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Calculation of the Ettingshausen coefficient in a Rectangular quantum wire with an infinite potential in the presence of an Electromagnetic wave (the electron - optical phonon interaction )
Authors: Hưng Trần Hải 
Published: January 2018

The Ettingshausen coefficient (EC) in a Rectangular quantum wire with an infinite potential (RQWIP)in the presence of an Electromagnetic wave (EMW) is calculated by using a quantum kinetic equation for electrons. Considering the case of the electron - optical phonon interaction, we have found the expressions of the kinetic tensors . From the kinetic tensors, we have also obtained the analytical expression of the EC in the RQWIP in the presence of EMW as function of the frequency and the intensity of the EMW, of the temperature of system, of the magnetic field and of the characteristic parameters of RQWIP. The theoretical results for the EC are numerically evaluated, plotted and discussed for a specific RQWIP GaAs/GaAsAL. We also compared received EC with those for normal bulk semiconductors and quamtum wells to show the difference. The Ettingshausen effect in a RQWIP in the presence of an EMW is newly developed.
Pediatric genetic disorders: nutritional challenges in the UAE
Authors: Mansoor Anwar Al- 
Published: January 2018

Pediatric patients with genetic disorders are an often overlooked subpopulation, though they pose serious nutritional and medical challenges. Many genetic disorders are prevalent in the UAE and in the larger Middle Eastern region due to cultural traditions of intermarriage. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), holoprosencephaly and chromosome 9 monosomy are just some of the disorders that lead to the need for ventilation and enteral feedings. These patients uniquely prevail in the Arabian Gulf region due to stricter laws that allow them to survive on ventilation machines, as compared to the Western world, where they would otherwise not be reliant on mechanical ventilation, thus characterizing them with shorter lifespans. This leads to limited research published on the appropriate management of such patients and challenges to medical professionals in the region. This presentation aims to discuss the various nutritional challenges posed by such patients, including failure to thrive and the inappropriate use of standardized growth charts and energy formulas.
Early detection of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in family practice
Authors: Alkot Mohammad 
Published: January 2018

Background: In real practice, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) is often diagnosed at a late stage as its clinical manifestations pass unnoticed and spirometry is almost not utilized. Objectives: To clarify the possibility of early detection of COPD by family physicians at the primary health care level. Methods: The study was conducted during the winter season (2015) in Al-Shohadaa family health center, Al-Shohadaa city, Menoufia governorate, Egypt. All patients â‰¥ 40 years, smoking â‰¥ 20 pack-years and attending the center with respiratory symptoms were subjected after their consent to a spirometry to check for early COPD diagnosis. Results: Although based on spirometry 33 out of 192 had COPD (18 (9.4%) had GOLD I and 15 (7.8%) had â‰¥ GOLD II, respectively), there was no significant difference in the type and the number of respiratory symptoms between Non-COPD and early COPD patients. Conclusion: It was demonstrated that the presenting symptoms specially in early stages could not discriminate patients with COPD, so availability of spirometry in addition to training of family physicians at the family health care settings is a mandatory challenge for early COPD diagnosis.
Disruptive behavior disorders among basic-learning school children at Qwiesna district, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt (2014/2015)
Authors: Alkot Mohammad 
Published: January 2018

Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBDs) are psychiatric disorders of children and adolescence including Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD). DBDs are associated with increased risk for negative developmental outcomes including substance abuse, school problems and antisocial or criminal violence. Objective of the study was to assess Disruptive Behavior Disorders among basic learning school children in Qwiesna district , Menoufia governorate. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 348 basic learning school children and their parents in addition to their Classrooms' teachers'. Children were subjected to Mini-Kids Interview for diagnosis of DBDs then ''Parenting Manner Scale'' for detection of parenting style. Parents and teachers rated child's behavior at their home and school respectively during past six months. Parents were subjected to ''socioeconomic status scale. The results of the study showed that, Prevalence of DBDs was 14.9%. ODD and CD were 8% and 6.9 % of cases respectively. Mean age was significantly younger among patients (11.69Â±1.6) with male sex predominance (69.2%). Low Socioeconomic level (67.3%), inter-parental conflicts (36.5%), single parent (51.9%) and family history of neuropsychiatric disorders (65.4%) were significantly higher among cases. Overprotection (28.8% and 28.8%), discrimination between siblings (28.8% and 28.8%) and authoritarian fathers and mothers parenting styles (17.3% & 19.2%) respectively were significantly higher among cases. The study concluded that, Prevalence of DBDs among basic learning school children in Qwiesna district, Menoufia governorate was 14.9%.ODD and CD represented 8% and 6.9% of cases respectively. Risk factors were; low socioeconomic status (OR 3.4), low parental educations (OR 1.07 &2.9 for fathers and mothers respectively), father smoking (OR 1.4), parental conflicts (OR 1.3), family history of psychiatric disorders (OR 1.6) and bad parental styles among fathers and mothers respectively [overprotection (OR 49.4 & 22.2), discrimination (OR 12.9 & 32.8), authoritarian (OR 11.2 & 20.9) and hesitancy (OR 8.8 & 28.7)].
Prevalence of stress among medical students
Authors: Alkot Mohammad 
Published: January 2018

