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    • Development, Dependency and HIV Risk in Kiribati 

      McMillan, Karen; Worth, Heather (Scientific Research, 2014-06)
      A study was undertaken in Kiribati, a small Pacific island nation, that has a low-level HIV epidemic but a high incidence of STIs among seafarers, their spouses (and children), and those involved in sex work. There are ...

    • Males at High Risk for Breast Cancer: Who Are They and How Should We Screen Them? 

      Swergold, Natalie; Murthy, Vijayashree; Chamberlain, Ronald S. (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      Background: It is estimated that 2240 males in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer (BC) in 2013, resulting in 410 deaths. Overall, male breast cancers (MBCs) are diagnosed with larger tumor size, more ...

    • Lymphedema: Complications and Management 

      Agbenorku, Pius (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      Introduction: Lymphedema is a condition of the lymphatic system characterized by tissue swelling of body parts especially the limbs as a result of fluid retention. This debilitating condition may result in morbidity and ...

    • Management of Post-Circumcision Trapped Penis with Glanular Amputation 

      Tolba, Adel M.; Nasr, Mohamed; Abohashem, Ahmed; Abd-Elnaby, Mahmoud; Ibrahim, Emad S. (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      A phenomenon known as trapped penis has numerous origins, including injudicious circumcision. Materials and Methods: Surgery for trapped penis with glanular amputation was performed for 5 children. The surgical policy ...

    • Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Acquired Heart Failures Amenable to Surgical Interventions in the Sub-Saharan Africa 

      Okonta, Kelechi E. (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      Heart failure (HF) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and indeed worldwide. The management of this condition has largely been thought to be within the domain of the Physician with the ...

    • A Study of Factors Influencing VCT Service Utilization among the Youths: A Case Study of Kapsabet Division, Nandi County, Kenya 

      Ndwiga, Taratisio; Omwono, Masta (Scientific Research, 2014-09)
      Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is important in controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS especially among the Youths. The aim of the study was to determine the extent, to assess the level of awareness and to describe ...

    • Novel Technique Combining Tissue and Mesh Repair for Umbilical Hernia in Adults 

      Vagholkar, Ketan; Vagholkar, Suvarna (Scientific Research, 2014-09)
      Introduction: Umbilical hernia in adults poses a challenge to the surgeon. Understanding the anatomical and pathological intricacies of the hernia is pivotal in evolving a good repair. A multitude of repairs have been ...

    • Mixed Tumor of the Appendix: A Rare Tumor Association 

      Ossibi, Pierlesky Elion; Benkoukous, Mehdi; Oudou, Abdoul Aliou Zabeirou; Majdoub, KarimIbn; Toughrai, Imane; AitLaalim, Said; Mazaz, Khalid (Scientific Research, 2014-10)
      Malignant tumors of the appendix are rare. They are present in 0.1% to 0.5% of appendectomy specimens: confirmed upon histological analysis. Mixed tumors in the appendix are exceptional. We report a mixed mucinous ...

    • In Surgical Treatment of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer a Minimum Number of Resected Mediastinal Lymph Nodes Is Mandatory for Accurate Staging 

      Kolb, Armin; Steidele, Elena; Matthews, Craig; Merk, Johannes; Orend, Karl-Heinz; Mühling, Bernd (Scientific Research, 2014-10)
      Objective: Increased numbers of removed lymph nodes (LN) are resulting in more accurate staging of the patient (Will-Rogers-Phenomenon). This study evaluates dependence of lymph node sample size to 1) Will-Rogers-Phenomenom, ...

    • Sustained Effectiveness of a Mandatory Employee Influenza Vaccination Policy at a Cancer Center 

      Mahoney, Martin C.; Kozakiewicz, Janice; Ray, Andrew D. (Scientific Research, 2014-11)
      Objectives: Despite the well-known advantages associated with immunization, it has proven difficult to achieve high levels of influenza vaccination among Health Care Professionals (HCPs). This report describes results ...

    • Anaesthetic Challenges in Cardiac Interventional Procedures 

      Thangavel, Periyasamy; Muthukumar, Siva; Karthekeyan, Baskar R.; Vakamudi, Mahesh; Nayagam, Hemananand (Scientific Research, 2014-11)
      The increasing scope of interventions in the cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) and electrophysiological laboratory (EPL) has resulted in new challenges for the anaesthesia teams where they deal with different ...

