Prevalence and risk factors of disabilities among Egyptian preschool children: a community-based population study.

Background: Child disability has significant implications on their well-being and healthcare systems.

Aim: This survey aimed to assess the magnitude of seven types of disability among Egyptian children aged 1 < 6 years and their socio-demographic, epidemiological, and perinatal predictors.

Methods: A national population-based cross-sectional household survey targeting 21,316 children from eight governorates was conducted.

National screening for developmental delays and their determinants among Egyptian school age children: A step towards implementing life skills programs.

Aim: This study aimed to estimate the national prevalence of developmental delays (DDs) and their determinants among Egyptian children aged 6 to 12 years. Such estimation is a prerequisite step toward the application of Life Skill Education (LSE) programs that will potentiate children's future capabilities.

Methods: Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales" was used as a reliable and diagnostic test for DDs screening during this national cross sectional study.

Circulating glial fibrillary acidic protein and ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase-L1 as markers of neuronal damage in children with epileptic seizures.

Background: Epilepsy is a common neurological disease that has a negative impact on physical, social, and cognitive function. Seizure-induced neuronal injury is one of the suggested mechanisms of epilepsy complications. We aimed to evaluate the circulating level of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase-L1 (UCH-L1) as markers of neuronal damage in children with epilepsy and its relation to epilepsy characteristics.

The Interaction of Social, Physical and Nutritive Factors in Triggering Early Developmental Language Delay in a Sample of Egyptian Children.

Background: Language acquisition and child development during the early years of life depend on multiple interacting factors.

Aim: To explore potential factors that can impact language development in 2 groups of Egyptian children, one with normal language development and the second with delayed development. Also, to explore to what extent can the involvement of impaired motor development potentiate the risk of developmental language delay.

Potential Risk Factors of Developmental Cognitive Delay in the First Two Years of Life.

Background: The first two years of life constitute a critical period of rapid change. The events during this phase prepare the child for subsequent developmental competency.

Aim: To determine the potential risk factors that affect an infant's cognitive development in the first two years of life in a sample of Egyptian infants.

Serum Apelin and Obesity-Related Complications in Egyptian Children.

Background: The rapidly increasing prevalence of childhood obesity became a major burden on health worldwide, giving an alarm to clinicians and researchers. Adipocytes act as an active endocrine organ by releasing plenty of bioactive mediators (adipokines) that play a major role in regulating metabolic processes. Apelin is a recently identified adipokine that is expressed in adipocytes.

Body Weight Concern and Belief among Adolescent Egyptian Girls.

Background: Body weight concern and belief in adolescent females are of great importance. They are the keys to successful dietary interventions including dietary habits' modifications to practice a healthy diet. This critical phase of transition from childhood to adulthood is the most sensitive stage of behavioural rectification.