Introduction: One important concern during the management of COVID-19 pneumonia patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure is early anticipation need for intubation. ROX an index that can help in identification low and those high risk So, this study was planned to validate diagnostic accuracy prediction outcome (the intubation) and, addition, underline significant association clinical, radiological, demographic data. Material methods: Sixty-nine RT-PCR positive were enrolled. The...

Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by significant psychological, social, and physical transformations that significantly impact mental health behaviors. Civic engagement, encompassing activities such as volunteering, political participation, environmental behaviors, has been identified vital contributor to adolescent development. This review explores the of civic engagement on adolescents' drawing global literature highlighting regional gaps in understanding. promotes...

Abstract A case of Staphylococcus lugdunensisendocarditis is presented with low back pain suggesting a secondary bone focus infection. An umbilical skin lesion may have been an additional embolic phenomenon. The highlights the aggressive nature S lugdenensis endocarditis compared other coagulase negative staphylococci and its association native heart valves. In addition importance full identification isolated from patient samples in suspected infection emphasised. Antibiotic treatment be...

Abstract Background P D-L1 is expressed in tumor cells and plays a crucial role immune escape. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) as CD8 T contribute to reduced growth. Few studies investigated the prognostic effect of PD-L1 TILs ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC). In present study, we analyzed expression HGSC by immunohistochemistry, results were correlated prognosis. It was carried on 54 cases who attended Oncology Centre, Mansoura University, Egypt, from 2012 till 2019. Results...

Identifying predictive factors of the cochlear implant outcomes in pediatric patients is critical guiding tailored rehabilitation programs. The study aimed to assess outcomes, identify predictors, and highlight decision-making barriers quality care.This cross-sectional included parents children who received unilateral implants for bilateral severe- to- deep sensorineural hearing loss. Inclusion criteria were age ≤ 5 years intelligence quotient (IQ) Scores ≥ 85, A pre-designed structured...

Sound breastfeeding (BF) knowledge among health professionals is vital for proper institutional support of BF mothers. This study aims to measure both and self-efficacy (SE) pediatric nurses in supporting determine their associated factors.A cross-sectional was conducted Mansoura University Children's Hospital New General during the period from January March 2017. A total 186 completed a predesigned self-administered questionnaire developed by investigators SE counseling.The overall means...

Introduction: Inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) is an important cause of a variety respiratory symptoms and can mimic bronchial asthma (BA). This study was planned to measure the prevalence ILO among patients diagnosed with BA detect its effect on control severity. Material methods: Patients aged 18 years or older who were previously enrolled. Laryngeal induced using patient’s specific trigger (e.g. exercise). Visualization vocal folds accomplished 70-degree rigid laryngoscope (Karl...

Background: Contact of healthcare team with customers is a good opportunity to communicate health education regarding family planning (FP).Objectives: assess FP practice among rural female attendants Shawa Family Health Center and determine the associated factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in village (Dakahlia governorate, Egypt).The target population included all married non-pregnant during period study.A predesigned questionnaire used collect data related socioeconomic...

Background: Calretinin (CR), a known mesothelial marker, is expressed in both epithelial and mesenchymal malignancies including breast cancer. Aims: We aimed to measure the frequency of CR expression correlation with other clinicopathological parameters different molecular subtypes invasive carcinoma study its prognostic implications this common Study Design: Tissue microarrays were constructed from 225 tissue samples cases. Subjects Methods: Immunostaining for addition estrogen receptors,...

Background Cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis are major global health concerns associated with substantial morbidity mortality. The association between active subsequent cancer development has been investigated for many years. This study was planned to determine the prevalence of latent infection in patients recently diagnosed bronchogenic carcinoma. Methods Sixty-four newly primary lung were enrolled. Diagnosis performed QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube tests, exclusion tuberculosis. Results...

Background In Egypt, lung cancer represents 5.0–7.0% of all cancers and ranks the fifth in males both sexes, ninth among females. The current study aims to characterize a cohort patients with based on their sex regarding risk factors, clinical presentation, results investigations. Patients methods A retrospective comparative cross-sectional was conducted that included female cases were referred Clinical Oncology Nuclear Medicine Department from year 2014 2018. An equal number randomly...

Timely antenatal care (ANC) has been proven to save lives and maximizes health potential. The study aimed assess ANC utilization rates in Damietta district, Egypt identify the components of provided factors affecting rates.A cross-sectional was conducted four Family Health Centers (FHC) district. included any mother, who gave birth within last 6 months, after giving written consent participate. Women were interviewed about their experience with during pregnancy using a pre-designed...

Background: In breast cancer, metastasis and recurrence is the main culprit in treatment failure. This study aimed to explore role of E-cadherin/N-cadherin Switch progression, spread invasive duct carcinoma. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional on 118 formalinfixed paraffinembedded mastectomy specimens Primary antibodies for E-cadherin (monoclonal, clone HECD-1; Zymed Laboratories; dilution 1:600) N-cadherin 3B9; Laboratories, Inc., Montrouge, France; 1:200) were applied all cases. The...

Interstitial lung disease is the most frequent symptom of rheumatoid arthritis and a significant contributor to morbid- ity. As result, target this research was measure frequency radiological functional abnormalities in patients who did not have any respiratory symptoms.This study consists 30 diagnosed with arthritis. All involved cases were exposed entire history taking clinical examination. examined by high-resolution computed tomography pulmonary function tests.According visual score,...

Abstract Context Critically ill patients, especially those with respiratory failure associated multiple comorbidities, are at risk of recurrent ICU admission and consuming a significant portion medical resources. Aim To study the factors common etiologies readmission among surviving patients acute in Mansoura University’s intensive care unit during year 2023. Settings design This was retrospective cohort study. Patients methods included all who were admitted to (RICU), from January 2023...

Background: Blood donation is a vital healthcare intervention, and increasing voluntary blood plasma donations crucial to maintaining stable safe supply. Effective educational programs on the importance benefits of are key strategies for enhancing donor participation. This study aimed determine effect an intervention medical students' knowledge attitudes regarding donation. Methods: pretest-posttest interventional was conducted among first-year students at Faculty Medicine, Port Said...

Background: Human epidermal growth factors receptors such as EGFR and HER2 play an important role in tumorigenesis are used therapeutic targets. Their aggressive primary ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) is controversial. Aim: To study the expression of HGSC, to correlate their with other clinicopathological parameters prognostic value. Methods: Imunohistochemical staining EGFR, Ki-67 was done for 54 HGSC specimens. According scoring methods, classified high or low. Results: High...

Abstract Introduction Understanding sensitization patterns helps clinicians tailor care more effectively. Most clinical studies with positive results used single allergens, but many patients are sensitized to multiple allergens. Aim This study was planned assess the correlation between different allergen (the presence of some not other allergens) and effectiveness subcutaneous allergen-specific immunotherapy. Patients methods ex post facto conducted on already diagnosed allergic disorders,...