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Burden among caregivers of children living with human immunodeficiency virus in North India
Conclusions: Caring of children is a universal practice but there is a need of special care for children living with HIV. The majority of caregivers who were usually the mothers perceived the burden and need to be assisted in caring for the child. Stigma and discrimination with HIV infection further increased the burden as caregivers did not disclose the HIV status to any near and dear one. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - March 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Ramesh Chand ChauhanSanjay Kumar RaiShashi KantRakesh LodhaNand KumarNeelima Singh Source Type: research

Zika virus: A global threat to humanity: A comprehensive review and current developments
Adrija Hajra, Dhrubajyoti Bandyopadhyay, Shyamal Kumar HajraNorth American Journal of Medical Sciences 2016 8(3):123-128At present, one of greatest concerns of medical personnel is Zika virus (ZIKV). Though it has been reported for quite a long time, its rapid emergence, new modes of transmission, and more importantly, the congenital anomalies associated with it have made the situation worse. It was first detected in 1947. After that, this infection was found in the countries of Africa as well as Asia. At present, interestingly it has been reported from Brazil. Microcephaly and intracranial calcification have been postulat...
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - March 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Adrija HajraDhrubajyoti BandyopadhyayShyamal Kumar Hajra Source Type: research

Right bundle branch block: A masquerader in acute coronary syndrome
Vikas Mishra, Santosh Kumar Sinha, Mahmadulla RaziNorth American Journal of Medical Sciences 2016 8(2):121-122 (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - February 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Vikas MishraSantosh Kumar SinhaMahmadulla Razi Source Type: research

Drug-induced pancreatitis: A rare manifestation of doxycycline administration
Conclusion: This report implicates doxycycline as an etiological factor for acute pancreatitis. Knowledge regarding doxycycline related pancreatitis is of paramount importance in order to diagnose cases early and institute effective treatment in patients who are undergoing therapy with this drug. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - February 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Faisal InayatHafeez Ul Hassan VirkDaniel J YoonIqra Riaz Source Type: research

A Rare case of single coronary artery with atherosclerotic lesions arising from the right sinus of Valsalva
Conclusion: We present an extremely rare case of a SCA, with the solitary vessel arising from the right sinus of Valsalva. In our patient's case, the atherosclerotic lesions and occlusion in the branch supplying the anterior wall were considered eligible for neither percutaneous intervention nor bypass graft surgery. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - February 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Florian BlaschkeFlorian KrackhardtBherous KheradBurkert PieskeWilhelm HaverkampMatthias Rief Source Type: research

Evaluation series on safety and efficacy of nutritional supplements in newly diagnosed hyperglycemia: A placebo-controlled, randomized study
Conclusions: Nearly 1% point reduction in HbA1c at week 12 with PreCrea ® is comparable with most first-line glucose-lowering drugs. The safety and tolerability of PreCrea ® highlights its potential as a first-line therapy in newly detected hyperglycemia. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - February 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hemant ThackerGanapati BantwalSunil JainSanjay KalraShailaja KaleBanshi SabooJugal B GuptaSakthivel Sivam Source Type: research

Can radiology play a role in early diagnosis of dengue fever?
Conclusion: Ultrasound findings of hepatosplenomegaly, GB wall edema, right-sided or bilateral pleural effusion, and ascites in patients presenting with signs and symptoms of DF during an epidemic are virtually diagnostic of DF. There have been recent changing trends with hepatosplenomegaly being the more common manifestation, in comparison to ascites and GB wall edema. DF also has catastrophic effects in pregnancy such as oligohydramnios and intrauterine fetal demise. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - February 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Shruti ChandakAshutosh Kumar Source Type: research

A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study to compare preemptive analgesic efficacy of novel antiepileptic agent lamotrigine in patients undergoing major surgeries
Conclusions: The study recommends the use of single oral dose lamotrigine as preemptive analgesic for effective postoperative pain control. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - February 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Priyank ShahUma A BhosaleAnkush GuptaRadha YegnanarayanShalini Sardesai Source Type: research

Addition of selenium improves immunomodulative effects of glucan
Conclusions: A combination of glucan with Se offers superior stimulation of immunity and inhibition of cancer growth. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - February 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Vaclav VetvickaJana Vetvickova Source Type: research

Differences in severity and outcomes between hypertriglyceridemia and alcohol-induced pancreatitis
Conclusion: Our study found that patients with hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis have a greater severity of disease and they experience less favorable outcomes than patients with alcoholic pancreatitis. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - February 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hemant GoyalBetsy SmithChelsey BayerCarla RutherfordDanielle Shelnut Source Type: research

Stress, burnout and coping strategies in preclinical medical students
Jawad Fares, Hayat Al Tabosh, Zein Saadeddin, Christopher El Mouhayyar, Hussam AridiNorth American Journal of Medical Sciences 2016 8(2):75-81It is acknowledged that physicians do not seek the same expert aid for themselves as they would offer their patients. In their preclinical years, medical students appear to espouse comparable behavior. To many, medicine is described as a never-ending path that places the student under heavy stress and burnout from the beginning, leaving him/her vulnerable and with insufficient coping methods. Hence, the objective of this study is to 1) explore the prevalence of stress and burnout amo...
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - February 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Jawad FaresHayat Al TaboshZein SaadeddinChristopher El MouhayyarHussam Aridi Source Type: research

Laparoscopic repair of bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia in adults
Norman Oneil MachadoNorth American Journal of Medical Sciences 2016 8(2):65-74Bochdalek hernia (BH) is an uncommon form of diaphragmatic hernia. The rarity of this hernia and its nonspecific presentation leads to delay in the diagnosis, with the potential risk of complications. This review summarizes the relevant aspects of its presentation and management, based on the present evidence in the literature. A literature search was performed on PubMed, Google Scholar, and EMBASE for articles in English on BH in adults. All case reports and series from the period after 1955 till January 2015 were included. A total of 180 articl...
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - February 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Norman Oneil Machado Source Type: research

Breathless at the point of a sword
Conclusion: Scimitar syndrome is a very rare congenital anomaly of pulmonary venous return. It is usually diagnosed in early childhood but the diagnosis may be delayed until later in adulthood. The consequences are pulmonary hypertension, right-sided heart failure, and frequent pulmonary infections resulting in increased morbidity, mortality, and frequent doctor visits for otherwise healthy young patients. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - January 29, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Pooja SethiZia Ur RahmanTerry ForestTimir Paul Source Type: research

Ocular adnexal lymphoma presenting with visual loss
Conclusion: Because of the significant rate of disseminated disease among patients with lymphomas in the orbit that carries a worse prognosis, early diagnosis is essential to promote better overall survival of these patients. We describe here a patient diagnosed with conjunctival lymphoma associated with pronounced visual loss and review the literature on this subject. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - January 29, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Shuchi GulatiZélia M CorrêaNagla KarimStephen Medlin Source Type: research

The association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status in patients with osteoarthritis in the primary care office
Conclusion: Patients with low levels of 25(OH)D and OA are younger than their counterparts with low 25(OH)D level. Future studies are needed to clarify the relationship between 25(OH)D level and OA. (Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - January 29, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Celine WardKrysta ContinoAkshar PatelEben Eno MbeiSatyajeet RoyKrystal HunterShivani Gandhi Source Type: research