This study describes an epizootic of respiratory tract disease caused by influenza virus infection in a large population of equines in Luxor and Aswan, Upper Egypt, during the winter of 2000. The epizootic started in January and the infection rate reached its peak in February before gradually decreasing until the end of April, 2000. Horses, donkeys and mules of all ages and both sexes were affe...

The aim of this paper is to investigate the ways in which changing gender roles in a Bedouin community in Upper Egypt, brought about by settlement over the last 20 years on the shores of Lake Nasser, have impacted on the accumulation and development of indigenous environmental knowledges by Bedouin women. The research was carried out among four groups of Ababda Bedouin in the Eastern Desert of ...

The act of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is considered internationally as a violent act against girls and women and a violation of their human rights. This study sought to assess the awareness and predictors of FGM/C in young Egyptian health advocates. A cross-sectional study of 600 medical students from a total of 2,500 members of the International Federation of Medical Students' A...

A study was carried out during January/February 2001 in Deshna and Armant Districts of Qena Governorate, Upper Egypt, to establish the prevalence of anaemia among schoolchildren aged 6 to 11 years and define appropriate control interventions in the area. Haemoglobin levels were measured directly in schools using a portable spectrophotometer. The mean (SD) level of haemoglobin in 1844 schoolchil...

1 In keeping with our efforts to cover the lifespan in this special section of the newsletter, we have invited contributions that focus on sport and physical activity in children, adolescents, and adults. The goal of this issue is to highlight the range of approaches to studying sport and exercise used across disciplines and cultural settings, including reports from Egypt, Europe, Canada, and t...

BACKGROUND Pseudoexfoliation (PXF) is a recognized risk factor for developing cataract, glaucoma and lens dislocation. PXF is also associated with increased risk of complications during cataract surgery due to poor mydriasis and zonular weakness. The aim of this study is to report the prevalence of pseudoexfoliation among Upper Egyptians attending the ophthalmology clinic of Assiut University H...

Magic is “a concept used to describe a mode of rationality or way of thinking that looks to invisible forces to influence events, effect change in material conditions, or present the illusion of change” (Encyclopedia Britannica s.v. magic). “Magic and sorcery are the influencing of events, objects, people, and physical phenomena by mystical, paranormal or supernatural means. The terms can also ...

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is a highly curable malignant disease. Contemporary treatment for children and adolescents with Hodgkin’s disease often uses a combined-modality approach with multi-agent chemotherapy and involved-field radiotherapy. This approach has yielded excellent results, with long-term disease-free survival ranged from 85% to 100% in patients with early-stage disease and of more t...

Determine the in vitro antibacterial potential activity sidr honey produced upper Egypt against five references bacterial strains (Gram positive and Gram negative strains) its synergistic effect with some antimicrobial agents. Material & Methods: fifteen Sidr samples were collected from three Governorates Upper Egypt. Honey diluted tested Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Esc...

OBJECTIVES Recurrent/persistent pneumonia in children continues to be a major challenge for the pediatricians. The aim of our study was to establish the prevalence and underlying causes of recurrent/persistent pneumonia in children in Upper Egypt. SETTINGS Assiut University Children Hospital, Assiut, Egypt. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients, admitted for pneumonia to the hospital during 2 years...