Effect of Ultraviolet Light on the Expression of Gene in Local Isolates in Iraq.

The current study was designed to reveal the impact of ultraviolet (UV) light on polysaccharide intercellular adhesion of the gene expression and its relation to biofilm as virulence markers in Staphylococcus aureus. In total, 37 isolates of were gathered from various bacterial infection sources, and 26 isolates were definite to gene using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique. Prior to and after exposure to UV light, RNAs from the isolates were extracted which had strong biofilm formation by crystal violet staining assay, and they were then exposed to quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR).

Smartphone use by government dermatology practitioners in Kuwait: a self-reported questionnaire based cross-sectional study.

Background: The potential for smartphones to revolutionize the way that medical doctors practice has become a reality, particularly in specialities where visual examination is a principal step in assessing a medical case, like dermatology. Smartphones as devices hold similar capabilities to personal computers and laptops and could play an important role in supporting medical practitioners in clinical practice at the point of care and beyond. This study aimed to assess the role of smartphone technology use in dermatology practice in Kuwait, together with the potential of digital photography and users' concerns.