Juniper Publishers Gastroenterology Open Access Journals

Juniper Publishers: Prostate Volume, Size Does Matter. Growth Dynamics... : JOJ Urology & Nephrology     Juniper Publishers Abstract Background:  Analysis of prostatic growth has focused on the whole glan...

ADVANCED RESEARCH IN GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY JUNIPER PUBLISHERS Abstract Background: One of the GSDs that principally affect the liver is Type 1 GSD. GSDI patients may present with fast-induced hypoglycemia and hyperlactacidemia. More commonly, the first symptom is the presence of a protruded abdomen due to marked hepatomegaly. Study aims: This study aims to assess frequency, clinical manifestations, biochemical features of GSD1 in children attending University Hospitals in Upper Egypt, and to identify the possible role of plasma biotinidase in diagnosis of GSD-1 in these children. Patients and Methods: Any child with unexplained hepatomegaly with growth retardation, early fasting hypoglycemia, hyperuricemia, or hyperlipidemia during the period from July 1st 2011 up to December 31st 2013 was included in this study. Complete blood counts, liver function tests, Prothrombin time and concentration, serum glucose, cholesterol, triacylglycerol, plasma ...

Juniper Publishers: Internet Computerized Adaptive Testing to Detect C... : Psychologyand Behavioral Science International Journal   Juniper Publishers Abstract Objective:  Surveys are often conducted but rar...

Juniper Publishers: A Radiological Gamut in the Diagnosis and Treatmen... : Open Access Ophthalmology Journal     Juniper Publishers Abstract Aims & Objectives:  The main objectives of this work are, on...

ADVANCED RESEARCH IN GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY JUNIPER PUBLISHERS Abstract 71 year old lady with medical history of end stage renal disease due to hypertension received a living related kidney transplant. She received thymoglobulin induction at dose of 6mg/kg and her maintainence immunosuppression consisted of tacrolimus, prednisone and mycophenolic acid. She received valganciclovir for 3 months for CMV prophylaxis as both donor and recipient were positive for serum CMV IgG antibodies. She presented with melena and fevers 4 months post transplant. She developed hematochezia and went into hemorrhagic shock immediately after presentation and required multiple transfusions. Bleeding scitinography showed active bleeding in the region of the distal small bowel. Coiled embolization failed to control the bleeding and she underwent emergent right sided hemicolectomy. Her serum CMV virus result was 3,900,000 copies/ml. She was treated with valganciclovir and myco...