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Exploring The Views Of Children With Cerebral Palsy, Their Parents And Physiotherapists On Participating In A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial Testing An Exergaming Device: A Qualitative Study, Rachel Rapson, Jos M. Latour, Jonathan Marsden, Bernie Carter

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Background: This study aimed to understand the experiences and views of children with cerebral palsy, their parents and physiotherapists participating in the ACCEPT feasibility randomised controlled trial, which explored a 10-week physiotherapy intervention using an interactive gaming training device. Design: Qualitative methods included semi-structured interviews, e-diary and photographs. Nine parent–child dyads and three physiotherapists participated. Children were aged between 7 and 16 years; four had co-existing additional needs. Interviews were transcribed. Reflexive thematic analysis was used. Results: Five themes covered the breadth of participants’ experiences: (1) Fitting in therapy; (2) Motivation; (3) New opportunities; (4) Physiotherapists out of their comfort …

Job Satisfaction, Burnout, And Intent To Stay In Neonatal Nursing In England And Wales: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study, Kathy Chant, Yoko Nishimura, Aviva Petrie, Jos M. Latour, Nicola Booth, Kelly Crofts, Lisa Viola, Katie Gallagher

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Objective: To explore job satisfaction, burnout and intent to stay in neonatal nurses in England and Wales. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey study using the McCloskey Mueller Satisfaction Scale (MMSS) to explore job satisfaction, the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) to explore burnout and the Nurse Retention Index (NRI) to measure intent to stay. All neonatal nurses working in England and Wales were eligible to take part. Data were collected between February and September 2024. Results: A total of 1590 neonatal nurses completed the survey. Job satisfaction was neutral. Moderate work burnout was reported, with statistically significant differences in mean score …

Which Aspects Of Abortion Care Do Healthcare Practitioners In Britain Think Nurses/Midwives Should Provide? Findings From The Sacha Study, Rebecca French Sacha Study Team, Alice Fulton, Ona Mccarthy, Jill Shawe, Rebecca Meiksin, Maria Lewandowska, Melissa Palmer, Rachel Scott, Kaye Wellings, Patricia Lohr, Geoffrey Wong, Sally Sheldon, Annette Aronsson, Paula Baraitser, Sharon Cameron, Louise Keogh, Clare Murphy, Wendy V. Norman, Jennifer Reiter, Natasha Salaria

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Aim: To explore the views of healthcare practitioners in Britain regarding the role of midwives and nurses in the delivery of medical and surgical abortion. Design: An observational study of the Shaping Abortion for Change study healthcare practitioner survey (2021–2022). Methods: Relationships between healthcare practitioner type, participant characteristics, knowledge of and attitudes towards abortion, and views about nurses' and midwives' role in abortion care were examined using Pearson's Chi-squared tests of association and multivariable logistic regression. Results: Amongst 763 participants including doctors, nurses, midwives and pharmacists, 71.6% supported specialist nurses in sexual and reproductive health and abortion clinics and hospitals, …

Los Estudios Latinoamericanos Ante El Renacimiento Psicodélico, Alberto Ribas-Casasayas

Modern Languages & Literature

The chapter analyzes erasures and appropriations that the discourse of the psychedelic renaissance arising in the Global North imposes on long-standing practices in indigenous societies and countercultural environments. It also suggests ways in which a critical Humanities can, from a Latin American perspective, offer more inclusive understandings of the psychedelic experience.

El capítulo analiza las oclusiones y apropiaciones que el discurso del renacimiento psicodélico en el Norte global impone sobre prácticas de largo recorrido en sociedades indígenas y entornos contraculturales.  También sugiere formas en que unas humanidades críticas pueden, desde una perspectiva latinoamericanista, ofrecer comprensiones más inclusivas sobre la experiencia …

Influence Of Surface Features On Heat Transfer During Dropwise Condensation Over Superhydrophobic Surfaces In Shear Flow, Shaur Humayun, R. Daniel Maynes, Julie Crocket, Brian D. Iverson

