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Analysis Of Tonsillectomy Malpractice Claims In Egypt: 2010–2015, Ahmed Ragab, Ayman A. Abdel Fatah, Mohammed F. Abdelhakim, Safaa A. Amin, Tarek A. Rahman Dec 2018

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 Sep 2018

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 Jun 2018

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 Mar 2018

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 …


Tackling Stunting And Anemia In Egypt, Abeer Alanwar, Hend Ahmed, Sabreen Mahmoud, Wessam Adly Jan 2018

Tackling Stunting And Anemia In Egypt, Abeer Alanwar, Hend Ahmed, Sabreen Mahmoud, Wessam Adly

Papers, Posters, and Presentations

Stunting and anemia rates in children between the age of 0-24 months (0-2 years) have been two of the most persistent public health problems facing the Egyptian society and government. Based on the researchers' analysis of the problem, current policies, and on the opportunities Egypt has, this policy paper targets the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population and recommends reformulating a specific nutrition policy to tackle stunting and anemia as well providing awareness and education about the appropriate IYCF and to give high priority to strengthening the health provision of the required micronutrients in family care units (FCU), as well …


معالجة التقزم وفقر الدم في مصر, Abeer Alanwar, Hend Ahmed, Sabreen Mahmoud, Wessam Adly Jan 2018

معالجة التقزم وفقر الدم في مصر, Abeer Alanwar, Hend Ahmed, Sabreen Mahmoud, Wessam Adly

Papers, Posters, and Presentations

Stunting and anemia rates in children between the age of 0-24 months (0-2 years) have been two of the most persistent public health problems facing the Egyptian society and government. Based on the researchers' analysis of the problem, current policies, and on the opportunities Egypt has, this policy paper targets the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population and recommends reformulating a specific nutrition policy to tackle stunting and anemia as well providing awareness and education about the appropriate IYCF and to give high priority to strengthening the health provision of the required micronutrients in family care units (FCU), as well …


Children And Adolescents At Risk Of Drug Addiction, Doreen Nambafu, Mahmoud Sabry, Maha Tantawy Jan 2018

Children And Adolescents At Risk Of Drug Addiction, Doreen Nambafu, Mahmoud Sabry, Maha Tantawy

Papers, Posters, and Presentations

This paper was commissioned to examine the reasons beyond the increasing rate of drug abuse and addiction among children and adolescents in Egypt since 2004 and to recommend policy alternatives to tackle the problem.


لأطفال والمراهقون المعرضون لخطر إدمان المخدرات, Doreen Nambafu, Mahmoud Sabry, Maha Tantawy Jan 2018

لأطفال والمراهقون المعرضون لخطر إدمان المخدرات, Doreen Nambafu, Mahmoud Sabry, Maha Tantawy

Papers, Posters, and Presentations

This paper was commissioned to examine the reasons beyond the increasing rate of drug abuse and addiction among children and adolescents in Egypt since 2004 and to recommend policy alternatives to tackle the problem.


Comparative Clinical And Parasitological Efficacy Of Moxidectin Pour-On, Ivermectin, And Piperazine Citrate On Toxocara Vitulorum Infection In Buffalo Calves (Bubalus Bubalis):A Randomized Clinical Trial, Mohamed Abdo Rizk, Salama A. Osman, Magdy H. Al-Gaabary, Sabry A. Elkhodery Jan 2018

Comparative Clinical And Parasitological Efficacy Of Moxidectin Pour-On, Ivermectin, And Piperazine Citrate On Toxocara Vitulorum Infection In Buffalo Calves (Bubalus Bubalis):A Randomized Clinical Trial, Mohamed Abdo Rizk, Salama A. Osman, Magdy H. Al-Gaabary, Sabry A. Elkhodery

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Toxocara vitulorum is an important intestinal nematode that causes great economic losses in farm animals worldwide. However, there is a paucity in the development of effective and safe anthelmintic drugs against this parasite in buffalo calves. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the antitoxocariasis efficacy of moxidectin, ivermectin, and piperazine citrate in buffalo calves. To achieve this purpose, 130 buffalo calves were randomly selected from Kafr El-Sheikh governorate, Egypt, and were examined for the presence of Toxocara vitulorum. Thirty calves were identified to be infected. Diseased calves were allocated randomly into 3 groups (10 each). The first group received moxidectin …


A Study Of Employment Outcomes Among Technical And Vocational Secondary Education Graduates In Egypt [Arabic], Salma Nasser, Ali Rashed Jan 2018

A Study Of Employment Outcomes Among Technical And Vocational Secondary Education Graduates In Egypt [Arabic], Salma Nasser, Ali Rashed

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

In Egypt, some 450,000 students graduate from technical and vocational schools each year. Yet just over 50 percent are employed immediately following their graduation. This brief explores the kinds of jobs that are available to these graduates, and the factors that affect the remaining 50 percent who do not join the work force. The report aims to understand the types of training that best prepare students for the available jobs, differences in opportunities for male and female graduates, and connections between work and the home and/or community circumstances that may hinder employment. The report offers recommendations for improving the education …


Cesarean Section Deliveries In Egypt: Trends, Practices, Perceptions, And Cost, Nahla G. Abdel-Tawab, Doaa Oraby, Nevine Hassanein, Shatha El-Nakib Jan 2018

Cesarean Section Deliveries In Egypt: Trends, Practices, Perceptions, And Cost, Nahla G. Abdel-Tawab, Doaa Oraby, Nevine Hassanein, Shatha El-Nakib

Reproductive Health

In Egypt, the past decade has witnessed a sharp increase in the prevalence of cesarean section (CS) with the most recent Egypt Demographic and Health Survey documenting a CS rate of 52 percent, suggesting that cesarean delivery might be overused or used for inappropriate indications. This study aimed to explore trends, practices, and costs associated with CS deliveries to women, their families, and the health system, as well as factors that may contribute to increased use of CS in Egypt. Participating physicians and key informants unanimously agreed that the CS mode of delivery was over-used in Egypt. Perceived reasons underlying …