Research Article

Use of a "Living" Probiotic Medical Food in Eight Patients Confirms In Vitro Complete Inhibition of Clostridium difficile

The objective of the use of a medical food containing 15 patented strains of “Living” probiotics was to evaluate whether it supports our earlier i... Read more

10.36959/621/637

Research Article

GC-MS Composition of Morinda Lucida Benth. and Phytotoxicity Activity of Ethyl Acetate Extract of the Bark

Morinda lucida Benth is a well-known medicinal plant used for the treatment of various ailments across Africa and other parts of the world. Herein, we... Read more

10.36959/771/578

Case Report

Association of a Persistent Ductus Arteriosus and a Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

A 27-year-old patient with no cardiovascular or thromboembolic risk factors was admitted for syncope with rest dyspnoea. The clinical evaluation showe... Read more

10.36959/652/414

Literature Review

Literature Review of Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy + Extracorporeal Shockwave (ECSW) Therapy in Comparison to Fasciectomy

Dupuytren's Contracture (DC) is a progressive fibrotic thickening of the palmar aponeurosis of the hand. Often first presenting with nodules in the pa... Read more

10.36959/453/616

Research Article

Virtual Reality Distraction Therapy: A Pilot Study Improving Patient Satisfaction in the PACU

Background: The post anesthesia care unit (PACU) is designed to maintain clinical stability and ensure patient comfort. Failure to optimize these goal... Read more

10.36959/377/379

Retrospective Study

Incidence of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Following Thyroidectomy without using Intra-Operative Neuromonitoring in Erbil Province - Kurdistan Region - Iraq, A Retrospective Study

Introduction: Thyroid gland abnormalities is one of the most common endocrine diseases, thyroid surgery is one of the most common procedures done glob... Read more

10.36959/608/472

Case Report

Closure Femoral Isthmoplasty in Patients with Femoral Defects III B and IV According to Paprosky's Classification

Introduction: Severe femoral defects remain a challenge for orthopedic surgeons, who face extensive proximal metaphyseal bone defects, extensive diaph... Read more

10.36959/453/615

Research Article

Application of Attribute Hierarchy Model in Nursing Skills Assessment Scoring Standard

Objective: To develop a nursing skills assessment scoring standard using the Attribute Hierarchy Model (AHM) and evaluate its effectiveness in daily t... Read more

10.36959/545/430

Research Article

Comparison of Outcomes of Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Primary Achalasia Among Geriatric and Younger Patients: A Single Center Study

Background: Geriatric patients with primary achalasia have high disease burden and are often left untreated. POEM is a promising treatment for older p... Read more

10.36959/621/637

Case Series

Effects of Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) Technology on Post-Liposuction Ecchymosis and Recovery - A Case Series

PEMF technology has been used in various specialties in the medical field for its non-invasive benefits in aiding the speed of recovery after surgerie... Read more

10.36959/399/617