A prototype system for the removal of Cs from liquid radioactive waste using reverse osmosis membrane.

Cesium removal from aqueous solutions of radioactive waste streams is a challenge in the field of radioactive waste management; this is due to the small atomic radii of Cs metal ions and their high migration ability. So, the development of a withstand system for the removal of Cs is crucial. In the current study, the removal of radioactive cesium from aqueous solutions using an RO-TLC membrane was studied.

Laparoscopic guided minilaparotomy: a modified technique for management of benign large ovarian cysts.

Background: The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficiency and safety of a novel technique to treat large benign ovarian cysts combining benefits of laparoscopic management along with mini-laparotomy without affection of the ovarian reserve.

Methods: The study included 112 women with large benign ovarian cyst candidate for ovarian cystectomy. The technique started with laparoscopy followed by guided cyst aspiration followed by exteriorization of the ovary through minilaprotomy and completion of cystectomy through microsurgical technique.

Left lower limb deep venous thrombosis, May-Thurner syndrome and endovascular management.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) in left lower limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT) cases and to analyze the outcome of endovascular intervention in these patients.

Methods: A record-based descriptive study was carried out in Radiology Department, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, including patients who underwent lower limb duplex ultrasounds between January 2015-2021. Patients with bilateral DVTs, known pelvic masses, and pelvic surgeries were excluded.

Recent atmospheric changes and future projections along the Saudi Arabian Red Sea Coast.

Recent and future climate diagrams (surface air temperature, surface relative humidity, surface wind, and mean sea level pressure) for the Saudi Arabian Red Sea Coast are analysed based on hourly observations (2016-2020) and hourly ERA5 data (1979-2020) with daily GFDL mini-ensemble means (2006-2100). Moreover, GFDL mini-ensemble means are calculated based on the results of three GFDL simulations (GFDL-CM3, GFDL-ESM2M, and GFDL-ESM2G). Observation data are employed to describe the short-term current weather variability.

Right ventricular functions in subphenotypes of sickle cell disease.

Objectives: Sickle cardiomyopathy is the most important cause of death in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Based on recent evidence, SCD can be divided into two subphenotypes, namely, the viscosity vasoocclusion (VVO) subphenotype and the hemolysis endothelial dysfunction (HED) subphenotype. The aim of our series is to study right ventricular (RV) functions in both subphenotypes.

Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic oxidation of some azo dyes using copper(II) ions.

The kinetics of the homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic oxidation processes of three azo dyes in presence of copper (II) - ions, copper (II) - ions - supported on alumina and on zinc oxide as well as copper ammonia complex supported on alumina were investigated in aqueous solutions. The dyes are Chromotrope 2B (C2B), Chromotrope 2R (C2R) and Chrysophenen (CRY). The reaction progress was followed by monitoring the decrease in absorbance at ℷmax 512, 511 and 401 nm, respectively.

A randomized controlled trial of a new technique for laparoscopic management of ovarian endometriosis preventing recurrence and keeping ovarian reserve.

Introduction: Laparoscopic cystectomy provides more favourable outcomes as regards the recurrence and subsequent clinical pregnancy rates. It is associated with significant reduction in the ovarian reserve due to the inevitable removal of unaffected ovarian tissue. The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficiency of Surgicel in preventing recurrence of endometriomas after their laparoscopic conservative management (cystectomy or drainage).

Laparoscopic transabdominal cerclage: new approach.

Objective: To evaluate efficiency and safety of the new approach of laparoscopic cerclage.

Study Design: Fifteen women were operated with our new technique. Their age ranged from 22 years to 35 years.

Incomplete RV Remodeling After Transcatheter ASD Closure in Pediatric Age.

Published data showing the intermediate effect of transcatheter device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) in the pediatric age-group are scarce. The objective of the study was to assess the effects of transcatheter ASD closure on right and left ventricular functions by tissue Doppler imaging (TDI). The study included 37 consecutive patients diagnosed as ASD secundum by transthoracic echocardiography and TEE and referred for transcatheter closure at Cairo University Specialized Pediatric Hospital, Egypt, from October 2010 to July 2013.

Prevalence and type distribution of human papillomavirus among women older than 18 years in Egypt: a multicenter, observational study.

Objectives: Persistent infection with high-risk (HR) human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with premalignant lesions and cervical cancer, the third most common cancer amongst women globally and the second most frequent in Egypt. We studied the prevalence and type distribution of HPV and documented HPV infection awareness and health-related behaviours for HPV infection.

Methods: This was a multicenter, hospital-based observational study of women ≥18 years of age who attended for a gynaecological examination during October 2010-August 2011.