Comparing the efficiency of four diagnostic concentration techniques performed on the same group of intestinal parasites
ConclusionTween, acetone and gasoline reagents are more stable, safer, less flammable and of lower cost than that of ether; and promise to be a useful alternative to ether- concentration. Our results demonstrated that the combined use of parasitological techniques is important for the diagnosis of all intestinal parasites. FTC and FGC techniques are superior for the diagnosis of helminth ova and protozoan cysts in stool, respectively. Additional studies are suggested, using a larger sample size and different parasites in the field. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Zoonotic fungal diseases and animal ownership in Nigeria
ConclusionThere is a need to raise awareness of the extent of health problems caused by zoonotic fungal diseases in Nigeria in order to better appreciate their burden and public health consequences, and also provide an integrated platform for development of effective prevention and control strategies. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Early prediction of iron deficiency in females in child bearing age in central Saudi Arabia
Publication date: Available online 6 December 2017Source: Alexandria Journal of MedicineAuthor(s): Mysara M. Mogahed, Shereen Mohamed Abdelwahab (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Candidemia after cardiac surgery in Tehran, Iran: A retrospective analysis of 424 cases at two medical centers
ConclusionsThis study expands the knowledge of the epidemiology and trend of incidence of candidemia in cardiosurgical cases. The survey provides preliminary baseline data for the future monitoring of candidemia, and effective programs for controlling and preventive strategies against the disease in hospitals. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among sample of women in Shatra/Dhi-Qar/Iraq
Publication date: Available online 10 January 2018Source: Alexandria Journal of MedicineAuthor(s): Salam Hussein Ewaid, Ali Muzahem Shanjar, Raghed Hadi MahdiAbstractObjectivesThe knowledge and practice of breast self-examination (BSE) and breast cancer (BC) warning signs for the prevention purpose among females in Technical Institute of Shatra, Dhi-Qar Province, Iraq were investigated.MethodsA cross-sectional survey by self-administered questionnaire prepared and 200 participants surveyed from January to March 2017 included 122 students, 45 teaching staff, and 33 employees.ResultsThe results showed that 73% of students, 8...
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Assessment of the onset of radiation-induced cardiac damage after radiotherapy of breast cancer patients
Conclusionthe mean dose delivered to the heart is significantly higher in left-sided patients, and it was correlated to the total radiotherapy dose. One year after radiotherapy, ΔLVEF is possibly good marker of cardiotoxicity onset, however, the persistent elevation of both TnI and CK-MBRI could identify both patients with cardiotoxicity and patients that are thought to be in subclinical phase of cardiac damage. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Upgrading patients with pacemakers to resynchronization pacing: Predictors of success
ConclusionsThe findings through light on specific parameters that predict response to upgrade to CRT after usual pacemaker. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Osteocalcin, Azan and Toluidine blue staining in fibrous dysplasia and ossifying fibroma of the jaws
ConclusionsHistomorphometric analysis with Toluidine blue may reduce diagnostic errors of OF and FD. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Study of risk factors for erectile dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Correlation to serum testosterone level
ConclusionThe diabetes duration, glycemic control and uACR contribute to erectile dysfunction in type 2 diabetics, and they were independently and negatively correlated with total serum testosterone level. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Plasma soluble CD 163 level as a marker of oesophageal varices in cirrhotic patients
ConclusionSerum soluble CD163 is a good noninvasive predictor for the presence of EVs and it may be used for grading of EVs. Its level does not change after esophageal varices eradication.Trial registration: IRB No: 00007589 FWA No: 00015712 The Ethics Committee of the faculty of medicine Alexandria University. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Role of MRI in differentiating benign from malignant breast lesions using dynamic contrast enhanced MRI and diffusion weighted MRI
ConclusionDWI improves the diagnostic ability of the DCE-MRI of the breast. It is a better method for detecting breast lesions than either T1- or T2-weighted imaging, but it is better to be performed in conjunction with contrast enhanced MRI. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
IGF-I and IGFBP-3 levels and their correlations with carcinoembryonic antigen in colorectal cancer patients
ConclusionsIGF-I/IGFBP-3 ratio seems to be increased in the colorectal cancer patients. When considered with the moderate correlation levels of these peptides with CEA, this increase in IGF-I/IGF-BP3 ratio may be useful in monitoring carcinogenesis in colorectal cancer patients among with CEA but more detailed and extensive studies in larger study groups needed to be carried out. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Broken Heart Syndrome – An intra operative complication
We report a case of Broken Heart Syndrome in a 56 year old Postmenopausal woman suffered while undergoing simple biopsy procedure for vocal cord polyp that lead to physical, mental and financial burden both for the patient as well as the doctors. A team of cardiologists based on clinical and echocardiographic findings made the diagnosis of this case. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Safe injection procedures, injection practices, and needlestick injuries among health care workers in operating rooms
ConclusionThe study highlighted that inadequately adopted safe injection procedures and insufficient injection practices lead to high prevalence of NSSIs in operating rooms. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Assessing prescriber’s awareness of essential medicine list, hospital drug formulary and utilization of standard treatment guidelines in a tertiary healthcare facility in North-Central Nigeria
Publication date: March 2018Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 1Author(s): Abdullahi Hassan, Gobir Abdulrazaq Abdullahi, Abubakar Aisha Ahmed, Adamu Sabiu, Uwaya John, Gwamna Ezekeil, Yahaya Aliyu Ibrahim (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
