A5065998298- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Blood transfusion and management
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Sleep and related disorders
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Medical Coding and Health Information
Ain Shams University
2010-2024
Ain Shams University Hospital
2020-2023
Mansoura University
2022
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
2019
The region of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is diverse retains a superior growth potential. It benefits from privileged geographical location with big markets, young growing educated population, competitive advantages in several industries. Regardless their differences, countries face shared concerns, most notably health. In response to COVID-19 pandemic, MENA enact reforms create more robust inclusive digital health systems increase growth, development, integrity. Throughout...
Purpose: To establish a relationship between falls and handgrip strength (GS) in communitydwelling senior citizens Egypt. Subjects: Crosssectional study enrolling 132 subjects, all ≥60 years old. Materials Methods: History of the past year their number as well GS measurement both hands using Baseline? pneumatic squeeze handheld dynamometer. Results: There is highly significant difference fallers non-fallers (P = 0.000). negative correlation mean 0.003). positive right hand with (R 0.226, P...
The pulmonary component of chronic obstructive disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow limitation that not fully reversible. usually progressive and associated with an abnormal inflammatory response the lung to noxious particles or gases.The levels proinflammatory cytokines, interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor alfa (TNF-α), C-reactive protein (CRP), in elderly patients suffering from COPD are increased.A case control study involving 90 participants outpatient clinics Ain...
The unforeseen pandemic of COVID-19 forced all countries worldwide to appreciate digital solutions and their potential contributions in managing such outbreaks. Countries began share knowledge ongoing experiences on how employ the latest technologies trace infected cases, warn people danger, increase social population awareness, provide effective efficient telehealth services. MENAHIA (The Middle East North Africa Health Informatics Association), established 2018, as a new IMIA regional...
Abstract With the deficiency in specialized care and low resources it is vital to come up with new healthcare delivery systems that utilize available an efficient way. The hub-spoke model not but has recently been revisited as aids sharing of services. A central hub able support attached spokes through physical virtual To manage such a network strong software platform several integral features should be place. Using solutions may satisfy all required fragment patient’s health records. Ain...
Abstract Background Egypt has reported almost 515,103 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) with 24,779 deaths from January 3rd, 2020 to May 29th, 2022. To date, the clinical picture infection among Egyptian patients not been well-characterized. Asymptomatic and mild make up a large proportion infections all over world. According Ain Shams University guidelines, asymptomatic can be isolated at home; however it is unclear what extent adhere home isolation whether was in fact...
Abstract Background Video consultations were developed to allow long-distance patient and clinician contact, care, advice monitoring which has been shown improve health status. When rural settings, lack of transport, a mobility, decreased funding, or staff restrict access video consultation may bridge the gap. Objective To measure satisfaction physicians involved in services provided at Ain Shams Virtual Hospitals (AVH). identify main factors affecting such AVH. Methods A descriptive...
Abstract Objectives To estimate the prevalence and probable risk factors of falls among a sample community-dwelling older adults in Suez Governorate, Egypt. Design A cross-sectional comparative study. Setting Participants Study included 300 (both men women) recruited from 3 primary healthcare centers, all located Egypt (Alsalam medical center, Mubarak center Alsabbah center). Methods All participants were questioned about their fall history precedent year assessed using: Structured interview...
Empowering the elderly by education programs can decrease medication problems, morbidity, and mortality.A cross-sectional study to identify trends baseline management among in nursing homes followed an interventional (tailored educational programme) offered within same population reassessment of domains.There was no effect regarding home participants' knowledge before after intervention, while there were variable degrees significant statistical differences how participants obtain take their...
Background: Hypertension and osteoporosis are two major age-related disorders. Several studies have shown greater Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in people receiving thiazides diuretics compared with controls. The benefit of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) to improve bone metabolism has been supported by some clinical studies. Therefore, these drugs might be a part the therapeutic regime for osteoporotic hypertensive elderly. Objective: to compare between effect ACEIs on BMD...
MENAHIA (Middle East and North African Health Informatics Association) is the International Medical Association chapter dedicated to Middle Africa region. This region rapidly growing in terms of use health informatics or what has been recently coined “digital health”. Human highly affected by environment, animal health, food, nutrition, climate change, many other factors that are beyond biological genetic structure human beings. The impact environment on people's an old phenomenon but recent...
AbstractBackground: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cognitive impairment are important prevalent public health problems that lead to increase the risk of morbidity mortality. Both considered a major social financial burden.Cognitive commonly occurs in individuals with CKD; therefore assessment is extremely important. Early diagnosis intervention help decrease progression impairment.Aim: To identify relation between serum creatinine level estimated glomerular filtration rate (e-GFR) global...
BackgroundCKD is a globally important public health problem, which leads to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and increases the risk of morbidity mortality . 1 The prevalence CKD in general populations 11-13% worlidwide. 2 In Egypt highest percentage patients with (31.9%) was found be between 50 60 years. 3atients have higher cognitive dysfunction than population even when accounting for other factors such as age, diabetes, cardiovascular comorbidities. 4ognitive impairment impacts negatively...
Background:Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia are common problems in the elderly that may pass unnoticed till deteriorated or affect elderly's function especially activities of daily living (ADL).MCI is also associated with significant morbidity mortality.Patients MCI develop any type as Alzheimer's disease (AD), vascular other types dementias by rates about 8.1%, 1.9% 9.6% respectively per year, so early detection management will benefit both patient caregiver.Non amnestic...
Abstract Background Ain Shams University Virtual Hospital (AVH) has been offering telemedicine services since 2016. During the COVID-19 pandemic it become essential to offer healthcare in a safe way. Telemedicine was perfect choice worldwide compensate for deficiency of physical services. Limitations especially elderly population questioned feasibility telegeriatrics model. Aim To study and acceptability AVH model geriatric patients. Methodology A cross-sectional performed from April October...
Background: Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is one of the early warning signs objective cognition impairment, and dementia associated with higher rates sleep disorders across various cross-sectional longitudinal cohort studies. Aim:To assess prevalence in elderly females complaining subjective decline. Methods:A cross sectional study involving 207 attending outpatient clinics memory at Ain Shams university hospitals.Demographic data participants were collected.Screening SCD was done first...