Faculty Publications

This study investigates heat transfer during dropwise condensation (DWC) on superhydrophobic (SH) surfaces in humid air shear flow, emphasizing the effect of increased drop mobility and the influence of surface micro/nanostructure on heat transfer rates. Experiments were conducted on smooth hydrophobic, microstructured SH, nanostructured carbon-infiltrated carbon nanotube (CICNT) surfaces, and two-tiered SH surfaces with both micro and nanostructures. Heat transfer rates were measured under humid air flow rates in the range of 2–4 CFM. Experimental results demonstrate that surfaces with nanostructure (including two-tiered structures) exhibit increased drop mobility and coalescence-induced drop jumping, enhancing drop removal rates and overall heat transfer …

Humanizing The Base Of The Pyramid: Exploring The Influence Of Resource (Dis)Advantages On Value Creation, Ted London, Lisa Jones Christensen, Tyson Mackey, Alison Mackey, Heather Esper, Andrew Grogan-Kaylor

Faculty Publications

Base of the pyramid (BoP) scholarship emphasizes the potential for enterprises to generate profits by enhancing the wellbeing of the impoverished, often by selling socially-beneficial products (SBPs). Yet, many such BoP enterprises have experienced mixed results. We argue that this may stem from insufficient attention to how BoP consumers value SBPs and other products. We frame SBPs as a type of human capital investment and thus use human capital theory to study how the consumption of SBPs does or does not create value for consumers. Specifically, we use a novel data set from rural India to measure value creation in …

Longitudinal Associations And Interactions Of Adolescent Religious Deidentification And Parental Sanctification On Parent-Adolescent Relationships, Justin Hendricks, Sam A. Hardy, Michael A. Goodman, Emily De Schweintiz Taylor

Faculty Publications

In many religious families, shared religious identity is a strong source of intergenerational solidarity. However, when adolescents deidentify from their family faith, normative parent-adolescent conflict, which heightens in mid-adolescence and normally subsides in late-adolescence, may intensify and damage parent-adolescent social cohesion. Many religious parents view parenting relationships as sanctified, which typically leads to adaptive parenting, but in the context of deidentification may lead to greater distress. To understand how adolescent religious deidentification influences parentadolescent relationships, we examined the longitudinal associations and interactions of adolescent children’s religious deidentification and parental sanctification on parent-child religious conflict and parental warmth (N = 1,391 …

Developmental Themes Associated With Religious Activity After Early Return From A Latter-Day Saint Mission, Samuel E. Hancock, Sam A. Hardy, Michael Goodman, Camron Angell, Jenae M. Nelson

Faculty Publications

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, qualified young men are expected (and young women are given the option) to complete extended missionary service during the transition to adulthood. Some youth end their missionary service short of the anticipated duration, which is associated with markedly lower rates of religious activity post-return. This study is a qualitative inquiry into the developmental themes associated with early returned missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who chose to remain active (be consistently involved with the church), sampling from areas with high rates of Latter-day Saint activity, where stigmatization …

The Role Of Silence In Symbolic Management, W. Chad Carlos, Ben W. Lewis

Faculty Publications

Symbolic management research examines how organizations shape external evaluations by making symbolic claims. A central concept in this literature is decoupling, which distinguishes symbolic claims from their substantive implementation. This work is grounded in the assumption that symbolic visibility is generally beneficial, leading organizations to make symbolic claims regardless of practice. Yet a growing set of cases challenge this assumption by documenting an inverse pattern in which organizations substantively implement practices while remaining symbolically silent. This absence of symbolic claims runs counter to prevailing theoretical expectations regarding the reputational value of symbolic action. In this paper, we address this theoretical …

The Transformational Possibilities Of Liberal Vocationalism: A Case Study Of Post-Year 10 Outdoor Education In Western Australia, David Aldous, Dawn Penney

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This paper discusses the transformative potential that liberal vocationalism, aligned with contemporary visions of lifelong and lifewide learning, presents for outdoor learning across institutional and industry settings. Utilising Bernstein’s sociological theory, the paper explores this transformation through an illustrative case study of the relations, knowledges and identities of post-Year10 Outdoor Education in Western Australia (WA). The case study highlights how Outdoor Education in WA has been organised through distinct classificatory relations that exist between government, regulatory bodies and individual industry providers that serve to distinguish Outdoor Education from outdoor learning that is ongoing and able to be pursued by people …

