Publications by authors named "N Sheikh"
Validation of harmonized cognitive assessment protocol within the Egyptian context.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
November 2024
This study addresses the urgent need for culturally sensitive cognitive assessments in Egypt by validating an adapted version of Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP) to the Egyptian context. This version is to be used as a part of the Egyptian Aging Survey (AL-SEHA). We enrolled 300 participants aged 55 + from diverse backgrounds and meticulously adapted the HCAP for Egypt's linguistic and cultural context.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Lactose intolerance is a common medical condition characterized by malabsorption of lactose. Despite the considerable impact of lactose intolerance on affected persons, studies on its awareness are limited. The aim of study was to assess the awareness of lactose intolerance and its associated factors among the general population of Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia.
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- Fluoroquinolones play a crucial role in treating tuberculosis, so it's important to detect any resistance to these drugs.
- A comprehensive survey in England examined over 16,000 tuberculosis isolates and found an overall fluoroquinolone resistance rate of 1.4%, with 23.9% in multidrug-resistant TB cases.
- Implementing routine sequencing for resistance detection is recommended as a necessary strategy for monitoring and managing tuberculosis treatment.
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- The Bradford Royal Infirmary trialed a hospital command centre that uses digital technologies to enhance patient flow and safety, aiming to gather data on its effectiveness for future UK implementation.
- A mixed-methods study compared operational data from Bradford Royal Infirmary and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, involving interviews and observations of 36 staff members to assess the command centre’s impact on patient care.
- Results showed improved staff confidence in operational control, with some tensions around decision-making and challenges in measuring the direct impact, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background: Tobacco smoke has a global impact, particularly on pregnant women and their newborns. An emerging body of research suggests that passive tobacco smoking is a significant contributor to congenital cardiovascular disorders (CVDs).
Aim Of The Study: This study aimed to mimic the effects of passive tobacco smoke (PTS) on neonates exposed throughout the gestational period.