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Quality Of Life Of Patients With Covid-19 Infection Undergoing Cardiac Surgery, Shymaa Mamdouh Mohamed Abdu Sh.M, Abdel-Hady El-Gilany Ah.E, Mohammad Abdallah

Menoufia Medical Journal

Background

The effects of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on quality of life (QOL) have been reported in different populations.

Objective

to describe effect of COVID-19 on QOL of patients undergoing cardiac surgery and its associated factors in Egypt.

Participants and methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 patients with COVID-19 waiting for cardiac surgery. The socio-demographic and quality of life data were collected. The COV19 – Impact on Quality of Life (COV19-QOL) was used to measure QOL of COVID-19 patients before cardiac surgery. Student’s t-test was used for testing significance between groups.

Results

The mean overall QOL score …

Prevalence And Predictorsofhcv Relapse Inegyptian Patients After Direct Acting Antiviral Drugs, Abdel Naser Abdel Atty Gad Allah, Abdallah Abdel Aziz Bahnacy, Tary Salman, Ahlam Rabea Mahmoud Kanner, Aliaa Sabry Abdel Wahed

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objectives: to assess the prevalence and factors that predict HCV relapse after direct acting antiviral drugs (DAAs (

Background: Egypt is known to be one of the countries with heavy HCV infections.The introduction of DAAs has represented a paradigm shift inHCV management.

Patients and methods:The current study was retrospective study made on 422 consecutive cases with HCV, who were selected from those attending viral hepatitis C unit at Shebin El-Khom teaching Hospital, Egypt from March 2019 to March 2020. All cases were subjected to thorough history taking, full clinical examination and laboratory tests as Liver function profiles, Renal function tests, …

The Risk Factor Profile In Egyptian Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Observational Study, Ahmed A. Elkersh, Ahmed Samir, Ashraf Reda

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective To evaluate the pattern of risk factor profile among Egyptian patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Background Little is known about risk factors and treatment modalities in Egyptian patients with ACS. Patients and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 adult participants presented to the National Heart Institute, Cairo, Egypt, during May 2017 throughout April 2018. Patients with ACS including ST-elevation myocardial infarction, non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, or unstable angina were included. All patients were subjected to history taking, clinical examination, 12-lead ECG, and plasma troponin I to confirm myocardial necrosis and to identify ST-elevation myocardial infarction, non-ST-elevation myocardial …

Prevalence Of Female Frigidity, Doaa S. Elsobky, Mohamed A. Gaber

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objectives To determine the prevalence of female frigidity among Egyptian females. Background Female frigidity or lack of sexual desire is the most prevalent sexual dysfunction in women across all ages. It was previously referred to as hypoactive sexual desire disorder and recently as female sexual interest and arousal disorder. Women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder may report little or no interest in sex, an inability to respond to sexual stimuli, or feeling numbness despite having a good relationship with her partner. Patients and methods This cross-sectional study was carried out in the period between June 2018 and July 2019. It …

Assessment Of Hygienic Practices At The Beginning Of Coronavirus Disease-19 And After 3 Months Of Its Appearance In Egypt, Nehad B. Abd Elaty, Shaimaa Y. Abd Elraouf, Shaimaa S. Soliman

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective To assess the hygienic practices and preventive measures of individuals at the beginning of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic and after 3 months of its appearance in Egypt. Background As there is still no definitive vaccine or treatment for COVID-19, personal hygienic practices and avoidance of exposure remain the gold standard for its prevention and control. Patients and methods A cross-sectional study included 391 participants who were asked to fill in a questionnaire to assess their hygienic practices and preventive measures of COVID-19 at the beginning and after 3 months of the pandemic in Egypt. The questionnaire consisted of 20 …

Prevalence And Etiology Of End-Stage Renal Disease Patients On Maintenance Hemodialysis, Ahmed M. Zahran, Hassan A. Ahmed, Rasha A. A. H. Issawi

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objectives The objective of this work is to study the prevalence and etiology of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) in a central governmental Hospital of El-Sharkia governorate, Egypt. Background ESRD has become a public health concern worldwide as the total number of ESRD patients requiring renal replacement therapy has been growing dramatically. The main problem in developing countries is the lack and inaccuracy of data registry. Patients and methods This descriptive study had been done in the El-Sharkia governorate central governmental hospitals on adult patients' resident in the El-Sharkia governorate with ESRD on maintenance HD for …

Analysis Of Tonsillectomy Malpractice Claims In Egypt: 2010–2015, Ahmed Ragab, Ayman A. Abdel Fatah, Mohammed F. Abdelhakim, Safaa A. Amin, Tarek A. Rahman

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective The aim of this study was to analyze malpractice claims following tonsillectomy in Egypt in the period 2010–2015, including the risk of liabilities (surgical complications), adverse events, and plaintiff (patient) and definitive (doctor) characteristics. Background Analyzing malpractice litigation trends following tonsillectomy will help in improving physician awareness and preventing future litigation. Patients and method The data were collected from archived reports in Egypt's Forensic Medical Authority and from Egyptian doctor's syndicate. Data analysis of malpractice cases after tonsillectomy operations in Egypt (2010–2015) was performed. The authors analyzed the different criteria of the alleged physicians, practicing places, patients' criteria, and …

