Perceptions about Sickle Cell Disease among Adults in Albaha Region: A Cross-sectional Study
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 70, Issue 0
Abstract
Background: Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is a group of genetic disorders characterized by abnormally shaped red blood cells (RBCs), which are destroyed at increased rates, leading to anemia. Recently, Saudi Arabia has been reported to have an increased prevalence of SCD.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Family Planning Methods among Husbands in a Village of Assiut Governorate
<strong>Background:</strong> husbands usually are the decision makers about sexual activity, and the desired number of children. They often know very little about the health benefits of planning and spacing pregnancies....
The Prophylactic Role of probiotics for Preterm Neonates
Background: Probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Probiotics have been used for prevention and treatment of various medical conditions in chil...
Pediatric Disseminated Bacillus Calmette-Guerin Infection (BCGitis): A Case Report
<strong>Background:</strong> BCG is a live attenuated vaccine. It has been used to prevent tuberculosis since 1921.BCG is widely used, it is estimated that 100 million newborns are receiving it yearly. It also has a low...
Low-Molecular–Weight Heparin versus Unfractionated Heparin in Pregnant Women with Recurrent Abortion associated with Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Objectives: to compare the efficacy and safety of the combination of unfractionated heparin )UFH( and Low Dose Aspirin (LDA) with that of low-molecular-weight heparin )LMWH( and LDA in the management of pregnant women wi...
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude and Practice of Safety, Effectiveness and Consequences of Bariatric Surgery Among Community In Saudi Arabia
Background: Obesity was reported to be highly prevalent in KSA. Bariatric surgery is considered as the most effective, beneficial, and permanent method for treatment of obesity and decreasing the long-term mortality Obje...