Energy and nutrient intakes among Sri Lankan adults
Conclusion:
The present study provides the first national estimates of energy and nutrient intake of the Sri Lankan adult population. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - July 11, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ranil JayawardenaShalika ThennakoonNuala ByrneMario SoaresPrasad KatulandaAndrew Hills Source Type: research
Morphologic spectrum of glial tumors: an increased trend towards oligodendroglial tumors in Pakistan
Conclusion:
In our study, Oligodendrogliomas and mixed oligoastrocytomas represent major pattern of disease in comparison with available regional data. Knowledge of these changing trends and patterns of glial tumor morphology and frequency can help in improvements and applications of newly emerging diagnostic and treatment modalities. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - June 27, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Atif HashmiNaveen FaridiBabar MalikMuhammad EdhiAmna KhurshidMehmood Khan Source Type: research
Changes in full blood count parameters in leptospirosis: a prospective study
Conclusions:
Neither leukocytosis nor lymphopenia were prominent features, while thrombocytopenia was seen during the 3rd to 5th day of illness, with dropping haemoglobin levels. Neutrophilia and low haemoglobin levels appear to predict severe disease. These findings may be of use to clinicians in differentiating leptospirosis from other acute infections like dengue, and could help in predicting severe leptospirosis. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - June 21, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Nipun De SilvaMJR NiloofaNarmada FernandoLilani KarunanayakeChaturaka RodrigoH De SilvaSunil PremawansaShiroma HandunnettiSenaka Rajapakse Source Type: research
Orquestic regulation of neurotransmitters on reward-seeking behavior
The ventral tegmental area is strongly associated with the reward system. Dopamine is released in areas such as the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex as a result of rewarding experiences such as food, sex, and neutral stimuli that become associated with them. Electrical stimulation of the ventral tegmental area or its output pathways can itself serve as a potent reward. Different drugs that increase dopamine levels are intrinsically rewarding. Although the dopaminergic system represent the cornerstone of the reward system, other neurotransmitters such as endogenous opioids, glutamate, gamma-Aminobutyric acid, acetylc...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - June 16, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Oscar Arias-CarriónXanic Caraza-SantiagoSergio Salgado-LiconaMohamed SalamaSergio MachadoAntonio NardiManuel Menéndez-GonzálezEric Murillo-Rodríguez Source Type: research
Auditory stimulation with music influences the geometric indices of heart rate variability in men
Conclusion:
We suggest that excitatory heavy metal music acutely decreases global HRV. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - May 22, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sheila da SilvaHeraldo GuidaAna dos SantosAntônioLuiz VanderleiLucas FerreiraLuiz de AbreuFernando SousaVitor Valenti Source Type: research
Novel occupational therapy interventions may improve quality of life in older adults with dementia
Conclusion:
This novel occupational therapy program improved the short term physical performance and psychological well being domain of quality of life in older adults with dementia. An improved physical performance is achieved by physical exercise of novel program and it creates sense of independency, increased motivation, positive outlook and reduced behavioral and psychological symptoms. The long term effects of the intervention can be ascertained in a study with longer period of intervention and follow-up.Trial registration: [CTRI/2014/01/004290] (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - May 20, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Prakash KumarSarvada TiwariAshish GoelVishnubathla SreenivasNand KumarRakesh TripathiVineet GuptaAparajit Dey Source Type: research
Fractal correlation property of heart rate variability in response to the postural change maneuver in healthy women
Conclusion:
We suggest that fractal analysis of HRV is more sensitive than frequency and time-domain analysis of HRV during the postural change maneuver. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - May 15, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ana de SouzaJosé CisternasLuiz de AbreuAdriano RoqueCarlos MonteiroFernando AdamiLuiz VanderleiFernando SousaLucas FerreiraVitor Valenti Source Type: research
Effect of systemic inflammation on level of ferritin seminal in chronic renal male patient undergoing hemodialysis
Background:
Most hemodialysis patients present with chronic systemic inflammation characterized by the elevation of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and/or the production of proinflammatory interleukins by the immune system in response to the hemodialysis process. Plasma ferritin(PF) is one of the parameters used to correct anemia. An PF level of >500 ng/mL is not recommended for correction of anemia because of the uncertainty of whether these levels are elevated because of anemia or a mere reaction to inflammation. we aimed to study the effects of inflammation on seminal ferritin (SF) levels and hypothesized that SF ...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - May 12, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Gilmar SilvaCarlos ElenaFabiana CarneiroJoel Veiga Source Type: research
