Case Report: Clinical manifestation and dental management of Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome
Yasmin Mohamed Yousry,Amr Ezzat Abd EL-Latif,Randa Youssef Abd El-Gawad
Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS) is an autosomal recessive disorder that typically becomes apparent from one to five years of age, which coincides with the timing of eruption of primary dentition. The estimated prevalence of the syndrome is 1–4 cases per million individuals. The exact etiopathogenesis of the syndrome is relativel....
Intra-canal medication containing silver nanoparticle versus calcium hydroxide in reducing postoperative pain: A randomized clinical trial
Fatma El Zahraa El Abbasy,Salsabyl Ibrahim,Olfat Shaker,Geraldine Ahmed
Pain in endodontic treatment is a major concern for patients and clinicians. Many factors can cause pain like bacteria, chemical mediators, change in cyclic mediators, change in periapical tissue pressure, and psychological factors. However, the presence of microorganisms as a result of failure to properly disinfect the canal is....
Incisional correction of corneal astigmatism during phacoemulsification – a randomized trial
Najah K. Mohammad,Tamer F. Elewa,Enas B. Aldehaimy,Tareq A. Almamoun
Currently cataract surgery is considered to be a refractive surgery, with the main therapeutic goal of achieving emmetropia; as a result, correction of corneal astigmatism becomes essential for such an operation.. It is possible to reduce pre-existing corneal astigmatism by creating a clear corneal incision at the steep meridian....
Adolescent girls’ attitudes toward female genital mutilation: a study in seven African countries
Koustuv Dalal,Zhanna Kalmatayeva,Sourav Mandal,Gainel Ussatayeva,Ming Shinn Lee,Animesh Biswas
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a major public health problem in some parts of the world, especially in Africa and the Middle East. The first step toward changing the practice of FGM is to change attitudes toward it, even though this can be difficult and psychologically painful. More women than men support the practice. A mul....
Local indigenous knowledge about some medicinal plants in and around Kakamega forest in western Kenya
Nickson Erick Otieno,Caleb Analo
Although community development goals are not always consistent with biodiversity conservation objectives. Like in many parts of the developing world, there is a growing upsurge in demand for herbal and other traditional remedies for various ailments among communities in Kenya. This is due either to the increasing cost of convent....
Self-reported COVID-19 among physicians: An Egyptian online study during the pandemic
Hala Samir Abou-ElWafa,Abdel-Hady El-Gilany,Ahmed A. Albadry
COVID-19, has become a universal threat to public health. During the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, overstrained healthcare systems in severely affected countries left healthcare workers fighting with prolonged work hours, intense emotional stress, and fatigue. Speedily declining resources, lockdowns, and a high demand f....
Effect of gestational diabetes mellitus on maternal thyroid function and body mass index
Elrazi A. Ali,Hala Abdullahi,Duria A. Rayis,Ishag Adam,Mohamed F. Lutfi
Abnormal thyroid function and glucose tolerance have been both reported during pregnancy. Weight gain is common among subjects with insulin resistancen
Systemic lupus erythematosus and Hodgkin disease
Besma Ben Dhaou,Fatma Boussema,Zohra Aydi,Lilia Baili,Lilia Rokbani
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with lymphoproliferative diseases such as Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL)n
Understanding the factors enabling and blocking sustained implementation of cholera interventions in a fragile region of Nigeria: a multi-phase group model building study protocol
Kelly Elimian,Carina King,Karin Diaconu,John Ansah,Sebastian Yennan,Chinwe Ochu,Emmanuel Pembi,Gandi Benjamin,Birger Forsberg,Chikwe Ihekweazu,Tobias Alfvén
Despite the possible underestimation due to limited surveillance and reluctance to report cases for economic reasons, approximately 2.9 million cholera cases and 95,000 cholera-related deaths are recorded annually worldwide. While substantial progress has been made towards cholera control in the SDG era, a combination of climate....
Counselling and knowledge on iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) among pregnant women in Kiambu County, Kenya: a cross-sectional study
Mary Kamau,Samuel Kimani,Waithira Mirie
Nutritional status during conception and pregnancy is a predictor of maternal and infant outcomes. Anaemia in pregnancy is a leading cause of global burden of disease. Iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) is one of the most affordable and effective global intervention strategy for control of anaemia in pregnancy with resul....
Association between choice of cooking fuel and peak expiratory flow rate among rural women in the Niger Delta, Nigeria
Sandra N. Ofori,Omosivie Maduka
According to the World Health Organisation, around 3 billion people around the world use kerosene, biomass (wood, animal dung and crop waste) and coal as domestic fuels. Their incomplete combustion produces harmful pollutants. These pollutants have adverse effects on both human health and the climate. The use of biomass fuel is....
