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Bacterial contamination of platelet concentrate units: a study on 200 units
Authors: Ahmed F. , Elhag K. 
Published: July 2019

200 Platelet Concentrate (PC) bags were tested for bacterial growth on day 1 (3-5 hrs after blood collection) using segments from tubings. The same bags were retested on their expiry date (5th day) by culturing a specimen drawn from the bag by syringe.
The frequency ofpositive cultures on day 1 was not statistically significantly higher than on day 5 (p = 0.07).
This interesting finding is explained and its relation to febrile transfusion reaction (FTR) is discussed. The organisms isolated were most likely contaminants from the skin or air at the time of blood collection.
Assessments of pugh's modification of childturcotte classification as prognostic indicator in liver cirrhotics: a cohort study
Authors: Altaee M. Y. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to validate Pugh's modification of the Child-Turcotte Classification (CTC) in the prediction of mortality in patients with liver cirrhosis.
A cohort of 45 cirrhotics collected in Mosul Teaching Hospitals, Iraq, was followed for five years and deaths were recorded at twelve month intervals from the individual dates of diagnosis. Cohort analysis and estimation of Relative Risk measured the strength of the association between Pugh's classes and five year mortality. Life table analysis was used to compute the probability of survival or death in each year during the 5 year period.
Results . During the five-year period of study twenty patients died. Eighteen of the total deaths (90%) occurred in class C (severe class) from which 78% of the patients died while only two (15% of the group) died in class B (Relative Risk = 5.2). None died in class A (mild class).
In the first year 20% of the cohort died (all from Class C) and the Life Table Analysis showed a high probability of death for the whole cohort. A further 24% died during the next four years..
Conclusion - Pugh's grading can confidently be used in clinical practice to categorize the chances of patient survival. Patients with cirrhosis in the severe grade have a poor chance of survival.
Survey of biomedical research in a developing country
Authors: Pilseczek F. H. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
By using the Silver Platten International CD-ROM version with MedSPIRS of the database Medline from 1966 to 1995 the intention of this survey was to investigate biomedical research in a developing country, Afghanistan, through collating the number and types of publications and to review the number of publications concerned with diseases of particular relevance to the country.
Six hundred and two publications were identified and their types and distribution are discussed in relation to Afghanistan and to developing countries in general and to research published from more developed regions of the World.
The association of acute hepatitis B infection with malaria
Authors: Al Ali H.Y.M. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Seventy eight acute hepatitis B cases, identified by the presence of HbsAg and IgM anti-HBC markers, were compared with 102 normal individuals from malaria endemic areas in Ninevah (Northern Iraq). Both groups were asked for any history of malaria. More hepatitis B cases reported malaria (70.5%) than normal individuals (odd's ratio 11) which suggests that the vector of malaria plays a role in the transmission of hepatitis B.
Is shorter preoperative fasting equieffective?
Authors: Dahyat G. , Gharaibeh H. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
This study is a comparison between the allowing of free clear fluids until about two hours preoperatively and the usual preoperative fasting.
In a prospective trial the residual volume and pH of gastric content were measured in 60 patients who were put into either a study group where the intake of free fluids was allowed up to two hours preoperatively or a control group who were fasted for six hours.
There were no significant differences between the study group's residual gastric volume (RGV) (22±16) and the control group's RGV (21±14) nor the study group's pH (2.5±0.8) and the control group's pH(2.3±0.9). There were no complications of aspiration or regurgitation in either group but the patients in the study group reported less preoperative thirst.
We believe that to allow the drinking of clear fluids until two hours before an operation is safe and enhances the comfort of the patient.
Intrauterine fetal death: termination of pregnancy withintravaginal prostagladin E2 pessaries
