Alexandria Journal of Medicine, Volume 56, Issue 1 (2020)

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Alexandria Journal of Medicine, Volume 56, Issue 1 (2020)

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Review Article

Review Article
Clinical and epidemiological significance of RT-PCR and non-structural glycoprotein-1 assays in the diagnosis of dengue virus infections
Idris Nasir Abdullahi, Abdurrahman El-fulaty Ahmad, Nafiu Faruku, Bamidele Soji Oderinde & Anthony Uchenna Emeribe
Pages: 1-3
Published online: 11 Dec 2019
AbstractforClinical and epidemiological significance of RT-PCR and non-structural glycoprotein-1 assays in the diagnosis of dengue virus infections | Full Text | References | PDF (573.6 KB) | EPUB
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Antimicrobial resistance pattern and molecular epidemiology of ESBL and MBL producing Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from hospitals in Minia, Egypt
Rehab M. Abd El-Baky, Sara M. Farhan, Reham A. Ibrahim, Khaled M. Mahran & Helal F. Hetta
Pages: 4-13
Published online: 03 Jan 2020
AbstractforAntimicrobial resistance pattern and molecular epidemiology of ESBL and MBL producing Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from hospitals in Minia, Egypt | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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The risk of obstructive sleep apnea and its association with indices of general and abdominal obesity in a Nigerian family practice clinic: a cross-sectional study
Olayemi Fehintola Awopeju, Michael Bimbo Fawale, Samuel Anu Olowookere, Oluwasina Titus Salami, Olufemi Olanisun Adewole & Gregory Efosa Erhabor
Pages: 14-20
Published online: 22 Jan 2020
AbstractforThe risk of obstructive sleep apnea and its association with indices of general and abdominal obesity in a Nigerian family practice clinic: a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (661.3 KB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of serum kallistatin level as a predictor of esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients
Osama M. Sobhey, Amal A. Jouda, Ashraf Metwally, Nagwa M. Shawky & Mohammad N. Elkhashab
Pages: 21-26
Published online: 27 Jan 2020
AbstractforEvaluation of serum kallistatin level as a predictor of esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients | Full Text | References | PDF (564.6 KB) | EPUB
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Assessment of risk factors associated with HTLV-1/-2 infection among people living with HIV/AIDS in Bauchi State, Nigeria
Adamu Babayo, Idris Nasir Abdullahi, Mansur Bala Safiyanu, Hafeez Aderinsayo Adekola & Jamila Nasir Usman
Pages: 27-31
Published online: 29 Jan 2020
AbstractforAssessment of risk factors associated with HTLV-1/-2 infection among people living with HIV/AIDS in Bauchi State, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (712.7 KB) | EPUB
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Predicting successful weaning in patients treated with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Tayseer M. Zayton, Ehab M. El-Reweny, Haitham M. Tammam & Kareem M. Gharbeya
Pages: 32-41
Published online: 23 Feb 2020
AbstractforPredicting successful weaning in patients treated with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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A protocol for primary isolation and culture of adipose-derived stem cells and their phenotypic profile
Myriam A. Helmy, Adham F. Mohamed, Hadeer M. Rasheed & Amira I. Fayad
Pages: 42-50
Published online: 19 May 2020
AbstractforA protocol for primary isolation and culture of adipose-derived stem cells and their phenotypic profile | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Baseline characteristics and treatment pattern of type 2 diabetes patients in Jordan: analysis from the DISCOVER patient population
Jihad A. Haddad, Muwafaq A. Al Hyari, Monther S. Al Momani, Ahmad A. Al Omari, Fawaz L. Ammari & Firas O. Annabi
Pages: 51-55
Published online: 26 May 2020
AbstractforBaseline characteristics and treatment pattern of type 2 diabetes patients in Jordan: analysis from the DISCOVER patient population | Full Text | References | PDF (495.7 KB) | EPUB
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Beyond the commonest: right lower quadrant abdominal pain is not always appendicitis
Mahmoud Agha, Maha Sallam & Mohamed Eid
Pages: 56-67
Published online: 31 May 2020
AbstractforBeyond the commonest: right lower quadrant abdominal pain is not always appendicitis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB) | EPUB
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Imatinib a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor: a potential treatment for SARS- COV-2 induced pneumonia
Hany Samir ASSAAD & Samir ASSAAD-KHALIL
Pages: 68-72
Published online: 18 Jun 2020
AbstractforImatinib a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor: a potential treatment for SARS- COV-2 induced pneumonia | Full Text | References | PDF (255.2 KB) | EPUB
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Research Article