Background: Stress represents a normal, necessary and unavoidable life phenomenon which can generate temporary discomfort as well as long-term consequences. Objectives: The study was conducted to estimate prevalence, risk factors and coping methods of stress among medical students. Methodology: A Questionnaire based survey was conducted on medical students of Benha university at May 2013 for assessment of socioeconomic status, stress kind and level and the adjustment to college scale. Results: It was found that, the majority of students have stress (87.4%), which varies from mild to moderate (63.8% versus 23.6%). The most common sources of stress were, psychological (32.3%), social (8.5%), financial (4.9%) and medical (3.6%) problems. The academic, social and emotional adjustment levels among students varies between moderate to high (78.6% versus 21.4%), ( 26.8% versus 73.2%) and (77.8% versus 22.2%) respectively. Conclusion: Medical students face social, emotional, and physical problems which may affect their learning ability and academic performance. Some find it hard to cope with the stress and lag behind, while others see the pressure as challenge to work harder.
Does mental health needs vary as we grow from pediatrics to adults to elderly? Results from a study in Dubai
Authors: Alabady Kadhim 
Published: January 2018

Purpose: To Provide a baseline of the current picture of major mental health challenges among men and women of different ages in Dubai. which can then be used to measure the impact of interventions or service development.
Method: In order to carry out the mental health needs assessment we applied qualitative and quantitative methodology.
Results: * The prevalence of people who suffer from different types of mental disorders remains largely unknown, many men and are unwilling to seek professional help because of lack of awareness or the stigma attached to it.
* According to the Dubai Household Health Survey DHHS (2009) 14.5% of respondents reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms over a 2-week period.
* It was predicted in 2014 that there would be 37,933 people suffering from psychotic disorders of which 29,747 were males.
* It is estimated there would be 19,117 adults between the ages of 20 and 64 years with ASD in Dubai for 2014.
*It was estimated around 548 residents in Dubai aged 60 years or more in 2014 had dementia (of which 338 were men).
Recommendations: * Work is required with primary health care in order to identify men with undiagnosed mental illnesses. Further work is undertaken within primary health care to assess disease registries with the aim of helping GP practices to improve their disease registers.
* It is important to conduct local psychiatric morbidity surveys in Dubai to obtain data and assess the prevalence of essential mental health symptoms and conditions.
* Continuum of care - a significant gap in the services for adults once they diagnosed with mental disorder.)
The secrets to live longer and healthier
Authors: Basri Zahra Al 
Published: January 2018

A healthy lifestyle is a series of choices that when made together lead us to overall health and very likely a longer life. This lecture covers the general topic of healthy living. Participants who attend will learn practical methods for improving not only their own health but ways to contribute to the health of family members as well based on the latest research and the latest evidence on the impact of life style on health and disease prevention. Participants will be informed about a range of choices that we all make day in and day out that directly impact our health and the health of others. Simple methods for shifting our choices toward ‘health’ without compromising quality of life are presented.
State responsibility in caring for elderly people
Authors: Ferdousi Nahid 
Published: January 2018

Elderly is an obvious reality and last stage of human life cycle. In practice, most of the elderly people in our country suffer from some basic human problems, such as poor financial support, absence of proper health and medicine facilities, family negligence, deprivation, and socioeconomic insecurity. Moreover, there are no separate facilities for the old people in public transports, at ticket counters, banks and hospitals etc. In both private and public hospitals, there are no separate geriatrics departments for elderly care. It is the responsibility of the society to give these elderly people priorities in getting all civic services, including hospitals, banks, offices and courts. In Bangladesh, there are resource constraints, capacity problems, infrastructural weaknesses, education deficiencies, and poor attitudes and expectations in relation to caring for elderly people. Elderly people mostly suffer from some physical illness and they need comprehensive medical care services. Provision of health care for elderly people at various sites such as hospitals, nursing homes, old age homes and other places of shelter should be within the umbrella of legislative protection of rights and effective legal redress mechanism should be in place to guard against violations of rights. It is an ethical and moral responsibility to extend best care towards senior citizens so that they can pass their ending days of life with respect, proper care, and security. There is need to establish standards for service care providers, including in-home, community-based and residential settings. Every social policy should include a policy of active aging for elderly population. In addition, concerned personnel should assist the senior citizens so that they can enjoy their legal rights properly.
Siblings with autism, mental retardation, and convulsions in tuberos sclerosis: A case report
Authors: Helmy Farihan 
Published: January 2018

