Science Journal of Clinical Medicine

Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014

  • Quadriplegia Due to Potassium Depletion: A Case Report

    Rachid Sirbou, Ahmed Belkouch, Lahcen Belyamani

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 104-105
    Received: 2 October 2014
    Accepted: 15 October 2014
    Published: 30 October 2014
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    Abstract: Hypokalemia is a very frequent metabolic disorder seen in emergency medicine, paralysis related to depletion hypokalemia is rare. We present the case of a 22 years old male patient who presented with flaccid quadriplegia after vomiting. After potassium supplementation the patient completely recovered. We will explain through this case the pathogene... Show More
  • Psoriasis at Ayder Referral Hospital among Patients Attending Dermatology Clinic, Mekelle, North Ethiopia

    Sintayehu Worku Aynalem, Workalemahu Alemu, Alemayehu Bayray, Tilahun Belete Mossie

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 106-110
    Received: 8 September 2014
    Accepted: 25 September 2014
    Published: 30 October 2014
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    Abstract: Background: Psoriasis is a chronic recurrent inflammatory skin condition.The prevalence of psoriasis varies in different population from 0.1% to 11%. It can classify in to type one (< 40 yrs) and type two (>=40 yrs). And also classified into four major categories; chronic plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, pustular psoriasis and erthroderma. The objective of this study w... Show More
  • The Current Status of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and the Pattern of Lesions in Ochollo Primary School Students, Ochollo, Southwestern Ethiopia

    Gessessew Bugssa, Asrat Hailu, Balem Demtsu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 111-116
    Received: 3 October 2014
    Accepted: 11 October 2014
    Published: 30 October 2014
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    Abstract: Background: Leishmaniasis is a vector borne disease caused by the obligate intracellular protozoan leishmania. Objective:To assess the prevalence of cutaneous leishmaniasis and pattern of lesions in Dega Ochollo primary school students, Ochollo, Southwestern Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 523 school children aging ... Show More
  • Associations between HBeAg Status, HBV DNA, ALT Level and Liver Histopathology in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B

    Ali Koyuncuer

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 117-123
    Received: 22 October 2014
    Accepted: 5 November 2014
    Published: 10 November 2014
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    Abstract: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is still a significant healthcare problem all over the world. Between January 2009 and May 2014, a total of 96 patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) were enrolled in study. A total of 96 CHB cases were examined. The mean total liver histological activity indices for grade and stage were 6.01±2.46, and 1.6±0.99 an... Show More
  • Evaluation of Reproducibility of Prognostic Index and Nomogram in Prognosis, and Therapeutically Approach of Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia-Single Centre Experience

    Trajkova Sanja, Cevreska Lidija, Ivanovski Martin, Dukovski Dusko, Simjanovska-Popova Marija, Stankovik Svetlana, Panovska-Stavridis Irina

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 124-128
    Received: 16 November 2014
    Accepted: 24 November 2014
    Published: 27 November 2014
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    Abstract: At this time staging and prognostication of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia( CLL) is performed by 2 equivalent clinical staging systems developed 30 to 35 years ago by Binet and Rai Both systems use low-cost, simple components such as blood counts and physical examination to identify 3 major prognostic subgroups. Despite these advantages, the clinical... Show More
  • Acne at Ayder Referral Hospital among Patients Attending Dermatologic Clinic, Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia, September 2014

    Efa Ambaw Bogino, Mairie Guizaw Kebede, Alemayehu Bayray Kahsay

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 129-134
    Received: 11 November 2014
    Accepted: 25 November 2014
    Published: 27 November 2014
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    Abstract: Background: Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of pilosebceous units with a clinical picture which vary significantly from mild comedonal acne to fulminant systemic disease. Acne has a significant impact on appearance, causing psychosocial and emotional distress, and reducing quality of life of the affected patients. Acne distresses patients du... Show More