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Promising anti-microbial effect of apple vinegar as a natural decolonizing agent in healthcare workers
Sylvana N. Gaber, Rasha H. Bassyouni, Mohamed Masoud & Fatma A. Ahmed
Pages: 73-80
Published online: 18 Jun 2020
AbstractforPromising anti-microbial effect of apple vinegar as a natural decolonizing agent in healthcare workers | Full Text | References | PDF (920.4 KB) | EPUB
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Review article

Review Article
Micro RNA facilitated chemoresistance in gastric cancer: a novel biomarkers and potential therapeutics
Henu Kumar Verma, Yashwant Kumar Ratre, Pellegrino Mazzone, Simona Laurino & L. V. K. S. Bhaskar
Pages: 81-92
Published online: 28 Jun 2020
AbstractforMicro RNA facilitated chemoresistance in gastric cancer: a novel biomarkers and potential therapeutics | Full Text | References | PDF (992.7 KB) | EPUB
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Original Articles

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Identification of urinary proteomic profile of patients with chronic allograft nephropathy
Amr K. Hussien, Pacint E. Moez, Hala S. Elwakil & Hayam A. Elagaan
Pages: 93-104
Published online: 28 Jun 2020
AbstractforIdentification of urinary proteomic profile of patients with chronic allograft nephropathy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Detection of Helicobacter pylori oipA and dupA genes among dyspeptic patients with chronic gastritis
Marwa Shabban El-Sayed, Nevine Musa, Mohamed Eltabbakh, Dalia Hosni Abdelhamid, Shimaa Mostafa Ismail Mostafa, Manar Mohamed Salah, Heba Ahmed Faheem Faheem & Rania Ahmed Hassan
Pages: 105-110
Published online: 30 Jun 2020
AbstractforDetection of Helicobacter pylori oipA and dupA genes among dyspeptic patients with chronic gastritis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Association of high sensitive C reactive protein and dialysis adequacy with uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients
Iman I. Sarhan, Mona Abdel-Halim Ibrahim, Neama M. Kamel & Nahla M. Teama
Pages: 111-117
Published online: 05 Jul 2020
AbstractforAssociation of high sensitive C reactive protein and dialysis adequacy with uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (748.7 KB) | EPUB
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Review article

Review Article
A view of the health services after COVID-19: an Egyptian perspective
Mohamed I Kamel
Pages: 118-129
Published online: 12 Jul 2020
AbstractforA view of the health services after COVID-19: an Egyptian perspective | Full Text | References | PDF (383.1 KB) | EPUB
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Letter to the editor

Doxycycline: a new treatment option for COVID-19
Ismail Anwar, Eman Kamal El-dien Anwer & Mohamed AbdAllah
Pages: 130-131
Published online: 16 Jul 2020
CitationforDoxycycline: a new treatment option for COVID-19 | Full Text | References | PDF (320.7 KB) | EPUB
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Is fenofibrate the missing piece in COVID-19 management?
Ehab Mudher Mikhael
Pages: 132-133
Published online: 05 Aug 2020
CitationforIs fenofibrate the missing piece in COVID-19 management? | Full Text | References | PDF (184.8 KB) | EPUB
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Original Article

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The potential cytoprotective effect of Vitamin C and Vitamin E on monosodium glutamate-induced testicular toxicity in rats
Safaa Mohamed El Kotb, Dalia El-sayed El-ghazouly & Omnia Ameen
Pages: 134-147
Published online: 31 Aug 2020
AbstractforThe potential cytoprotective effect of Vitamin C and Vitamin E on monosodium glutamate-induced testicular toxicity in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (12.8 MB) | EPUB
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Clinical pattern of pediatric ocular trauma in a tertiary referral center
Nader Hussein Lotfy Bayoumi, Rania AbdElFattah Hussein Mahmoud Eldakhs, Monsef Ibrahim Kharboush, Noureldin Doaa Fathi Elsamman & Shahira Mahmoud
Pages: 148-153
Published online: 29 Sep 2020
AbstractforClinical pattern of pediatric ocular trauma in a tertiary referral center | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Correction

