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Prevalence Of Sleep Aid Medication Use In Patients Receiving A Hematopoietic Cell Transplant On An Inpatient Unit, Rachel Cusatis, Antony Ibrahim, Jennifer M. Knight, Anita D'Souza, Bronwen E. Shaw

Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy

Background and objectives: There is a lack of research regarding the use of sleep aids after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT). We describe the prevalence of sleep aid administration in the HCT unit and identify associations with patient or clinical characteristics. Patients and methods: In this retrospective analysis of sequential inpatient HCTs from July 1 to December 31, 2016 we describe whether and when patients were prescribed sleep aid medications. Chi-square tests determined significant differences between patient characteristics, sleep aid prescription, and time of prescription. Results: Of the 225 patients identified, 193 (86%) were prescribed sleep aids. Significantly more women …

An Analysis Of Georgia Mothers Who Gave Birth In 2015 And 2016 Without Receiving Prenatal Care, Joncel Stephens, Shanta R. Dube, Merrilee Gober

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: The present study characterizes the population of women residing in the state of Georgia who did not receive prenatal care before giving birth to a live infant. The association between mother’s place of residence (rural/non-rural) and preterm delivery was also examined.

Methods: This study examined data obtained from the Georgia Department of Public Health which includes data for 7,062 mothers who did not receive prenatal care before giving birth to a live infant in Georgia in the years 2015 and 2016. Data on the resulting births was also studied. Descriptive analyses of the following variables were used …

Hematologic Manifestations Of Parvovirus B 19 Infection, Ghada Algwaiz, Abrar Alharbi, Khuloud Alsehaim, Ali Alahmari, Riad El Fakih, Mahmoud Aljurf

Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy

Parvovirus B19 virus infection is widespread among humans because of its highly infectious and obstinate nature, with up to 80% of the population testing positive for IgG antibodies against the virus. Pronormoblasts observed in biopsy are the hallmarks of PVB19 infection. In addition, PVB19 affects the skin, heart, brain, joints, and liver and can be diagnosed through antibody detection or DNA detection via PCR. Due to its capsid proteins’ high affinity for bone marrow receptors, its main presentation is the suppression of bone marrow functions. It has been shown to affect patients with hemolytic anemia and patients with hematological malignancies, …

Eating Disorders In Adolescents: Facts And Recommendations For The Oral Health Care Team, Catherine A. Miller Md, James R. Boynton Dds, Ms, Terrill Bravender Md, Mph

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Eating disorders typically begin during the adolescent years. These disorders are a spectrum of thoughts and behaviors related to food, weight and exercise that lead to significant psychological and physical morbidity. Medical complications of eating disorders are common and can be life-threatening. Dental providers can play an important role in care by recognizing oral signs and symptoms associated with eating disorders, giving advice on mitigating these issues, and helping patients and families connect with appropriate care. In this article, we provide key information about eating disorders, the complications including oral health issues, and advice for dental providers regarding care and …

Laparoscopic Repair Of Perforated Duodenal Ulcer: A Comparison With The Open Surgical Technique, Ahmed Abdul Latif, Magdy Mahmoud, Osama Al-Mezaien

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: One of the most prevalent disorders seen in patients who present to the emergency rooms with severe abdominal pains is duodenal ulcer perforation. Accurate diagnosis and immediate repair should be done as early as possible. Surgical repair using Graham omental patch can be achieved either by open technique or done laparoscopically. The comparison between open and laparoscopic repair were compared and evaluated in our study. Objective: Comparison between the efficacy, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, post-operative pain, and complications leading to morbidity and death, length of stay in hospital, recurrence and return to normalcy in open and laparoscopic procedures. Patients and …

The Relationship Between Pain Pattern And Disability In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis, Yasser Gazar, Hatem Mohammed, Mohammed Ghait

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) knee pain is a global source of impairment. Detecting the site of pain represents an essential technique for diagnosing clinical issues and determining suitable treatments. This study aims to detect the pattern and site of knee pain in patients with knee OA confirmed by X-ray and their effect on the functional status. Patients and Methods: a cross-sectional study including 100 patients with primary knee OA. The Photographic Knee Pain Map (PKPM) has been used to detect pain sites. The physical status has been defined. Results: Most patients are females (88%). Most patients have experienced morning stiffness (79%) …

Leakage Post Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Kamal Abosonna, Hany El-Hady, Hoda Yousef, Zeinab Ibrahim