The Nexus Between Local Food Tourism Events And Social Sustainability: Future Prospects And Priorities, Alicia Orea-Giner, Francesc Fusté-Forné, Louise Todd, Eerang Park

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Food has increasingly taken a central role in events and festivals, and its significance in tourism has been well documented through various social and cultural perspectives. However, our understanding and the available research evidence regarding the substantial roles, contributions, and challenges of food tourism events, particularly in relation to social sustainability, remain limited. To accurately assess the development of research on food tourism events and those through the lens of social sustainability, a bibliometric analysis was conducted on studies published from 1983 to 2025, followed by a systematic literature review. The findings reveal five evolving research themes in the field: …

Participatory Development Of Innovation And Implementation Strategy: An Action-Oriented Approach, Miae Lee, Lesley A. Anderson, Emilia Piltonen, Abha Maheshwari, Julian Griffin, Seshadri S. Vasan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Healthcare and academic institutions face growing challenges in strategic planning due to rapid advances in medicine and technology, alongside fiscal and workforce constraints that limit traditional consultation. Participatory approaches offer a way to integrate diverse stakeholder perspectives under these constraints, generating contextually relevant strategies that can indicate whether current directions are appropriate or whether priorities have been overlooked.

Methods: A structured, time-limited participatory workshop was conducted at the 10th Grampian Research Conference (June 2025), that brought together National Health Service (NHS) staff, academia, industry and patients and public communities. Participants engaged in 14 parallel roundtable discussions, with contributions captured …

Redox-Mediator Enhanced Electrochemiluminescence Under Non-Aqueous Conditions, Steven J. Blom, Fazeleh Mesgari, El M.S. Martin, Egan H. Doeven, David J. Hayne, Timothy U. Connell, Peter J. Barnard, Narges Saeedizadeh, Seyed Mohammad Jafar Jalali, Paul S. Francis

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The introduction of small-molecule redox mediators into aqueous co-reactant electrochemiluminescence (ECL) systems has emerged as an effective strategy to increase signal intensity. Herein, we investigate the influence of a series of neutral iridium(iii) complexes (Ir(pmi)3, Ir(ppy)3, Ir(ppz)3 and Ir(ppy)2(acac)) as redox mediators for co-reactant ECL in acetonitrile. Using [Ru(bpy)3]²⁺ as a benchmark luminophore and tri-n-propylamine (TPrA) as a co-reactant, the redox mediators elicit similar effects in this solvent to those of their sulfonated [Ir(sppy)3]³⁻ and [Ir(sppz)3]³⁻ analogues under aqueous conditions. The Ir(ppz)3 complex was most effective; at a concentration of 100 µM it produced an 11-fold increase …

Moringa Oleifera As An Immunomodulator, Noha Swilam, Khaled A. Nematallah, Omayma Eldahshan'

Pharmacy

Moringa oleifera has gained increasing attention for its diverse pharmacological properties, including its potential to modulate immune responses. This chapter explores the immunomodulatory potential of M. oleifera, exploring both its phytochemical composition and experimental evidence from in vitro and in vivo studies. Key bioactive constituents, such as flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, apigenin), phenolic acids (chlorogenic, ferulic, caffeic), glucosinolates (glucomoringin) and their hydrolysis product, benzyl isothiocyanate, are identified as contributors to its immune-regulating properties. It has been demonstrated that these substances affect cytokine expression, suppress pro-inflammatory mediators, increase phagocytic activity and alter lymphocyte reactions. In order to support the plant's traditional use …

Combined Effect Of Porosity And Pore-Size Heterogeneity On Young’S Modulus Of Chemically Corroded Rocks, Hao Li, Zhenjiang You, Leo Pel, David Smeulders