Correction
Correction
Page: 154
Published online: 11 Oct 2020
CitationforCorrection | Full Text | PDF (151.5 KB) | EPUB
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Diagnostic and prognostic impact of E6/E7 mRNA compared to HPV DNA and p16 expression in head and neck cancers: an Egyptian study
Reham Ali Dwedar, Noha Mohamed Omar, Somaia Abdel-Latif Eissa, Abdelrahman Younes Aly Badawy, Dalia Abd El-Kareem & Lamiaa Abd El-Fattah Ahmed Madkour
Pages: 155-165
Published online: 07 Oct 2020
AbstractforDiagnostic and prognostic impact of E6/E7 mRNA compared to HPV DNA and p16 expression in head and neck cancers: an Egyptian study | Full Text | References | PDF (4.1 MB) | EPUB
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Review Article

Review Article
Diabetes mellitus in primary and secondary schools in Africa: an exploratory review
Agofure Otovwe & Efegbere Henry Akpojubaro
Pages: 166-172
Published online: 22 Oct 2020
AbstractforDiabetes mellitus in primary and secondary schools in Africa: an exploratory review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Research Article

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Assessment of patient safety culture perception among healthcare workers in intensive care units of Alexandria Main University Hospital, Egypt
Eman Samy Ibrahim Foda, Afaf Gaber Ibrahim, Aida Mohey Mohamed Ali, Ahmed Moustafa El-Menshawy & Heba Mahmoud Taha Elweshahi
Pages: 173-180
Published online: 19 Oct 2020
AbstractforAssessment of patient safety culture perception among healthcare workers in intensive care units of Alexandria Main University Hospital, Egypt | Full Text | References | PDF (836.9 KB) | EPUB
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Expressed and Silent Carbapenemase Genes Detected by Multiplex PCR in both Carbapenem-Resistant and Phenotypically-Susceptible Gram Negative Bacilli
Ahmed Salah Emira, Lamiaa Abd El-Fattah Madkour, Nazmy Edward Seif & Reham Ali Dwedar
Pages: 181-188
Published online: 09 Nov 2020
AbstractforExpressed and Silent Carbapenemase Genes Detected by Multiplex PCR in both Carbapenem-Resistant and Phenotypically-Susceptible Gram Negative Bacilli | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Transmissibility and mortality trends of COVID-19 epidemic in Egypt
Mohamed Masoud, Gihan Gewaifel & Nahla Gamaleldin
Pages: 189-195
Published online: 19 Nov 2020
AbstractforTransmissibility and mortality trends of COVID-19 epidemic in Egypt | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of serum levels of Interleukin-4 in Egyptian patients with refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease
Tarek M. Yosef, Ahmed ElMetwally Ahmed, Ahmed Mansour, Mahmoud Ahmed AbuFayyoud & Ahmed M ElGhandour
Pages: 196-202
Published online: 13 Nov 2020
AbstractforEvaluation of serum levels of Interleukin-4 in Egyptian patients with refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease | Full Text | References | PDF (527.6 KB) | EPUB
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Exercise-induced bronchospasm and its associated factors among secondary school students in an urban community
A. O. Odeyemi, A. O. Odeyemi, O. V. Kayode, S. B. A. Oseni & O. A. Oyedeji
Pages: 203-209
Published online: 29 Nov 2020
AbstractforExercise-induced bronchospasm and its associated factors among secondary school students in an urban community | Full Text | References | PDF (549.4 KB) | EPUB
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Medial sural artery perforator flap in reconstruction of soft tissue defect in upper and lower extremities: a clinical study
Shereif Ibrahim Salah Eldin Hegazy, Nasser Ahmed Gozlan, Hossam Yehia Elkafrawi, Mohamed Mahmoud Elshafei & Hassan Mahmoud Kholosy
Pages: 210-219
Published online: 14 Dec 2020
AbstractforMedial sural artery perforator flap in reconstruction of soft tissue defect in upper and lower extremities: a clinical study | Full Text | References | PDF (11 MB) | EPUB
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The association between thyroid function and nutritional status in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis
Walid Shehab-Eldin, Mohamed Ahmed Shaaban, Mai Abdel Samed Atia & Shimaa Kamal Zewain
Pages: 220-225
Published online: 29 Dec 2020
AbstractforThe association between thyroid function and nutritional status in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (403.7 KB) | EPUB
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