A Study Of Hypogonadism In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Male Patients Attending Shebin Elkoum Teaching Hospital- Egypt, Ahmed M. Essa, Alaa El-Din A. Daood, Mohamed Z. Nouh, Mostafa G. El-Nagar

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective To the objective of this article is to evaluate serum-free testosterone levels as an indicator of hypogonadism in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Background DM is considered to be one of the most common chronic diseases. Male hypogonadism is characterized by low levels of serum testosterone and is closely linked to the development of diabetes. Patients and methods This study included 80 individuals recruited from the Internal Medicine Department of Shebin El-Kom Teaching Hospital, Menoufia, Egypt. They were classified into: a case group which included 40 patients of type 2 DM in the age group of …

Shiftwork-Related Problems Among Nurses Working In Benha University Hospital, Egypt, Hala M. Elhady, Hanaa E. Baioumy, Mahmoud A. Saleh, Mariam S. Zaki, Mohamed H. Waly, Shewikar T. Elbakry

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective This study aimed at studying the effects of shiftwork on health in nurses in Benha University Hospitals. Background Approximately one-fourth of hospital workers work in shift system. Shiftwork stress has been linked to negative effects on health. However, the studies on shiftwork effects are limited. Patient and methods This cross-sectional study targeted all nurses in Benha University Hospitals, Qualubeyia, Egypt, over the period from beginning of January 2014 to end of December 2014. The nurses completed Standard Shiftwork Index questionnaire and had a physical examination, including measurement of random blood sugar level, blood pressure for cardiovascular condition, and vital …

Prevalence Of Occult Refractive Errors In Primary School Students, Hassan G. Farahata, Hatem M. G. Marey, Heba K. Allam, Mohammed M. M. Issa, Nermeen M. Badawi

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objectives The aims of the present study were to estimate the prevalence of undetected refractive errors among primary school students in Menoufia governorate and to assess possible risk factors such as family history, prolonged near work, etc. Background Early detection of refractive errors in children provides the best opportunity for effective treatment, whereas failure to detect such problems early can have permanent, deleterious effects on long-term visual outcomes, educational achievement, and self-esteem. Patients and methods This was a cross-sectional analytical study that was carried out from the beginning of January 2015 to the end of January 2016 in children between …

Hepatitis C Virus Seroconversion In Hemodialysis Units With A High Prevalence Of Hepatitis C: Do We Need Isolation?, Ahmed M. Zahran

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective The objective of this study was to determine whether the isolation of hemodialysis patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) in hemodialysis units with a high prevalence of hepatitis C is necessary or not. Background HCV is one of the most common pathogens leading to serious morbidity and mortality in hemodialysis patients. Despite the quality control measures developed to reduce the risk of HCV transmission, HCV persists, and nosocomial virus transmission remains a concern. Patients and methods This study included 514 patients with end-stage renal disease on regular hemodialysis in Menoufia governorate, Egypt. Of them, 303 patients started dialysis with …

An Epidemiological Study Of Tramadol Hcl Dependence In An Outpatient Addiction Clinic At Heliopolis Psychiatric Hospital, Amro S. Shalaby, Lamia G. El Hamrawy, Mohamed S. El Bahy, Mohammad M. Abd Allah, Nabil R. Mohamed

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objectives The aim of this study was to detect the prevalence of tramadol HCl dependency among substance abusers, assess the severity of addiction, recognize comorbid psychiatric disorders, and identify risk factors to start tramadol abuse. Background An increasingly alarming phenomenon of tramadol drug abuse has been demonstrated in the Egyptian community. Participants and methods The studied group had 330 Egyptian substance abusers. They were subjected to the following: a semistructured interview sheet, a structured clinical interview for DSM-IV (SCID-I) to diagnose psychiatric disorders, the addiction severity index scale, and urine screening for substance abuse. Results The prevalence of tramadol HCl …

Epidemiological Study Of Patients On Regular Haemodialysis At The Kafer El-Shakh Governorate, Egypt, Ahmed R. Tawafe, Hassan A. Ahmed, Mohammed M. Ebazaway, Yassine S. Yassine

Menoufia Medical Journal

Aim of this work To study the epidemiology of haemodialysis among patients in the Kafer El-Shakh Governorate. Background End-stage renal disease (ESRD) has become a worldwide health concern. In developed countries, there is electronic data registry, which allows easy statistical analysis and determination of the size of the problem for future plans. In developing countries, there is no data registry and only scarce data were available about the epidemiology of dialysed patients. Patients and methods A questionnaire was conducted in haemodialysis units in the Kafer El-Shakh Governorate during the year 2012, focusing on the demographic data, vascular access, the hepatitis …