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  Abstract Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in outpatient settings, with an incidence in women of reproductive age of 4.7-6.2 cases per 100,000 persons. When untreated in pregnant women, PHPT can lead to maternal and fetal complications. The authors present a case of a patient with a pre-pregnancy hyperparathyroidism diagnosis: she had worsening symptoms during pregnancy, so was referred for surgery due to failure of clinical treatment to keep the disease under control. Clinical issues, laboratory findings, and relevant therapeutic approaches are discussed. Read More About This Article: https://juniperpublishers.com/arr/ARR.MS.ID.555690.php Read More Juniper Publishes Google Scholar Articles: h ttps://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=l2xTCboAAAAJ&citation_for_view=l2xTCboAAAAJ:k8Z6L05lTy4C

Abstract This mini review looks at the affective bonds and the cognitive benefits at the basis of the relationship between human beings and Nature, as a solid starting point for an environmental education program aimed to foster naturalist intelligence. Evidences from studies of years of joint research in evolutionary biology and environmental psychology fields show a plausible overlapping between the constructs of Biophilia, Nature fascination and affiliation to life, and the measurable constructs of perceived restorativenesss and connection to Nature. Here we propose a theoretical model showing the role these constructs may play on the development of naturalist intelligence and eventually on pro-environmental behavior, i.e. the final aim of environmental education. In addition, a fresh speculation on the biophilic quality of the school environment as a way to sustain environmental education is proposed. Biophilia, as the evolutionary legacy, and naturalist intelli...

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnant Women: Clinical Issues, Laboratory Findings and Relevant Therapeutic Approachesr -  Juniper Publishers  Authored by Rosita Fontes Abstract Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in outpatient settings, with an incidence in women of reproductive age of 4.7-6.2 cases per 100,000 persons. When untreated in pregnant women, PHPT can lead to maternal and fetal complications. The authors present a case of a patient with a pre-pregnancy hyperparathyroidism diagnosis: she had worsening symptoms during pregnancy, so was referred for surgery due to failure of clinical treatment to keep the disease under control. Clinical issues, laboratory findings, and relevant therapeutic approaches are discussed. Keywords: Hyperparathyroidism; Hypercalcemia; Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome; mTc-sestamibi scintigraphy; Beta chorio...

Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research     The Use of ActiGraft, an Autologous Skin Graft, in the Treatment of Complex Diabetes Foot Ulcer - A Case Study- Juniper Publishers Authored by Chinenye Wachuku Meng   Abstract Chronic Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a complication associated with many comorbidities that can result in limb amputation and even death. ActiGraft, an autologous blood clot tissue, showed to be effective in cutaneous hard to heal wounds by promoting the natural healing process of the wound. We present a case of an ActiGraft treatment, applied weekly for 3 weeks on a complicated case of DFU exhibiting extensive necrotic tissue, exposed bone, tendons and fascia. Blood was withdrawn from the patient, at the point-of-care, to create a blood clot that was then placed on the wound. ActiGraft treatment showed promotion of extensive granulation covering the exposed bone and tendon, reduction of necrotic tissue, ...

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research    Impact of Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment on the Isotopic Abundance Ratio of Folic Acid- Juniper Publishers   Authored by Snehasis Jana   Abstract Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is the water-soluble vitamin mainly found in the foods and supplements, which is involved in the synthesis and repair of DNA and RNA, aiding rapid cell division and growth, enhancing the overall brain health, etc. in the body. In this study, the impact of the Trivedi Effect®-Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment on the structural properties and the isotopic abundance ratio of folic acid was investigated using LC-MS spectroscopy. The test sample folic acid was divided into control and treated parts. Only the treated part received the Trivedi Effect®-Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment remotely by a renowned Biofield Energy Healer, Dahryn Trivedi. The chromatographic spectra of both the sample...

Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research   Bilateral Herpes Simplex Keratitis Presenting as Bilateral Ulcerative Blepharo-Keratoconjunctivitis: A Rarity or Pattern- Juniper Publishers   Authored by CharlesS Zwerling Abstract We report a case of an immunocompetent 77-year-old Caucasian female presenting with bilateral herpes simplex keratitis masquerading as bilateral ulcerative blepharo-keratoconjunctivitis. Most cases of herpes simplex keratitis present unilaterally and uncommon occurrences of bilateral cases range from 1.3% to 10.9%. In literature, bilateral herpes simplex keratitis has been reported for patients with atopic disease, corticosteroid use, autoimmune diseases, and UV A light exposure. Our patient had none of these conditions, but she did suffer from type 2 diabetes mellitus that was well-controlled. She had no prior history of known herpes simplex disease and tested negative for COVID 19. To date, this is the third...

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research A Case Report of Family with Congenital Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss (NSHL) with Variants of Uncertain Significance (VUS) in GATA3 and COLA43 Genes- Juniper Publishers Authored by Venkateshwari Ananthapur Abstract Objectives: Hearing impairment is the frequent sensory deficit in human populations. Non-syndromic hearing loss accounts for 70%, with autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, X linked and mitochondrial mode of inheritance. The case report represents a family with two siblings having congenital non-syndromic hearing loss (NSHL), and mother with acquired deafness. The objective of the case report was to identify the gene mutations resulting in NSHL in the family. Methods: Next generation sequencing (NGS) based deafness gene panel was used to identify the gene variants in the family. Results: Next generation sequencing (NGS) based deafness gene panel results identified variant of un...

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research   A Comparative Analysis of the Cost Effectiveness of Five Advanced Skin Substitutes in the Treatment of Foot Ulcers in Patients with Diabetes- Juniper Publishers Authored by Robert Snyder Abstract Objective: The purpose of this economic analysis was to generate the cost-effectiveness of five (5) advanced skin substitutes/ Cell/Tissue based Products (CTPs) in the treatment of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes (DFUs): ActiGraft® (RedDress, Pardes Hanna, Israel); Apligraf® (Organogenesis, Canton, MA); Dermagraft® (Organogenesis, Cant-on, MA) ; Grafix Core® (Smith & Nephew, Andover, MA) and EpiFix® (MiMedx, Marietta, GA). Methods: For each skin substitute product, three data points were central to the analysis: Number of applications over a 12-week course of treatment; complete healing efficacy over a 12-week course of treatment; product cost per application; the number of appli...