International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medical Sciences

Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2016

  • Cardiovascular Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Literatures

    Seyed Mohammad Yousof Mostafavi-Pour-Manshadi, Nafiseh Naderi, Abolfazl Dehghan, Sanaz Azizi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 67-77
    Received: 10 May 2016
    Accepted: 3 June 2016
    Published: 4 August 2016
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    Abstract: There are many studies documenting that diabetes mellitus is associated with cardiovascular diseases. Diabetes mellitus has a significant role and is an important risk factor in cardiovascular manifestations in patients with diabetes mellitus. Cardiovascular diseases are one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. Diabet... Show More
  • Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease: Review on Diagnosis and Management

    Enas Ahmed Hamed, Moustafa M. Elsaeid, Khaled Saad, Hazem Abo-Zeed

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 78-89
    Received: 11 July 2016
    Accepted: 8 August 2016
    Published: 26 August 2016
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    Abstract: Within the past few years, there is a rapid expansion in our understanding of childhood interstitial lung disease (chILD). chILD refers to a diverse group of rare chronic and complex respiratory disorders in children, mainly in infants under two years of age, which includes immunological and developmental abnormalities. These disorders involve the ... Show More
  • Modified Alvarado Score Versus Tzanakis Score for Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis in Changing Clinical Practice

    Malik A. A., Mir M. F., Khurshid S. U., Imtiaz Wani, Riyaz Dagga

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 90-93
    Received: 24 June 2016
    Accepted: 28 June 2016
    Published: 26 August 2016
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    Abstract: Background: Preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis is classically a clinical one, but with the increasing use of technology for arriving at a fool proof diagnosis, surgeons rely on radiology to a considerable extent for decision making. Especially, in developing countries where time and resources are limited, a reliable Ultrasonography (USG) ... Show More
  • Microbiological Isolates of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media at the University Teaching Hospital and Beit Cure Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia

    Harrison Phiri, Ayugi John, Omutsani Mary, Froeschl Uta, Mwaba John

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 94-100
    Received: 7 June 2016
    Accepted: 19 August 2016
    Published: 6 September 2016
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    Abstract: Background: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a common cause of hearing loss and many complications such as meningitis. Many approaches to the treatment of CSOM have been unsatisfactory because CSOM microbiological isolates, as well as their sensitivity patterns, vary from place to place. This study sought to determine the pattern of micro... Show More