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Role Of Urine Reagent Strips In Diagnosis Of Childhood Meningitis, Ahmed T. Mahmoud, Mohammad A. Elhag, Nahla M. Said, Reem M. El Kholy
Role Of Urine Reagent Strips In Diagnosis Of Childhood Meningitis, Ahmed T. Mahmoud, Mohammad A. Elhag, Nahla M. Said, Reem M. El Kholy
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective The aim was to evaluate the role of urine reagent strips in the diagnosis of childhood meningitis and differentiating between septic and aseptic types. Background Previous research studies have declared that clinical manifestations of acute bacterial meningitis can be very subtle, nonspecific, or even absent, especially in neonates and infants. Urine reagent strips have been used to test urine, ascetic fluid, and pleural aspirate to evaluate infection in these biologic fluids. Patients and methods To reach the goal of this research, a prospective study was designed. The study sample included 50 participants divided into two groups. The first group …
Intussusception In Children: Effect Of Symptom Duration On The Outcome Of Hydrostatic Reduction, Chukwubuike K. Emeka
Intussusception In Children: Effect Of Symptom Duration On The Outcome Of Hydrostatic Reduction, Chukwubuike K. Emeka
Menoufia Medical Journal
Background Intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in children, especially in infants. Intussusception is a pediatric abdominal surgical emergency, and hydrostatic reduction is an effective modality of treatment in selected group of patients. There are lack of data in Nigeria on the effect of symptom duration on hydrostatic reduction. Aim To evaluate the effect of duration of symptoms on the outcome of hydrostatic reduction of intussusception. Patients and methods This was a prospective study on the effect of symptom duration on the success of hydrostatic reduction of intussusception in children. This study was carried out at the pediatric …
Nasal Foreign Bodies In Children – Our Experiences At A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In Eastern India, Jasashree Choudhury, Santosh K. Swain
Nasal Foreign Bodies In Children – Our Experiences At A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In Eastern India, Jasashree Choudhury, Santosh K. Swain
Menoufia Medical Journal
Background Children with nasal foreign body (FB) often come to clinician for its removal. These children often present with foul-smelling nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, nasal mucosal irritation, and epistaxis. In most cases, unilateral nasal FB is easily removed but occasionally may lead to life-threatening situation. Objectives To study the details of the nasal FBs including treatment in children at a tertiary care teaching hospital of Eastern India. Patients and methods This retrospective study was done between June 2015 and July 2020 and included children attending the otorhinolaryngology clinic and emergency unit for nasal FB. Patient details such as age, sex, …
Topical Timolol Versus Oral Propranolol For The Treatment Of Hemangioma In Children, Saad M. Abd Elnaby, Tamer A. Sultan, Tamer F. Abd Elaziz
Topical Timolol Versus Oral Propranolol For The Treatment Of Hemangioma In Children, Saad M. Abd Elnaby, Tamer A. Sultan, Tamer F. Abd Elaziz
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and adverse effects of oral propranolol in comparison with topical timolol for the treatment of hemangioma. Background Previous research declares that hemangioma is the most common tumor of infancy and childhood, occurring in 4–10% of white infants. Patients and methods To reach the goal of this research, a prospective randomized study was performed by selecting 20 patients with hemangioma attending the Pediatric Surgery Clinic at Menoufia Main University Hospital and Damanhur National Medical Institute. All patients were subjected to detailed history taking, clinical examination, echocardiogram, complete blood picture, liver and kidney functions, and blood …
Value Of Plasma Levels Of Cardiac Myosin-Binding Protein C As A Diagnostic And Prognostic Biomarker In Heart Failure, Ahmed A. Khatab, Basim A. El-Gazzar, Mohamed S. Rizk, Mohamed G. F Abdel Ghani
Value Of Plasma Levels Of Cardiac Myosin-Binding Protein C As A Diagnostic And Prognostic Biomarker In Heart Failure, Ahmed A. Khatab, Basim A. El-Gazzar, Mohamed S. Rizk, Mohamed G. F Abdel Ghani
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective To study the value of measuring plasma levels of cardiac myosin-binding protein C (cMyBP-C) as a biomarker in the diagnosis and prognosis of heart failure (HF) in pediatric patients. Background Previous research studies have declared that cMyBP-C phosphorylation modulates cardiac contractility. It is a thick filament-associated protein which regulates actin–myosin interaction and thereby the systolic and diastolic function of the heart and regulates cardiac contractility. CMyBP-C has been reported in many studies as a specific early diagnostic biomarker of myocardial infarction. Patients and methods To reach the goal of this research, a case–control study was designed. The study sample …
Recurrent Attacks Of Rheumatic Fever Among School-Age Children (6–12 Years), Dina E. A. Saleh, Hala M. El-Moselhy Shaheen, Noura A. Khalel, Seham M. Rgab
Recurrent Attacks Of Rheumatic Fever Among School-Age Children (6–12 Years), Dina E. A. Saleh, Hala M. El-Moselhy Shaheen, Noura A. Khalel, Seham M. Rgab
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective To assess factors related to recurrence of rheumatic fever attacks among school-age children (6–12 years) in El-Mahala El-Kobra City, Gharbiya Governorate. Background Recurrent episodes of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) can lead to rheumatic heart disease with considerable morbidity and mortality in children. Patients and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in a center for follow-up of patients with rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart diseases in El-Mahala El-Kobra City, Gharbiya Governorate. There were 237 cases aged 6–12 years attending the selected center during the years of the study (first of November 2015 to end of October 2017). All cases that …