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Feb 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-24-4910
Oumar Mahamat-AzakiCorresponding author
Ebstein’s anomaly is a rare congenital heart disease. It is usually associated with other congenital defects, particularly atrial septal defect/patent foramen ovale (PFO). We report here the case of Ebstein's disease revealed in a 23-year-old adult admitted for palpitations and exertional dyspnoea.…
Mar 2022
Francisco Javier Torres-GómezCorresponding author
Verruca vulgaris is a very common lesion, of viral etiology, benign clinical behavior and different types of simple treatments. Its epidemiological, morphological, histological and therapeutic study has been sufficiently reflected in the literature. We present a peculiar clinical case in which calci…
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…
Sep 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-19-3018
Dominic Konadu-YeboahCorresponding author
Radial Club Hand (RCH) is a rare and complex congenital disorder of the pre-axial border of the upper extremity. It is a congenital longitudinal radial ray deficiency which presents as radial deviation of the hand and distal forearm in the shape of a golf club 12. Radial ray deficiency (the most com…
Mar 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-19-2630
Frank P. SchwarmCorresponding author
Patients suffering treatment resistant Parkinson´s disease (PD) are potential candidates for deep brain stimulation (DBS). Commonly most implanted electrodes have a cylindrical shape with quadripolar electrode contacts and generate a symmetrical stimulation field around the lead. To reduce side effe…
Apr 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2578-8590.ipj-18-2018
Jaime HinzpeterCorresponding author
Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin in a patient with arthrofibrosis of the knee. Arthrofibrosis is a common complication of knee surgery that tends to manifest itself as a limitation of the musculoskeletal ranges. Paralytic shellfish po…
Oct 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-182X.jbsc-17-1809
Gabriele RonchettiCorresponding author
Rupture of an intracranial aneurysm may cover for a long time clinical and radiological signs of a coexistent tumor. We report the delayed diagnosis of glioblastoma in a 65-years old female with recent history of subarachnoid hemorrhage. In the literature are described few similar cases: we briefly…
Feb 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-15-912
Selcuk M. OzbekCorresponding author
A healthy 55-year-old man was referred to the Department of Endodontics, Oral and Dental Healthy Hospital, Eskişehir suffering from pain and paraesthesia in the left lower lip and chin.A panoramic radiograph revealed the presence of broken endodontic instrument beyond the apex of the mandibular left…
Dec 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-15-742
Cimara Fortes FerreiraCorresponding author
This case report details reconstruction of a severely atrophic pre‑maxilla using rhBMP‑2 and a titanium mesh framework. Surgical technique, graft outcomes, and implant rehabilitation are described, with notes on indications and complications.
Nov 2013 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-12-155
Marco Matteo CicconeCorresponding author
We report the case of a 22 year-old-male patient affected by Sotos syndrome was preoperatively and urgently evaluated for tracheal stent implantation due to respiratory insufficiency caused by idiopathic tracheal stenosis. Rest electrocardiogram detected a ventricular pre excitation; a transthoracic…
Mar 2013 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-12-153
Marco Matteo CicconeCorresponding author
We describe a rare case of multiple coronary artery-left ventricular fistulas associated with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a 62 year asymptomatic old male admitted to our department for a perioperative evaluation of non cardiac surgery, already diagnosed for multiple coronary artery-left fi…
Mar 2026
Perry GambaCorresponding author
Background Health systems play a crucial role in supporting HIV status disclosure, which is essential for HIV prevention, treatment adherence, and psychosocial support. Understanding how health systems support disclosure is vital for improving HIV care outcomes. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional…
Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2997-1977.jd-25-5754
Grace Valentine OlagunjuCorresponding author
With more than 150,000 affected infants annually, Nigeria bears the largest burden worldwide of sickle cell disease (SCD), making it a significant public health concern. The management of SCD in Nigeria is challenging, despite advancements in medical research and increased knowledge. This review exa…
Oct 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-25-5729
Gbadebo Collins AdeyanjuCorresponding author
Background In sub-Saharan Africa, where many countries continue to experience high burdens of vaccine-preventable diseases, increasing immunization access have been a priority for the governments and international organizations such as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Over 40 Gavi-supported African count…
Sep 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-8572.joa-25-5687
Nigel A ShawCorresponding author
Depending upon the species, the brainstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP) consists of four or five major high frequency components. According to longstanding doctrine, each wave represents the sequential activation of successively higher nuclei and tracts from the 8th (auditory) nerve to the midbra…
Jun 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-25-5559
Perry GambaCorresponding author
Background HIV status disclosure is a complex process influenced by multiple factors beyond health system support. Understanding these factors is essential for developing comprehensive interventions to promote disclosure and improve HIV prevention and care outcomes. Methods A descriptive cross-secti…
Jun 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2766-8681.jcsr-25-5555
Tania Natasha DharmakusumahCorresponding author
The roof of an HCl fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) chemical tank failed by accident after it had been operated for less than its expected lifetime. A possible cause is the change in day and night temperature, which lead to the cyclic change in the concentration of HCl vapor in contact with roof part.…
May 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5518.jcci-25-5522
Abid QureshiCorresponding author
Background In adult males, non-communicating hydroceles are non fluctuant scrotal swellings that are formed when there is an imbalance of fluid secretion and absorption between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis. Giant hydroceles are a rare manifestation and have previously bee…
Dec 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-24-5299
Rodney G. BowdenCorresponding author
Objective Studies assessing the risk of developing CVD between different racial groups in the United States have reached varying conclusions. The purpose of this study was to identify risk for CVD using the Framingham Risk Score (FRS) between racial/ethnic groups. A secondary aim of this study was t…
Jul 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-24-5017
V K SashindranCorresponding author
Background Frailty is an ageing-associated state linked to poor prognostic outcomes. Chronic inflammation due to HIV-infection, AIDS-related infections. and the adverse effects of antiretroviral therapy (ART) all contribute to frailty in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA). Frailty has been comprehen…