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Young’s modulus is a critical parameter for evaluating the stability of rock reservoirs, such as CO₂ geological storage. These reservoirs are exposed to chemically corrosions, which alter the pore structure, particularly porosity and pore size heterogeneity, thereby affecting Young’s modulus. This study conducted multiscale experiments to investigate how acid-driven chemical corrosion affects pore structure and its relationship with the Young’s modulus of rocks. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) was used to characterize pore structure evolution, while corrosion mechanisms were examined via mass loss, XRD, pH monitoring, and ion chromatography. Based on the experimental results, a Kinetic Weibull Modulus (KWM) model was …

Making Room For ‘Feelings’: What's At Stake For The Theory Of Practice Architectures?, George Variyan, Brad Gobby

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This paper responds to Thelin, K. [2024. What about feelings? Elaboration on and consideration of the theoretical construct of emotions in practice and practice architectures. International Journal of Leadership in Education, 1–14] intriguing proposal that the theory of practice architectures (hereafter TPA) would benefit from an augmentation to its oft-repeated analytical mantra of ‘sayings, doings and relatings’ by adding the notion of feelings. Thelin's work is motivated by the increasing realisation amongst adherents that TPA has thus far been relatively silent on how emotions mediate practice. As such, there are ongoing efforts to think through the place of emotions in …

Facial Expression With Type Of Eye Opening Associates With Multi-Organ Failure: An Observational Prospective Icu Cohort Study, Talal Ibrahim Mostafa Hagag

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Title Facial expression with the type of eye opening associates with multi-organ failure: an Observational prospective ICU cohort study Background Accurate prognostication in the intensive care unit (ICU) remains a challenging task. Conventional severity scores such as the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) quantify physiological derangement but overlook real-time neurological and affective responsiveness. Behavioral indicators—particularly facial expressivity and eye-opening response—may reflect cortical and brainstem integrity, offering a simple, non-invasive adjunct for bedside mortality prediction. Methods In this single-center, prospective observational study, 210 adult patients in the ICU were assessed within 24 hours of admission. Two blinded …

Prospective Validation And Comparison Of Laboratory Risk Indicator For Necrotizing Fasciitis (Lrinec) And Site Other Than Lower Limb, Immunosuppression, Age, Renal Impairment, And Inflammatory Markers (Siari) Scoring Systems For Necrotizing Fasciitis In Critically Ill Patients., Talal Ibrahim Mostafa Hagag, Shimaa Mohamed Kalama

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are rapidly progressive infections that are dangerous to life, with high morbidity and mortality. Prompt surgical and medical management is necessary and stands mostly on precise identification as well as risk stratification. In order to enhance diagnostic as well as prognostic accuracy, prognostic scoring systems like the Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) as well as the most recent Site, Immunosuppression, Age, Renal impairment, and inflammatory markers (SIARI) score, were introduced. Methods A prospective observational cohort study was carried out during June-August 2024 in Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital among 60 patients who had …

Bovine Colostrum And Late-Onset Sepsis In Premature Infants: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (Bcsp Study), Hany Wifky Gendy Michael, Hassan Mohamed Hassan Mohamed, Dalia Abu Elmaaref Mohamed Ibrahim

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Aim: Neonatal sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) have a great impact on morbidity and mortality in immature newborns. We performed our trial to examine the impact of enteral bovine colostrum administration upon late neonatal sepsis in premature newborns. Patients &Procedures: The study included neonates who had a birth weight (BW) of 1-1.8 kg, a gestational age (GA) of full 28-34 weeks, and a postnatal age of ≤ 96 hours. A blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled study was done using two groups; one of them received bovine colostrum daily within the first 96 hours starting from the 2nd day of feeding and for …

A Comparison Of Haemodialysis And Renal Transplantation On Male Sexual Function And Hormonal Abnormalities, Hala Ibrahim Mohamed, Ahmad Mohamad Abbas Elseasi

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Sexual dysfunction and hormonal imbalance are common in males with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), particularly among those on chronic hemodialysis. Kidney transplantation may restore endocrine homeostasis and improve sexual function. This study aimed to compare the effects of hemodialysis and renal transplantation on male sexual function and related hormonal profiles. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 40 married men (≥18 years) with ESRD at National Institute of Urology and Nephrology from October 2024 to October 2025. Participants were divided into two groups: Group I (hemodialysis) and Group II (renal transplantation). Clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, and hormonal assays (Folliclestimulating …