Authors: Barqawi R. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of intravaginal prostaglandin E2 pessaries, for the induction of labor in intrauterine fetal death.
Design: Sixty five women at 20-40 weeks gestation, with intrauterine fetal death proved by ultrasound examination and with no history of previous delivery by caesarean section, were treated with 20mgprostaglandin E2 pessaries intravaginaly. The dose was repeated 8-hourly for up to 48 hours until effective uterine contractions were obtained.
Setting: Patients with intrauterine fetal death who presented to King Hussein Medical Center in the period from 1994 to 1996.
Results: The mean time from induction to delivery was 14 hours, and only 4 patients (6%) required between 30 - 48 hours. Two patients (3%) required only 4 hours to deliver completely.
Conclusions: The use of prostaglandin E2 vaginal pessaries at a dose of 20mg every 8 hours appears to be a safe, effective, practical method for the termination of pregnancy in intrauterine fetal death.
Omenn syndrome: the first case in qatar
Authors: El Araby I. , Abulaban M. , Abdul Wahab A. , Salem M.M. , Al Saad T. , Morsi N. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Omenn syndrome is a rare form of severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) with distinctive clinical and immunologic features(1). It was first described by Omenn in 1965 under the title of: Familial Reticuloen-Dotheliosis
with Eosinophilia(2),. Since then, over 45 cases has been described(1). In this paper; we are reporting the first case of Omenn's syndrome in Qatar community.
Familial sarcoidosis in a jordanian family
Authors: Sharara A. , Hijazi M. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic granulomatous disease involving one or more multiple organ systems, characterised by the histologic finding of noncaseating epitheloid cell granulomas. This is the first report of familial sarcoidosis in Jordan. We report a mother and her son who Presented with bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and lung infiltrates.
Sarcoidosis is a rare disease in Jordan. We reported thirty-three cases of sarcoidosis(1). Although the familial tendency is reported in many studies(2), this was not the case in our study. Though the etiology is unknown; both Prevalence of sarcoidosis in different ethnic groups and familial occurrence of the disease strongly suggest the hypothesis of a possible genetic predisposition(3).
Rhino-cerebral mucormycosis: first case report in qatar
Authors: Al Kaabi S. , Ahmad A/R , Addassi A. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
A case of rhino-cerebral mucormycosis is described which is the first such case report from Qatar; The patient was a young female with systemic lupus erythematosis and was on regular dialysis for renal failure. She was admitted primarily because of diarrhea but her condition was complicated by progressive swelling of the face and eyes, total ophthalmoplegia, cavernous sinus thrombosis, a lower motor neurone facial nerve lesion and contralateral hemiplegia. Despite aggressive supportive efforts and Amphotericin-B therapy, she died. Although the disease is a potentially fatal fungal infection, cure can be achieved if the case is properly managed, hence the value of reporting the case.
Hyperlipidemic pancreatitis: the qatar experience
Authors: Tariq Butt M. , Al Emadi M. , Al Hassan M.SJ. , Al Kaabi S. , El Dweik N. , Al Muslemani M.Y. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Hyperlipidemic pancreatitis represents one of the most acute and dramatic consequences of the chylomicronemia syndrome which, if misdiagnosed, can lead to pancreatic destruction and death.
A retrospective analysis of 16 cases admitted to Hamad General Hospital since 1990 investigated the relationship between hyperlipidemia and pancreatitis.
All the patients had discrete, recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis with typical pain, hyperamylasemia and hypertriglyceridemia. Acute pancreatitis usually occurred when the serum triglyceride levels were above 10 mmol/L. Chylomicronemia, with the serum being visibly creamy, was a constant feature of the lipoprotein pattern of the patients during these acute episodes.
It seems that chylomicronemia is the most consistent feature of hyperlipidemic pancreatitis. Most patients respond well to a low fat diet but lipid lowering agents are generally required to prevent recurrence.
HB A2 Quantitation by Microcolumn-Precise Normal Range and Invalidity on the Quantitation in Presence of HBS
Authors: Al Hilali A. , Abu Saud K. , Al Bishri T. 
Published: July 2019