A 3 years old female patient born of consanguineous parents presented to the (development and behavioral clinic) inTaif children hospital, Western Saudai Arabia , her mother complained that her daughter had speech delay, no eye to eye contact, and was performing stereotyped behaviors (hand flapping).The girl developed convulsions at the age of3 months and was on anticonvulsant medication since that age, her convulsions were controlled on anti-epileptic treatment .Family history revealed that the girl had a male sibling 6 years old who developed convulsions at the age of 4 months and is on antiepileptic medications, the boy suffered also from speech delay, absent social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. On examination the girl had characteristic features of angio-fibromas, hypo-pigmented macules on the trunk and legs, and moreover the boy had similar skin features plus hypo-pigmented tufts of hair. Both cases were diagnosed as Autistic spectrum disorder, tuberous sclerosis, and mental retardation. The family needed genetic counseling, while both cases needed as soon as possible behavioral and educational strategies.
Gullain Barre Syndrome in an 18 month old child: A case report
Authors: Adil Faryal 
Published: January 2018

Gullian Barre Syndrome is a post infectious poly neuropathy mainly involving motor, but sometimes also sensory and autonomic nerves. Recent immunization with influenza, oral polio and rabies are included in etiology. Pure motor axonal type has the highest incidence in paediatric population. There is flaccid ascending paralysis with areflexia. Autonomic and cranial nerve impairment are also noted. We are presenting a case of 18 months old female child, partially vaccinated, weighing 9kg, who presented with complains of generalized for two days and inability to walk for one day. Child had upper respiratory tract infection two weeks back for which she took oral antibiotics. Milestones were appropriate for age. On examination GCS was 7/15, cranial nerves intact , hypotonia with areflexia and decrease power in all four limbs. Rest of the systemic examination was unremarkable. Laboratory investigations showed leuckocytosis with normal electrolytes and renal functions. However CSF showed pleocytosis with normal glucose and WBC count. Stool culture for polio virus was sent and found to be negative. Our provisional diagnosis is acute flaccid paralysis which could be due to poliomyelitis, gullain barre syndrome and botulinism. History, examination and CSF D/R was suggestive of gullain barre syndrome, so final diagnosis was made. Child was intubated in PICU immediately after shift from emergency due to labored breathing and low GCS. Child was on ventilator support for two days. Intravenous immunoglobulin were arranged and given but unfortunately child expired on second day of admission. Gullain barre syndrome is one of the important cause of acute flaccid paralysis and it is associated with highest mortality incases with rapid onset of limb weakness and mechanical ventilation.
Anemia and its relationship with socio-demographic data and dietary habits in young Emirati athletes
Authors: AlRaish Seham M. 
Published: January 2018

Introduction: An appropriate diet is crucial for performance development and recovery in athletes. An insufficient nutrient intake diet can lead to health disorders like anemia. Anemia, which is defined as a low level of Hemoglobin in the blood and low volume of red blood cells, Anemia is common in athletes, especially in those performing endurance exercise, and can lead to severe consequences, especially in young individuals and it is associated with decreased athletic performance as well as limited concentration. So far, there is no data in young Emirati athletes on anemia, its prevalence and related factors. Aim: To determine the prevalence of anemia in young Emirati athletes and to identify related factors. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted. 59 male soccer players aged from 13 to18 years were recruited from Al Jazira Academic sports clubs in the United Arab Emirates. Blood tests results were obtained from the medical file of each participant, which include a complete blood count (CBC) among which the level of Hemoglobin (HgB), Hematocrit (HcT), and Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV). Socio-demographic data were collected by using a questionnaire. Dietary habits were assessed with a food frequency questionnaire. Both questionnaires were administered in groups under the supervision of a trained interviewer. The software SPSS version 23 was used to conduct data analysis. Data are described as mean Â± s.d. or percentage (%) as appropriate. Results: 33.33% of the sample has low HgB. In those athletes, both HcT and MCV are at the inferior limit of the normal range. Also, there is a significant relationship between athlete's mother education level and Meat group (P-value<0.01) where when the mother's educations level increase the meat and meat consumption for the athlete’s increase. A significant relation between cereal Group and HgB (P-value=0.01) was found. There was no significant relationship between neither HgB, HcT nor MCV with meat consumption in the whole sample and in below HgB athletes. Conclusion: The implication of this finding is that some athletes are considered to have anemia, low blood results then it is desirable for soccer players, this may be related to a poor dietary iron intake.
Outcome of early bubble CPAP in children presenting at paediatric in-tensive care unit from 2016-2017
Authors: Kazmi Madia 
Published: January 2018

