Science Journal of Clinical Medicine

Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021

  • A Case of Severe Adenomyosis in a Young Adolescent

    Ahmed Abdulwahab Abdulkarim

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 85-88
    Received: 16 June 2021
    Accepted: 8 July 2021
    Published: 30 October 2021
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    Abstract: Adenomyosis refers to a disorder in which endometrial glands are present within the uterine muscle which can be either diffuse or localized that may cause heavy menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. The disease usually affects multiparous women. Around 70-80% of the cases are reported in women of age between 40 and 50 years. Very few c... Show More
  • Effects of Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in Ocular Burns: A Meta-Analysis

    Hua Wang, Jun-Jie Tang, Qing Zhou, Jian Chen

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 89-96
    Received: 10 October 2021
    Accepted: 28 October 2021
    Published: 5 November 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Ocular burns is a serious eye injury with a high rate of blindness, efforts should be made to eliminate the serious complications, prevent from lifelong disability, and improve emergency interventions and treatment. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) in ocular burns. Methods: The followin... Show More
  • Clinical Utility of Follow-up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated Kawasaki Disease

    Shaila Siraj, Carlos Sanchez Parra, Jasmine Jordan, Ashish Shah, Ernest Amankwah, Jeffrey Fadrowski

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 97-101
    Received: 14 July 2021
    Accepted: 30 July 2021
    Published: 5 November 2021
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    Abstract: Kawasaki Disease (KD) is the leading cause of acquired heart disease among children in the developed world. Consensus-based guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) recommend echocardiograms be performed at the time of diagnosis, at two weeks, and again at 4-6 weeks for uncomplicated KD. This study examines the frequency of cardiac abno... Show More
  • Role of MRI in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Midventricular Obstruction and Apical Aneurysm: Uncommon High-risk Variant

    Divyesh Dadhania, Jineesh Valakada, Anoop Ayyappan, Ansan Joseph

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 102-105
    Received: 24 May 2021
    Accepted: 13 July 2021
    Published: 10 November 2021
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    Abstract: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is characterized by cardiac muscle hypertrophy, unexplained by loading conditions with a nondilated left ventricle and normal or increased ejection fraction Midventricular obstruction of the left ventricle is an increasingly recognized phenotypic variant of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy due to the widespread availabi... Show More
  • Social Restrictions and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Families of Special Students

    Gelci Nogueira

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 106-112
    Received: 16 June 2021
    Accepted: 9 August 2021
    Published: 10 November 2021
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    Abstract: Working with special education is diving into an ocean of diverse and stimulating behaviors, challenging us daily and, the pandemic made us review routines, change attitudes and use more creativity. This experience report, in a context of insertion of psychologists in a multidisciplinary team, Unified Health System (SUS), in the modality of Special... Show More
  • Epidemiological Characteristics in Patients with Diphtheria in the Autonomous Service University Hospital of Maracaibo

    Elizabeth Castro

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 113-119
    Received: 29 August 2021
    Accepted: 9 November 2021
    Published: 17 November 2021
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    Abstract: Diphtheria is a notifiable infectious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Objective: To establish the epidemiological characteristics in patients with diphtheria in the Autonomous Service University Hospital of Maracaibo. Methodology: Descriptive, cross-sectional, prospective and field research. The sample was represented by patients old... Show More
  • Progression of Class 3 HELLP Syndrome: Biochemical Indicators Among Women in Port Harcourt, South-south Nigeria

    Kinikanwo Green, Collins Amadi

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 120-125
    Received: 25 October 2021
    Accepted: 10 November 2021
    Published: 23 November 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Class 3 HELLP syndrome (c3HELLPs) is a mild transition stage of HELLP syndrome (HELLPs) with potential for rapid progression to more severe variants. Biochemical indicators of its progression are poorly understood. Hence, the current study evaluated the likely biochemical indicators of this progression among women in Port Harcourt, Nige... Show More
  • The Pattern of Poisoning and It’s Management and Outcome in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bangladesh: An Observational Study

    Rozana Rouf, Raihan Rabbani, Tahmina Rahman, Pratik Dewan, Shihan Mahmud Redwanul Huq

