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View article: Reproductive Resilience: Pathways to Gametogenic Success in Montipora capitata after Bleaching
Reproductive Resilience: Pathways to Gametogenic Success in Montipora capitata after Bleaching Open
Thermal bleaching, or the loss of symbiotic algae that provide most energetic resources for the coral host, is an increasing threat to reefs worldwide and is projected to worsen with climate change. While bleaching is a well-recognized thr…
View article: Helminth Prevalence in European Deer with a Focus on Abomasal Nematodes and the Influence of Livestock Pasture Contact: A Meta-Analysis
Helminth Prevalence in European Deer with a Focus on Abomasal Nematodes and the Influence of Livestock Pasture Contact: A Meta-Analysis Open
Deer are susceptible to infection with parasitic helminths, including species which are of increasing economic concern to the livestock industry due to anthelmintic drug resistance. This paper systematically collates helminth prevalence da…
View article: A molecular assessment of Ostertagia leptospicularis and Spiculopteragia asymmetrica among wild fallow deer in Northern Ireland and implications for false detection of livestock-associated species
A molecular assessment of Ostertagia leptospicularis and Spiculopteragia asymmetrica among wild fallow deer in Northern Ireland and implications for false detection of livestock-associated species Open
View article: Nemasim: Using an Agent Based Model to Explore the Role of Landscape Fragmentation and Deer Ecology in Transmitting Drug Resistant Nematodes between Sheep Pastures
Nemasim: Using an Agent Based Model to Explore the Role of Landscape Fragmentation and Deer Ecology in Transmitting Drug Resistant Nematodes between Sheep Pastures Open
View article: Understanding the role of wild ruminants in anthelmintic resistance in livestock
Understanding the role of wild ruminants in anthelmintic resistance in livestock Open
Wild ruminants are susceptible to infection from generalist helminth species, which can also infect domestic ruminants. A better understanding is required of the conditions under which wild ruminants can act as a source of helminths (inclu…
View article: Survival time distribution of advanced stage metastatic melanoma among whites and minority populations in Florida, 1996-2010.
Survival time distribution of advanced stage metastatic melanoma among whites and minority populations in Florida, 1996-2010. Open
Differences in genetic profiles and environmental exposure may impact on the prognostic factors of metastatic melanoma with major implications on the survival of minorities with advanced stage disease at presentation. This study determines…
View article: Role, Extent, and Impact of Comorbidity on Prognosis and Survival in Advanced Metastatic Melanoma: A Review.
Role, Extent, and Impact of Comorbidity on Prognosis and Survival in Advanced Metastatic Melanoma: A Review. Open
Increased incidence of comorbidity in advanced metastatic melanoma (AMM) is emerging as an important factor in patient prognosis, treatment, and survival. This paper reviews the impact of comorbidities on the prognosis and survival outcome…
View article: Nutrition, microbiome, aging, and cancer
Nutrition, microbiome, aging, and cancer Open
The research aims at linking cancer with age and other biological and dietary factors.According to Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data, aging is one of the critical cancer risk factors for both sexes.The research employ…
View article: Metastatic melanoma in Florida, 1996-2010: Racial, demographic, occupational and tumor characteristics, and burden of metastasis
Metastatic melanoma in Florida, 1996-2010: Racial, demographic, occupational and tumor characteristics, and burden of metastasis Open
Background: Recent decades have witnessed an increase in melanoma more than any other cancer, resulting in a 2010-2014 age-adjusted incidence rate (IR) and mortality rates of 22.3 and 2.7 per 100,000, respectively.Florida's IR is the 2 nd …
View article: Successful treatment of obesity and insulin resistance via ketogenic diet status post Roux-en-Y
Successful treatment of obesity and insulin resistance via ketogenic diet status post Roux-en-Y Open
This is a single case of a 65-year-old American woman who presented with substantial weight gain and insulin resistance (IR) post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. Before RYGB, she had reached 340 lbs (155 kg) and a body mass index …
View article: Previously misdiagnosed linear IgA dermatosis resolved with dapsone
Previously misdiagnosed linear IgA dermatosis resolved with dapsone Open
This is the case of a 25-year-old African American woman with a 3-week history of itching with burning, blistering lesions on her torso and extremities. Medical history was unremarkable. Medical treatments included three visits to urgent c…
View article: The correlation between diabetes mellitus type ii and the increased risk of alzheimer’s disease: a collaborative treatment approach
The correlation between diabetes mellitus type ii and the increased risk of alzheimer’s disease: a collaborative treatment approach Open
Diabetes Mellitus type II is among the most common and debilitating diseases in the United States.Each year, the incidence of diabetes in the U.S. is 1.4 million. 1 It is estimated that by the year 2050, if current trends persists that one…
View article: Resurgence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Treponema Pallidum Co-Infection
Resurgence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Treponema Pallidum Co-Infection Open
The focus of this paper is to concisely review literature that investigated the resurgence of co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus and Treponema pallidum as an undeniable global epidemic in both homosexual and heterosexual commun…
View article: Spinal Manipulation and Therapeutic Exercises in Treating Post-Surgical Resurgent Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spinal Manipulation and Therapeutic Exercises in Treating Post-Surgical Resurgent Lumbar Radiculopathy Open
View article: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Surgical Treatment Augmented with Phenoxybenzamine
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Surgical Treatment Augmented with Phenoxybenzamine Open
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital heart defect in which the left heart is severely underdeveloped.In recent years, HLHS has undergone major changes in the way it is diagnosed and treated; and its prognosis.Prior t…
View article: The Effectiveness of Digoxin in Treating Heart Failure
The Effectiveness of Digoxin in Treating Heart Failure Open
According to the CDC, about 5.7million Americans have congestive heart failure (CHF) and half of those diagnosed will die within five (5) years.In addition, there is an exorbitant cost associated with heart failure, an estimated $30.7billi…
View article: Mycobacterium Marinum: A Case Report
Mycobacterium Marinum: A Case Report Open
A 47-year-old male developed a lesion on his right hand after sustaining an abrasion which progressed to formation of other lesions that spread proximally on his right arm and resulted in an abscess to his right elbow. Eventually, he was d…
View article: Novel Medical Management of Spinal Cord Injury
Novel Medical Management of Spinal Cord Injury Open
Spinal cord injuries are well known for causing permanent disability and for not having effective treatments. Many promising studies are going on to formulate new pharmacological agents or to use existing medications that are indicated for…
View article: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Football
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Football Open
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a deterioration of the brain. This neurodegenerative disease is a result of repeated blows to the head, which lead to the buildup of an abnormal protein called tau. CTE can develop months or years …
View article: Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Treatment Using Herbal Agents
Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Treatment Using Herbal Agents Open
Caprylic acid and coconut oilCaprylic acid is a medium-chain triglyceride (fat) and is the key ingredient of Axona -a medical food marketed for Alzheimers disease
View article: Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic Mutations: Mini Review
Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic Mutations: Mini Review Open
Alzheimer's disease is poorly understood and continuously evolving with research.There have been many genetic mutations linked to Alzheimer's disease.Amyloid precursor protein (APP), presenilin 1 (PSEN1), and presenilin 2 (PSEN2) have been…
View article: Neurological disorders, genetic correlations, and the role of exome sequencing
Neurological disorders, genetic correlations, and the role of exome sequencing Open
View article: Non-small cell lung cancer and non-traditional management: A review
Non-small cell lung cancer and non-traditional management: A review Open