Comparison of burnout pattern between hospital physicians and family physicians working in Suez Canal University Hospitals.

Introduction: The burnout syndrome is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment. It is associated with impaired job performance.

Methods: This descriptive study examined 171 physicians for the presence of burnout and its related risk factors.

Risk factors of falls among elderly living in urban Suez--Egypt.

Introduction: Falling is one of the most common geriatric syndromes threatening the independence of older persons. Falls result from a complex and interactive mix of biological or medical, behavioral and environmental factors, many of which are preventable. Studying these diverse risk factors would aid early detection and management of them at the primary care level.