American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013

  • Home Based Cognitive Retraining for Cognitive Impairments Followed by Stroke

    Neelam Verma, Aldrin Anthony Dung Dung, Meena Sharma, Akhila Kumar Panda

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013
    Pages: 27-30
    Received: 8 August 2013
    Published: 20 October 2013
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    Abstract: Cognitive difficulties frequently reported in the sufferers of stroke. Limited literatures are available regarding effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation in post stroke dementia in Indian culture. Aims and objective: To examine the efficacy of home based cognitive retraining (HCR) in a patient who suffered from stroke. Method: Single case study ... Show More
  • A Comparison of Pattern of Breathing during Incremental Exercise in Patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

    Abdullah Al-Shimemeri, Itani M, Alghadeer Hend, Al-Jahdali Hamdan, Al-Moamary Mohamed, A. Al-Duhaim Ahmad, Mobeireek Abdullah

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013
    Pages: 31-35
    Received: 20 September 2013
    Published: 10 November 2013
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    Abstract: It has previously been proposed that the pattern of breathing during exercise, and particularly maximum tidal volume, can be used to distinguish between interstitial lung disease and pulmonary vascular disease; however this has never been formally investigated. This study looks at the impact of incremental exercise on a bicycle ergometer and the im... Show More
  • Serum and Urinary Electrolyte Levels in Cerebro-Vascular Accident Patients: A Cross Sectional Study

    Sisir Chakraborty, Kaushik Ghosh, Rajdip Hazra, Rabindra Nath Biswas, Susmita ghosh, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Sukdeb Biswas

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013
    Pages: 36-39
    Received: 3 December 2013
    Published: 20 December 2013
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    Abstract: This cross sectional study was designed to document sequential changes in serum as well as urinary sodium and potassium levels in cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patients, in relation to a control group, in an attempt to precise the role of these electrolytes in occurrence of CVA.