The Impact And Prevalence Of Pain In Adolescents And Children Living With Type-One Diabetes Mellitus, Randa Mohamed Darwish, Ayat Ibrahim Ghanem, Lamis Safwat Mubarak

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: Pain is frequent but often underrated and even overlooked in adolescents and children living with type-one diabetes mellitus and can negatively impact their quality of life(QoL) and their cooperation within the management plan. Objective: To discern the common types , severity and prevalence of pain in pediatrics living with type-one-diabetes;compared to the group of diabetes-free control, and to probe associations with glycemic control, fatigue, and (QoL). Methods: This cross-sectional study incorporated 102 adolescents and children withtype -one- diabetesmellitus; and 99 age- and sex-matched healthy peers aged 8- 16 years. Pain intensity was evaluated using the (body-pain) domain in the …

Atrial Fibrillation After Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery, Ahmed Abdalla Mohamed, Ahmed M Elshemy, Sherif M Elboghdady, Wael S Nekhila, Azza A Katta

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Among postoperative arrhythmic complications, atrial fibrillation (AF) exhibits the greatest prevalence after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This study investigates the comparative prevalence of AF between on-pump and off-pump techniques. Aim To compare the POAF (post-operative atrial fibrillation) incidence between off-pump and on-pump CABG Methods A randomized (simple) cohort study prospectively investigated the influence of surgical practice in CABG, contrasting off-pump (OPCAB) and on-pump (ONCAB) methods, on the early postoperative occurrence of atrial fibrillation (POAF), defined as within the first 24 hours post-surgery. In a cohort of 128 consecutive patients (95 off-pump, 33 on-pump), the study compared groups based …

Evaluation Of Left Cardiac Chamber And Cardiac Size With Non Ecg Gated Ct In Cancer Patients And Its Role In Determining Cardiomyopathy, Manal Mohamed Refaat Beshir, Samia Yehia Heikal, Shaimaa Abdalaleem Abdalgeleel, Dalia Ibraheem El Saied, Sarah Mamdouh Osman

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: A number of cardiovascular processes have been linked to cardiac chamber and cardiac size increase as a significant biomarker for predicting morbidity and death. There is no standardized technique for assessing and reporting cardiac chamber and cardiac size, despite the fact that non-electrocardiographically (ECG) gated multidetector CT is a frequently utilized cross-sectional imaging modality to assess numerous cardiothoracic diseases . Patients and Methods :Our study encompassed 106 patients. All patients were diagnosed with primary cancer and underwent computed tomography (CT) for either initial evaluation or subsequent monitoring. Cardiac measurements were obtained in CT and compared to Echocardiographic results done …

Association Of Arterial Partial Oxygen Pressure With Mortality In Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis: An Observational Prospective Cohort Study, Talal Ibrahim Mostafa Hagag, Salwa M.A. Dahesh

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Up till now, the best oxygenation plan in sepsis is a moot point. Although both hypoxemia and hyperoxemia have been linked to negative outcomes, it is unclear whether the arterial oxygen tension (PaO₂) contributes to mortality on its own. The present study aimed to study the association between the arterial partial oxygen pressure and the mortality among critically ill patients with sepsis. Methods A prospective observational study was carried out, including 120 critically ill patients with sepsis. The patients were classified according to arterial partial oxygen pressure into two groups: the PaO₂ >80 mmHg group, which included 61 patients, …

Transcortical Approach For Central Neurocytoma: Efficacy, Safety, And Functional Outcome, Eslam Abozied Kandil

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Central neurocytoma (CN) is a rare intraventricular neuronal tumor that predominantly affects young adults and is frequently associated with obstructive hydrocephalus. Surgical resection remains the cornerstone of treatment, yet the optimal surgical corridor and predictors of long-term outcome remain debated. Objective To evaluate the efficacy, safety, functional outcomes, and oncological control of transcortical microsurgical resection for central neurocytoma at a single neurosurgical center. Methods A retrospective review was conducted of all patients undergoing transcortical resection of central neurocytoma between 2017 and 2025. Clinical presentation, radiological characteristics, surgical approach, extent of resection, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion, postoperative complications, functional outcomes, …