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most commonly performed bariatric surgery. Gastric leak is a known complication after LSG with reported incidence. morbidity, including sepsis and multi-organ failure. Aim: The purpose is to present patient who suffered from leakage after LSG and to review definitive surgical management and its outcomes. Methods: This study was conducted in department of general surgery at Al Zahraa university hospital from 2017 to 2019. 100 patients with morbid obesity underwent LSG ,all patients diagnosed with gastric leak were included other patients referred to our hospital with gastric leak were included with analysis of the …

Stroboscopic Augmented Reality As An Approach To Mitigate Gravitational Transition Effects During Interplanetary Spaceflight, Ethan Waisberg, Joshua Ong, Nasif Zaman, Sharif Amit Kamran, Andrew G. Lee, Alireza Tavakkoli

International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace

During interplanetary spaceflight, periods of extreme gravitational transitions will occur such as transitions between hypergravity, hypogravity, and microgravity. Following gravitational transitions, rapid sensorimotor adaptation or maladaptation may occur which can affect gaze control and weaken dynamic visual acuity in astronauts. A reduction in dynamic visual acuity during spaceflight could possibly impact or impair mission critical activities (e.g., control of extraterrestrial machinery/vehicles and other important tasks). Stroboscopic visual training is an emerging visual tool that has been terrestrially observed to enhance visual performance and perception by performing tasks under conditions of intermittent vision. This technique has also been seen to increase …

“Someone You Love” Documentary: Using Narratives In Entertainment Media To Increase Hpv Vaccination In Georgia, Gabrielle C. Darville- Sanders, Jann Macinnes, Kelsey Schwarz

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: Although HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, vaccination rates are still lagging among adolescents and young adults. Entertainment-education is a popular strategy for incorporating educational messages into entertainment media. With popular shows on television now integrating health messages into their narrative, there are more opportunities to influence knowledge, attitude and health behaviors. Objective: To (a) determine the effectiveness of the HPV narrative included in the “Someone You love” documentary on HPV risk perception, vaccine self-efficacy and behavioral intention for HPV vaccine uptake on college students and (b) assess the immediate impact of the …

Psychosocial Factors Of Covid-19 Impact Oral Health, Neeru Ramaswami Bds, Ms, Mph

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The impact of psychosocial factors on oral health during the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This article, part of National Children’s Dental Health Month, focuses on adolescent oral health and eating disorders, authored by experts from the University of Michigan. With a dramatic increase in eating disorders among Michigan adolescents during the pandemic, especially affecting transgender and diverse youth, identifying such issues is crucial. General dentists, in an ideal position for interaction, can play a vital role in addressing these challenges, emphasizing the need for continued education and collaboration.

J Mich Dent Assoc January 2022

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Monthly, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and feature articles to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists! In this January 2022 issue, the reader will find the following original content:

• A cover feature, “Eating Disorders in Adolescents: Facts and Recommendations for the Oral Health Team”
• An introduction to the Pediatric Health Series, “Psychosocial Factors of COVID-19 Impact Oral Health”
• A DEI Feature, “Inclusion of the Mobility Impaired in Our Community”
• A 10-Minute EBD, “Factors Impacting Gingival Margin Position Following Esthetic Crown Lengthening”
• News you need, an …

The Egyptian Clinical Practice Guidelines Of Otorhinolaryngology, Audio-Vestibular & Phoniatrics (Ecpg-Orlap)

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

1. Acute Rhinosinusitis: Adapted Egyptian Clinical Practice Guidelines
Ahmed Ragab, Reda Kamel, Ashraf Khaled, Baliegh Hamdy, Ahmed Elfarouk, Mohamed Elsharnouby, Hossam Elsherif

2. Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Adapted Egyptian Clinical Practice Guidelines
Ahmed Elfarouk, Magdy Eisa, Mohamed Osama Tomoum

3. Allergic Rhinitis: Adapted Egyptian Clinical Practice Guidelines
Ahmed Ragab, Reda Kamel, Mohamed Gamea, Ayman Medani, Zeyad Mandour

4. Epistaxis: Adapted Egyptian Clinical Practice Guidelines
Ibrahim Rezk Mohammed, Diaa Elhennawi, Mohamed Rifaat Ahmed

5. Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea (CSF): Adapted Egyptian Clinical Practice Guidelines
Ismail Elnashar, Mostafa A. El Taher, Ashraf Elhosini, Tamer Orabi

6. List of Contributors

7. Acknowledgement

Issues To Publish In Latin America, Fiacro Jiménez Ponce, José Antonio Soriano Sánchez, José Alberto Israel Romero Rangel

Archives of Neurosurgery

Scientific knowledge is essential to the development of civilization, particularly in our case for anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system and neurosurgical practice. In this editorial, we are reviewing three critical aspects of scientific publications: The scientific training of physicians, the impact of publications, and the ethical aspects related to elaborating a paper.

