Health Sciences

Assessment of dynamic balance in jumpers knee athletes

Background: At the Background: Patellar tendinopathy presents one of the most common and formidable challenges for competitive athletes and sports medicine clinicians. Diagnosed clinically as activity-related anterior knee pain associated with focal patellar tendon tenderness it is frequently the source of chronic pain and limits athletic practice and performance. . The prevalence of jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy) is high, up to 40%‐50%, in sports characterized by high demands on leg extensor speed and power, such as volleyball, basketball, football, and athletics.

Effect of text-neck syndrome on scapular index and respiratory functions in different age groups

Purpose: Text-Neck Syndrome is a rising 21st-century syndrome that affects millions of people of all ages all over the world. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Text-Neck Syndrome on Scapular Index and Respiratory Functions in Different Age Groups. Methods: Forty-four subjects aged between (10 and 29 years) who had Text-Neck Syndrome participated in this study. They were distributed into 2 groups according to their age. Group (A) adolescent age group (10-19 years) and group (B) young adult age group (20-29 years).

Tactile versus olfactory stimulation on neonatal behavior in premature infants with apnea

Background: Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is one of the most common diagnoses in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), likely secondary to a “physiologic” immaturity of respiratory control that may be exacerbated by neonatal disease. It may be associated with bradycardia, cyanosis, brain damage, neuro developmental complications, and even death. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of tactile and olfactory stimulation on neonatal behavior of premature infants with apnea.

The risks of introducing children to sports

Getting children involved in sports is a common practice around the world as many people believe that it is a great way for children and young adults to get their physical activity. Often, the negatives aspects of the sports world at a young age are overlooked because of how beneficial sports can be. It is important to note that a child involved in sports are at risk for conditions such as burnout and eating disorder, which can lead to serious detriments in their overall health.

It’s time to change the concept of cancer treatment. some new perspectives

The review of the effectiveness of the reductionist approach in the treatment of oncological diseases shows insignificant progress in the treatment of oncological diseases. This is due to the use of a limited set of treatment methods mainly in the field of biochemistry and ignoring many scientific advances in biology and biophysics.

Prevalencia de adenosis acinar atípica (asap) en biopsias de próstata tipo trucut en pacientes atendidos en el centro médico naval del año 2010 al 2020”

Background: Atypical Acinar Adenosis or Atypical Small Acinar Proliferation (ASAP) is defined as suspicious atypical foci that do not complete a diagnosis of malignancy. (1) These are lesions that are suspected to be malignant, but lack completely satisfactory findings to meet the criteria of malignancy established for prostate cancer. Atypical acinar adenosis (ASAP) is a valid diagnosis within a category that implies absolute uncertainty.

Penetrating injury by iron piece to inguinal region and retroperitonuem-a case report

A penetrating injury is caused by sharp-pointed objects like wooden piece, iron bar, knives, glass pieces, blade, spears and gun shots etc. These can cause injuries to solid organs and hollow viscera and major vessels of the body. This condition can lead to peritonitis, shock and even death if major vessels were injured. We report a case of penetrating injury to right side of thigh by sharp piece of iron and foreign body lying in retro-peritoneum sparing major vessels.

An impacted denture in the lower esophagus- removal by surgical method -a case report

Accidentally swallowed dentures are one of most common foreign bodies of upper digestive tract in elderly people and it can lead to severe complications such as esophageal rupture , hematemesis and mediastinitis. Therefore an early detection and early intervention are important. We are reporting a case of accidentally swallowed denture. After failure of endoscopic retrieval, patient underwent surgery. This case highlights the importance of surgical intervention for patients with impacted dentures.

The relationship between anterior cruciate ligament injuries and transversus abdominis weakness: a matched case control study

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is associated with various consequences all over the knee (e.g. meniscal tear and osteoarthritis). Spinal core stabilizers play an important role in stabilizing the knee and preventing injury, but with minimal supporting evidence. Objective: To identify the relationship between non-contact ACL injury and core muscles weakness.