Corrigendum to “Practicing breast self-examination among women attending primary health care in Kuwait” [Alexandria J. Med. 49 (2013) 281–286]
Publication date: September 2018Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 3Author(s): Saadoun F. Alazmi, Ali Alkhabbaz, Hadeel A. Almutawa, Ali E. Ismaiel, Gamal Makboul, Medhat K. El-Shazly (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - August 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
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Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - August 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Gender difference of knowledge and attitude of primary health care staff towards domestic violence” [Alexandria J. Med. 47 (2011) 337–341]
Publication date: September 2018Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 3Author(s): Saadoun F. Alazmi, Deema M. Alotaibi, Aminah A. Atwan, Mohammed Ibrahim Kamel, Medhat K. El-Shazly (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - August 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Role of magnetic resonance imaging in loco-regional evaluation of cancer rectum, pre and post neoadjuvant therapy
ConclusionPre-operative MRI in cancer rectum is irreplaceable to assess initial staging and post-neoadjuvant therapy response thus improving surgical results. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - August 9, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: Comparison of KDIGO and KDOQI guidelines
ConclusionKDIGO guideline estimates higher prevalence of CKD than KDOQI guidelines in the same study population. KDIGO guideline might help in early detection and proper classification of CKD which will illicit stage-specific treatment. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Interplay of adipokines in the pathogenesis of essential hypertension: A comparative cross-sectional in Ghana
ConclusionWe found that elevations in serum levels of leptin and resistin, and low levels of adiponectin may play a role in the pathogenesis of essential hypertension. Therefore, adipokines may offer themselves as potential indices for early and accurate detection of high blood pressure. At the same time our present results also confirm the conclusions with respect to correlation of leptin and obesity. Further longitudinal studies in a larger population are warranted to investigate the physiological and pathological functions of adipokines in hypertension. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 31, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Definitive salvage chemotherapy for the treatment of refractory/relapsed non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a single center experience
ConclusionGDP is as effective as DHAP for relapsed or refractory lymphoma with less toxicity and better quality of life. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 25, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
An unusual case of peritonitis following a caesarean delivery
We present an unusual case of peritonitis of unknown origin following a caesarean delivery. Emergency surgery was performed. On exploration there was a large amount of clear fluid which was removed. No signs of iatrogenic injury or any abnormality was detected. Fluid cultures of fluid drained from the abdomen did not grow any organisms. The working diagnosis was reactive peritonitis. Post exploratory laparotomy sepsis developed which was managed conservatively. The patient was discharged after full recovery. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 25, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Exercise as a treatment modality for depression: A narrative review
The objective of the article was to review the beneficial effects of exercise in depression. An electronic search of literature from inception till 06/2017 highlighting the effects of exercise on depression and the possible mechanistic pathways involved was conducted using PubMed/Medline, Google scholar and Scopus and relevant articles were utilized for this review. The results of this review confirmed the beneficial role of exercise in depression as evidenced by the improvement in the outcomes and the various psychobiological parameters measured. Thus exercise can be considered as a treatment option for the management of ...
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 20, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Prevalence of depression and anxiety among college students living in a disaster-prone region
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2018Source: Alexandria Journal of MedicineAuthor(s): Marthoenis, Inong Meutia, Liza Fathiariani, Hizir SofyanAbstractThe present study examined the prevalence rate of depression and anxiety among college students living in a disaster-prone area of Aceh, Indonesia. College students enrolled in two public Universities in Banda Aceh were randomly selected to participate in the self-administered standardized questionnaires for depression and anxiety. The prevalence rates of depression and anxiety were 18.8% and 27.4%, respectively. Depression was associated with gender and BMI while a...
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Identification of colorblindness among selected primary school children in Hararghe Region, Eastern Ethiopia
ConclusionResults from this study show similar prevalence rate with previously reported study in Ethiopia for Harari ethnic group but lower prevalence rates for Somali and Oromo ethnic groups. Early detection of colorblindness is important for children to select their future profession and take necessary precautions in their everyday activities. Families and other concerned bodies should also take the case of children with colorblindness into consideration while dealing with them. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Attitudes towards menopause and depression, body image of women during menopause
ConclusionsWomen with an optimistic attitude towards menopause tend to have a more positive body image and their depression level is lower. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Physiological variables and molecular study of KLK2 and KLK3 among patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia
This study includes 60 patients with prostatic hyperplasia with an average age of 64 years old and 30 samples as a control with same age group. The study obtained that there was significant association (P ≤ 0.05) between PSA (KLK3) and prostatic hyperplasia. Result also mentions that there was significant decrease in testosterone level and significant increase in dihydrotestosterone level. The present study for KLK2 and KLK3 genes showed molecular variation in both genes, varied between polymorphism and allele polymorphism. PCR amplification of specific primers of KLK2 gene showed polymorphisms ranged betw...
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Socio-demographic and clinical factors predicting time to presentation for children with pneumonia in Ilorin, Nigeria
ConclusionInfancy and families with few children are socio-demographic features that are likely to determine early-to-intermediate presentation of children with pneumonia while high respiratory rates and bronchopneumonia are disease related factors that predict early presentation. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Ultrastructural alterations of renal tissue in a male patient with Fabry’s disease
ConclusionThe ultra-structure of the kidney clearly showed the intra-cytoplasmic glycosphingolipid accumulation in renal cells, responsible for progressive decline in renal function which could lead to kidney failure. The final diagnosis of Fabry’s disease was confirmed. In the present case-study, electron microscopy proved to be a valuable diagnostic aid. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
