Health Sciences

Growth of complementary medicine: a global perspective

Naturopathy has recently been defined as a system of primary care (Wardle, Adams, Lui and Steel, 2013) defined not by the substances it prescribes but rather by the values and principles that underpin and govern its practice. Hence, Wardle et al. (2013), as well as Wardle, Sibbritt, Broom, Steel and Adams (2016), make the claim that naturopathic medicine is best defined as an art, science, philosophy, practice of diagnosis, treatment strategy, committed to the prevention of illness.

Closed talar dislocation without fracture and 2-year follow-up

Male of 36 years of age, when being in a sports activity, suffers fall of his support plane with support on his right ankle in investment and forced varus, WITH bone deformity in the lateral region of the ankle, with inability for the mobility arcs. In the emergency department, a right deformity with varus deformity was observed, with significant edema of the lateral region of the ankle, with incapacity for mobility, without distal neurovascular compromise. X-rays are requested and a lateral closed dislocation of the talus is observed, with integrity of both malleoli.

NON-COmpacted myocardium secondary to parvovirus b19: case report and review of literature

The non-compact myocardium also called "spongy left ventricle" is a rare cardiomyopathy characterized by excessive and prominent trabeculations associated with intertrabecular recesses communicated with the ventricular cavity. Since its real prevalence is still imprecise, the most frequent clinical manifestations range from ventricular arrhythmias, thromboembolism to heart failure; echocardiography has remained the traditional diagnostic tool, but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used.

Effect of 2 different pre-treatment procedures before silanization on the fracture resistance of parapost fiber white system

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate effect of 2 different pre-treatment procedures before silanization on the fracture resistance of parapost fiber white system. Methods and Materials: Root canal treatment was performed on thirty human single rooted premolars. Post space was prepared and samples were divided into three groups of 10 each according to different treatment viz: Group-I Negative control, Group-II37% phosphoric acid+Silane and Group-III 7th generation bonding agent (Xeno V) +Silane.

An unusual case of maxillary sinus foreign body through oroantral fistula

Introduction: Foreign bodies are common seen in ENT practice. The most commonly involved sites are nasal cavities, ears, and pharynx. Foreign bodies may be introduced willingly by the patient or by accident. Voluntary placement of Foreign Bodies occurs mostly in children. Paranasal sinus foreign bodies are rarely seen, and most of them are introduced accidentally or iatrogenically .This paper reports a case of chronic sinusitis secondary to the insertion of multiple foreign bodies in the maxillary sinus.

Vanilla cultivation- a promising enterprise

India has been the land of choicest spices and the best aroma breezes from its soil from immemorial time. The rarest spices and condiments of this nation has lured many mariners from around the world and they were fascinated by the sweet fragrance, pungent tastes and oleoresin qualities of the spices like cardamom, pepper, nutmeg, saffron and vanilla. Vanilla is an orchid, cultivated for its pleasant flavour.

Efficacy of cervical stability exercises in treating shoulder impingement syndrome

Background: Shoulder Impingement syndrome (SIS) is the second common musculoskeletal pain condition. Shoulder girdle muscle imbalance, tight posterior capsule and cervical core instability have been implicated as contributing factors. The alignment of the cervical spine is important to the forces transmitted through the upper extremity and the shoulder joint, However the effect of cervical core stability in treatment of SIS are not conclusively studied.

Role of magnetic resonance imaging in tumors of the posterior cranial fossa

Brain tumor is one of the most devastating forms of human illness, especially when occurring in the posterior fossa cranial tumors. Posterior fossa tumors are considered critical brain tumors primarily because of the limited space within the posterior fossa tumors and the potential involvement of vital brain stem nuclei. The objective: To describe and evaluate the magnetic resonance imaging pattern of posterior cranial fossa tumors and to determine their clinical Presentations.

Conjunctival myxoma in a pediatric patient: A case report

Conjunctival Myxomais a rare benign neoplasm, with a Mesenchymal origin. We emphasize the importance of excisional biopsies to diagnose indeterminate conjunctival lesions. The patient presents chemosis and translucent conjunctival mass in the right eye, he underwent a next ensive evaluation as well as multidisciplinary management, without evidence of systemic disease associated with conjunctival myxoma was found. The complete excision of the tumor is the optimal treatment as it contributes to the histopathological examination for confirmation.

Platelet mapping in patients with hip fracture and chronic ingestion of antiaggregants that require surgical treatment

Background: There are currently a large number of elderly patients with hip fracture who require surgical treatment; However, it can be delayed by the intake of antiaggregants, which justifies the present study to avoid delaying the definitive treatment and thus reduce the associated morbidity and mortality. Objective: To establish the behavior of platelet mapping in patients with chronic intake of antiaggregants that have required surgical treatment for hip fracture. Methods: 51 patients were included in the HOSGEAES from 2015 to 2016. They were divided into three groups: A.