Pre-school aged children are exposed to Schistosoma through Lake Kivu in Rwanda
Nadine Rujeni,Alex Mazimpaka,Musafiri Tumusiime,Elias Nyandwi,Gad Rutayisire,Pascal Kayiranga,Irenee Umulisa,Eugene Ruberanziza,Faith Osier,Francisca Mutapi
Schistosomiasis is a debilitating illness, due to. Schistosomiasis control programs have long been focusing on school children, overlooking younger pre-school-aged children (PSAC). However, in the last two decades, several studies have highlighted the important burden of the disease among PSAC in a number of countries in sub-Sah....
Case Report: Sudden death related to unrecognized cardiac hydatid cyst
Med Amin Mesrati,Yosra Mahjoub,Nouha Ben Abdejlil,Marwa Boussaid,Meriem Belhaj,Hiba Limem,Ali Chadly,Abdelfeteh Zakhama,Abir Aissaoui
Echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a parasitic human infestation that commonly occurs in countries where sheep farming is widespread, such as Mediterranean countriesn
Patient loyalty to HIV care in an HIV facility in Eldoret, Kenya: A mediated mediation
Felishana Cherop,Michael Korir,Vincent Bagire,Juddy Wachira
Patient loyalty is a behavioral impulse that makes a customer engage with and repeatedly purchase a particular good or service for a long time, despite situational influences having the potential to cause customer switching behavior (. Most studies that have discussed the importance of healthcare system leadership (. Studies on....
Leveraging investments in Ebola preparedness for COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa
Rodgers Ayebare,Peter Waitt,Stephen Okello,Mubaraka Kayiira,Maureen Atim Ajok,Irene Nakatudde,Nahid Bhadelia,Mohammed Lamorde
A novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) rapidly emerged in China and has spread internationally. On Jan 30, 2020, it was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) after exceeding 10,000 cases and 200 deaths, with 18 countries reporting cases. The declaration was in part j....
COVID-19 and food security in Africa: Building more resilient food systems
Helena Shilomboleni
Various actors point to threats of a looming global food crisis. In Kenya, for instance, a country-wide curfew (7 PM-5 AM) and movement ban in and out of four counties, including Nairobi, have seen smallholder farmers who produce over 70% of the food consumed in the country face high transportation fees to deliver their produce....
In vitro inhibitory effects of commercial antiseptics and disinfectants on foodborne and environmental bacterial strains
Abiola Isawumi,Jacob K. Donkor,Lydia Mosi
Disinfectants and antiseptics provide a level of protection against infectious bacteria. Asides the regular use at hospitals as possible intervention against the spread of nosocomial pathogens, they also serve personal hygienic purposes and reduce bacterial loads on kitchen utensils and other home appliances, restaurants and for....
Mind and Body: The Interface
Elena Garralda
This session will describe how mental health problems in children can affect physical health, how emotional and behavioural problems are sometimes the first presentation of brain disorders, and how mental health disorders can develop as a consequence of poor physical health. It will also look at what help and services are availa....
Paediatric - Asthma, Eczema and Other Allergies
Gary Doherty
This session describes three important atopic diseases – asthma, eczema and anaphylaxis. All can profoundly affect a child’s health at school. The recognition and management of symptoms in the school environment will also be covered.
Paediatric - Diabetes and Rare Serious Conditions
Mark Deakin
This session reviews some of the common problems encountered by children with diabetes and long-term medical conditions at school. It describes some of the strategies used to overcome these problems to allow as full a participation in school life as possible.
Anaesthesia for the Patient with a Renal Transplant
Ian Hunter and Judith Wright
0.5 Hours
This session will examine the conduct of anaesthesia in the patient with a pre-existing renal transplant.
Acquired Brain Injury
Eunan McCrudden and Catherine Flanagan
This session will outline the causes and effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) in childhood. It will explore the relevance of stages of brain development, anatomy and function when assessing children post-ABI. This will be considered in the context of a child and family’s adjustment to life following the injury. It will also co....
Hypoxia and Encephalopathy
Dr Wendy Tyler, Jacqui Angell, Paula Pryce, and Dr Alan Fenton
This session describes the stabilisation and transfer of a baby born in poor condition in a community setting and subsequent safe transfer for both staff and baby.
Dealing with the Unconscious Patient
Ramachandran Sivakumar
0.75 Hours
This session focuses on a practical approach to managing an unconscious patient.
Allergy and Inflamatory Response
Potteth Sukumar Sudheer
0.5 Hours
This session describes the four different types of hypersensitivity reactions (allergies) and the subsequent inflammatory response mechanism.