The aim of this study is to analyze the introduction of early continuous positive airway pressure(CPAP) for children admitted in PICU in correcting respiratory distress with or without hypoxaemia and impending respiratory failure in order to improve respiratory function, avoid the need for mechanical ventilation and its complications. Objective: To determine the outcome of early bubble CPAP in children admitted in paediatric intensive care of Abbasi Shaheed hospital. Methods: This pilot study is being conducted in paediatric intensive care of paediatric unit 2 department at Abbasi Shaheed hospital Karachi. The study was conducted from march 2016 to December 2016. The study design was cross-sectional study and sample technique was non probability(purposive).Total 70 patients of both genders having age ranging between 0-12years exhibiting clinical features of respiratory distress with hypoxaemia (SpO2 <92%) and impending respiratory failure initially received oxygen supplementation through bCPAP delivered via an underwater tube through nasal prongs. Data regarding outcome after receiving bCPAP and need for mechanical ventilation was collected and analyzed. Results: Oxygen was initiated by bCPAP in 70 patients. Out of these, forty-one (58.5%) were male and twenty-nine (41.2%) were females. The age group ranges from 0- 12years. Forty-nine (70%) patients survived after bCPAP and shift to ward. Twenty-one (30%) were intubated for worsening distress and hypoxaemia. Eight (11.4%) were removed from vent, put on bCPAP and survived. Ten (14.2%) expired on ventilatory support. Conclusion: According to our results early bubble CPAP supplementation helps in correcting respiratory illness and contributes to reduce the number of children requiring endotracheal tube intubation and mechanical ventilation. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, it is a simple device which can be made locally, very cheap and effective.
Postprandial glycaemic and appetite responses to cookies following in-corporation of Stevia and Moringa leaf powder
Authors: Khan Imran 
Published: January 2018

Background/objective: Medicinal plants including Stevia and Moringa constitute an important source of health-beneficial bioactive components and hence, their intake may beneficially modulate biomarkers of chronic diseases. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of cookies incorporating stevia and Moringa leaf powder on postprandial glycaemia, appetite, palatability and gastrointestinal wellbeing in humans. Design and methods: In a randomized crossover design, twenty healthy subjects consumed three iso-caloric test foods (each providing 50 g available carbohydrates) of control cookies (CC), stevia leaf-containing cookies (SC) and Moringa leaf-containing cookies (MC) as breakfast. Blood glucose and subjective appetite were measured at fasting and over 2 hours after consumption of the cookies. Palatability and gastrointestinal wellbeing were measured using standard questionnaires. Results: Compared to CC, MC resulted in a significant decrease in postprandial blood glucose concentration at 30 and 45 min (P = 0.002 and P = 0.003, respectively) and showed a tendency (P = 0.077) for lower blood glucose incremental area under the curve (iAUC). Subjects were significantly less hungry after SC and MC intake (P= 0.035 and P= 0.041, respectively) compared to CC. In addition, the SC resulted in significantly (P = 0.037) lower hunger incremental area over the curve (iAOC) compared to CC. All the cookies were liked by the subjects without any reported gastrointestinal discomfort. Conclusion: In conclusion, the results showed that compared to CC, MC improved postprandial glycaemia and reduced hunger, while SC reduced hunger only. Future studies are now warranted to explore the mechanisms responsible for these observed effects.
The good face of media: Kids weight loss competitions
Authors: Shwayhat Razan 
Published: January 2018

Media has been blamed for long time and more these days for spreading bad eating habits, inactivity and making unhealthy food choices especially among children. Through my work in the media especially TV, I wanted to use the other side of media and influence healthy eating habits among children and adults. Competitions drive challenge and determination, I created the first Arabic weight loss competition for kids on TV titled "Ghizaak Sihtak" may be translated to " Eat Well Live Well Competition". The competition allows kids to live their normal everyday life (not in camps) and teaches them how to make healthy choices, be more active and thus lose weight. The Ghizaak Sihtak Compeition helped many kids lose more than 20Kilos in around 6months and keep it off for 2 years so far. This year - the 5th season for kids - 10 kids started are participating in this weight loss journey while many others are watching them and are affected with their stories. The Compeition is broadcasted on Roya TV.