Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2014

  • To Study the Knowledge and Attitude of Postnatal Mothers on Neonatal Jaundice in Motahari Hospital, Iran

    Soheila Rabiyeepoor, Shahsanam Gheibi, Saeideh Jafari

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 16 November 2013
    Published: 30 December 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is one of the most common disorders worldwide. In time and proper management to reduce serious neurological complications depends on mothers’ knowledge and beliefs about NNJ. Objective: To determine knowledge and attitude on neonatal jaundice of postnatal mothers in Motahari Hospital, Urmia, Iran. Methods: In thi... Show More
  • Tissue Scurvy Misdiagnosed as Shaken Baby Syndrome Homicide

    Michael D. Innis

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 6-8
    Received: 6 January 2014
    Published: 30 January 2014
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    Abstract: “Tissue Scurvy” is an autoimmune disorder in which there is an abundance of Vitamin C in the body(unlike the Seafarer Scurvy of yesteryear) but it is inhibited from entering the tissue cells to perform its functions of maintaining the integrity of the blood vessels and skeletal tissue and partaking in several enzymatic reactions because of the lack... Show More
  • Priapism due to Glyceryl Trinitrate in Adult Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report

    Erdogan Aglamis, Cemal Tasdemir, Mehmet Ozgur Yucel, Mehmet Sezai Ogras, Ercan Erdogan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 9-11
    Received: 6 January 2014
    Published: 30 January 2014
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    Abstract: Priapism is a prolonged penile erection without sexual stimulation. Two forms of priapism are recognized: veno-occlusive or low-flow priapism and arterial or high-flow priapism. High-flow (arterial) priapism is usually the result of straddle injury. Treatment of high-flow priapism may be elective Low-flow priapism is usually related to sickle cell ... Show More