HR NagendraInternational Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology 2019 7(2):27-28
Arjan Singh, Hemant Bhargav, Praerna Hemant Bhargav, Nagarathna RaghuramInternational Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology 2019 7(2):48-57 Background: Recent studies have shown beneficial effects of complementary and alternative therapies such as Yoga, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy on osteoarthritis (OA), but combining these therapies will have any synergistic effect and will be feasible and safe or not is not known. Aim: This study aims to assess feasibility and compare the...
N Krishna BharadwajInternational Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology 2019 7(2):29-33Swami Vivekananda was a spiritual giant of the modern age. He was a man of profundity and the full import of his ideas is yet to be understood by us. This article deals with understanding Swami Vivekananda's view on Will, especially its nature. This is a field in which very few researches have been done. For this review, “The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda” published in 9 volumes by Advaita...
Hetalben Amin, Hitesh Vyas, Mahesh VyasInternational Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology 2019 7(2):39-47 Background and Aim: Lifestyle diseases such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are the major risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease. Concept of Prakriti (human constitution) can be applied for manifestation and prognosis of diseases. Therefore, in this study, we intend to study Pradhana Sharira and Manas Prakriti (dominant bodily and mental...
Rajesha Halekote Karisetty, Ramachandra Ganapati BhatInternational Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology 2019 7(2):34-38 Yoga is becoming very popular across the globe. We need to understand the holistic approach of Yoga in the light of ancient scriptures to explore one's own nature. Yoga is not mere physical exercises and postures; rather it is a lifestyle. If we examine the current trend, starting from childhood to old age, all are undergoing a drastic change in lifestyle...
Hassan AlibalaeiInternational Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology 2019 7(2):58-59
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Kriti Chauhan, Nikhil Shandilya, Varun HatwalIraqi Journal of Hematology 2019 8(2):87-89 Most of the patients with parvovirus B19 infection manifest with anemia and erythroid hypoplasia in bone marrow when the immunity of host is not competent enough to kill the virus like in posttransplant patients on immunosuppressive drugs and immunodeficiency syndromes. Herein, we present a case of parvovirus infection in an immunocompetent patient presenting with anemia, showing erythroid hyperplasia with...
Safa A Faraj, Ahmed I Ansaf, Laith S MahdiIraqi Journal of Hematology 2019 8(2):58-62 BACKGROUND: Thalassemia trait and other low red cell index (LRCI) diseases commonly have same presentation with microcytic hypochromic anemia. Most of beta thalassemia minor (TM) people are subclinical and without specific investigation may be undiagnosed or treated as iron-deficiency anemia. Thalassemia carriers may be undiagnosed, which in turn leads to severe forms of thalassemia syndromes with poor premarital...
Sana D Jalal, Shahla M Saeed, Nawshirwan G Rashid, Abdulhamid S SaeedIraqi Journal of Hematology 2019 8(2):81-83 Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare acquired disorder of the hematopoietic stem cells, which manifests as bone marrow failure, hemolytic anemia, and thrombosis. PNH affects both sexes equally and may present at any age, although it is most often diagnosed in young adulthood. Here, we report a case of a middle-aged woman, presented with one and a half year history of anemia,...
Aws Sabah Al-Rubaye, Ahmed S Noori, Tareq Abdullah Saleh, Ibrahim Khalil IbrahimIraqi Journal of Hematology 2019 8(2):63-68 BACKGROUND: Anthracyclines are antibiotic antineoplastic drugs used in the treatment of various hematological and solid malignancies. They are well-known for their cardiotoxic side effects which are related to their cumulative dosages. Many investigations are used to detect such cardiotoxicity, the gold standard of which is the endomyocardial biopsy that has a limited use...
Acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease patients: Experience from a resource constrained setting
Adeseye M Akinsete, Omotola Majiyagbe, Adetokunbo Joacquim, Edamisan O Temiye, Adebola O AkinsulieIraqi Journal of Hematology 2019 8(2):53-57 BACKGROUND: Sickle cell anemia is the most common inheritable hemoglobin disorder in the world with very high prevalence, morbidity, and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is one of the most common causes of mortality among individuals with the condition. The management of this condition involves watchful waiting which may be deleterious...
