Beyond antipsychotics: the role of medication and nonmedication factors in female sexual dysfunctions in schizophrenia.

To date, few studies have investigated male sexual dysfunctions (FSDs) in schizophrenia in non-Western countries, with most studies focusing on the sexual side effects of antipsychotic medications. Therefore, we aimed to screen for FSD in a sample of Egyptian females with schizophrenia, compare them to controls and to investigate demographic and clinical parameters associated with FSD. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 72 medicated and unmedicated females with schizophrenia (27 unmedicated and 45 medicated) and 24 controls.

Single episode brief psychotic disorder versus bipolar disorder: A diffusion tensor imaging and executive functions study.

Background: Despite fast progress in neuroscientific approaches, the neurobiological continuum links psychotic spectrum, and affective disorder is obscure. White matter WM abnormalities found utilizing Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) showing impaired communication in both disorders have been consistently demonstrated; however, direct comparisons of findings between them are scarce. This study aims to study WM abnormalities in single episode bipolar I disorder, and single episode brief psychotic disorder related to healthy control with the association of executive function.

Clinical Correlation of Abnormal Findings on Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

Background: Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a ventriculomegaly syndrome characterized by dementia, urinary incontinence, and gait disturbance, which is potentially reversible after ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VPS). Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) is an evolving imaging technology that noninvasively measures tissue viscoelasticity. We studied iNPH patients using MRE prior to shunting, compared them with normal controls, and analyzed associations between MRE findings and clinical features, as a pilot assessment of MRE in iNPH.

Frequency of occurrence of specific reading disorder and associated psychiatric comorbidity in a sample of Egyptian primary school students.

Background: Specific reading disorder (dyslexia) is common in primary school students. Data on prevalence rates in Egypt are needed along with better screening tools to guide future research. We aimed to estimate the frequency of dyslexia in a sample of fourth and fifth graders.

Cognitive functions in euthymic Egyptian patients with bipolar disorder: are they different from healthy controls?

Background: There is marked interest to research neurocognitive functions in bipolar disorder during euthymia. Consequently we aimed to study cognitive functions in euthymic bipolar patients and factors affecting them.

Methods: It is a cross sectional case-control study of 60 euthymic bipolar patients and 30 matched healthy controls.

Screening for ADHD in a Sample of Egyptian Adolescent School Students.

Objective: To screen for ADHD in a sample of Egyptian adolescent students, and study the distribution of different subtypes of ADHD, associated comorbidities, and sociodemographic correlates.

Method: A total of 925 adolescents were randomly selected and screened by the Conners-Wells' Adolescent Self-Report Scale-Short form (CASS:S), and potential cases were further assessed by the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia-Present and Lifetime versions (K-SADS-PL).

Results: A total of 87 students (9.

Impact of personality temperaments and characters on academic performance and specialty selection among a group of Egyptian medical graduates.

Background: The relationship between personality temperaments, academic achievement and specialty interest is important because of its implications in career counseling.

Aim: To assess the effect of personality on academic performance and career selection and to study the impact of some sociodemographic factors on academic achievement and career choice of medical graduates.

Methodology: A total of 436 medical graduates of Ain Shams medical school were approached, out of which 331 participated.