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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleLeprosy Patients Attending the Out Patient’s Clinic at Agra: A Retrospective Analysis of the Characteristics and Frequency of Regularity VS Irregularity for Determining Absenteeism, Non-adherence and Non-complianceVirendra S. Yadav, Kiran Katoch, Tahziba HussainThis study reports a retrospective analysis of the records of 2709 leprosy patients, attending the Out patient’s Clinic at Agra, over a 1-year period, 2005. The patients with leprosy have been categorized into three groups, viz., regular, irregular and the drop-outs. The number of drop-out patients was significantly higher [Z=2.16, p=0.05] among males, 32.14% (667) when compared with females, 26.50% … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2007 · 6,876 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleEpidemiology and Economic Impact Assessment of Caprine Brucellosis in Penang State, Malaysia: A Retrospective AnalysisMuhammad Azri Ahmad Zaki, Abdinasir Yusuf Osman, Muhammad Luqman Nordin et al.Brucella melitensis is a zoonotic pathogen affecting a wide range of hosts with economic significance in the animal industry worldwide. The disease is characterized by abortion, still birth, reduced milk production, weak foetus and infertility mainly in small ruminant populations. There is a wide distribution of the disease among domesticated species and the trends of the disease in goats have … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 11 Feb 2018 · 8,191 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleAntibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Blood Isolates of Acinetobacter Species in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Retrospective AnalysisP. S. Shareek, D. Sureshkumar, Ramgopalakrishnan et al.Problem statement: Multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter bacterium is one of the major causes of sepsis in ICUs in tertiary care hospitals in India. In this report we describe the antibiotic sensitivity patterns of Acinetobacter species isolated from blood over a one year period at a tertiary care hospital. Approach: We retrospectively analyzed the sensitivity pattern of Acinetobacter species isolated from blood … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 24 Mar 2012 · 8,564 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPatterns of Resection among Patients with Hepatic-Only Metastatic Colorectal Cancer a Single Institution Experience and ReviewK.I. Quintyne, N. O’Leary, O. O’Kelly et al.Problem statement: Hepatic-only metastasis in colorectal cancer is not a rare clinical finding and can account for 30% of cases. However, only 10-25% of cases are suitable for hepatic resection as part of their treatment pathway. We sought to document our own findings by reviewing patients with hepatic-only disease. Approach: A retrospective analysis was designed to include all patients seen … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 5 Apr 2012 · 7,196 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMultivariate Analysis of Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors in a North African Population: A Call for Targeted Maternal Health InterventionsHafssa Abdellaoui, Nadia Ouzennou, Adnane Hakem, Samia RkhaGestational Diabetes (GD) is a multifactorial condition influenced by demographic, anthropometric and obstetric determinants. Identifying predictive factors is essential to anticipate the disorder, guide prevention strategies and reduce maternal and neonatal complications. To assess the risk factors associated with GDM in pregnant women in the Marrakech-Safi region, in order to fill a gap in national data. A retrospective cross-sectional study … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 2 · 10 May 2026 · 1,531 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTrends in the Prevalence of Clostridioides difficile Using Real Time PCR in South Korea (2020-2024)Yonghee Lee, Yoo Na Chung, Jae Kyung KimClostridioides difficile is a major cause of infection in healthcare settings, and frequent antibiotic use exacerbates its occurrence. C. difficile infection (CDI) is a major public-health challenge owing to its complications and high mortality rate. We aimed to analyze current trends in C. difficile prevalence. This study was a retrospective, single center analysis of 7,371 samples from April 2020 to … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 3 Oct 2025 · 2,358 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRetrospective Comparison of Intravenous Therapy, Oral Therapy, and Lipoglycopeptides for the Treatment of OsteomyelitisAlexander Joseph Stumphauzer, Ryan Paul Moenster et al.The use of Oral (PO) antibiotics and Lipoglycopeptides (LGP) is challenging the previous standard of Osteomyelitis (OM) treatment. This retrospective study included patients diagnosed with OM treated with Intravenous (IV) antibiotics, PO antibiotics, or LGP. The primary outcome was the occurrence of clinical failure within six months of therapy completion. Previous OM, surgical intervention as a part of management, presence … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 7 Feb 2025 · 8,013 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEpidemiological Insights and Case Fatality Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in Indian States During the First WaveRakesh Kaushik, Nikita et al.Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has globally spread, causing a significant health crisis. India, with over 157,000 fatalities, ranks third globally in mortality cases. While vaccine development has played a pivotal role in decelerating the virus's spread, understanding the specific factors influencing morbidity and mortality during the first wave remains essential. This retrospective study analyzes data from 28 Indian … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 21 Jan 2025 · 4,308 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFactors Associated with Death in Patients COVID-19 at the Epidemic Treatment Center of the Fann National University Hospital, DakarViviane Marie Pierre Cisse, Khardiata Diallo Mbaye, Ndèye Maguette Fall et al.The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with death in patients monitored for COVID-19 at the Epidemic Treatment Center (ETC) of the Fann National University Hospital (FNUH). This was a cross-sectional, retrospective, descriptive, and analytical study of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 during the period from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022. Patients aged 16 years … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 4 Nov 2024 · 4,257 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Comparative Analysis of TSH Levels between Patients with Normal Sinus Rhythm and those with Atrial FibrillationJi Yeon Chang, Jae Kyung Kim, Seung Hee HongAtrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent persistent cardiac arrhythmia observed within the general population and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Despite the rising global prevalence of AF, the majority of existing studies have primarily focused on white populations. For that reason, we have used a Korean hospital patient's blood test results to examine the link between AF … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 30 Jul 2024 · 4,476 accessesView PDF Cite