Juniper Publishers Annals of Reviews and Research

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 Blood was withdrawn from the patient, at the point-of-care, to create a blood clot that was then placed on the wound.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 Upcoming New Drug Therapies for Nocturia - A Nonsystematic Stepwise Review- Juniper Publishers Authored by King C Lee Abstract Current treatment options for nocturia are unsatisfactory, prompting review of clinical studies of potential new and better drug therapies for nocturia. A 3-step nonsystematic review was performed. Step 1 was to review articles related to nocturia in multiple databases. Step 2 was to review articles identified in Step 1 for potential new and better drug therapies for nocturia. Step 3 was to review the websites of companies sponsoring new drug therapies. Two categories of potential new drugs were identified. Category 1 drugs include new drugs, new drug combinations, or new routes of administration of drugs that are in the existing class for nocturia. They are: (a) demospressin combined with tamsulosin (an alpha-1 blocker), solifenacin (an antimuscarinic), or furosemid...

Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research Does Foliar Application of Macro and Micronutrients Have Any Impact on Roses Production? A Review- Juniper Publishers Authored by Muhammad Adnan Abstract In all over the world rose plants are most widely cultivated and supreme plants among all ornamental plants. However, production and quality are poor due to insufficient knowledge, non-technical skills and the most important inadequate dose and application of method of fertilizers application. The quality and yield of roses directly depends on the balanced and proper application of macro and micronutrients. Most of the traditional framers prefers to apply nutrients in soil but it causes many losses. Therefore, application of fertilizer through an efficient method allows the plant to absorb the nutrients in shorter time. Foliar fertilization is the most appropriate method of providing balanced plant nutrition in horticulture. It provides the immedi...

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research  The Prevalence of Hypertension among Individuals Aged Between 20-65 Years and Affecting Factors- Juniper Publishers Authored by Vasfiye Bayram Değer   Abstract Hypertension is a significant public health problem that is widespread in our country as well as all around the world. This study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of hypertension and affecting factors among the individuals aged between 20 and 65 years in the district of Artuklu, Mardin. The population of this cross-sectional study consists of individuals aged between 20 and 65 years (N = 86245) in the district of Artuklu, Mardin. By using the Epi Info Statcalc calculation software, the number of participants (n = 1055) was determined with an unknown prevalence of 50% with 0.003 error margin at a 95% confidence interval. After being informed of the research, individuals aged between 20 and 65 years who agreed to participat...