2018 - Volume 6 - Issue 1 Articles
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Research Article | ArticleJanuary 31, 2018 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Introduction: Vitiligo is an acquired depigmenting disorder with significant impact on quality of life. There is a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among vitiligo patients worldwide. However, the status of vitamin D among vitiligo patients in .....
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Research Article | ArticleJanuary 31, 2018 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Introduction and Objectives: Prediabetes (PD) is a state that precedes type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). As the obesity epidemic explodes, and T2D incidence is on the rise, an early intervention during PD would be the optimal approach to prevent the on.....
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Research Article | ArticleFebruary 02, 2018 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Background: Lifestyle modification and weight loss are the best ways to prevent type 2 diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has established criteria for Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPP) to help identify programs that have efficacy in dia.....
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Review Article | ArticleMarch 21, 2018 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Childhood obesity is a global health problem with short- and long-term health consequences. There is increasing prevalence of obesity among children and there is increased risk for coronary heart disease. A number of clinical and biochemical paramete.....
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Research Article | ArticleMarch 22, 2018 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Background: Graves’ disease (GD) is an autoimmune disease characterized by goiter hyperthyroidism and ophthalmopathy. Treatment options include anti-thyroid drugs (ATD), radioactive iodine (RAI), and surgery. Objective: To determine the clinical f.....
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Case Report | ArticleBy Helen Trihia Koufopoulos Nektarios PandelakosStavros PavlouKalliopi Provatas Ioannis Stamou ChrysaDecember 13, 2018 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Primary Water-Clear Cell Adenoma (WCCA) of the parathyroid glands are extremely rare neoplasm, consisting of cells with clear, foamy cytoplasm filled with glycogen, lacking an infiltrative growth pattern and metastases. We report the case of a 58-yea.....