The Assessment of the Whole-Body Vibration on Health Effects in Automobile Assembly Line Worker in South Korea
1.1. Background: In general, whole-body vibration is one of the potential contributors to the development of back disorders of workers. In particular, it is thought that workers at the automobile assembly line are exposed to mechanically induced vibrations, either Whole-body Vibration (WBV) or Hand-arm Vibration (HAV). However, we can not assess the WBV on health effects in automobile assembly line workers.
Neurocysticercosis In An Immigrant, A Case Report From A Tertiary Hospital In Uganda
1.1. Introduction: Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is one of the seven neglected endemic zoonoses targeted for elimination by the World Health Organization. NCC is a common primary cause of preventable epilepsy in many developing countries caused by the platyhelminth Taenia solium and yet the clinical diagnosis is often difficult as neurological presentation in non-specific. Herein, a case of NCC initially misdiagnosed as cerebral malaria in an immigrant is present.
Cognitive consequences after traumatic brain injury (TBI)
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause temporary dysfunction of brain cells. More severe craniocerebral injuries can lead to bruising, perforation and tissue rupture, bleeding, and other physical damage to the brain that can lead to long-term complications or death (Bigler, 2016). Consequences of TBI can include physical, sensory, behavioral, and communication disorders, as well as disturbances in cognitive functioning.
Rectal haematoma after colonoscopy and polypectomy. Presentation and management
Mural haematoma after colonoscopy and polypectomy has been reported infrequently. We report a case of rectal haematoma that required prolonged hospitalization and surgical intervention. The literature on this complication is reviewed.
Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and short-term memory difficulties
Μemory by itself as a function, loses its capabilities with a normal deterioration. However, there are acquired conditions that negatively affect the functions of memory, resulting in dysfunction of its stages.