Shwan Ali Tawfiq, Ahmed Khudair Yassin, Hisham A AlGetta, Kawa Muhamedamin HasanIraqi Journal of Hematology 2019 8(2):69-73 BACKGROUND: Acute myeloblastic leukemia is the most common acute leukemia in adults, with both diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. It has a poor treatment outcome both locally and internationally. The aim of this study was to investigate some epidemiological aspects and treatment outcome of AML patients treated in single center. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective observational...
Pakesh Baishya, Evarisalin Marbaniang, Jaya Mishra, Donkupar Khongwar, Dathiadam Tongper, Pranjal KalitaIraqi Journal of Hematology 2019 8(2):84-86 Peutz–Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a rare disorder, which is inherited as autosomal dominant. It is characterized by mucocutaneous melanotic spots and multiple hamartomatous polyps with an increased risk of cancer predispositions. PJS can present with complications such as iron-deficiency anemia as a result of bleeding from the gastrointestinal polyps...
Ibrahim A Mahmood, Farqad B Hamdan, Waseem F Al-TameemiIraqi Journal of Hematology 2019 8(2):74-80 BACKGROUND: Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic myeloproliferative stem cell disease usually combined with JAK2 mutation. Active JAK2 mutation directly promote platelets and granulocytes activation and indirectly initiate endothelial activation. Such interactions can provoke endothelial injury with subsequent release of procoagulant factors. The aim of this study was to understand of this study is...
Prita PradhanIraqi Journal of Hematology 2019 8(2):90-90
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K Ajay Benarji, K Roja Lakshmi, Hasini Nelakurthi, Pothuraju Haritha, Rudraraju AmruthaJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):153-158 Cathepsins are a class of globular lysosomal proteases known to be responsible for protein degradation. In addition to proteolysis they have many biological roles such as apoptosis wound healing angiogenesis, proenzymatic activation, bone remodelling and resorption. Cathepsins role has been implicated in the pathogenesis of systemic diseases such...
J Indirakshi, Hari Krishna Reddy Mogili, R Ram, V Siva Kumar, Abhilash KoratalaJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):159-161 Background: Epidermal ridge patterns on fingers, commonly known as fingerprints are one of the oldest and reliable means for human identification. Their reliability is based on the fundamental premise that these patterns are unique to individuals and persistent, i.e., do not change with time. In our maintenance hemodialysis program, we have observed that...
Rajababu Pakanati, Raghuveer Chakravarthy Gogineni, Naresh Babu EdeJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):219-221 Lipomas are ubiquitous tumors which can occur anywhere in the body. They are usually small-sized, but giant lipomas are rare. This report presents a female with a recurrent large swelling over the posteromedial aspect of the right thigh. Investigations revealed a giant intermuscular lipoma for which excision was done in toto safeguarding vital structures.
G P Venkat Choudary, Amancharla Yadagiri Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi Devi Bodagala, V V Ramesh Chandra, Naveen Thota, Amit Kumar ChowhanJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):162-169 Context: Ring-enhancing lesions in the brain always raise questions among radiologists and given the many possible differential diagnosis, it may sometimes be difficult to reach a diagnosis with conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The introduction of advanced imaging techniques, such as perfusion-...
P Lokesh, Siva Parvathi Karanam, RD Nagaraj, N Praveen, A Sunnesh, N Sai Sameera, K Naveen, Teja , AY Lakshmi, Rukmangada , V SivakumarJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):211-214 Background and Aims: Arterio-venous (AV) access has been considered as an Achilles heel in the management and outcomes of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis (MHD). Vascular Access Related Aneurysms (VARA) significantly impact the functional status of the AV access...