Evolution of female urinary continence after physical therapy and associated factors
Conclusion:
The number of sessions and completion of home pelvic floor exercises showed a significant relationship with each other. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - May 12, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Caroline PrudencioGuilherme NavaMarco CardosoRafaela MarretoÉrica SousaVitor ValentiAngélica Barbosa Source Type: research
Prevalence of burnout syndrome in clinical nurses at a hospital of excellence
Conclusion:
The prevalence and propensity of Burnout syndrome were high. Some factors identified can be useful for the adoption of preventive actions in order to decrease the prevalence of the clinical nurses Burnout syndrome. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - May 9, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Vivian RibeiroCelso FilhoVitor ValentiMarcelo FerreiraLuiz de AbreuTatiana de CarvalhoValdelias XavierJapyAngeli de Oliveira FilhoPedro GregoryEliseth LeãoNatascha FranciscoCelso Ferreira Source Type: research
Influence of cardiac rehabilitation in Primigravida with spontaneous coronary artery dissection during postpartum
Conclusion:
The patient had a positive response in aerobic capacity, flexibility and grip strength and the anthropometric values were kept in short term rehabilitation. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - May 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Mariana PintoRegina CamargoJosé FilhoCristina FregonesiAna GonçalvesLuiz de AbreuLuiz VanderleiRoselene Lorençoni Source Type: research
Virus against Virus (VIVI): a potential solution against HIV/AIDS
Most therapeutic regimens are aimed at the use of pharmacologic agents or the induction of immunological response against the pathological agent. However, these methods tend to be insufficient for the management of some of the most debilitating infectious diseases. Here we present a novel therapeutic approach. It involves voluntary super-infection of a subject having HIV/AIDS with a virus (GBV-C), which to date has not been shown to be responsible for any pathology. It has been shown to counter, suppress or eradicate the agent responsible for the severe disease. Several studies demonstrate the role of different micro-organ...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - May 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Asfandyar SheikhMuhammad KhaliqMuhammad Noorani Source Type: research
Medication prescribing errors and associated factors at the pediatric wards of Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
Conclusions:
Medication prescribing errors are common in the pediatric wards of Dessie Referral Hospital. Improving quick access to up to date reference materials, providing regular refresher trainings and possibly including a clinical pharmacist in the healthcare team are recommended. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - May 3, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Abebe ZelekeTesfahun ChannieMirkuzie Woldie Source Type: research
Anesthetic challenges of patients with cardiac comorbidities undergoing major urologic surgery
The cardiac patient undergoing major urologic surgery is a complex case requiring a great attention by the anesthesiologist. Number of this group of patients having to go through this procedure is constantly increasing, due to prolonged life, increased agressiveness of surgery and increased anesthesia's safety. The anesthesiologist usually has to deal with several problems of the patient, such as hypertension, chronic heart failure, coronary artery disease, rhythm disturbances, intraoperative hemodymanic changes, intraoperative bleeding, perioperative fluid imbalance, and metabolic disturbances. A cardiac patient undergoin...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - April 29, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Rudin DomiHektor SulaIlir OhriArben BeqiriMyzafer KaciArtan BodeciHaki Laho Source Type: research
Unusual findings in secondary hypertension: double orifice mitral associated to aortic coarctation, bicuspid aortic valve, and ventricular septal defect
We report the case of a 15 year's old boy, admitted for arterial hypertension, auscultation revealed a rude aortic systolic murmur. Femoral pulses were weak. Owing to the suspicion of aortic coarctation, transthoracic echocardiography was performed, the aortic coarctation with dilation of the aorta proximal to the stenosis was confirmed and bicuspid aortic valve was found with good function. The mitral valve was dysmorphic, having two orifices; it was divided into 2 separate valve orifices by a fibrous bridge. No mitral or aortic regurgitation was documented by color Doppler flow imaging. The left ventricular ejection frac...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - April 2, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Najat MouineRachida AmriMohamed Cherti Source Type: research
