Sanaa A El-Benhawy,Heba G El-Sheredy
Sanaa A El-Benhawy
Background: Recent population studies provide clues that the use of metformin may be associated with reduced incidence and improved prognosis of breast cancer. This drug is widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes,...
Seasonal variation and trend of chicken pox in the southern region of Saudi Arabia (2007-2012) [0.03%]
沙特阿拉伯南部地区(2007-2012年)水痘的季节性和趋势变化
Noha Saleh,Bassem Al Moghazy
Noha Saleh
Introduction: Chicken pox is a contagious disease caused by varicella zoster virus. Children are most susceptible to infection. In 1998, the WHO recommended that routine childhood varicella vaccination be considered in co...
Abla I Ayoub,Medhat Attia,Heba M El Kady et al.
Abla I Ayoub et al.
Background: Insomnia is a common problem in the elderly population. Poor sleep quality is associated with decreased memory and concentration, increased risk of falls, cognitive decline, and higher rate of mortality. Inade...
Prevalence and predictors of depression and anxiety among the elderly population living in geriatric homes in Cairo, Egypt [0.03%]
埃及开罗养老院老年人抑郁和焦虑的流行率及影响因素研究
Dalia Ahmed,Inas Helmi El Shair,Eman Taher et al.
Dalia Ahmed et al.
Background: Anxiety and depression are common in the elderly and affect their quality of life. The rates of depression and anxiety are higher among those living in institutional settings and are usually undiagnosed. ...
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of pregnant women towards antenatal care in primary healthcare centers in Benghazi, Libya [0.03%]
利比亚班加西初级卫生保健中心孕期妇女对产前检查的认识、态度和行为调查
Hala K Ibrahim,Mohamed D El Borgy,Huda O Mohammed
Hala K Ibrahim
Background and aim: Many underlying factors influence the capacity of women to survive from complications emerging during pregnancy and childbirth, including women's health and nutritional status starting from childhood a...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage among primary school-aged children from Jordan: prevalence, antibiotic resistance and molecular characteristics [0.03%]
约旦学龄前儿童鼻部金黄色葡萄球菌定植：携带率、抗生素抗性和分子特征
Hamed M Alzoubi,Amin A Aqel,Sameeh A Al-Sarayreh et al.
Hamed M Alzoubi et al.
Background and aim: Colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) increases the risk for subsequent infections with an increased mortality and morbidity. Children were suggested to be a major asympt...
Evaluating laboratory key performance using quality indicators in Alexandria University Hospital Clinical Chemistry Laboratories [0.03%]
基于质量指标的实验室关键绩效评价——亚历山大大学医院临床化学实验室案例分析
Mostafa M Rizk,Adel Zaki,Nermine Hossam et al.
Mostafa M Rizk et al.
Background: The performance of clinical laboratories plays a fundamental role in the quality and effectiveness of healthcare. Objectives: ...
Socioeconomic status and dietary habits as predictors of home breakfast skipping in young women [0.03%]
社会经济地位和饮食习惯对年轻女性在家不吃早餐的影响研究
Rania Abd El Hamid Hussein
Rania Abd El Hamid Hussein
Background and objectives: Breakfast skipping is prevalent among adolescents and young women, and deprives the body of important nutrients. This study was conducted to assess the correlation between breakfast eating and s...
Performance of a rapid test versus real-time PCR for diagnosis of H1N1 swine flu [0.03%]
一种快速检测试剂诊断甲型H1N1流感与实时PCR对比研究性能
Heba S Selim,Mona H Hashish
Heba S Selim
Background and objective: For effective control and treatment of swine influenza, rapid and cost-effective diagnosis is important. Although the gold-standard method for the diagnosis of influenza virus is culture isolatio...
Hisham S Abdelrahman,Heba S Selim,Mona H Hashish et al.
Hisham S Abdelrahman et al.
Background/objectives: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system. Many diseases are associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, such as infectious mononucleosis and many typ...