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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3243.1510027

Necrotizing Fasciitis without Inflammatory Signs in Patients Receiving Anti-Interleukin-6 Receptor Antibody (Tocilizumab): Two Cases Report

Masaki Fujioka, Kiyoko Fukui and Satoko Ishiyama

Article Type: Case Report | Indexed Archive: Volume 2

Tocilizumab is a monoclonal antibody directed against the interleukin-6 receptor and used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, patients treated with tocilizumab have risk of infection, such as necrotizing fasciitis (NF). We report two cases of NF involving patients who had been treated with tocilizumab, and highlight the risk of serious soft tissue infection....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3243.1510026

Recovery of Functional Diaphragmatic Activity following Complicated Unilateral or Bilateral Phrenic Nerve Injuries using Multi-Modality Treatment

Matthew R Kaufman, Lisa Schneider, Andrew I Elkwood, Kameron S Rezzadeh and Reza Jarrahy

Article Type: Original Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 2

Background: Diaphragmatic paralysis may occur as a result of dysfunction in the central nervous system or phrenic nerves leading to inspiratory muscle weakness and a restrictive ventilatory deficit. Phrenic nerve reconstruction and diaphragm pacemakers have each been studied independently as effective therapeutic modalities. Methods: We report three cases of diaphragmatic paralysis in patients with particularly complex pathological processes to investigate the use of multi-modality therapy consi...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3243.1510025

Deep Venous Thrombosis in Behcet's Syndrome: Is Anticoagulation Necessary?

Nieves Marie Leonardo and Julian McNeil

Article Type: Case Report | Indexed Archive: Volume 2

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower extremities is a common medical presentation. Anticoagulation is the cornerstone of management. However, not all DVTs require anticoagulation. We report a case of DVT in a patient with Behcet's Syndrome where venous inflammation is the primary pathology and anti-inflammatory therapy is primary and the role of anti-coagulation is moot....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3243.1510024

Effects of Seated Whole-Body Vibration Exposure on Cervical and Trunk Proprioception and Static and Dynamic Postural Stability

Takashi Nagai, Heather M Bansbach, Mallory S Faherty, John P Abt, Timothy C Sell and Scott M Lephart

Article Type: Research Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 2

Prolonged exposure to seated whole-body vibration (WBV) is considered a risk factor for neck pain (NP) and low back pain (LBP) in aircrew. Decreased trunk proprioception following WBV exposure has been previously reported. Proprioceptive feedback from the mechanoreceptors of the neck and trunk regions plays an important role in maintaining proper postural stability; therefore, it was hypothesized that WBV exposure would negatively affect both cervical/trunk proprioception and postural stability,...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3243.1510023

Phoenix Project for Improving the Quality of Life in Rheumatic Diseases: Preliminay Results

Middei Sonia, Pasqualucci Simona and Martin-Martin Luis Severino

Article Type: Research Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 2

Rheumatic chronic diseases (RCD) are among the most common chronic non-communicable diseases. They are the leading cause of disability in developed countries, and consume a large amount of health and social resources. The purpose of this preliminary study (PHOENIX PROJECT) was to evaluate changes in the quality of life of patients suffering from RCD followed by talks in Group Counseling for emotional support. Group Counseling talks for emotional support is a behavioural intervention to facilitat...

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