Ultrastructural alterations of renal tissue in a male patient with Fabry ’s disease
Conclusion The ultra-structure of the kidney clearly showed the intra-cytoplasmic glycosphingolipid accumulation in renal cells, responsible for progressive decline in renal function which could lead to kidney failure. The final diagnosis of Fabry’s disease was confirmed. In the present case-study, electron microscopy proved to be a valuable diagnostic aid. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 23, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Role of static fluid MR urography in detecting post urinary diversion complications
Conclusion Comprehensive T2-weighted MR urography is an effective imaging method for the visualization of the urinary system and detection of early and late postoperative complications in patients with urinary diversion. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 16, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Socio-demographic and clinical factors predicting time to presentation for children with pneumonia in Ilorin, Nigeria
Conclusion Infancy and families with few children are socio-demographic features that are likely to determine early-to-intermediate presentation of children with pneumonia while high respiratory rates and bronchopneumonia are disease related factors that predict early presentation. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 16, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Attitudes towards menopause and depression, body image of women during menopause
Publication date: Available online 13 June 2017 Source:Alexandria Journal of Medicine Author(s): Nülüfer Erbil (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 14, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Superimposed effect of ovariectomy on type 2 diabetes mellitus in Wistar rats
Conclusion We concluded that metabolic disturbances induced by diabetes might be getting worse after ovariectomy via intensification of oxidative stress and inflammatory state. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 13, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Health-related quality of life and associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus in Botswana
Conclusions: Diabetic patients in Botswana have relatively poor HRQOL. The fact that most patients present late with complications calls for policy attention to diagnose diabetes mellitus early and prevent associated complications, ultimately improving health-related quality of life among diabetes mellitus patients. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 11, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Sharp foreign body ingestion by a young girl
Publication date: Available online 9 June 2017 Source:Alexandria Journal of Medicine Author(s): Riyadh Mohamad Hasan A 16year old patient had ingested two sewing needles about 4.5cm long accidentally that eventually resided in extra intestinal tract position, and being asymptomatic, she ignored the problem for a long period about 2years. She only consulted the hospital after having symptoms. The needles were located by X-ray imaging and retrieved with the aid of C-arm fluoroscope at a laparotomy. Her postoperative period was uneventful. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 10, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Ameliorative effect of apelin on streptozotocin-induced diabetes and its associated cardiac hypertrophy
Conclusion This study suggested that apelin can ameliorate diabetes and its associated myocardial hypertrophy through mainly its anti diabetic, anti hyperlipidemic and anti oxidative stress properities. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 10, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Tracheotomy as a surgical access for removal of bullet in the trachea: A case report
We report a case of a gunshot injury to the trachea which requires a tracheotomy for a successful bullet removal. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 8, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Spontaneous de novo vaginal adenosis resembling Bartholin ’s cyst: A case report
Conclusion Excision and histology is required in suspicious cases of paravaginal cyst to rule out vaginal adenosis, a potential precursor of vaginal adenocarcinoma. Counseling and follow up will help detect early occurrence of adenocarcinoma. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Screening for psychological distress among High School Graduates Accepted for Enrollment at Alexandria Faculty of Medicine: Academic year 2016/2017
Conclusion Nearly half of the prospective medical students might have some sort of psychological distress before starting their study in the Faculty of Medicine. They should be investigated to verify diagnosis and start intervention to minimize its adverse effects on academic performance and advancement at the faculty. Stress management courses should be considered for all medical students. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Sleep restriction progress to cardiac autonomic imbalance
Publication date: Available online 31 May 2017 Source:Alexandria Journal of Medicine Author(s): Arbind Kumar Choudhary, Tanwir Alam, Anup Kumar Dadarao Dhanvijay, Sadawarte Sahebrao Kishanrao Previous studies have shown that night shift work is thought to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and inadequate sleep is a common feature of night shift work. Since it’s more difficult to maintain adequate sleep duration among night watchmen during their working schedule, hence the purpose of our present study was to investigate whether mental stress or fatigue over restricted sleep period in night shift, affects HR...
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 2, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The effect of the essential oils of lavender and rosemary on the human short-term memory
Publication date: Available online 27 May 2017 Source:Alexandria Journal of Medicine Author(s): O.V. Filiptsova, L.V. Gazzavi-Rogozina, I.A. Timoshyna, O.I. Naboka, Ye.V. Dyomina, A.V. Ochkur The research results of the effect of essential oils on the human short-term image and numerical memory have been described. The study involved 79 secondary school students (34 boys and 45 girls) aged 13 to 17years, residents of the Ukrainian metropolis. Participants were divided into three groups: the control group, “Lavender” group, in which the lavender essential oil was sprayed, and “Rosemary” group, in which the r...
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - May 28, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Verification of brain ring enhancing lesions by advanced MR techniques
Conclusions Characterization of ring enhancing lesions of the brain has increased accuracy by applying advanced MRI techniques. In this study, MR Spectroscopy combined with DTI and MR perfusion sequences in some cases improved verification of different ring enhancing brain lesions. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - May 25, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Unmet need for postpartum family planning in Alexandria, Egypt
Conclusion Integration of family planning education during antenatal, natal and postnatal care services in Egypt should be actively initiated. Women with unmet need for PPFP in general and those with intention to use a contraceptive in particular should be targeted for recruitment efforts and services in any program tackle the problem of family planning and rising fertility in Egypt. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - May 8, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
