Publications by authors named "Ali F Elhadad"

Background: Vestibular system is critical for maintaining balance and learning complex tasks. This study aimed to determine the frequencies, types, and predictors of vestibular dysfunctions (VDs) in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) using videonystagmography (VNG).

Patients And Methods: This study included 65 patients (children with T1D = 40; controls = 25).

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Objectives: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common cause of restless leg syndrome (RLS). RLS is under-recognized, misdiagnosed and undertreated disorder in our locality. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of RLS due to CKD and its predictors.

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Background: Cyanotic breath-holding spells (CBHS) are self-limited conditions among younger children. Frequent spells cause parents' fear and anxiety. Seizures, brain damage and sudden death have been rarely reported with BHS.

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Introduction: Psychic anuria is an old term, referring to a very rare psycho-urological event that has scarcely been studied so far.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study of the patients with psychic anuria presented to Assiut Urology and Nephrology Hospital during the period July 1991-June 2016 was done. Psychic anuria was defined, and the demographic and clinical characteristics including the methods of diagnosis and management were studied.

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