Magnetic Resonance Image findings of Spinal Tuberclosis at first presentation
Conclusion:
MRI findings were mostly shadowed with features such as disc destruction and thecal or cord compression. MRI scan could be used for early detection of spinal TB which can reduce disability and deaths in patients. Major clinical findings in spinal TB were fever, Para paresis and back pain. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - March 22, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Arsalan AlviAisha RaeesMuhammad khan RehmaniHafiz AslamShafaq SaleemJunaid Ashraf Source Type: research
Low hepatitis B vaccine uptake among surgical residents in Cameroon
Conclusion:
There is a low HBV vaccine uptake among surgical residents in Cameroon. As part of occupational safety measures, complete HBV vaccination should be strongly recommended and offered to surgical trainees before the beginning of their training program. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - March 14, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Jean NoubiapJobert NansseuKaren KengneAmbroise WonkamCharles Wiysonge Source Type: research
Profile of idiopathic parkinson¿s disease in Moroccan patients
ObjectiveTo characterize clinical aspects of Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease from a movement disorders consultation in University Hospital of Rabat.
Methods:
Retrospective review of medical records of 117 patients with diagnosis of Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease seen in our outpatient clinic from 2006 to 2011.
Results:
Mean age was 64 ± 10 years with predominance of men (61.5%). Mean age at disease onset was 57 ± 11 years. Early onset Parkinson’s Disease was recorded in 12.8%. The median duration of disease was 5 years. Initial symptom appeared on the right side in 56.5%. Tremor presentation was the most ...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - March 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Wafa RegraguiLamiae LachhabRachid RazineLeila RaissouniKhaoula RasmouniFatima ImounanEl hachmia BenhaddouRedouane AbouqalAli BenomarMohamed Yahyaoui Source Type: research
Profile of idiopathic parkinson's disease in Moroccan patients
Conclusion:
Our patients are younger compared to most series with high prevalence of early onset forms. In the majority of cases, Levodopa was introduced within the first year following onset which expose patients to dyskinesias early in the course of the disease. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - March 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Wafa RegraguiLamiae LachhabRachid RazineLeila RaissouniKhaoula RasmouniFatima ImounanEl BenhaddouRedouane AbouqalAli BenomarMohamed Yahyaoui Source Type: research
Implications of movement-related cortical potential for understanding neural adaptations in muscle strength tasks
This systematic review aims to provide information about the implications of the movement-related cortical potential (MRCP) in acute and chronic responses to the counter resistance training. The structuring of the methods of this study followed the proposals of the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses). It was performed an electronically search in Pubmed/Medline and ISI Web of Knowledge data bases, from 1987 to 2013, besides the manual search in the selected references. The following terms were used: Bereitschaftspotential, MRCP, strength and force. The logical operator "AND" was used ...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - March 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Eduardo LattariOscar Arias-CarriónRenato Monteiro-JuniorEduardo Mello PortugalFlávia PaesManuel Menéndez-GonzálezAdriana SilvaAntonio NardiSergio Machado Source Type: research
Effects of physiotherapy on balance and unilateral vestibular hypofunction in vertiginous elderly
Conclusion:
The proposed protocol has contributed to an improvement in balance and vestibular dysfunction of the aged. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - February 27, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Paulo Rocha JúniorAmanda da Silva PeresFernando GarbiAna FrizzoVitor Valenti Source Type: research
Vocal complaint in physical education teachers and its association with the cardiovascular system
Conclusion:
The physical education teachers evaluated reported vocal complaints that affected their function and it is suggested to be related with the cardiac autonomic regulation. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - February 26, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Denise CunhaLuiz de AbreuAna FrizzoMarco CardosoVitor Valenti Source Type: research
A large parosteal ossifying lipoma of lower limb encircling the femur
Conclusion:
It is important to recognize this variant of lipoma as it is associated with a better clinical outcome in contrast to most of the deep seated soft tissue neoplasms. Secondly it should also be differentiated from myositis ossificans and heterologous differentiation in other soft tissue neoplasms. We suggest an algorithmic approach to the diagnosis of ossifying soft tissue neoplasms histopathologically. Mature bony trabeculae with prominent osteoblastic rimming in a soft tissue lesion are due to a metaplastic process and should not be confused with osteosarcoma. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - January 16, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Atif HashmiBabar MalikMuhammad EdhiNaveen FaridiMuhammad Ashraful Source Type: research
Fibro-osseous pseudotumor of the digit presenting as an ulcerated lesion: a case report
