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Jan 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-20-3619
Keping ChenCorresponding author
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are recently rediscovered eukaryotic molecules that form a covalently closed-loop structure through a special type of alternative splicing known as backsplicing. These closed-loop structures are highly stable and resistant to RNase degradation, and are thereby expressed in a…
Jun 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5518.jcci-20-3370
Marcus Vinícius Magno GonçalvesCorresponding author
Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes (APS) are a diverse group of clinical conditions characterized by loss of immune tolerance in various tissues. This condition can be diagnosed in childhood or adulthood, with changes in the components of the disease throughout life. Here, an unusual case of associa…
May 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-7881.jdrr-20-3343
Amged Hussen AbdelrhmanCorresponding author
Background Anemia of chronic disease is anemia found in certain chronic disease states, is typically marked by the disturbance of iron homeostasis or hypoferremia. Chronic renal failure is currently known as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or Chronic Renal Insufficiency (CRI) implies long-standing, pro…
May 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-5257.ijgp-20-3375
Lucio MangoCorresponding author
The world of chronicity is an area in progressive growth that involves a considerable commitment of resources, requiring continuity of assistance for long periods of time and a strong integration of health services with social ones and those requiring residential and territorial services often not s…
Apr 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2691-8862.jvat-20-3314
Shimaa M. MotaweiCorresponding author
This article reviews toxicology practice challenges during COVID‑19, including laboratory safety, chemical exposures, therapeutics, and public health messaging. It identifies research needs and operational adaptations to support preparedness for future events.
Apr 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-5257.ijgp-20-3299
Jose Luis TurabianCorresponding author
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is something new that baffles us. The dominant health model and the theory that supported it until before COVID-19 are refuted or invalidated by observing the current tragically situation, which also implies lasting changes in that new medical model.…
Mar 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2374-9431.jbd-20-3195
E.G SergeevaCorresponding author
FIRST St. Petersburg state medical University named after academician I. P. Pavlov
Purpose The goals of the present study were to assess the genotypic and allelic distribution of Bsm-I (rs1544410) and Apa-I (rs7975232) polymorphisms of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients in comparison to control patients of the same age without CAD and to de…
Mar 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-20-3264
Kang ChengCorresponding author
Chinese people have a very good mask-wearing culture; it is normal to wear masks to protect their faces from wind and pollution. Thus, they easily accept the wearing of masks to prevent infectious diseases, as seen with the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China today. However, Chinese people…
Feb 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-20-3226
Aamir Jalal Al MosawiCorresponding author
Charcot Marie Tooth disease is a is a very chronic progressive hereditarymotor and sensory neuropathy characterized by progressive weakness andloss of touch sensation across various parts of the body. There are no curative or effective medical therapies that can ameliorate the disability associated…
Feb 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-21-3743
M. ElqatniCorresponding author
A case report of a common iliac artery aneurysm revealing underlying Behçet’s disease. It reviews diagnostic clues, vascular complications, and multidisciplinary management.
Feb 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5518.jcci-20-3166
Joseph Bruno Bidin BrooksCorresponding author
This case documents a pseudotumoral CNS lesion in Behcet's disease with sustained response to infliximab therapy. Clinical evolution, neuroimaging changes, and rationale for TNF‑alpha inhibition are detailed. The report supports considering biologic therapy for refractory neuro‑Behcet manifestations…
Feb 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-20-3181
Kelly BarnhillCorresponding author
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired communication and social interaction. Children with ASD are frequently diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) issues, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastroesophageal reflux, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and…
Dec 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-19-3095
I.I. NefyodovCorresponding author
A mini-review of literature data on the mechanisms of formation of the stock of free amino acids and their derivatives in liver pathology and methods for correcting metabolic imbalance
Nov 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-19-3083
Mija VerversCorresponding author
Background In November 2014, the World health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme, produced interim guidelines (iGL) on providing nutritional support to patients in Ebola treatment units (ETUs). They have been translated int…
Nov 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4526.jddd-19-3063
Jacqueline I Alvarez-LeiteCorresponding author
Most of the patients with inflammatory bowel disease avoid pepper or spicy food, alleging that this condiment causes anal sensation of burning and accelerates intestinal movements. Capsaicin is the main bioactive component of peppers responsible for the pungent flavor that characterizes red peppers.…
Sep 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4488.jna-19-3008
Zeki AydinCorresponding author
Introduction Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor. There is a strong relationship between blood pressure (BP) elevation and stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure and mortality due to kidney disease. It is known that the loss of the dipping pattern in hypertension is associated w…
Sep 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-19-3009
Dominic Konadu-YeboahCorresponding author
Blount’s disease, also known as tibia vara, is a developmental disorder involving the posteromedial proximal tibial physis resulting in progressive varus, procurvatum and internal torsion of the affected tibia 1. The condition was first published by Blount in 1973 2. The aetiology of this disease is…
Aug 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-19-2982
Essohana PadaroCorresponding author
Objective Rosenthal's disease (RD) is a rare constitutional hemorrhagic disorder defined by factor XI deficiency. It is clinically characterized by the presence of minimal haemorrhage. We report the first observation of RD in Togo. Observation Mrs. G. A., 45 years old with no particular pathological…
Jul 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-19-2966
Kun-xi NieCorresponding author
Big infectious diseases do harm to the whole society and it is highly crucial to control them on time. China has successful experience of launching reimbursement policy to control big infectious diseases, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndromes (SARS), efficiently. By evolution model, this article illust…
Jun 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2374-9431.jbd-19-2788
E.G. SergeevaCorresponding author
Purpose The goal of this study is to determine the association of L162V polymorphism of PPAR-alpha gene, A603G polymorphism of tissue factor gene and the risk of coronary heart disease development in Russian population. Materials and Methods A clinical and genetic study of 414 patients with CHD an…