Table of contents (Vol 11, No 2)
RESEARCH

Direct bacterioscopic observation of Helicobacter in the oral cavity, stomach and rectum
 

This study aims to visualize and evaluate the bacterial cells of Helicobacter Pylori in vivo in the gastric, oral and rectal mucosa using immunocytochemical detection.

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By Viacheslav Kravtsov, Maria Taame, Boris Gumilevskiy

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Facilitators and barriers to the privacy of Iranian hospitalized patients in government hospitals
 

This study aims to explore perceptions and experiences with the facilitators and barriers of privacy in government hospital in-patients.

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By Tayebeh Hasan Tehrani, Sadat Seyed Bagher Maddah, Masoud Fallahi-Khoshknab, Farhnaz Mohammadi Shahbooulaghi, Abbas Ebadi, Mark Gillespie

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Evaluating antimicrobial resistance patterns of the etiological agents of urinary tract infections
 

This study aims to evaluate antimicrobial resistance patterns of the etiological agents of urinary tract infection among children in Saudi Arabia.

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By Doaa Hisham, Osama Safdar, Mohammed Shalaby, Mohammed Sabbahi, Mowadah Ashgar, Rahaf Shafi, Dina Binmahfoodh, Darwish Khizindar

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Influence of different orthodontic brackets and chemical preparations of ceramic crowns on shear bond strength
 

This study aims to investigate the influence of two chemical methods used for surface conditioning of ceramic crowns, on shear bond strength of metallic and ceramic orthodontic brackets bonded to ceramic surfaces.

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By Blerim Mehmeti, Fehim Haliti, Bleron Azizi, Jeta Kelmendi, Donika Iljazi-Shahiqi, Suzana Jakovljević, Sandra Anic-Milosevic

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Effect of alogliptin on hypertensive chronic kidney disease patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
 

In the present study, patients using alogliptin in addition to sulfonyl urea showed improved glycaemic control and lipid profile without increased occurrence of hypoglycaemia.

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By Amira SA Said, Nadia Hussain, Amal Hussain Ibrahim Al Haddad, Farideh Javid

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Cultural competency of nursing faculty teaching in baccalaureate nursing programs in the United States
 

The present study identifies previous cultural exposure and cultural education as crucial factors to improve cultural competence.

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By Nadiah Baghdadi, Samantha Ismaile

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Pulmonary hydatidosis patterns and clinical outcomes
 

This retrospective study evaluates the pattern and outcomes of patients diagnosed with pulmonary hydatidosis treated surgically in a tertiary hospital in northern Jordan.

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By Shadi Hamouri, Abdel Rahman Al manasra, Hamzah Daradkeh, Hanan Hammouri, Nabil Al-zoubi, Nathan Michael Novotny

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REVIEW

Management for elevated serum Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase in primary care settings
 

This review examines the meaning of y-GTP elevation and its clinical application in primary care settings.

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By Sam Cheol Kim

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BRIEF REPORT

Clinical insights on Tolosa Hunt syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach on neurological-related symptomatology in maxillofacial region
 

This brief report indicates some important clinical insights related to Tolosa Hunt syndrome.

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By Zafar Ali Khan, Ammar Ahmed Siddiqui, Jamaluddin Syed, Hamoud Aziz Alanizy, Andrea Cicconetti, Alessandro Orefici, Giovanni Falisi, Francesco Inchingolo, Patrizio Bollero

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CASE STUDY

Definitive treatment of a basal cell carcinoma on the upper lip through the oral administration of Vismodegib
 

This case higlights treatment with Vismodegib can be used as preoperative therapy for advanced, primarily difficult to remove basal cell carcinoma.

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By Strahil Strashilov, Veselin Kirov, Angel Yordanov, Vasil Nanev, Ilko Iliev, Emil Petkov

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Primary malignant melanoma of the vagina in a postmenopausal woman
 

This study highlights general information about primary vaginal melanoma including diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

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By Hee Young Ahn, Jin Wan Park, Jong Soo Kim

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Successful haemofiltration therapy in severe phenobarbital overdose
 

This case study highlights successful haemofiltration therapy in severe phenobarbital overdose facilitating early recovery.

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By Elizabeth Wei Tan, Maximilian Moser, Graeme Duke

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Letters to the Editor
 
Accidental ingestion of lithium batteries in elderly patient: a therapeutic challenge
By Antonio Pesce, Stefano Puleo

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