Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has received marked attention globally. A worldwide call for social distancing occurred. Although the reduction of face-to-face consultation is required in order to reduce risk infection, dermatological services must be maintained action and 'teledermatology' should solution.Materials & methods: We introduce a cross sectional observational study, demonstrating patients' behavior regarding consultations Cairo, Egypt both private Public practice. Synchronous...

Abstract Background The COVID-19 global pandemic significantly impacted populations of all ages. While initially thought to affect adults predominantly, it became clear that children and adolescents were also susceptible the virus's effects. This study aims explore epidemiological patterns, clinical features, laboratory radiological characteristics, outcomes infection in a group Egyptian (≤ 18 years). Methods observational, cross-sectional is based on multicenter questionnaire sent...

Abstract Background Vitiligo is a pigmentary disorder associated with considerable psychological imbalance. Partial response to therapy and long duration for repigmentation are common. Meanwhile, camouflage may help through concealing vitiligo lesions improving patient confidence self‐esteem. Aim To assess the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) in patients, determine patients’ acceptance willingness utilize regularly impact of using as an adjuvant modality. Patients/Methods The study was...

Many of the pediatric health care workers (HCWs) suffered from sleep disturbance, anxiety, and potential stress disorder during COVID-19 pandemic. Work-related is a cause concern in HCWs associated with decreased job satisfaction, depression, medical errors, near misses. This study aims to investigate various psychological consequences on personnel working neonatal intensive unit (NICU) context pandemic.A cross-sectional analytical was conducted convenient sample doctors nurses NICU...

Distinguishing vitiligo activity/stability status is pivotal in the management of patients with vitiligo. CXCL10 a chemokine released tissues and sera an indicator disease activity.This study aimed to assess role dermoscopy detecting active stable by comparing dermoscopic signs Vitiligo Disease Activity Score (VIDA), clinical activity, activity.Ninety-seven were enrolled this cross-sectional study. was assessed using VIDA scores, examination, dermoscopy, serum levels measured enzyme-linked...

Abstract Background Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was officially announced as a global pandemic by the WHO on March 11 th 2020. Thorough understanding of CT imaging features COVID-19 is essential for effective patient management; rationalizing need relevant research. The aim this study to analyze chest findings patients with real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) proved admitted four Egyptian hospitals. recently published RSNA expert consensus statement reporting taken...

Youth represent 21% of the Egyptian population; such proportion can create a leading demographic power for economic development and transition. However, with current COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is exposed to more than usual stressors, adding burden their mental health well-being.

Although a case of human listeriosis has recently been reported in Saudi Arabia, the disease not animals to date. The authors describe an outbreak septicaemic sheep, which occurred during winter. Adult and pregnant ewes were principally affected, with morbidity rate 7.1% mortality 2.4%; no abortions recorded outbreak. Clinical signs included inappetence, weakness, fever, respiratory distress, keratoconjunctivitis compulsive circling. Listeria monocytogenes was isolated pure culture from...

Introduction Healthcare workers have a significant chance of experiencing violence, with physical violence impacting anywhere from 8 to 38% healthcare professionals throughout their careers. Besides abuse, many are subject verbal aggression or threats, patients and visitors being the most frequent sources such incidents. Methods This research examines work atmosphere at Kasr Al-Aini University Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, during pandemic. The study aims evaluate frequency toward health training...

Introduction: Safety culture environment is one of the main barriers to improve patient care safety. Assessment healthcare providers' perspectives towards safety and its no-blame helps identify most problematic areas for improvement.Objectives: The researchers attempted assess in challenging high risk environment, hence establishing priorities improvement.Methods: This exploratory study adopted a qualitative design, it was conducted four general Pediatric intensive units (PICUs) Cairo...

Abstract Introduction: Despite its suggested positive outcomes, telemedicine will only be a helpful health service when people begin to utilize it. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) represent the principal users of services, and their willingness adopt them has remarkable impact on successful implementation. Aim: Identify acceptability services relations between key facilitators inhibitors from perspective HCPs in Egypt. Methodology: An observational, analytical cross-sectional study employing...

Abstract Background Chest wall lesions comprise benign and malignant etiologies. Numerous classification systems have been proposed based on etiology, origin site, tissue composition whether the lesion is or malignant. Despite that conventional radiological studies are able to provide detailed information about tumor morphology such as size, location, extent characteristics, yet, they cannot reliably differentiate from neoplasms. This study aimed detect diagnostic value of diffusion weighted...

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy tumor height measurements with variable probe positions in relation center spherical shaped globe. Patients and methods This is a retrospective that included 27 eyes patients different types intraocular tumors recruited from Ocular Oncology Service at Kasr Alainy Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. All were evaluated by ocular ultrasound using 20 MHz B scan transducer. Frames each reassessed get three heights (in same visit) positions: H-1:...

BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization calls patient safety “an endemic concern.” Keeping patients safe is viewed as a global public health problem and human rights issue. An environment where culture prevails considered the biggest obstacle to improve safety. Proactive efforts identify, prevent, eliminate errors have potential significantly Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) high-hazard -risk environments.
 AIM: aim of this study enhance compliance practices within general...

Female Genital Mutilation / Cutting (FGM/C), also known as female circumcision, is a human rights violation and still happening to date. Every woman or girl has the right be protected from this harmful practice. Egypt adopted multi-layered strategy end FGM/C nationwide. Even though considerable progress been made throughout country, practice inequality exist. In 2021, The Egyptian Family Health Survey results showed decrease in prevalence of circumcision among ever-married women, reaching...

Background: Incident reporting system (IRS) deepens the understanding of frequency adverse events and near misses. Voluntary is an essential step to improve patient safety. Objectives: The study aimed apply efficient reliable for incident enhance safety practices in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was conducted implement a voluntary anonymous IRS PICUs. In-depth interviews were with 16 health personnel. tailored educational...

Background Emerging evidence now suggests an association between Mycosis fungoides (MF) and metabolic risk factors. Objective To investigate a possible MF syndrome (MetS). Patients methods This study was designed as observational, case-control study. It included thirty patients 39 controls who were assessed for body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting glucose, triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol, high low density lipoproteins, serum leptin level insulin...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The detrimental effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic have significantly changed world's view on enacting policies. Egypt has adopted various protocols and measures to control spread its causative virus, SARS-CoV-2. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aims examine public trust in decision-makers help address possible gaps between sources information, theoretical guidelines, implementation, confidence youth response by main actors involved....

Introduction On 14 February 2020, Egypt announced its first COVID-19 confirmed case. Accordingly, the country’s response included evacuation of Egyptian citizens from heavily infected countries, closure educational facilities, and banning all public meetings gatherings. With rapid emerging pandemic, how individuals respond to advice on transmission prevention is as important government actions, if not more protect themselves.Aim To assess knowledge attitudes about among a sample general...

Background This study aimed to evaluate the competence of score for neonatal acute physiology (SNAP-II) as a tool anticipate morbidity and mortality neonates with early or late sepsis in intensive care units (NICUs).Methods prospective cohort was conducted on all > 32 weeks tertiary NICUs at Cairo University Children Hospital El Galaa For Armed Forces Officers Families, Cairo, Egypt, within May-October 2019. The eligible samples consisted 100 septicemia who met inclusion exclusion criteria...