Microvascular Decompression For Hemifacial Spasm: Surgical Technical Nuances And Results After 300 Microvascular Decompression Surgeries, Rogelio Revuelta Gutiérrez, Miguel Vega-Arroyo, Olivia L. Vales-Hidalgo, Cynthia E. López-Rafael, Jesús Martínez-Manrique, Sergio Moreno Jiménez

Archives of Neurosurgery

Introduction: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by the involuntary, paroxysmal, painless, and progressive spasmodic contractions of facial muscles innervated by the ipsilateral seventh cranial nerve. To date, neuroimaging studies (Computed Tomography scan [CT] and Magnetic Resonance Imaging [MRI]) are unable to establish the diagnosis. HFS medical treatment with antiepileptic drugs, and Botulinum toxin application are temporarily effective, however, both have shown side effects and lesser cost-effective results. Currently, surgical Micro Vascular Decompression (MVD) for HFS has the highest curative rates and lower operative morbidity. We analyze the demographics, clinical manifestations, outcomes, and complications that to our knowledge, is the largest …

Passive Functional Mapping Using Infrared Thermography In Epilepsy Awake Surgery: Case Report, Enrique De Font-Réaulx, Javier Terrazo-Lluch, Paul Shkurovich-Bialik, Miguel Ángel Collado-Corona, Ernesto Ramírez-Navarrete, Luis Díaz-López Md, Alma Rosa Martínez-Rosas Msc, Adalberto González-Astiazarán

Archives of Neurosurgery

Background: Active Functional Mapping (AFM) is the gold standard method for localizing cortical and subcortical brain functional areas and tracts. By definition, it requires direct application of controlled electrical stimuli under established protocols. Nevertheless, it entails inherent risks, such as causing intraoperative seizures. On the other hand, Passive Functional Mapping (PFM) doesn´t require electrical stimulation of the nervous system. PFM is based on the knowledge that brain metabolism generates different electromagnetic radiation patterns depending on its metabolism, that are invisible to the human eye, but infrared thermographic cameras can show those changes related to brain activity without the use of …

The Many Worlds Of Neurosurgery And The Labyrinth Of Borges, Juan F. Villalonga, Giulia Guizzardi, Domenico Solari

Archives of Neurosurgery

Nowadays, an apprentice of neurosurgery has to complete long and different pathways of education.The encounter between the schools of Napoli and Tucuman, make us identify a common strategy of neurosurgical education. In attempt of defining the philosophy behind it we attempt a comparison in between the life and training of a modern neurosurgeon and the character of a tale of Borges (i.e. Ts'ui Pên). As neurosurgeons of the 21st century we must be like the inextricable Ts'ui Pên.

An Unusual Case Of A Giant Intradiploic Epidermoid Cyst Removed Using A Combined Supra-Infratentorial Retromastoid Approach., César Adán Almendárez-Sánchez, Saúl Solorio-Pineda, Abrahan Alfonso Tafur-Grandett, Miguel Ángel Ramírez-Sosa Dr., Gabriel Arturo Ramos Martínez, Leonardo Álvarez-Vázquez

Archives of Neurosurgery

Background: Epidermoid cysts (EC) are relatively rare congenital lesions. They arise from ectodermal debris during aberrant closure of the neural tube, are benign, and of slow growth. They are found predominantly in the cistern of the cerebellopontine angle, most are intradural, and very rarely, there is underlying compression of the venous sinuses, leading to benign intracranial hypertension.

Case description: We present the case of a patient diagnosed with a giant extradural, intradiploic EC with compression of the left transverse sinus and its successful management by using ultrasonic aspiration, performing a combined supra-infratentorial retromastoid approach with occipitotemporal craniotomy, without subsequent …

Archives Of Neurosurgery Volume 1 Issue 2 - Full Issue

Archives of Neurosurgery

Archives of Neurosurgery Volume 1 Issue 2 - Full Issue

Effectiveness Of Stricter Vaccine Mandates In Public Schools And Childcare Centers, Anna Ferentinos

Emerging Writers

Vaccines have been a controversial and frequently discussed topic the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The amount of readily available information on the internet - accurate or not – has led to many theories and opinions on whether to vaccinate and why, or why not. This article discusses these theories, as well as the benefits and consequences of vaccine mandates, with the help of examples from other countries. The author argues that a federal vaccine mandate should be implemented in the United States of America so as to encourage parents to protect children through scheduled immunizations.