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Predictors Of Residual Vsd After Surgical Versus Transcatheter Closure, Ramdan Ibrahim Mohammed Ouf, Deyaa Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair is a frequently performed cardiac procedure in children, and it is associated with a extremely low likelihood of experiencing post-operative complications. Aim of the study: to identify the incidence of residual shunt across interventricular septum after surgical repair or device closure of isolated VSD or associated with another congenital anomaly. Methods: This is a retrospective study included 60 patients undergoing closure of VSD between January 2021 and January 2023 in National Heart Institute. They were divided into 2 groups: Group I underwent surgical closure (30 patients) and group II underwent transcatheter closure (30 patients). …

Correlation Of Several Parameters With Psychiatric Problems In Children With Dyslexia, Elsady Safaa R, Aboelela Eman I, Elnenny Rham A, Azzam Azza A

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

A child's development in the areas of cognition, language, emotion, socialization, and morality is greatly influenced by schools and learning. Academic abilities are the cornerstone that forms the basis for evaluating a student's success in the classroom. Therefore, fear, guilt, and inadequacy caused by a learning issue may manifest as behavioral problems in school-age children. Determining whether a behavior is comorbid with dyslexia or secondary to it is crucial when dyslexia and behavioral issues co-occur. The study's goal: to determine which parameters are correlated to the co-morbid psychiatric issues in dyslexic children in order to lessen their burden and provide …

The Effect Of Different Types Of Phacoemulsification Surgery On The Postoperative Visual Acuity, Tarek Ibrahim Badr

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background

The most popular cataract surgery method in the world is phacoemulsification surgery. There are two kinds of phacoemulsification: longitudinal and torsional. Our research compares the impact of longitudinal and torsional phacoemulsification on postoperative visual acuity.

Patients and Methods

We will compare the postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) after torsional phacoemulsification against longitudinal phacoemulsification in our prospective randomized trial. Fifty eyes having cataract of nuclear shape ranging in grade from grade 1 to grade 3 going to be involved in our study.

Results

Regarding postoperative visual acuity, the P-value between torsional phaco and longitudinal phaco was 0.557 (> 0.05), indicating …

The Effect Of The Primary Wound Closure Technique In The Surgical Treatment Of Closed Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures, Mohamed M. Abd El-Monem Gafar, Ashraf Hassen M. Mohammed, Ahmed A. Elseadawy, Mohamed Salah Labib

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Aim: To assess the impact of the primary wound closure method in the surgical management of closed intra-articular calcaneal fractures, with the aim of improving postoperative wound healing, reducing complications, minimizing expenses, enhancing overall functional outcomes, and restoring foot function and patients' quality of life. Design: Our study, a prospective and retrospective cohort clinical study, was conducted in our hospitals. Patients and Methods: Twenty-eight patients with thirty-one intra-articular calcaneal fractures were enrolled, following stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria for patient selection. These patients underwent open reduction using an extensile lateral approach and internal fixation with plates and screws at our …

Clinical Study Of Combined Arthroscopic Drilling And Platelet Rich Plasma Injection In Knee Osteochondral Lesions In Middle-Aged Patients, Mohamed Salah Labib Mohamed, Mohamed Abd Elmoneam Gafar

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: Osteochondral lesions commonly occur in the knee joints and causes detrimental effects on the quality of life. Arthroscopic drilling is the treatment option for mild to moderate lesions. However, it is debatable whether regenerated cartilage from arthroscopic drilling surgery is durable. It is speculated that induction of chondrocyte differentiation from subchondral mesenchymal stem cells is facilitated by platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which is a rich source of diverse growth factors.

Aim of work: To evaluate the procedures of combined arthroscopic drilling and PRP injection intra-articularly for mild to moderate knee osteochondral lesions management.

