Exploring the prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes in PAP smear samples of women in northern region of United Arab Emirates (UAE): HPV Direct Flow CHIP system-based pilot study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of low and high-risk HPV genotypes in PAP smear samples of women in northern region of the UAE using HPV direct flow CHIP method.

Methods: A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted between September 2021 to April 2022. A total of 104 liquid-based cervical cytology samples were obtained from women aged 20-59 years attending the Gynaecology out-patient department of Thumbay University Hospital and other hospitals of Northern Emirates of UAE, processed for the routine cytological examination to identify and differentiate morphological changes of the PAP smear samples.

Oxidative stress markers and antioxidant activity in patients admitted to Intensive Care Unit with acute myocardial infarction.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the levels of oxidative stress biomarkers and antioxidants in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients with healthy individuals and to investigate the effectiveness of these parameters as risk or illness indicators.

Methodology: This study was conducted on AMI patients admitted to Intensive Care Unit of Al-Salam Hospital and Ibn-Sina Hospital in Mosul, Iraq. Considering inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 161 patients and 156 healthy individuals in the age group of 30-80 years were selected for the study.

Underutilization of venous thromboemoblism prophylaxis in medical patients in a tertiary care center.

Background: New recommendations concerning the use of prophylactic anticoagulation for medically ill patients have been in use for some time now. This study aims at assessing how much house-staff in a tertiary care setting are implementing these new recommendations in the hope that through quantitative analysis of the deficiency we would be able to identify areas of weakness.

Methods: About 250 patients were randomly selected from all patients admitted to the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) during the year 2005 and stayed more than 48 h.

Aneurysmal bone cyst of the cervical spine in a child: case report and review of the surgical role.

Background: Surgical treatment of aneurysmal bone cysts of the cervical spine, frequently affecting pediatric patients, is a challenge to operating surgeons. Complete tumor resection offers the best chance for cure.

Case Description: We present the case of a child with an expansile aneurysmal bone cyst of the cervical spine that involves all 3 spinal columns.