Assessment of Calprotectin in blood and tissue of Acne Vulgaris patients of different clinical severities
ConclusionPlasma Calprotectin level showed significant relation with AV severity and presence of scar. The correlation between plasma Calprotectin level and tissue Calprotectin level in noninflammatory lesions (comedones) was highly significant. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Comparison between the Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) versus Photodynamic Therapy with Methylene Blue in the Treatment of Nail Psoriasis
ConclusionIntense pulsed light and methylene blue assisted PDT are a promising effective modalities of treatment of nail psoriasis, which are easy to use, safe, and nearly pain-free. This was confirmed by the improvement NAPSI score. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Serum Interleukin-15 in Alopecia Areata and its correlation with dermoscopic findings
ConclusionOn the basis of the current study, we can conclude that IL-15 is significantly elevated in AA patients when compared to the control subjects. It is also a possible marker of AA severity. It is positively correlated with dermoscopic findings in AA patients, so dermoscopic findings can be useful in evaluating severity of alopecia areata. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Photodynamic Therapy for Management of Primary Palmar Hyperhidrosis
ConclusionPhotodynamic therapy is an effective, safe and cheap method for management of primary palmar hyperhidrosis. Both eosin and methylene blue 2% can be used effectively as photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy with good results for treatment of primary palmar hyperhidrosis with minimal tolerable side effects. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of Narrow- band UVB on serum and tissue vitamin D level in vitiligo
AbstractBackgroundImmunologic background of vitiligo, role of vitamin D on its pathogenesis, role of NB-UVB on its treatment and its stimulatory effect NB-UVB on VDR expression are challenging area of research. The current study will focus on evaluating the effect of NB-UVB on serum and tissue level of vitamin D in vitiligo patients and correlating it with the degree of improvement.Aim of the studyThe aim of the present study is to evaluate and compare the serum and tissue vitamin D level in vitiligo patients before and after NB- UVB therapy and correlate them together and with the degree of improvement.Patients and method...
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
A comparative Study Between Needling and Homologous Autoimplantation Techniques in Treatment of Multiple Plantar Warts
ConclusionAutoimplantation technique is more effective and less painful than needling procedure in treatment of multiple plantar warts (both manipulated and remote warts). No significant relations were found between treatment response of either techniques and demographic or clinical characteristics of studied patients. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of Natural Killer Cells in HCV Patients undergoing Hemodialysis
Conclusionno difference was found in this study between HCV patients on hemodialysis and HCV with normal kidney function regarding NK cell frequency. However, assessment of NK cell function in future studies might reveal differences. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Comparative Study Between Caudal Block And Local Wound Infiltration In Inguinal Hernia Repair In Pediatric Patients
ConclusionCaudal block provides better and longer analgesia but requires experience and may lead to complications. In contrast, wound infiltration is simple without significant side effects. Therefore, local wound infiltration may be a preferred technique for producing postoperative analgesia in pediatric inguinal hernia repair. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Comparative study between the effect of intrathecal bupivacaine versus bupivacaine dexmedetomidine combination in spinal anaeshtesia for lower abdominal surgeries
ConclusionsWe concluded that intrathecal dexmedetomidine increases the duration of analgesia and reduces postoperative pain without changes in the hemodynamic parameters and adverse side effects. It can be considered as an appropriate adjuvant to intrathecal local anesthetics for lower abdominal surgeries. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
A Comparative Study between Caudal and Penile Blockade in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hypospadias Repair
ConclusionDorsal penile nerve block in children undergoing penile surgery provides effective and a longer duration of postoperative analgesia and decreased postoperative analgesic requirements with more hemodynamic stability both intraoperatively and postoperatively, as it is safer and easier to perform, with higher success rates than caudal epidural block, which is invasive and shows some difficulty in practice. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Continuous Femoral Nerve Blockade versus Continuous Epidural Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Relief in Knee Surgeries
ConclusionOur study showed that CEA had optimal analgesia and pain control than CFNB in management of post operative pain after total knee replacement. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
The analgesic effects of combined pectoral nerve blocks versus combined serratus anterior plane block and pecto-intercostal fascial plane block in breast surgery
ConclusionThe present study found that Pecs I and II group provided superior intra-operative and post-operative analgesic control compared to the serratus and PIFB group in patients undergoing non-reconstructive breast surgeries. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Comparative study between noninvasive positive pressure ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation in patients with respiratory failure
ConclusionBased on our study findings, NIPPV appears to be a potentially effective and safe therapeutic modality for managing patients with ARF. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
A Clinical Trial of Adding Morphine to Levobupivacaine in TAP Block for Open Appendectomy
ConclusionTAP block was effective in reducing postoperative pain scores, lowering total 24-h postoperative analgesic consumption. Morphine as an adjunct to levobupivacaine in ipsilateral ultrasound guided transversus abdominis plane block as more effective postoperative analgesia with reduced analgesic requirement in patients undergoing appendectomy. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Efficacy of Atorvastatin in Prevention of Contrast induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography
ConclusionThere was a beneficial significant effect of statin on prevention of contrast nephropathy, also we concluded that age, hypertension, DM, dyslipidaemia, FBS, hemoglobin level, serum uric acid and dose of contrast media are major risk factors for developing contrast nephropathy. (Source: QJM)
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
