Accuracy of initial psychiatric diagnoses given by nonpsychiatric physicians: A retrospective chart review.

Despite the increased morbidity and mortality associated with psychiatric illnesses, there remains a substantial level of inaccuracy of the initial psychiatric diagnoses given by nonpsychiatric physicians. This study examines the accuracy of initial psychiatric diagnoses by non-psychiatric physicians at the McGill University Health Center (MUHC).We conducted a retrospective chart review for all consultations requested from the consultation-liaison psychiatry service at MUHC.

Immobilization of Trichoderma harzianum α-amylase on PPyAgNp/FeO-nanocomposite: chemical and physical properties.

In this study, a new support has been developed by immobilization of α-amylase onto modified magnetic FeO-nanoparticles. The characterization of soluble and immobilized α-amylases with regards to kinetic parameters, pH, thermal stability and reusability was studied. The effect of polypyrrole/silver nanocomposite (PPyAgNp) percentage on weight of FeO and pH on the immobilization of α-amylase was studied.

Ovarian lesions among pediatric patients: A tertiary center experience (1997-2016).

Introduction: Ovarian lesions are not commonly seen in pediatric females; however, there are some reported cases among different pediatric age groups. Ovarian lesions can show, clinically, in many diverse presentations, and the treatment chosen may be conservative or surgical, accordingly. In this study, we aim to find ovarian lesions commonly operated on and their histopathological and clinical characteristics among pediatric patients at tertiary center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Association between Sickle Cell Trait and the Prevalence and Severity of Diabetic Retinopathy.

Purpose: To determine whether Sickle cell trait (SCT) is associated with an increased severity of diabetic retinopathy.

Methods: This was a single center retrospective study case control study of 100 eyes of 100 patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) with SCT (SCT group) and 100 eyes of 100 age-matched patients with DM without SCT (control group). The main outcome measure was the difference in the prevalence of sight threatening DR [here defined as diabetic macular edema (DME) and/or proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR)], between the SCT and control groups.