Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleRisk Factors for Wound Complications Following AbdominoplastySamir K. JabaitiProblem Statement: Abdominoplasty has become an increasingly popular procedure. Risk factors affecting wound complications of abdominoplasty are not adequately defined in literature. Identification of these risk factors is crucial for better patient’s selection and counseling. The objectives of this study were to determine wound complication rate following abdominoplasty and to examine the relationship of a set of possible risk factors … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 8,173 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Effects of Protease Inhibitors on Metabolic Complications and Lipodystrophy in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected PatientsMohd Khaza, K. Laxmi Prasad, M. EstariProblem statement: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)-associated metabolic complications include lipoatrophy (loss of Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (SAT) and insulin resistance. The risk of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected patients receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) especially protease inhibitors has not been well defined. Approach: We conducted an analysis in the Hospital of Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Medical … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 31 Oct 2010 · 6,934 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSide Effects and Complications of Dental Materials on Oral CavityZahra Atai, Mohammad AtaiDevelopment of dental materials has had a great impact on the modern dentistry. The materials ranging from polymers to metals have different applications in dentistry. Besides their important role in healing or improving the function of oral tissues, the materials may show side effects which may, in some cases, lead to severe lesions. In this review the side effects have … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 11 · 30 Nov 2007 · 7,319 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleNeuropsychological Complications of HIV Disease and Substances of AbuseLisa R. Norman, Anil KumarIn the last decade, it has become increasingly apparent that neuropsychological deficits and impairments are associated with HIV infection. Given that antiretroviral therapies have extended the life expectancy of HIV-infected persons, it becomes critical to focus on the physical and mental health of these patients. Understanding the neuropsychology of HIV disease can provide insight into improving mental health, functional capacity … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2006 · 6,401 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPost-COVID Impact Analysis and Effective Recommendation Solutions Over Risk Prediction Using Hybrid ModelBoddeti Jaggan Mohan Ravi Kumar, P. V. G. D. Prasad Reddy, G SrinivasThe COVID-19 pandemic (2019-2022) resulted in significant global mortality, largely attributed to the virus's unpredictable pathophysiology, rapid disease progression affecting multiple organ systems, and initial lack of effective treatments. This study systematically examines post-COVID-19 complications across major organ systems, including respiratory dysfunction, cardiovascular complications, renal disorders, musculoskeletal pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, neurological sequelae, alopecia, endocrine and metabolic dysregulation, and mental health … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 11 · 23 Dec 2025 · 1,643 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsInsulin Pump Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes-Merging Technology with Diabetes CareH. ThabitThe use of insulin pump therapy has been increasing over the past number of years in many countries. The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) have proven that better glycaemic control with fewer hypoglycemic events is achievable with insulin pump therapy. The delivery of subcutaneous insulin through an insulin pump mimics physiological insulin delivery better than Multiple Daily Injection of … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 22 May 2012 · 7,200 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsUse of the Nasal Speculum for Rat Endotracheal IntubationKhaled R. Alzaben, Sami A. Abu-Halaweh, Abdel Karim S. Aloweidi et al.One hundred and fifty athymic nude (rnu/rnu) rats were intubated by direct visualizion of the larynx using a nasal speculum with an attached otoscope as a light source. A blunt, plastic covered stylet was introduced between the vocal cords as guide for a 16-gauge intravenous catheter which was used as an endotracheal tube. Successful intubation was performed in 148 out … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,166 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsERCP Related SepsisIffet Palabıyıkoglu, Emin Tekelı, Derya Aysev et al.Endoscopic procedures performed worldwide have increased considerably in recent years. In addition to diagnosis, many cases previously necessitating surgery now often can be carried out by endoscopic techniques. However, endoscopy has introduced its own infection risk. Most reports of gastrointestinal endoscopy-associated infection describe sepsis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with biliary tract obstruction. During this study, which was … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2005 · 7,016 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractJAK Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Assessing Efficacy and Safety in TreatmentAnastasia V. Poznyak, Varvara A Orekhova, Natalia Vladimirovna Elizova et al.Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by synovial inflammation, progressive joint destruction, and systemic complications. Dysregulated cytokine signaling through the Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) pathway plays a central role in RA pathogenesis, making JAK inhibitors an important therapeutic option. Tofacitinib, baricitinib, and upadacitinib are oral targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs that interfere with … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 4 · 8 Oct 2026 · 412 accessesView PDFCite