Patients and Methods: This randomized prospective study …

Safe Monsplasty Technique Combined With Abdominoplasty, Ebrahim Awad Rizk, Maurice Fekry Khalil

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: One of the most common procedures for changing the shape of a person's body is abdominoplasty, which often includes monsplasty. It is one of the top five procedures in cosmetic surgery. Abdominoplasty and body lift operations may begin with a monsplasty. Here, we detail a novel method for treating pubic deformities triggered by massive weight reduction.

Aim and objectives; The purpose of this research was to evaluate how happy our patients were with the results of their monsplasty and abdominoplasty procedures following significant weight loss. Our team also tried to develop a surgical care decision-making system.

Subjects and methods; …

Detection Of Cardiac Involvement Using Speckle Tracking Echocardiography In Covid-19 Recovered Patients And Its Relation To Leucocyte Count., Shaimaa Wageeh, Eman H Seddik, Alaa Ramadan Youssuf

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: Globally, the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Our research aimed to assess the relationship between recovered COVID-19 patients' left ventricular (LV) systolic function and a range of inflammatory and hematological markers

Methods: For cases; baseline clinical and biochemical data such as the complete blood count (CBC), serum ferritin, C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and D-dimer were measured Echocardiographic parameters of left ventricular (LV) functions, including global longitudinal strain (GLS), myocardial performance index (MPI), left atrial volume index (LAVI), and ejection fraction, were done to all cases and controls.

Results: GLS was …

The Value Of Neutrophil, Platelet-To-Lymphocyte Ratio And Lymphocyte To Monocyte Ratio With Disease Activity In Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lamis Safwat, Shaimaa Mohamed Abd El Aziz

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

For rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, altering their disease activity is crucial to their treatment plan. Utilising the platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and lymphocyte/monocyte ratio (LMR) as indicators of inflammation as a result of inflammatory process that led to alteration in platelets, neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes absolute number. We aim to provide an overview of the most recent research on the diagnostic potential of three systemic inflammatory ratios as indicators of rheumatoid activity:), platelet/lymphocyte (PLR), neutrophil/lymphocyte (NLR) and lymphocyte/monocyte (LMR) . We concentrated on the research that evaluated blood cell parameters' diagnostic usefulness depending on the ROC ie area …

Effect Of Covid 19 On Pre-Existent Hypertension And Its Impact On Unmasking New Onset Hypertension In Recovered Cases: A Single Center Experience, Devang Kulkarni, Shital Patil, Anant Kulkarni, Gajanan Gondhali

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Introduction New onset hypertension and aggravation of hypertension during the post-COVID period are issues of concern having very limited data published on them. Hence, the current study was conducted with the aim of studying the blood pressure profiles as new onset hypertension, preexistent hypertension and an aggravation of preexistent hypertension in post-COVID patients. Methods Retrospective cohort study conducted between October 2021 to March 2022, included 800 post-COVID patients above 18 years of age treated at the DCC (dedicated covid care center) irrespective of their disease severity and comorbidity after a valid written consent. All the study cases were followed after …

Evaluation Of Iron, Zinc And Vitamin D Deficiencies In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder At The Hearing And Speech Institute, In Egypt, Azza Samy, Iman Elrouby, Eman S. Eldin, Eman S. Abd El-Ghaffar

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopment disorder with a multifactorial etiology. Each iron, zinc and vitamin D are essential for cognitive, behavioral and motor development. Deficiency of any of these micronutrients may affect ASD symptoms.

Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the level of iron, zinc and vitamin D levels in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with normal children and to associate between the deficiency of these nutrient elements and the severity of ASD symptoms, in order to help in improvement of ASD symptoms by supplying the deficient elements.