The reference range for Haemoglobin A2 (HbA2) by the microcolumn technique is not well defined. Various textbooks and inserts give different reference ranges. This leads to confusion in interpretation. Normal Saudi individuals were checked by the method, excluding all disease in them that can affect HbA2 level. The reference range obtained was 2.0-2.7 (mean+SD). This new range will decrease remarkably the overlap between normal, alpha thalassemia trait and beta thalassemia trait individuals.
Also>, and in spite of the claim by the manufacturer to the contrary, it was shown that presence of sickle haemoglobin, places the assay of Hb A2 significantly outside the normal range> using a column that is supposed to be just for the purpose of accurate assay of Hb A2 in presence of HbS. The range in sickle trait patients was shown to be 2.5-3.4 (mean+SD).
Selected Abstracts From Other Journals
Authors: Hammoudeh M. , Gehani A.A. 
Published: July 2019

Background: Serum creatinine is the most commonly used screening test for renal failure. We hypothesized that serum creatinine would underestimate the degree of renal failure in elderly people because they have a reduced muscle mass. If so, this would lead to underrecognition and thus suboptimal care of patients with severe renal failure.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective medical record review of all patients 65 years or older in an outpatient academic family medicine practice. The glomerular filtration rate was calculated using the Cockcroft and Gault formula and was used to evaluate the testing characteristics of serum creatinine for the detection of renal failure.
The Impact of Diabetes on Pregnancy in Qatar
Authors: Hassnh L. H. , Al Nama B. , Rizk N. , Ahmed B. 
Published: July 2019

Objectives: To investigate maternal and neonatal outcomes of pregnancies in women with different types of diabetes in Qatar. To identify factors such as age, family history of diabetes and obesity contributing to the increased risk of GD.
Design: The design of this study is retrospective.
Materials and Methods: il4 pregnant women with different types of diabetes including 143(28%) Impaired Glucose Tolerance Test (IGTT), 334(65%) Gestational Diabetes (GD), 26(5%) Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) and 11(2%) Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) who delivered between Jan - June 2004formed the subject of this study.Data extracted from the files included maternal characteristics, fetal and maternal complications.
Result: Eight women had abortions and two had stillbirths, leaving a final dataset comprising 504 women (141 IGTT, 332 GDM, 21 IDDM and 10 NIDDM). Two hundred and eighty three (56.2%) were Qatari.53 %(n = 267) aged >30 years, 57.5 %(n = 290) had family history of diabetes, only 16.1 %(n = 81) treated by insulin.Polyhydramnios was the most common antenatal complication occurred in 15 %(n = 76). No maternal mortality.The overall Cesarean section was 6.2 %(n = 31),.Preterm delivery 5.8 %(n = 29). Macrosomia appeared in 7.3 %(n = 37) infants and congenital malformations in 2 %(n = 10) infants.
Conclusions: We observed that the risk factors for GDM found in other studies are generally valid for our population. Also we found that IDDM has a poorer outcome than NIDDM. However a future prospective study is need it to draw firm conclusions regarding the relative magnitudes of the adverse effects between the different diabetic groups
Predictors of delayed pre-hospital presentation among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Authors: Albrahim Mohammed , Ahmed Amjad M. , Alwakeel Abdulrahman , Hijji Faisal , Al-Mallah Mouaz H. 
Published: July 2019

Background: Early treatment of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is essential to improve survival of these patients. However, not all patients present early enough to receive optimal treatment especially in third world countries. Social factors affecting early vs. late treatment have not been studied, particularly in the Middle East. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the social factors associated with delayed presentation of STEMI patients. Methods: All patients with STEMI presenting to King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center (KACC) between October 2013 and July 2014 were approached. After obtaining consent, patients were interviewed regarding their psychosocial circumstances using a standardized questionnaire. Their medical charts were also reviewed for further clinical data. Patients were divided according to their symptom-to-door time into early ( ≤ 6h) and late (>6h) presentation and group comparisons were conducted. Results: A total of 79 patients were enrolled, of which 24 patients (30%) presented late. Patients with increased symptom-to-door time had higher prevalence of diabetes (40% vs. 79.2%, p = 0.001), hypertension (43.6% vs. 70.8%, p = 0.023), and dyslipidemia (23.6% vs. 54.2%, p = 0.009). Most of the late presenters did not undergo primary coronary intervention (72.7% vs. 47.8%, P = 0.034) and had less prior information about myocardial infarction (43.6% vs. 25%, P = 0.023). Late presenters were more often illiterates and lived most often far away from the hospital. Using multivariate logistic regression; dyslipidemia was the only independent predictor for the late hospital presentation for STEMI patients. Conclusion: One third of patients with STEMI present more than six hours after symptom onset; these patients have a higher prevalence of coronary risk factors and less information about STEMI. Programs should be designed to educate patients and the general public about the symptoms of STEMI and the necessary action to be taken if a heart attack is suspected.
Fiscal Consolidation in Federal Belgium
Authors: Schnabel Johanna 
Published: July 2019

