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Volume 4 (2025)

Research Article

The Relationship Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Valvular Heart Disease: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample (2016-2018)

Elizabeth Rimsky, MD*; Chloe Lahoud, MD; Mark Tawfik, DO; Youssef Jalloul, MD; Jon Javon; Jonathan Spagnola, MD

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal condition with significant extra-intestinal manifestations, including cardiovascular complications. While the relationship between IBD and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is increasingly recognized.

Research Article

Incidence of Breast Cancer in Patient Presented with Breast Pain

Ahmed Tekyeldin*; Wael Ismail

This retrospective cohort study to review the incidence of breast cancer in patients referred with breast pain to the ELM ward breast clinics at King George Hospital, Ilford, between 1st February 2023 and 1st May 2023.

Research Article

Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Crude Extracts of Medicinal Plants

Dolores Vargas-Álvarez; Guadalupe Mendoza-Sabino; Agustín Damián-Nava; Elvia Rodríguez-Bataz; Sandra Alelí Pineda-Rodríguez; Roxana Reyes-Ríos*

The purpose of this research is to characterize the antibacterial and antioxidant activity of medicinal plant extracts and compare their biological activity with reported plant extracts. The study involved an in vitro evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the extracts against Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteritidis, and Shigella dysenteriae.

Research Article

Acute Pancreatitis in End-Stage Renal Disease: A Nationwide Database Study

Chloe Lahoud*; Toni Habib; Mark Tawfik; Taqi Rizvi; Gennifer Wahbah Makhoul; John Afif; Sherif Andrawes; Suzanne El Sayegh

Acute Pancreatitis (AP) is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases that require hospitalization. The incidence of AP ranges from 13 to 45 per 100,000 persons in the US. In ESRD, AP poses a challenging diagnosis and requires a tailored therapeutic approach.

Case Report

Subclavian Vein Catheterization Gone Awry: A Rare Case of Subcutaneous Emphysema in a Critically Ill Patient

El Mawla Zeinab*; Balhas Sylvana; Mollaei Chirine; Raad Ali

Subclavian vein catheterization is a common procedure for central venous access in critically ill patients. While generally safe, complications like Subcutaneous Emphysema (SE) and Pneumothorax (PTX) can arise, especially with the supraclavicular approach.

Research Article

A Study of the Effect of Personalized ERAS Protocol on Perioperative Rehabilitation and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Small and Medium-Sized Abdominal Wall Incisional Hernias

Yan Zhou*; Fafu Dou; Yadong Zhou; Zhen Shen; Shengbao Gao

The aim of this study is to evaluate the perioperative effectiveness of a personalized Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program in elderly patients with small and medium-sized abdominal wall incisional hernias.

Short Commentary

In Silico Molecular Docking of Ketoconazole as Topoisomerase I Inhibitors: A Computational Approach

Nishfar K*; Jai Kumar

Using an in-silico technique, the current work sought to find novel drug-like compounds with anticancer characteristics. The human topoisomerase 1-DNA complex (PDB ID 1A35) is selected as the protein.

Research Article

Photoluminescence of Staphylococcus Aureus, Staphylococcus Saprophyticus and Рseudomonas Aerugenosa

Yu А Bandurin*; Sh B Molnar; BM Sharga; О Yu Bandurin; ОO Bandurin

The measurement technique and the results obtained by optical spectroscopy during excitation of bacterial biomass Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Рseudomonas aerugenosa by photons described. The photoluminescence spectra of bacterial biomass

Review Article

Isolation of Marine Microalgae for Biodiesel Production

Arti Sharma*; Bhupendra Kumar Verma

Microalgae is one of the best sources of renewable energy production, such as biofuels. The production of biodiesel from microalgae has several advantages, including the high productivity of lipid and the possibility of cultivating them on marginal land. One of the challenges

Case Report

A Pituitary Stalk Interruption Associated with Severe Hypoplasia of The Olfactory Bulb: A Case Report

S Habibi; Y Lammini; Z Essolaymany*; Abourazzak; M Hida

Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome, an uncommon cause of growth hormone deficiency and hypopituitarism, is often revealed during the neonatal period and in childhood. The association with Kallmann syndrome (a rare genetic disease, associating hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Research Article

The Association Between Health Literacy, Subjective Well-Being, Knowledge About Dietary Supplements and Dietary Supplements Intake in a Sri Lankan University Population

MS Dileeha; DHDWT Amayanthi; TMIUK Tennakoon*

To determine the association between health literacy, subjective well-being, and knowledge about dietary supplements and dietary supplement intake among the staff members at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Case Report

Pulmonary Valve Infective Endocarditis Complicating Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A Case Report and Surgical Management

Alaa Altamimi, MD; Mehdi Belhakim, MD*; Samia Ejjebli, MD; Meryem Amri, MD; Abdenaser Drighil, MD; Rachida Habbal, MD

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect that, if left untreated, can lead to serious complications, including infective endocarditis. Although infective endocarditis primarily affects the left side of the heart, cases involving the right side, particularly the pulmonary valve, are exceedingly rare.

Research Article

Effect of Early Enteral Nutrition on Clinical Outcome of Acute Pancreatitis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Ying He, MS, MD; Sitao Tan, MS, MD; Shiran Qin, BS, MD; Xiaoxia Liu, MS, MD; Hongbo Li, MS, MD; Xiaoyu Chen, PhD, MD*

Early nutritional intervention is a crucial consideration in the management of acute pancreatitis, as the presence of nutritional risk can significantly impact the prognosis of the condition. This meta-analysis aims to investigate the effects of early enteral nutrition on patients with acute pancreatitis, assessing both the safety and efficacy of this therapeutic approach.

Research Article

Comparative Efficacy of PRP Combined with Acupoint Injection, PRP Monotherapy, and HA Injection in Knee Osteoarthritis: Evaluation of Short - and Long-Term Outcomes

Hui Zhao#; Jiahao Yang#; Puji Peng; Hongyun Liu; Junhua Wei; Binqiang Chen; Sanhu Wang; Hongjun Zhang*

This study aims to compare the short- and long-term effects of intra-articular Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections combined with acupoint injections versus PRP injections alone and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) intra-articular injections in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.