Scorpion envenomation is a common acute life threatening health problem in developing countries as Egypt. venom complex structure composed of neurotoxic proteins, salts, acidic and organic compounds, thereby having neurologic, cardiovascular, hematologic, renal side effects, addition to local effects such redness, pain, burning, swelling. The study consisted two parts describe demographic characteristics, toxicological manifestations scorpion sting cases Luxor, Egypt morphological...

Arthropods represent one of the most important invertebrates to arrive and colonize carrion.Objective: The present investigation aimed determine arthropods fauna forensic importance that colonizes carrion in an aerated environment during Spring season Assiut, Egypt.Methods: Experimental models rates were killed divided into Seven groups three rats each group.Group 1;Control, Group 2 ; Drowning, 3;Electro cusion, 4 ;Stab heart, Group5; Heart-abdomen stab, 6;Cold 7; Burn.Rats used succession...

Abstract Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is a commonly used xenobiotic in hair dying, causing deleterious outcomes acute poisoning. Although many epidemiological studies and case reports explained their clinical presentations fatal consequences, no have evaluated the early determinants of adverse outcomes. Therefore, present study aimed to assess initial predictors PPD poisoning outcomes, focusing on discriminatory accuracy Rapid Emergency Medicine Score (REMS) Sequential Organ Failure Assessment...

Background and Rationale: Trauma is a wound or injury caused by mechanical physical factors.Trauma medical case with legal implications.Revolution of Egypt in the 25th January 2011 was accompanied dramatic changes Egyptian community attitudes that certainly had implications.Aim study: to assess medico-legal pattern hospitalized trauma cases evaluation homicidal concerning cause final outcome especially post-revolution period.Participants Methods: This study retrospective one included 1527...

Aluminum phosphide (AlP) is commonly used as a powerful suicidal tool. The exact mechanism of acute toxicity has not been well defined despite high mortality rates its supportive treatment including rapid decontamination and institution resuscitative measures. current study aimed to investigate new combination therapy using trimetazidine, N-acetyl cysteine, vitamin C, hyperinsulinemia-euglycemia manage AlP poisoning. Acute AlP-induced cardiotoxicity, hemodynamic changes, hepatotoxicity were...

WIN55, 212-2 mesylate is a synthetic cannabinoid (SC) agonist of CB1 and CB2 receptors with much higher affinity to receptor than tetrahydrocannabinol many potential therapeutic effects. Few studies have evaluated SCs effects on more complex animal behavior sex differences in cannabinoids toxicology. The current study was undertaken for determination behavioral (Open Field test), biochemical (liver kidney function test plus GABA & Glutamate levels), histopathological immunohistochemistry...

Abstract Background Maxillofacial fractures are of great medico-legal implications because they common occurrence with other injuries, predominantly head injuries that might involve serious esthetic and functional problems, so clinically described as consequential injuries. The aims were to assess the aspects maxillofacial fractured cases concomitant closed injury over a 6-year period (2011–2016) in Trauma Unit Assiut University Hospitals, Egypt, evaluate demographic feature trend different...

Background: Trauma to the ear, nose, throat and face regions is of medicolegal importance as these are vulnerable injury often associated with mortality varying degrees physical, functional psychological damages.The long-run complications may raise claims in court proceeding.Objectives: assess aspects otorhinolaryngeal (ORL) trauma cases alongside a retrospective evaluation alleged long-term or disabilities following those types injuries.Patient & Methods: The study included two parts.A...

Occupational lead and cadmium exposure are important health issues in developing countries. This study aimed to detect toxic metal contents raw materials used make tiles assess impacts on workers. The sample consisted of 74 tile workers, having a mean age 35.2 years, the Industrial City Arab El Awamer, Assiut (Egypt). Elemental analysis was performed by using scanning electron microscopy. data collection questionnaire divided into two parts; first included demographic data, symptoms...

Abstract Background A novel RNA coronavirus was identified in January 2020 as the cause of a pneumonia epidemic affecting city Wuhan; it rapidly spread across China. Aim review The aim is to discuss potential efficacy some pharmacologically known pharmacological antidotes (N-acetylcysteine; hyperbaric oxygen; deferoxamine; low-dose naloxone) for management COVID-19-associated symptoms and complications. Method An extensive search accomplished Medline, Embase, Scopus, Web Science, Central...

Background: Aluminum phosphide (AlP) or Rice tablet is one of the most lethal poisoning in Egypt, with high mortality rate. AlP hazards are known no specific antidote exist. Nearly 300,000 people die due to world every year. usage quite common rural areas, causing serious health issues and some cases fatalities. Aim study: Assess women's knowledge regarding uses at Assuit District Villages. Methodology: Cross sectional community-based study was used, that included 425 women. Sample: A...

Background: Fetuses, infants and children seem to be the most susceptible populations harmful effects of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS).Significant maternal fetal exposure ETS inside home may affect child health.The aim study was evaluate toxic perinatal Second-Hand (SHS) on infant's anthropometric measures nutritional status assess benefit using serum cotinine level in early childhood as a measurable indicator such exposure.Subjects & Methods: an observational cross-sectional including...

Child maltreatment is a serious global problem in all socioeconomic groups.This can lead to serious, long-lasting physical and/or psychological damage that extends adulthood.Aim of work: the present study aims evaluate different medico-legal aspects confirmed child cases at Sohag's department ministry justice, retrospectively and prospectively with demographic description comparative analysis between two parts study.Methods: this included year 2011 (the 25th Egyptian revolution) data...

A novel outbreak of coronavirus [severe acute respiratory syndrome– 2 (SARS-CoV-2)] has caused a global disease pandemic in 2019 (COVID-19), leading to tens thousands infections and deaths worldwide. Coronaviruses are implicated illnesses humans, vertebrates invertebrates. There is currently no effective treatment for COVID-19. Due the high rate transmission between humans this virus its pandemics, it necessary determine fundamentals replication, structure pathogenicity finding way special...