Bhaskara Rao Sanga Reddi, Vijayalakshmi Devi Bodagala, AY Lakshmi, N Anil Kumar, V Siva KumarJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):170-174 Introduction: In diagnosing complicated pyelonephritis, imaging is essential for which traditionally computed tomography (CT) has been in use but in renal failure patients contrast enhanced CT can't be performed due to elevated serum creatine levels. This can be overcome with the help of Diffusion weighted (DW) magnetic resonance imaging...
Ruchi Nagpal, Purnima MalhotraJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):225-228 Adrenal myelolipoma is a rare tumor that is benign in nature, usually asymptomatic, unilateral, and nonsecreting. It is composed of variable mixture of mature adipose tissue and hematopoietic elements and develops within the adrenal gland. With the widespread use of cross-sectional imaging modalities such as ultrasonography (USG) and computed tomography (CT), the incidental detection of these tumors...
Shanmugiah ArumugamJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):175-182 Background: Ethanol consumption leads to nutritional deficiency due to various causes. Well known theoretical as well as literature supports the hypothesis on dietary factors, metabolic derangement and alcohol per se produces empty calories. In this study completed in 2000 go hand in hand with the earlier observations and the available literature after 2000. Nutritional deficiency in turn leads to Alcoholic brain...
Suvarna Manthapuri, Shylaja Sanjeevareddygari, Harshini Mantha, Ramanand V Oruganti, Sharath Reddy, V Raghu VamshiJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):206-210 Background: Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) and orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst (OOC) show considerable difference in biological behavior, and the study of the organization of collagen fibers may be helpful in understanding the nature of these variants. Aims: The purpose of this study is to determine the clinicopathological...
Shubhnita Verma, Prasad ChitraJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):183-191 Context: Modern orthodontics focuses on soft tissue paradigms. Successful treatment outcomes are dependent on the patient's self-impression. Understanding individual differences in perception of facial attractiveness across orthodontics, their patients and other dental specialists would help obtain optimal and satisfactory results. Aim: To determine facial frontal proportions and lip position preferences...
Rajani Priya Yedla, Stalin Bala, Megha S Uppin, Sadashivudu GundetiJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):215-218 Primary intestinal aspergillosis is a rare but serious infectious complication with a high morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of 47-year old male diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and started on induction chemotherapy. On day 18 of chemotherapy, he presented with an acute abdomen and underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy....
Shravya Ravipati, Venkateswar Rao GuttikondaJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):192-197 Background and Objectives: This study was done to estimate age using pulp/tooth area ratio (PTR) of permanent left mandibular first premolar on digital orthopantamograph (OPG) with a commercially available software. The estimated age was compared with chronological age of all subjects in different age groups and also in male and female subjects. Materials and Methods: 200 patients...
Rajababu Pakanati, G V.S.N. Prasad, B Ratta Reddy, Bheemaneni SwathiJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):222-224 Left mesocolic hernia (syn – left paraduodenal hernia/hernia of Landzert) is a type of internal hernia which occurs due to malrotation of the midgut and forms a potential space near the ligament of trietz. Prompt diagnosis is crucial to prevent strangulation. We report a rare case of left mesocolic hernia presenting as internal Maydl's hernia complicated by jejunal...
Uppaluru Vijaya Lakshmi, Kotha Padma Rayalu, Kishore Moturi, Ramakrishna Yelamolu, Chanderraju Sai PrakashJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):198-205 Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess causative micro-organisms responsible for Orofacial space infections of odontogenic origin, and to evaluate their sensitivity to various antibiotics used in the treatment of these infections. Methods: The bacteriology and antimicrobial susceptibility of major pathogens in 30 patients...
Prabhat Agarwal, Nikhil Pursnani, Boentika Singh, Awantika PariharJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2019 8(3):229-231 We report a case of a middle-aged male patient presenting with complaints of infertility. On examination and history-taking, familial koilonychia was reported without any association with ectodermal, systemic, or orthopedic defects. His iron profile was within normal limits. Hemoglobin was in normal limit. KOH smear taken from the nail showed no fungal growth. Family...
