Consensus Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treat-To-Target Management of Osteoporosis in Chronic Kidney Disease Stages G4-G5D and Post-transplantation: An Initiative of Egyptian Academy of Bone Health.

Objective: The aim of this study was to reach a consensus on an updated version of the recommendations for the diagnosis and Treat-to-Target management of osteoporosis that is effective and safe for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) G4-G5D/kidney transplant.

Methods: Delphi process was implemented (3 rounds) to establish a consensus on 10 clinical domains: (1) study targets, (2) risk factors, (3) diagnosis, (4) case stratification, (5) treatment targets, (6) investigations, (7) medical management, (8) monitoring, (9) management of special groups, (10) fracture liaison service. After each round, statements were retired, modified, or added in view of the experts' suggestions, and the percent agreement was calculated.

Neurophysiologic study in idiopathic overactive bladder.

Aim: Idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent, mystifying disorder with a questionable neurogenic background. We aimed to investigate the possible subtle neuropathic affection underlying its pathogenesis.

Methods: A cross-sectional cut off study was carried out on a series of 38 females with idiopathic OAB and 22 healthy matched female volunteers.

The role of laryngeal electromyography in vocal fold immobility.

Aim Of Study: To assess the utility of laryngeal electromyography (EMG) as a diagnostic method for patients with immobile vocal folds and to evaluate its possible role as a prognostic indicator in the management of those cases.

Methodology: The study included 35 patients with unilateral vocal fold immobility (VFI) and 10 normal controls. All patients were subjected to full history taking and thorough clinical examination and radiological investigations.