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 126-130
    Received: 13 October 2021
    Accepted: 23 November 2021
    Published: 2 December 2021
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    Abstract: Introduction: In 2020, during the epidemic of corona, this study was done to see the patterns of the cases of Poisoning, in a tertiary hospital in Dhaka city. Poisoning exposure in adults and teenagers are more often intentional (recreational or suicidal), may involve multiple agents, which are commonly pharmaceuticals, and may be delayed in diagno... Show More
  • Preventing Surgical Site Infections and Colorectal Surgery: Creating an Interdisciplinary Culture of Safety and Excellence

    Christopher Wolff, Stephen Brandstetter, Wanda Mullins, Mark Horattas

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 131-137
    Received: 4 November 2021
    Accepted: 25 November 2021
    Published: 7 December 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are an undesirable surgical complication that leads to negative patient and system outcomes. SSI risk correlates with various intrinsic (patient) and extrinsic (system) factors. Colorectal surgeries are especially susceptible. In 2013, the incidence of postoperative colorectal SSI rates was noted to be ele... Show More
  • Prescribing Pattern and Cost of Fluoroquinolones in Pyelonephritis Patients Hospitalized in Tertiary Care Hospital

    Hafsa Sohail, Maqsood Ahmed Khan, Aslam Solangi, Shazia Alam, Mehwish Murad Ali, Muhammad Gulraiz

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 138-142
    Received: 26 October 2021
    Accepted: 22 November 2021
    Published: 10 December 2021
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    Abstract: Complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) impose a high burden on healthcare systems and are a frequent cause of hospitalization. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common illness affecting both males and females in almost all age groups. The objective was to determine the prescription pattern of antibiotics and cost of fluoroquinolones antibiot... Show More
  • Essential Thrombocytosis Detected in Pregnancy: A Case Report

    Behshad Pazooki, Ailar Ahangari

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 143-146
    Received: 22 October 2021
    Accepted: 11 December 2021
    Published: 24 December 2021
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    Abstract: Essential thrombocytosis is a myeloproliferative disease of unknown reason that causes progressive platelet overproduction, which this high counts of platelets appear to be associated with intravascular thrombosis and related event. There are several medications to prevent thrombosis formation in these patients, such as hydroxyurea, and aspirin. We... Show More
  • Fallout Following Unproven Prophylactic Use of Exogenous Vitamin D for COVID-19

    Collins Amadi, Bright Amadi

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 147-151
    Received: 27 November 2021
    Accepted: 15 December 2021
    Published: 24 December 2021
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    Abstract: The ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease of 2019) pandemic has devastated the human race socially, psychologically, mentally, medically, and economically. It has greatly impacted both developed and developing societies. No region of the earth has been spared of the adverse consequences of the disease. To date, the treatment of the disease has rema... Show More
  • US COVID-19 State Mortality and Case Progression – A Second Midterm Report Card (Delta Surge)

    Vernon Wen-Hau Lin, Daniel Lin, Xiaoming Zhang

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 152-163
    Received: 17 November 2021
    Accepted: 16 December 2021
    Published: 29 December 2021
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    Abstract: The US has led the world with over 667,000 deaths due to COVID-19, partly fueled by the spread of the Delta Variant since the spring of 2021. The “Delta Surge” has especially impacted the southern states, despite the rolling out of three effective vaccines (Pfizer/BioNTech’s Comirnaty, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson’s Jansen) since early 2021. This... Show More
  • Association Between Clinical-biological Factors and Hypertension in the Urban-rural Population of Boma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Blaise Makoso Nimi, Martin Phanzu Ngoma, Benjamin Longo Mbenza, Firmin Mbambi Nsungu, Aliocha Nkodila, Carine Nkembi Nzuzi, Gedeon Longo Longo, Etienne Mokondjimabe

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 164-173
    Received: 3 December 2021
    Accepted: 23 December 2021
    Published: 31 December 2021
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    Abstract: Hypertension is the main preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Knowledge and control of multiple risk factors for hypertension will reduce its prevalence, better management and therefore a reduction in the burden of disease. This study targeted other risk factors for high blood pressure in Boma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Methods: ... Show More