Association between some environmental risk factors and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder among children in Egypt: a case-control study.

Background: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex disease that negatively impacts the social and academic/occupational activities of children and is more common in boys than in girls.

Methods: This case-control study aimed to assess the association between some environmental risk factors and ADHD among children in Alexandria, Egypt. It was carried out at the outpatient clinics of El Shatby Pediatric University Hospital in Alexandria, Egypt, with 252 children (126 cases and 126 controls).

Clinical Characteristics and Appropriateness of Investigations in Children With Headaches at the Emergency Department.

Background: Identifying the cause of headaches in pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) can be challenging due to the lack of comprehensive research. This study aims to identify the frequency, characteristics, and unnecessary diagnostic procedures of patients with headaches in the PED setting.

Methods: A six-month cross-sectional study was conducted at the PED of Alexandria University Children's Hospital, including all children with headaches.

Cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery: A case report with review of literature.

Introduction And Importance: Cystic adventitial disease (CAD) is a rare vascular disorder marked by occlusion stemming from the development of a cystic mass within the outer (subadventitial) layer, with a predominant impact on the popliteal artery. The significance of the case presented herein lies in shedding light on a distinct clinical manifestation involving a 40-year-old man who exhibited sporadic calf claudication during ambulation. This instance contributes to the broader understanding of CAD and its diverse clinical presentations, emphasizing the need for further exploration and awareness within the medical community.

Dual Microscope Indocyanine Green Video Angiography and Endoscopic Review to Treat Intracranial Aneurysm: A Review of the Literature Regarding a Case.

The use of the indocyanine green video angiography (ICG-VA) both endoscope and microscope has become popular in recent decades thanks to the safety, efficacy, and added value that they have provided for cerebrovascular surgery. The dual use of these technologies is considered complementary and has helped cerebrovascular surgeons in decision-making, especially for aneurysm clipping surgery; however, its use has been described for both aneurysm surgery, resection of arteriovenous malformations, or even for bypass surgeries. We conducted a review of the literature with the MeSH terms "microscope indocyanine green video angiography (mICG-VA)," "endoscopic review," AND/OR "intracranial aneurysm.