Fiscal Consolidation in Federal Belgium: Collective Action Problem and Solutions
Fiscal consolidation confronts federal states with a collective action problem, especially in federations with a tightly coupled fiscal regime such as Belgium. However, the Belgian federation has successfully solved this collective action problem even though it lacks the political institutions that the literature on dynamic federalism has identified as the main mechanisms through which federal states achieve cooperation across levels of government. This article argues that the regionalization of the party system, on the one hand, and the rationalization of the deficit problem by the High Council of Finance, on the other, are crucial to understand how Belgium was able to solve the collective action problem despite its tightly coupled fiscal regime and particularly high levels of deficits and debts. The article thus emphasizes the importance of compromise and consensus in reducing deficits and debts in federal states.
Conselhos Escolares na Rede Estadual do Rio de Janeiro: participação ou participacionismo?
Authors: Goulart Janaina Moreira de Oliveira , Amaral Daniela Patti do 
Published: July 2019

A presente discussão se propõe a refletir sobre a participação, na perspectiva da gestão democrática, dos membros dos conselhos escolares no âmbito da rede estadual do Rio Janeiro, partindo das análises dos textos produzidos pela Secretaria de Estado de Educação (SEEDUC/RJ) e dos contextos que influenciaram a instituição dos organismos colegiados nesta rede. O artigo apresenta um debate sobre o cenário em que foram instituídos os conselhos escolares nas escolas estaduais e, para tanto, analisou-se os textos oficiais que tratam das competências dos membros do órgão. Sublinha-se a ausência do caráter deliberativo deste colegiado conforme determinado pela legislação que o regulamentou. A discussão traz elementos para a reflexão da transformação social por meio da participação dos sujeitos, propondo um processo dialógico e participativo que não dependam exclusivamente de leis, mas que, sobretudo, estejam articulados com os propósitos de se concretizar os ideais de uma sociedade mais justa, partindo de relações mais horizontais. Acreditamos que a ausência do caráter deliberativo poderá interferir nas estratégias de uma gestão democrática, levando a crer que descaracteriza a concepção de participação no seu sentido mais amplo, dando lugar a uma forma mais semelhante de participacionismo (TRAGTENBERG, 2005)
Resenha de/ Review of SERRES, Michel. Polegarzinha: uma nova forma de viver em harmonia, de pensar as instituições, de ser e de saber. Rio de Janeiro: Bertrand Brasil, 2015. 2ª edição.
Authors: Oliari Gilberto , Ribas Jessica Erd , Sturza Raquel Brum 
Published: July 2019

Resenha de: SERRES, Michel. Polegarzinha: uma nova forma de viver em harmonia, de pensar as instituições, de ser e de saber. Rio de Janeiro: Bertrand Brasil, 2015. 2ª edição.
La sustitución lingüística del guanche en las Islas Canarias, un caso excepcional en la historia del mundo bereber = The Language Shift of Guanche Language in the Canary Islands, an Exceptional Case in the History of the Berber’s World
Authors: Sosa Martín Rumen 
Published: July 2019