Patients and …

Inter-Reader Agreement And Accuracy Of O-Rads Mr Risk Stratification System In Assessment Of Adnexal Lesions, Mena Elerian Youssef Ekladious, Jehan Ibrahim M. Altohamy, Rania Hassan Mostafa Ahmed, Suzan Farouk Ibrahim Salib, Shrouk Mohamed Awadallah

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Ultrasound is the initial modality employed to investigate adnexal lesions due to its high sensitivity and specificity in excluding malignancy when classic benign characteristics are observed. Nevertheless, the positive predictive value (PPV) of cancer can vary from 7% to 50% when a lesion has indeterminate imaging features in the US, and the PPV for cancer can range from 29% up to more than 50% when a lesion exhibits characteristics that are concerned for malignancy. (2). MRI has the capacity to enhance the PPV from cancer to 71%, with a negative predictive value of 98%. (3). The MRI's ability to …

Factors Affecting Non-Compliance With Treatment Among Diabetic Students At Sohag University, Rasha Gamal-El-Din Abu-El-Goud, Samah Wagdy Elkhayat, Ahmed Fathy Hamed, Seham Ahmed Abokresha

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background and objectives: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by insufficient insulin synthesis, action, or both. Its prevalence is estimated to be alarmingly increasing. The aim of the study was studying factors influencing the non-compliance of diabetic students at Sohag University with treatment. Methods: Cross-sectional study at Sohag University for 7 months. Total number of diabetic students involved in the study was 153 students chosen from medical reports of administration of medical affairs in the university from May to November 2022; the participants who were studying in a scientific faculty were 51 (33.3%), and in Literary faculty were …

A Spanish Language Educator’S Guide To Radio Ambulante, "El Juez", Latin American And Iberian Institute

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A Spanish Language Educator’S Guide To Radio Ambulante, Episode 27: Boom/Colapso, Latin American And Iberian Institute

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Afro-Latinidad: Cultural Traditions, Latin American And Iberian Institute

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Morning Girl: A Novel Study, Latin American And Iberian Institute

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Latin America Through Film: Which Way Home, Latin American And Iberian Institute

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In The Wake Of Juárez: Teaching Politics Through Art (Complete Guide), Latin American And Iberian Institute

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Buena Vista Social Club Film Guide, Latin American And Iberian Institute

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A Spanish Language Educator’S Guide To Radio Ambulante, "Guerra En El Bío Bío", Latin American And Iberian Institute

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A Spanish Language Educator’S Guide To Radio Ambulante Season 2, Episode 18: Fue El Estado, Latin American And Iberian Institute

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Enabling Smart Healthcare Applications Through Visible Light Communication Networks, Jack Manhardt

Masters Theses

"Future smart healthcare operations are envisioned to require the support of high-performance wireless networks. Researchers are presented with a problem, however, as the hospital environment brings unique challenges to the application of traditional radio-frequency wireless communication networks due to health concerns and electromagnetic compatibility standards. To meet these challenges and support the advancement of high-quality healthcare, we propose the use of an alternative wireless technology in visible light communication (VLC). Contributing to the growing interest in VLC amongst researchers, we construct both a VLC network simulation testbed as well as real-world testbed to serve as a platform for the development …

Radiofrequency Interference Detection Using Lstmand Statistical Analysis Discriminator, Luke Smith

Masters Theses

"Wireless devices are becoming increasingly pervasive across all aspects of society. Examples of such devices include radios, routers, mobile phones, tablets, and more. As the number of radio frequency (RF) devices continues to rise, so does the amount of interference and noise increase. This is why an efficient approach to interference detection is explored. Most research within this area has been done strictly within the frequency domain as viewing a signal within this domain provides many insights into what makes the signal. This has, however, led to the time domain being underutilized for this area of research.

To explore the …

Evaluating Electromagnetic Interference On Gnss Receivers, Giorgi Tsintsadze

Masters Theses

"Due to high power and efficiency requirements of modern electrical drive system, inverters are utilizing fast-edge pulses as a drive signal. The high frequency pulses contain higher order harmonics can radiate electromagnetic interference above accepted levels. Modelling and understanding the mechanism that causes the radiation is studied, modelled and presented as gray-box model which contains circuit level modelling of coupling between electrical machine phase windings and low power sensor harness. The thesis consists of two main papers. In the first paper, radiated emissions from an electrical drive system is charac- terized thru gray-box modelling where coupling between electrical machine phase …

