Editor-in-Chief: Kei Nakajima, Professor, MD, PhD, School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Kanagawa, Japan |
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Management of Esophageal Achalasia in QuebecEsophageal achalasia is a defective relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter with a loss of esophageal peristalsis causing dysphagia. Treatment can be Heller myotomy, pneumatic balloon dilation, Botox injections, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) or medical. The main objective of the study was to measure the extent of post-treatment dysphagia depending on the type of treatment.
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Does Red Cell Distribution Width Predict Outcome in Traumatic Brain Injury: Comparison to Corticosteroid Randomization After Significant Head InjuryTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability. The role of red cell distribution width (RDW) as a prognostic biomarker for outcome in TBI patients is unknown. Based on the corticosteroid randomization after significant head injury (CRASH) trial database, a prognosis calculator (CRASH) has been developed for outcome prediction in TBI.
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A Multiple Treatment Comparison of Eleven Disease-Modifying Drugs Used for Multiple SclerosisSeveral disease-modifying drug therapies are available for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). To ensure the most appropriate MS management, we assessed the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the disease-modifying medicines used for MS.
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Pancreatic Involvement in Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a multisystemic disease, and pancreatic manifestations of IBD are not uncommon. The incidence of several pancreatic diseases in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is more frequent compared to the general population.
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Bi-Luminal Mitral Valve: Incidence, Clinical Features, Associated Anomaly and Echocardiographic EvaluationThe aim of the study was to know the incidence, clinical features, associated anomaly and echocardiographic evaluation of bi-luminal mitral valve (also known as double orifice mitral valve or DOMV) in patients with suspected mitral valve disease, continous murmur or left-to-right shunt.
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Assessment of Salivary Nitric Oxide Levels in Elite University Athletes in Japan: Findings From a Cross Sectional Study DesignHigh-intensity exercise affects the level of salivary nitric oxide (NO) with an impact on oxidative stress such as a reactive nitrogen-oxide species. However, in athletes with high-intensity training, the relationship between salivary NO levels and oxidative stress is yet to be clear. Additionally, the association of salivary NO levels and the common health disorders of athletes is unknown.
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Influence of the Lung Microbiota Dysbiosis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: The Controversial Use of Corticosteroid and Antibiotic Treatments and the Role of Eosinophils as a Disease Marker | | |||
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Massive Hemoptysis Due to the Rupture of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Caused by Leukemic Cell Infiltration in a Patient With Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Hemoptysis is occasionally experienced in patients with hematological malignancies who have respiratory tract infection and severe thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia due to hematological disease is one cause of hemoptysis. Full Text
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Isolated Right Ventricular Dilated Cardiomyopathy: An Early Diagnosis
Because of an incomplete right bundle branch block, a severe right ventricular dilatation with no left ventricular cardiomyopathy was found in a 44-year-old man. Magnetic resonance and transesophageal echocardiography confirmed the finding and these tests also failed to find any potential cause. A pulmonary hemodynamic study and a coronary angiography were strictly normal. Full Text
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Original Article
| Low-Energy Pelvic Ring Fractures in the Elderly Population: Expected Outcomes and Associated Mortality Rates | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Michael Ghassibi, Dhanunjay Sarma Boyalakuntla, John Gentile | 725-728 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jocmr3891 |
| Mental Health Status and Related Factors Among Visually Impaired Athletes | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Yasuko Kohda, Takafumi Monma, Maki Yamane, Toshihito Mitsui, Kayoko Ando, Subrina Jesmin, Fumi Takeda | 729-739 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jocmr3984 |
| Α Rare Morphological Study Concerning the Longest Bone of the Human Anatomy in the Population of the Northern Greece | Abstract HTML PDF |
| George Noussios, Konstantinos Theologou, Pantelis Chouridis, George Karavasilis, Grigorios Alafostergios, Anastasios Katsourakis | 740-744 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jocmr3986 |
| Histological and Gene Expression Analysis of the Effects of Menopause Status and Hormone Therapy on the Vaginal Introitus and Labia Majora | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Robert L. Binder, Murray A. Freedman, Kailash B. Sharma, Miranda A. Farage, Yu Wang, Chelsea Combs, David Moore, Jay P. Tiesman, Charles C. Bascom, Robert J. Isfort, Raphael Warren | 745-759 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jocmr4006 |
| Intravenous Immunoglobulins as Adjunct Treatment to Phototherapy in Isoimmune Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn: A Retrospective Case-Control Study | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Manar Al-lawama, Eman Badran, Ala’ Elrimawi, Amal Bani Mustafa, Haitham Alkhatib | 760-763 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jocmr4003 |
Short Communication
| Pragmatic Quality Assessment of Brief Health Behavior Change Interventions: Evidence for Criterion-Related Validity of the Behavior Change Counseling Index | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Doyanne A. Darnell, Lea E. Parker, Allison Engstrom, Dylan Fisher, Kaylie D. Diteman, Christopher Dunn | 764-768 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jocmr4018 |
Letter to the Editor
| The Possible Mechanisms for Improvement of Liver Function due to Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Hidekatsu Yanai, Mariko Hakoshima, Hisayuki Katsuyama | 769-772 |