Health Sciences

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the progressive deficiency of renal function that reach life threatening stage. Aim of Study: This study was be conducted to investigate the therapeutic effectiveness of High Tone Therapy (HTT) on selective kidney functions in hemodialysis patients. Subjects and Methods: Forty CKD patient received hemodialysis three times per week participated in this study and were recruited from the Nephrology and hemodialysis Unit at Cairo University hospital (kasr Al-ainy). Their ages ranged from 45 to 60 years old.

Bacteriocin has established significant efficacy as a therapeutic agent. Its discovery has been a breakthrough in the combat against antibiotic resistance, which includes both multidrug-resistant and chronic bacterial infections. They are mainly bactericidal, antibiotic-like compounds produced by many bacteria that kill strains of the same or nearly related species and are differ from other (classical) antibiotics due to their restricted specificity of action and protein composition.

Objetivo: Reportar un caso de glaucoma asociado a partículas de cristalino posterior a una capsulotomía fáquica YAG láser bilateral, en paciente con supuesto antecedente de cirugía por catarata congénita. Observaciones: Paciente femenino quién acude a consulta por baja visual y dolor ocular bilateral 15 días posteriores a la aplicación de YAG láser.

We present the case of a 15 year old boy, athlete and American football player, who after receiving a contusion with the helmet of a player from the opposing team on his right thigh, began with sudden and disabling pain, however, despite of the initial anti-inflammatory treatment with physical measures and once the presence of femoral fracture and hematoma had been ruled out, it persisted with symptoms highly suggestive of compartment syndrome.

In order to determine the epidemiological profile of neonatal infection in Kindu, this retrospective study was conducted on 116 cases of neonatal infection recruited in neonatology from the general reference hospital of Kindu. The clinical picture was marked by the frequency of severe forms.

With the popularization of the Internet, the new thing of "campus online loan" has quietly emerged. Due to the special consumption psychology of college students, this consumption method has become popular among college students. In order to understand the situation of college students' online loan on campus, we conducted an in-depth investigation with the students of Hainan Medical University.The survey results showed that most students have some understanding of campus online loans and can treat campus online loans rationally.

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (aka Stress-induced cardiomyopathy) is characterized by a regional, usually transitory systolic disfunction of the left ventricle which is clinically difficult to differentiate from an acute myocardial infarction with no angiographic evidence of acute coronary obstruction. It occurs in approximately 1-2% of patients with probable myocardial infarction with troponin elevation.

The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The outbreak hit the world with unprecedented consequences on global health, economy and people’s lives. Going to work during this pandemic has placed frontline workers under immense and unprecedented pressure, putting their physical, mental and social well-being at risk.

Fires in the operating room are relatively rare and may be catastrophic. Most are mild, however, some result in severe damage, disfiguration and even death. All surgeries are at risk of fire specially in high oxygen concentration areas. Fires in the operating room can be preventable with adequate attention to oxygen supply. Jett Plasma Medical is a DC low-power electrocauter used in dermatology and ophthalmology for aesthetic treatments. Unlike other similar products, Jett Plasma covers a surface area of 1 mm2 per beam.

Introduction: A large proportion of the public in some countries are known to patronize the private sector for their health needs, and some users even consider these services to be more attractive. Objective: The study aims to explore the experiences and issues associated with private health service delivery among private health practitioners in Nigeria. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among private health professional at two national events, using self-administered semi-structured questionnaires.