Hyperventilation syndrome occurring at financial counter of medical center

Mungmunpunpitpantip R. Hyperventilation syndrome occurring at financial counter of medical center. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(2): 12 - 15.

ABSTRACT

The psychological stress is a common medical problem. This problem is observable worldwide. Hyperventilation syndrome is an important psychological disorder due to the anxious state. Sometimes, hyperventilation syndrome might occur at an unusual place and becomes an interesting case study. In this short report, the author presents a case of hyperventilation syndrome occurring at financial counter of medical center. The root cause analysis show that the patient got stress from the high medical fee.

Keywords: Hyperventilation syndrome, financial, medical center

Case report, author, reviewer, editor, publisher: problem in publication and retraction

Joob S, Joob B. Case report, author, reviewer, editor, publisher: problem in publication and retraction. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(2): 10 - 11.

ABSTRACT

In this editorial, the situation of unethical publication is discussed. Similar to any kinds of publication, the unethical practice might be seen in published care report. The problem might be due to author, reviewer, editor or publisher. The proper management of the problematic publication is necessary. The retraction is the standard management of such problem.

Keywords: Case report, author, reviewer, editor, publisher, retraction

Fixed drug eruption due to Bromhexine

Silvera F. Fixed drug eruption due to Bromhexine. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(1): 7 - 9.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Drug is generally used in medical practice. The adverse reaction to drug use is a common adverse effect that has to be monitored. Drug allergy can occur in any patient. Here, the author presents a case report of fixed drug allergy due to Bromhexine. Bromhexine is the specific simple drug that is widely used in daily clinical practice. The allergic reaction to Bromhexine is possible but uncommon. Practitioner has to aware that there is a possibility for the severe allergic reaction to Bromhexine.

 

Keywords: Bromhexine, allergy, eruption

Tongue gonorrhea: a case report

Lim S. Tongue gonorrhea: a case report. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(1): 4 - 6.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Tongue is an important organ in the oral cavity. The infection of tongue is possible in clinical medicine. Nevertheless, the unusual infection might be sometimes observable. In this short article, the author reports a case of tongue gonococcal infection. The patient presented with the complaint of pain at tongue and gave history of oral sexual contact with a female prostitute.

 

Keywords: Tongue, gonorrhea

Editorial: A non - medical case as a medical case study

Joob B. Editorial: A non - medical case as a medical case study. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(1): 1 - 3.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Medical case study is a useful medical article that can be the resource and lesson learnt for the readers. A good case study is usually valuable and useful for clinical practitioner. The clinical case study is usually derived from good clinical case scenario. Nevertheless, the clinical case study is sometimes based on the non - medical case scenario. In this editorial, a non – medical case as a medical case study is specifically discussed. The clinical practitioners should not forget the important of non – medical case scenario seen in their daily practice. If a clinical practitioner get an interesting experience on non – medical case scenario, the practitioner should report and share experience on that case in the case study and case report journal.

 

Keywords: Case study, medical, non-medical

Yacon tea effect on blood glucose: the first world report on human subject

Ha M. Yacon tea effect on blood glucose: the first world report on human subject. Case Study Case Rep. 2018; 8(4): 79 - 81.

 

ABSTRACT                                                                                           

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a tropical plant that is mentioned for its usefulness for stabilizing metabolism. There has never report on the effect of yacon on human beings. Here, the author reports the observation of yacon tea effect on blood glucose level in human subject.

Keywords: yacon, tea, glucose, human

 

Pancreatic panniculitis

Nguyen H, Dumas P. Pancreatic panniculitis. Case Study Case Rep. 2018; 8(4): 75 - 78.

ABSTRACT

In physiological function, pancreas plays both exocrine and endocrine function. The pancreas
abnormality can result in several clinical problems. The good examples of pancreatic
disorders are pancreatitis and diabetes mellitus. The clinical manifestation of a pancreatic
disorder is very interesting. Here, the author presents an interesting case of a female patient
presenting with abnormal skin lesion. The fat necrosis is defined and the case is finally
diagnosed to be a case of a rare disorder, pancreatic panniculitis.

Keywords: pancreas, panniculitis