Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine
Volume 5, Issue 3 (2015)
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Assessment of Hematological Disorders in Patients Using Phenytoin With or Without Nutritional Supplements
Abstract: Phenytoin is the most prescribed drug in controlling the epileptic seizures for prolonged period and this can lead to life-threatening adverse events. This prospective study is aimed to find out the incidence of hematological disorders (HDs) in patients receiving Phenytoin. The authors have screened 100 patients receiving phenytoin for ≥ 6 months, of whom 35 were recruited as per the eligibility criteria and their hematological parameters were noted, 90% of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Rectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Masquerading as Urinoma: A Case Report
Abstract: A 26-year old man presented with a history of right-sided lion pain and microscopic hematurie for the last 2 weeks. Radiologic studies demonstrated urinoma secondary to ureteric obstruction at the pelvic brim. Laparotomy revealed an unsuspected recto-sigmoid adenocarcinoma compressing the right lower ureter producing the urinoma. Colorectal carcinoma is a rare cause of urinoma. Keywords: Urinoma, ureter, adenomacarcinoma, rectosigmoidCite this ArticleSyed Sajjad Nazir, Mudassir M. Wani, Ashfaq Aminet al. Rectal …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Risk Factors of Neonatal Deaths Among Asphyxiated Neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle, Ethiopia: A Case Control Study
Abstract: In the globe about 4 million babies die during neonatal period every year and 99% of these deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries. Out of these, almost one-fourth of them lose their lives due to birth asphyxia. The main objective of this study was to assess risk factors of neonatal death among asphyxiated neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle City. Institution-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from December 1st …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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Papillary Thyroidcarcinoma in Rats After Administration of Platinum Compounds Daily
Abstract: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) predominantly grows in a solid growth pattern with papillary projections, composed of oncocytic cells with “Orphan annie eyes” nuclei. Cisplatin or Cis-Diammine dichloroplatinum (ii) (Cl2H6N2Pt); is a divalent, inorganic and water-soluble first successful platinum containing anticancer drug, used to treat various forms of cancers. The Carboplatin (C6H14N2O4Pt) and Oxaliplatin (C8H14N2O4Pt) are the investigational chemotherapy medicines, belonging to platinum analogue interfere as the Cisplatin with the genetic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Ileal Ureteral Substitution for Long Ureteric Structure/Segment Loss by Yang-Monti Technique. A Single Centre Experience
Abstract: A new technique for replacing the ureter based on the Yang-Monti principle is introduced to overcome the drawbacks of the classic ileal ureter. Between January 2007 and January 2014, ureteral replacement by ileum was indicated in nine patients, long or multiple strictures due to tuberculosis (6), retroperitoneal tumor (1) and iatriagenic ureteric injury during ureteroscopic (2). Exclusion criteria included patients with inflammatory bowel syndrome or irradiated bowel or a non-functioning …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–11 Read article