We report a case of an ulcerated lesion of skin of middle finger, clinically thought to be leishmaniasis which after punch biopsy followed by excision turned out to be fibrosseous pseudotumor. Diagnosis of fibro-osseous pseudotumor requires immense precision as it can clinically mimic unungal exostosis and can sometimes be misinterpreted clinically and radiologically as myositis ossificans. We suggested an algorithimic approach for histopathologic assessment of fibro-osseous soft tissue lesions with evaluation of both stromal and osseous components. Bland fibroblastic stroma, mature osseous component with prominent osteobl...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - January 9, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Atif HashmiNaveen FaridiMuhammad EdhiAsad JafriMehmood Khan Source Type: research
Fibro-osseous psudo tumor of the digit presenting as an ulcerated lesion: a case report
We report a case of an ulcerated lesion of skin of middle finger, clinically thought to be leishmaniasis which after punch biopsy followed by excision turned out to be fibrosseous pseudotumor. Diagnosis of fibro-osseous pseudotumor requires immense precision as it can clinically mimic unungal exostosis and can sometimes be misinterpreted clinically and radiologically as myositis ossificans. We suggested an algorithimic approach for histopathologic assessment of fibro-osseous soft tissue lesions with evaluation of both stromal and osseous components. Bland fibroblastic stroma, mature osseous component with prominent osteobl...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - January 9, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Atif HashmiNaveen FaridiMuhammad EdhiAsad JafriMehmood Khan Source Type: research
Evaluation of physiological parameters before and after respiratory physiotherapy in newborns with acute viral bronchiolitis
Conclusion:
Respiratory physiotherapy may be an effective therapy for the treatment of newborn with Acute Viral Bronchitis. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - January 8, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Rodrigo S GonçalvesSérgio FeitosaCláudia de Castro SelestrinVitor ValentiFernando de SousaArnaldo F SiqueiraMárcio PetenussoLuiz de Abreu Source Type: research
Hoffmann syndrome: a case report
We report a 39 year old male with primary hypothyroidism diagnosed at childhood and not on regular thyroxine therapy who presented with fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation, exertional breathlessness, progressive proximal muscle weakness and swelling of the legs for one year. Examination revealed pseudohypertrophy of calf muscles with marked symmetrical proximal upper and lower limb weakness. His TSH and Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels were significantly elevated and electromyography (EMG) was compatible with myopathic disorder. After institution of thyroxine therapy his weakness improved markedly and pseudohypertro...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - January 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hemal SenanayakeAnujaya DedigamaRandil De AlwisKanapathipillai Thirumavalavan Source Type: research
Stabilometric parameters analysis in children with visual disorder
In this study we evaluated stabilometric paramaters in blind children.
Methods:
We evaluated children between 7 to 12 years old, they were divided into two groups: Blind (n = 11) and age-matched control (n = 11) groups by using computerized stabilometry. The stabilometric examination was performed taking the gravity centers displacement of the individual projected into the platform. Thirthy seconds after the period in which this information was collected, the program defined a medium-pressure center, which was used to define x and y axes displacement and the distance between the pressure center and the platform ce...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - January 3, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Paloma De AraújoOséas De Moura FilhoVitor ValentiSophia GalloMarcela CamargoKarina SayRenata MarcominiGonçalves de OliveiraCarlos MonteiroRubens WajnsztejnLuiz De Abreu Source Type: research
Association between oral variables and heart rate variability
The heart rate variability is a useful method to assess cardiac autonomic modulation in patients undergoing dental procedures, because knowledge of physiological conditions provides greater security to the professional as well as the possibility of a better plan treatment to patient benefit. The aim of our study was to describe the association between cardiac autonomic control and dental variables. We consulted the databases Medline, SciELO, Lilacs and Cochrane, using the terms "autonomic", "dentistry", "heart rate variability", "cardiovascular physiology." The selected studies indicated a strong relationship between denta...
Source: International Archives of Medicine - December 27, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Milana SantanaAna de SouzaLuiz de AbreuVitor Valenti Source Type: research
Efficacy and tolerability of quetiapine versus haloperidol in first-episode schizophrenia: a randomized clinical trial
Conclusions:
Quetiapine has greater efficacy for positive and negative symptoms with less extra-pyramidal symptoms than haloperidol when used for first-episode schizophrenia in the outpatient setting. (Source: International Archives of Medicine)
Source: International Archives of Medicine - December 5, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Mostafa AmrShaheen LakhanSarila SanhanDahoud Al-RhaddadMoussa HassanMohamed ThiabhTarek Shams Source Type: research