The Postoperative Analgesic Effect Of Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Pericapsular Nerve Group Block In Patients Undergoing Hip Surgeries, Islam M. El-Desoky, Mohamed Elshafey, Amal Ismail Abdelrahman

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: Hip surgery requires effective pain control for proper recovery and decreasing the length of hospital stay. Aims: We aimed to assess the analgesic effect of Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and pericapsular nerve group (PENG) blocks in pain control after hip operations. Methods: This randomized clinical trial included 69 ASA I–II patients scheduled for hip surgery were randomly allocated into three groups: PENG block, ESPB, and control groups (23 each). The primary outcome was postoperative pain assessed via the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at rest and during movement. Secondary outcomes included intraoperative and 48-hour morphine consumption, time to first …

Early Clinical Outcomes Of The Use Of Del Nido Versus Intermittent Warm Blood Cardioplegia After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Ahmed Abdalla Mohamed, Ahmed M Elshemy, Sherif M Elboghdady, Wael S Nekhila, Ismail R Barrada

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background While the best approach to protecting the heart during surgery varies based on the specific operation and the surgeon's preferences, del Nido cardioplegia, initially successful in children, is gaining traction as an alternative to the traditional blood cardioplegia in adult cardiac procedures. Aim This investigation comparatively analysed the early postoperative consequences in adult patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting, contrasting the application of del Nido cardioplegia with conventional warm blood cardioplegia techniques. Methods Randomised controlled clinical research was conducted to compare the efficacy of antegrade del Nido (DNC) and intermittent warm blood cardioplegia (IWBC) in safeguarding myocardial function …

The Role Of Human Sarcosine Dehydrogenase And Endothelial Growth Factor In Early Diagnosis Of Cancer Prostate, Hala Ibrahim Mohamed, Amr Mohamed Mounier Elsofy

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: As the second most common cancer in males, prostate cancer contributes significantly to cancer-related deaths. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal examinations are used to identify it, albeit PSA screenings frequently produce unreliable results. Initial symptoms may include sexual dysfunction and urinary problems. The standard diagnostic method is biopsies, which are carried out under the direction of ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, they are risky and can result in infections and erectile dysfunction, which emphasizes the need for better biomarkers. Sarcosine and vascular endothelial growth factor are important metabolites associated with the progression of prostate cancer, …

Are The Risks Of Asthma And Allergic Diseases In Children Born By Cesareansection (Cs) Influenced By Maternal Factors (E.G., Maternal Asthma, Diet, Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy)?, Rehab Fawzy Abdel Mohsen Soliman, Samar Mahmoud Ahmed, Yasmen Ahmed Said, Shaimaa Mohamed Hassan, Dalia Hassanin Hussin, Dina Gaber Soliman, Zeinab Abdalla Ali

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background and Aim The increase in the number of Cesarean Section deliveries (CS) in the world has triggered questions about the possible long-term health consequences for the children being delivered, particularly the chances of being affected by asthma and other allergic ailments. Some prior studies suggested that CS deliveries may negatively influence immune system development due to altered microbial colonization and an increased risk of respiratory morbidities. However, trying to separate the impact of delivery methods and the maternal as well as the surroundings is a hard nut to crack. The present study aims to establish whether maternal asthma, diet, …

Effect Of Lateral And Backward Walking Training On Balance In Children With Hemiparesis: A Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial, Seham M. Abd El-Moghny, Mohamed I. Elsepaee

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: Hemiparesis, a common consequence of cerebral palsy (CP), significantly impairs motor function, leading to asymmetrical gait, poor balance, and reduced mobility in affected children. The resulting functional limitations can negatively impact a child's participation in daily activities, social interactions, and overall quality of life. Purpose: To investigate and compare the effectiveness of lateral and backward walking training with mirror visual feedback on standing balance in children with hemiparesis. Methods: Ninety children with hemiparesis, ages five to seven, of both sexes who met the following inclusion criteria were included in the study: They have spasticity at grades 1+ to 2 …