Protein Turnover Rate And Life History As An Explanation Of The Extreme Difference In Cost Of Biosynthesis In Cockroach Nymphs And Painted Lady Butterfly Larva, Kyara Nicole Holloway

Masters Theses

The cost of biosynthesis in painted lady caterpillars is far lower than that of a red runner cockroach. A promising explanation for this phenomenon is the protein turnover rate for the animal during biosynthesis and tissue maintenance. Previous research has shown that, per gram of body weight, the painted lady butterfly can synthesize a biomass using up to 15x less energy and resources than the cockroach, even under similar conditions. The resulting ratios, especially in respect to growth rate, show a wide disparity between species in such a manner that does support a protein synthesis and degradation rates as a …

Theoretical Modeling And Experimental Investigation Of Phase Selection During Rapid Solidification Of Alloys, Azeez Aremu Akinbo

Masters Theses

"A novel model, rooted in time-dependent nucleation theory, has been created to explore how rapid solidification affects the extended solubility in metal alloys. This model was used to forecast solubility concerning undercooling in multiple binary aluminum (Al) alloys, and its predictions for both eutectic and peritectic systems closely match experimental data. It was demonstrated that this developed model surpasses the T0 line method, which does not consider the kinetic aspects of nucleation. Furthermore, the model can be extended to ternary and multicomponent phases by assuming that the scarcest element or the slowest diffusing component restricts nucleation. Al-Cu and Al-Cr, vital …

Contextualizing Renewable Energy Adoption: An Examination Of The Role Of Community Choice Aggregation, Ankit Agarwal

Doctoral Dissertations

"The rapid expansion of renewable energy generation in the U.S., both through distributed and utility-scale facilities, is largely driven by top-down policy measures and the growing engagement of residential consumers on both individual and community levels. Previous studies on motives behind residential renewable energy adoption have examined procurement options in isolation and within a static context, primarily focused on intrinsic attributes like economic incentives, emission reductions, and peer popularity. This research introduces a novel context, assessing renewable procurement options in the presence of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), a more prevalent and accessible alternative. This dissertation makes four pivotal contributions, offering …

Material Models For Simulation Of Steel Hot Rolling Process Using Experimentally Determined Properties At Elevated Temperatures And Strain Rates, Siva Sai Krishna Dasari

Doctoral Dissertations

"Hot rolling is one of the most important and complex process that includes large material deformation, different contact conditions, complex geometries and different temperature gradients along with micro structural changes such as viscoplasticity, dynamic recrystallization, and static softening. In the present work, the viscoplasticity, damage evolution, static softening and void closure of alloyed metal during hot rolling process was numerically investigated. Gleeble^TM hot compression and double hit tests were performed to provide experimental stress-strain curves at recrystallization temperatures and at different strain rates. Johnson-Cook viscoplastic model was calibrated using experimental stress-strain curves. Static softening model was developed at varying …

Why Equity Follows The Law, Adam J. Macleod

Faculty Articles

Renewed attention to equity in higher education is welcome because true equity helps us to reason together well. When administered correctly, the jurisprudence of equity models civil discourse and, therefore, can teach us how to carry out civic engagement reasonably. Equitable interpretation of the law teaches us how to understand each other charitably. And equity’s deference to law teaches us how to reason well together about our practical problems. Law is the practical reasoning that we do together. Equity serves the ends of justice by serving law, rather than undermining it. These functions of equity in adjudication point toward a …

Can Litigation Analytics Tell Us What Became Of The 2015 Proportionality Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure?, Patricia W. Moore

Faculty Articles

In 2015, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure pertaining to discovery were amended for the seventh time in 40 years–part of a cyclic effort to address the so-called “cost and delay” of litigation. The centerpiece of the amendments was the reconfigured requirement that requested discovery be “proportional to the needs of the case,” in addition to being relevant and nonprivileged. The concept of “proportionality” crystallized the 2015 amendments in a single mantra. The proposed amendments inspired passionate and polarized public reactions. Plaintiffs’ attorneys opposed them as an impediment to obtaining the discovery they needed to prove their case, particularly in …