El proceso de sustitución lingüística de la lengua bereber se remonta a los tiempos de apogeo de la expansión fenicia en el Mediterráneo y persiste hasta nuestros días. En las Islas Canarias esta lengua fue sustituida por el castellano en un dilatado proceso que se extendió durante el siglo XV y XVI. A pesar de la complejidad de este proceso en el continente africano, resulta difícil hallar analogías con el caso insular. Inserto en el proceso de castellanización, el proceso canario presenta unas características sociohistóricas que la convierten en un caso único en el ámbito del mundo amazige. Abstract Language shift process of Berber language goes back to the growth of the Phoenician expansion in the Mediterranean and it continues to this day. In the Canary Islands, Berber language was replaced by Spanish language during a lengthy process which lasted from 15th to 16th century. Despite the complexity of this process on the continent of Africa, it is very difficult to find analogies with the insular case there. Within a hispanization process, Canarian process show certain socio-historic specificities that it unique in the Amazigh World.
EL FULGOR VENIDO DE OTRA PARTE: BAUDELAIRE, MALLARMÉ, RILKE, CHAR, CELAN, LLANSOL
Authors: Carbó Antoni Gonzalo 
Published: July 2019

Resumen: Hay un fulgor que va unido a la extinción de sí. En el poema LV del Tarǧumān de Ibn ʿArabī, la aniquilación del primer dístico encuentra su cénit en la contemplación extática del tercero en forma de fulgor: «El deseo me aniquila cuando estás ausente /…/ Pues siempre que Le hallo, contemplo una figura… en esplendor…». Su expresión poética moderna se halla en el verso de Les Noces d’Hérodiade, de Mallarmé, en el que Herodías lanza la cabeza de San Juan por la ventana: «Jusqu’à l’horizon mort en un dernier éclat». El «Cántico de San Juan» es el himno de la cabeza cortada volando, del filo de la guadaña a la luz, hacia el «pur regard». Tomado como punto de partida la importancia que la expresión le vieil éclat tiene en su obra poética, se establece una arqueología de estas palabras en la poesía moderna y contemporánea: feu clair (Baudelaire), éclair absolu (Mallarmé), weißer Glanz (Rilke), glow more intense (Eliot), relâmpago íntimo (Pessoa), mort (éclair)ante (Char), «fulgurante entrevisión» (Lezama),
Abstract: There is a glare that goes together with the extinction of the self. In the poem LV, from the Tarǧumān, by Ibn ‘Arabī, the annihilation of the first distich finds its zenith in the ecstatic contemplationof the third in the form of glare: «Desire annihilates me when you are absent / ... / For whenever I find Him, I contemplate a figure... in splendour...». Its modern poetic expression is found in the verse of Les Noces d’Hérodiade, by Mallarmé, in which Herodias throws the head of Saint John through the window: «Jusqu’à l’horizon mort en un dernier éclat». The «Canticle of St. John» is the hymn of the severed head flying, from the edge of the scythe to the light, towards the «pur regard». Taken as a starting point the importance that the expression le vieil éclat has in his poetic work, an archaeology of these words isestablished in modern and contemporary poetry: feu clair (Baudelaire), éclair absolu (Mallarmé), weißer Glanz (Rilke), glow more intense (Eliot), relâmpago íntimo (Pessoa), mort (éclair) ante (Char), fulguranteentrevision (Lezama), Schimmer des Urlichts (Celan), fulgor inapreensível (Llansol).
DE LA INTUICIÓN POÉTICA A LA INTELIGENCIA MÍSTICA:UNA APROXIMACIÓN A LA OBRA DE MARIA GABRIELA LLANSOL
Authors: Martínez Albarracín Francisco 
Published: July 2019

Resumen: Intentamos en este escrito una aproximación a la obra de Maria Gabriela Llansol, centrándonos en su primera trilogía, desde una perspectiva que aúna poesía, filosofía y sabiduría. Nos fijamos en lo peculiar de su escritura, en los símbolos que utiliza, y vemos algo de su relación con la mística cristiana (Eckhart, Müntzer, Juan de la Cruz) y con el sufismo de Ibn ʿArabī.
Abstract: In this paper, we make an approach to the work of Maria Gabriela Llansol, focusing on her first trilogy, from a perspective that combines poetry, philosophy and wisdom. We look at the peculiarity of her writing, the symbols she uses, and we see something of her relationship with Christian mysticism (Eckhart, Müntzer, Juan de la Cruz) and the Sufism of Ibn ʿArabī.