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Ayman M El-Lehleh, Marwa M El-Shiekh, Moamena S El-HamoulyMenoufia Medical Journal 2019 32(3):1126-1131Objective To study the lipid profile in hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients before and after treatment with daclatasvir (DAV)+sofosbuvir (SOF)±ribavirin (RBV) to determine the effect of virus clearance on the lipid profile. Background Chronic HCV infection is associated with lipid and lipid protein metabolism disorders. There is a marked increase in serum low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C)...
Mohammed A. W. Gaber, Reham M. A. RasoulMenoufia Medical Journal 2019 32(3):1030-1036 Objective To evaluate the level of knowledge and perceptions of the Egyptian women regarding virginity, pain, and bleeding during hymen defloration; assess the forced virginity examination; evaluate the magnitude of sexual education of females; and assess its effect on female sexuality. Background Problems related to sexuality have consequences for men, women, and public health. Female virginity has had...
Magda M Hagag, Rehab M Samaka, Hanan A E MahmoudMenoufia Medical Journal 2019 32(3):756-762Objective The aim of this work was to elucidate the efficacy and safety of microneedling in the treatment of striae distensae (SD). Background SD is a common form of dermal scarring that appears on the skin as violaceous, erythematous, or hypopigmented linear striations. Microneedling therapy or collagen induction therapy is a minimally invasive, nonsurgical, and nonablative procedure that involves the...
Samia H Kandil, Iman A Ahmedy, Ghada E Soliman, Arwa Abd El Hamed HijiiMenoufia Medical Journal 2019 32(3):983-990 Objectives The objective of this study was to study the role and the prognostic value of urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) (CD87) expression in patients with de-novo acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Background The physiological function of the uPAR (CD87) is concerned in various biological processes and signal transduction such as cancer metastasis, angiogenesis,...
Mohamed Baraka, Hossam El-Dessouky, Eman Ezzat, Marwa G A El-HameedMenoufia Medical Journal 2019 32(3):763-769Objective The objective of this study was to review the role of functional MRI (fMRI) in assessment of voice, language, and speech disorders. Materials and Methods Medline databases (PubMed, Medscape, and ScienceDirect) and all materials available in the Internet from 1993 to 2017 were the sources of data. The initial search presented 267 articles of which 62 met the inclusion criteria....
Fady M El-Gendy, Hassan S Badr, Hossam S Abd-Elbaki, Mohamed A Soliman, Eslam G. M. MosaMenoufia Medical Journal 2019 32(3):1083-1089Objective To assess the role of serum levels of stromal-derived-factor 1 and its receptor α-chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) as reliable markers for diagnosis of sepsis in the emergency department. Background Pediatric sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children admitted to the pediatric ICU. The chemokine CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are...
Laila M Montaser, Ahmed A Sonbol, Ahmed S EL-Gammal, Asmaa S Abo El-YazeedMenoufia Medical Journal 2019 32(3):770-776Objective The aim was to assess the role of the circulating endothelial progenitor cells (CEPCs) in stages of breast cancer (BC) in patients. Materials and Methods We reviewed papers on the relation between CEPCs and stages of BC from Medline databases (PubMed, Medscape, Science Direct, and EMF-Portal) and all materials available on the internet from 1994 to 2016. The initial...
Alaa H Marea, Wafaa A Shehata, Sally M El-Hefnawy, Amany M MohsenMenoufia Medical Journal 2019 32(3):751-755 Objective The aim of this study was to study the role of osteopontin (OPN) in dermatological diseases through a meta-analysis study. Data sources Previous literatures, reviews, and studies as well as medical websites (PubMed, Medscape and Science Direct), all material available in the internet from 2014 to 2017, and scientific journals databases were searched from the start date of...
Gehan K El-Saeid, Mohammed A Rady, Belal A Montaser, Heba S Mohammed Ghanem, Sara M A AboagizaMenoufia Medical Journal 2019 32(3):777-783Objective The objective of this study was to investigate association of genetic polymorphism of glutathione peroxidase 1 (rs1050450) with liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Materials and methods Electronic searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library from the start of the database to 2017. The initial search presented 215...
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