    • Diversity of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type-1 Subtypes in Western Kenya 

      Adungo, F. O.; Gicheru, M. M.; Adungo, N. I.; Matilu, M. M.; Lihana, R. W.; Khamadi, S. A. (Scientific Research, 2014-12)
      Background: HIV/AIDS is the principal pandemic in the world today. Two viral types (HIV-1 and HIV-2), with numerous groups (M, N and O for HIV-1 and A through H for HIV-2) have emerged. These have further proliferated ...

    • The Problem of AIDS May Have Already Solved 

      Makarov, Sergey (Scientific Research, 2014-12)
      This article describes an alternative approach to the problem of AIDS. The author proposes a new theory. In this theory, HIV is not a “classic virus”, but a parasitic program that does not have a material carrier.

    • Platelets Levels before and after Surgical Intervention in Patients with Oral and Maxillofacial Tumors at MNH, Tanzania 

      Moshy, Jeremiah; Sohal, Karpal Singh; Owibingire, Sira Stanslaus; Augustino, Arnold (Scientific Research, 2015-01)
      Background: There are documented effects of platelets on the solid tumors which need further study. The elevated platelet counts have been described for majority of cancers. There is inadequate information of effect of ...

    • Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis 

      Hassani, Mohammad-Esmaiil; Karimi, Hamid; Hassani, Hosein; Hassani, Ali (Scientific Research, 2015-02)
      Background: Distraction Osteogenesis is popular for long bones. And nowadays it has found its role in facial bone deficiency treatments. Purpose: We used our special designed Distractor for advancement of Maxillary ...

    • Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Trial Participants in Botswana 

      Toledo, Lauren; McLellan-Lemal, Eleanor; Henderson, Faith L.; Kebaabetswe, Poloko M. (Scientific Research, 2015-03)
      Recent clinical trials have shown that a daily dose of oral TDF/FTC pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is effective in reducing human immunodeficiency (HIV) risk. Understanding trial participants’ perspectives about retention ...

    • What Is the Best Surgical Approach for Bilateral Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts in Children? 

      Baram, Aram (Scientific Research, 2015-03)
      Introduction: The most common site for hydatid cysts in children is the lungs while in adult hepatic cysts are predominant. Bilateral pulmonary involvement is relatively rare and its surgical management is poorly described ...

    • Management of Traumatic Joint Dislocations in Irrua 

      Edomwonyi, Edwin Omon; Nwokike, Osita Chizoba; Onuminya, John Enekele (Scientific Research, 2015-03)
      Aim: To elucidate the pattern of presentation and management of traumatic major joint dislocations as seen in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Method: A five-year retrospective review of 44 cases in 43 patients. Data ...

    • Antibioprophylaxy by the Surgery Staff in the Teaching Hospital Gabriel Touré in Mali 

      Dembélé, Bakary Tientigui; Traoré, Alhassane; Togo, Adégné; Kanté, Lassana; Diakité, Ibrahim; Traoré, Amadou; Cissoko, Bourama Emmanuel; Konaté, Madiassa; Karembé, Boubacar; Coulibaly, Yacaria; Keita, Soumeila; Keita, Mamby; Diallo, Souleymane; Diallo, Gangaly (Scientific Research, 2015-03)
      This prospective survey was conducted from February to December 2014 about the use ceftriaxone (ceftriaz) for antibioprophylaxy concerning 300 patients by the surgery staff in the Gabriel Touré Teaching Hospital in Mali. ...

    • Combined Antero-Posterior Inverted-U Metaphyseal and Open-Wedge Medial-Epiphyseal Osteotomy for Advanced Blount Disease 

      Ogbemudia, Alfred O.; Bafor, Anirejuoritse; Ogbemudia, Ehimwenma J.; Edomwonyi, Edwin (Scientific Research, 2015-04)
      Background: Blount disease is frequently associated with deformities that may not be adequately corrected by a single metaphyseal osteotomy. This study evaluated the outcome of a combined metaphyseal and epiphyseal ...