American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019

  • Transient Primary Bone Marrow Edema Syndrome - A Synthesis

    Nissim Ohana, Dimitri Sheinis, Daniel Benharroch

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 27-32
    Received: Mar. 04, 2019
    Accepted: Apr. 04, 2019
    Published: May 15, 2019
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    Abstract: A complex and often confusing nomenclature is currently used for relatively rare syndromes characterized by sudden onset of joint pain in the lower limbs, absence of trauma, bone marrow edema and its resolution, both confirmed by the MRI, as well as a self-limiting course. These include transient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH), of the knee (TOK), of... Show More
  • Chiari Network – Just an Innocent Bystander or Can Have Serious Impact on Clinical Outcomes

    Anum Asif, Nauman Farooq, Tayebah Mumtaz

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 33-35
    Received: Mar. 04, 2019
    Accepted: May 14, 2019
    Published: May 30, 2019
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    Abstract: Chiari network, a remnant of sinus venosus is often incidentally diagnosed on routine echocardiograms. Chiari network occurs due to incomplete resorption of right valve of sinus venosus. It is often noticed as fenestrated membranous structure or reticular network like structure in the valve of inferior vena cava and coronary sinus. The structure wa... Show More
  • Frequency and Risk Factors Association of Fall Among the Idiopathic Parkinson’s Patients in Jashore, Bangladesh

    Goutam Kumar Acherjya, Mohammad Ali, Mostofa Kamal, Rajashish Chakkraborty, Md Anwar Shahadat, AV Srinivashan

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 36-40
    Received: Mar. 28, 2019
    Accepted: May 05, 2019
    Published: May 30, 2019
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    Abstract: Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neuro degenerative disease worldwide. Fall is common scenario in our day to day clinical practice among the older people but it is more common among the Parkinson’s people. The study was conducted to assess the frequency of fall and to ascertain the risk association among the idiopathic Parkinson’s pati... Show More
  • Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Manifestations in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis in Patients from Saudi Arabia

    Abdurhman Saud Al Arfaj, Najma Khalil

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 41-45
    Received: Apr. 07, 2019
    Accepted: May 16, 2019
    Published: Jun. 04, 2019
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    Abstract: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) frequently affects ear, nose and throat (ENT) at disease onset. Our aim was to report on our experience with the ENT manifestations in GPA patients, therapy and outcome. A retrospective study of GPA patients was performed who followed up in Rheumatology clinics at King Khalid University hospital, Riyadh during... Show More
  • Significance of G Test [(1-3)-β-D-Glucan Assay] in the Diagnosis and Guidance of Clinical Medication of Invasive Fungal Infection

    Lianfang Xue, Suishan Qiu, Guangchao Yu, Qin-Ai Zhu, Shasha Li, Hui Liu, Yuping Wang, Fengtian Ouyang, Wenyu Gong

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 46-50
    Received: Apr. 13, 2019
    Accepted: May 21, 2019
    Published: Jun. 11, 2019
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    Abstract: Objective: G test [(1-3) -β-D-glucan assay] was a novel texting method for invasive fungal infection (IFI). The study evaluated the diagnostic value of G test for IFI by comparing G test with fungal culture method,and analyze the guiding significance of G test and fungal culture in clinical medication. Methods: 373 inpatients with suspected IFI in ... Show More