Utility of Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Predicting a Prognosis in Hypoglycemic Encephalopathy: Two Case Reports

Syuichi Tetsuka, Asako Tagawa, Tomoko Ogawa, Mieko Otsuka, Ritsuo Hashimoto & Hiroyuki Kato · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Cases: Case 1: A 71-year-old male with a long history of chronic alcoholism was transferred to our emergency department because of a disturbance of consciousness. On arrival, his Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was E1V1M2 (4/15) and blood glucose level was 30 mg/dL. Case 2: A 66-year-ol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/19534

Congenital Unilateral Chylothorax in a Non-immune Hydropic Newborn with Down Syndrome

Baran Serdar Kizilyildiz, Kamuran Karaman, Bülent Sönmez & Burhan Beger · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Chylothorax is defined as accumulation of lymph within the pleural space. It is the most common cause of pleural effusion causing respiratory distress in the first few days of life. Congenital chylothorax and Down syndrome are independently have been found in association with non...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/19624

Bilateral Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a Renal Transplantation Recipient

Carmen Denise Caldararu & Grigore Dogaru · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Background: Necrotizing soft tissue infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in monomicrobian culture is rare.  Aim: We present the case of a bullous bilateral form of Pseudomonas aeruginosa necrotizing skin infection in a renal transplantation recipient.  Presentation of Case:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/18908

A Case of Acute Kidney Injury after Contrast Imaging and Empiric Nephrotoxic Antibiotherapy

Hatice Ezgi Baris, Nilufer Yalindag-Ozturk & Feyza Incekoy-Girgin · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Introduction: Contrast imaging assists with a diagnosis and antibiotics are essential for treatment of complicated infections.  Since empiric antibiotherapy and multiple contrast imaging in critically ill children can cause acute kidney injury (AKI), clinicians must pay special a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/18769