F: Diseases (101)
GJMR: F
Chemoradiotherapy or Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Chemoradiotherapy. University Hospital Fuenlabrada: Our Experience in 10 years.
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 17 Issue: 1 Head and neck tumors are diagnosed in locally advanced stages up to 60%. The controversy lies in the choice between chemoradiotherapy vs induction chemotherapy. Retrospective descriptive study with 53 patients undergoing induction chemotherapy alone vs CRT + CRT in which we analyze the tolerability, organ preservation, recurrence rates, overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DF...
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Authors B Losada Vila, D Gutierrez Abad, MV de Torres Olombrada, B Ludeu00c3u00b1a Martinez, Begou00c3u00b1a Caballero PereaRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 25 to 29
Rectal Adenocarcinoma with Synchronous Brain Metastasis and Prolonged Overall Survival (OS)
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 17 Issue: 1 A 61 years old woman with dizziness and gait disturbance in relation to brain metastases of a rectal adenocarcinoma (cT3N1M1). CT showed an unique frontal lesion and no further disease in other organs. Performance Status 1, so Digestive Tumors Committee decides surgical treatment of frontal brain metastasis and the histologic postsurgical examination showed microscopic affected margins. ...
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Authors Losada Vila B,Gutiu00c3u00a9rrez Abad D, De Torres Olombrada MV,Pereira Pu00c3u00a9rez FRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 9 to 12
Role of Triphala Parishek in Lid Concretion : ACase Study.
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 17 Issue: 1 Concretions are small white or yellowish dots, usually less than 1mm in diameter, commonly seen on the undersides of the eyelids. They contain cell debris and calcium. They may be the result of past inflammation. Occasionally they cause irritation. If concretions are causing symptoms, the opthalmologist intend to remove them. After using anaesthetic drop, concretions can usually be tease...
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Authors Dr. Pratibha Upadhyay, Dr. Shamsa Fiaz, Shalakya TantraRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 5 to 7
Detection of Intron22 Mutations in Iraqi Female Carriers in Wasit City with Hemophilia A
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 17 Issue: 1 The background: Is to detection of intron 22 mutations in the FVIIIgene inIraqi carriers in Wasit city with hemophilia A which is an X- chromosome linked recessive bleeding disorders caused by defect of the clotting factor VIII (FVIII), mainly related to F8 mutations which intron 22 inversion is the most common mutations type that occur in hemophilia over the worldt hat about half of the...
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Authors Maysoon Mohammed HassanRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 13 to 23
Central neurogenic hyperventilation with acute respiratory alkalosis,transient lactic acidosis and tachycardia following endoscopic thirdventriculostomy in a child- A Case Report
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 16 Issue: 5 Background: Central neurogenic hyperventilation (CNH) is a rare but well documented complication after endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in adults. Case Characteristics: 6 year old developed CNH, acute respiratory alkalosis, intraoperative tachycardia and lactic acidosis following ETV for a pineal gland tumour causing obstructive hydrocephalus. Observations: Attributed to irritation...
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Authors Fajish Habib, Tejas Mehta, Ahamed Lafir Aliyar, Ahmed Sayed Youssef, Adnan Khan, Neeraj KumarRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 39 to 43
Peripheral Precocious Puberty Causes, Diagnosis and Management
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 17 Issue: 1 Background: Precocious puberty (PP) is a common pediatric endocrine problem. It is a complex and a multifactorial. Design and settings:A retrospective hospital based study was conducted at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH), Riyadh Saudi Arabia, during the period January 1990 and December 2016. Materials and Methods: During the period under review, all patients with the diagnosis of ...
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Authors Nasir AM. AL. Jurayyan, Huda A. OsmanRead Journal Click Here
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Describe the Various Types of Neuropathy Observed in Patients with Diabetes
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 16 Issue: 5 The most widely recognized neuropathic syndrome found in individuals with diabetes is diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Diabetes is the commonest reason for neuropathy around the world, creating an extensive range of disorders including diverse forms of nerves and pathological mechanisms such as ischemic, metabolic, compressive and immunologic.12 There are different forms of diabetic neuro...
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Authors Ismat Abedlrhman Alborhan MohammedRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 45 to 48
Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinema Presenting as Syncope
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 16 Issue: 5 Syncope is a common complaint usually secondary to neurologic, cardiovascular, or orthostatic causes. However, rare etiologies are possible, implicating a great importance to history, physical examination, and interpretation of laboratory results and diagnostic workup. Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinema (WM) is a B-cell Lymphoma, hallmarked by an overproduction of IgM. Neuro...
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Authors Ramy Sedhom, Daniel Sedhom, Angela Samaan, Syed HaqqieRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 17 to 18
Staphylococcus Associated Glomerulonephritis with IgA Mesangial Deposition
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 16 Issue: 5 The case is that of 52 year Caucasian male with motor vehicle accident, status post open reduction and internal fixation of the left hip. He sustained wound infection with osteomyelitis due to multidrug resistant pseudomonas infection. Extensive debridement of the wound was carried out but the hardware was left in place. He underwent treatment with polymyxin antibiotic for a month then t...
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Authors Awad Magbri, MDRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 49 to 52
Erlotinib Induced Fatal Interstitial Lung Disease: An Underreported Toxicity
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 16 Issue: 5 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality around the world, with 85% of cases identified as non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Adenocarcinoma is the most common histologic subtype in the US and accounts for more than 50% of all NSCLC. Activating mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase are found in approximately 15% of NSCLC adenocarcin...
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Authors Ramy Sedhom, Elan Gorshein, Jane Date Hon, Judith Amorosa, Serena WongRead Journal Click Here
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Acute Kidney Injury and Massive Proteinuria Secondary to Epstein - Barr virus –Associated Nephrotic Syndrome
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 16 Issue: 5 The case is that of 69 year old female who went on vacation and fell on her knees. She noticed progressive swelling of both legs over 2 weeks duration. During this period she gained 44 pounds in weight. She presented with sudden onset of edema of the lower extremity and weigh gain. She had 16 g/day of proteinuria. Past medical history is significant of hypertension of unknown duration. S...
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Authors Awad Magbri, MDRead Journal Click Here
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Page No. 17 to 18
The Effect of Green Leafy Vegetable Intake on the Incidence of Urothelial Cancers: A Meta-Analysis
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 16 Issue: 5 Study objective was to hypothesized that the consumption of green leafy vegetables (GLV), including cruciferous vegetables (CV), significantly reduces the incidence of urothelial cancers. The hypothesis was answered by using the experimental approach of meta-analysis by synthesizing relevant worldwide studies that address the association between the consumption of GLV and risk of inciden...
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Authors Dr. Richard Lee Pollock,Read Journal Click Here
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Childhood Hypocalcemia:The Aetiological Pattern
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 16 Issue: 5 Background: Hypocalcemia is not that rare condition and could be a potentially life threatening. Identifying the etiology is important for successful management. Design and setting: A retrospective, hospital based study was conducted at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the period December 1989 and June 2016. Materials and Methods: Medical records of chi...
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Authors Nasir A. M. Al JurayyanRead Journal Click Here
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Polyarteritis Nodosa Renal Crisis with Malignant Hypertension
Published In: GJMR Part: F: Diseases Volume: 16 Issue: 5 A case of 28 years female with no significant past medical history presented with malignant hypertension. She was found to have Polyarteritis nodosa involving the kidney on angiography. She was treated successfully with steroids and cytotoxic drugs and made uneventful recovery. Her kidney function remained stable and her BP was controlled on Po medications. Even though she was negative f...