Quality of life of patients with oral and pharyngeal malignancies.

The target population was cases of oral and pharyngeal cancer in Alexandria and El Behira regions. Data were collected through all accessible archives. Data about quality of life (QoL) were collected through interviewing 171 subjects using the Arabic version of "Functional Living Interview Questionnaire for Cancer" (FLIC).

Nutritional factors affecting the menarcheal state of adolescent school girls in Alexandria.

The nutritional status of adolescents plays a dominant role in determining the maturation status. The aim of the present work was to assess the mean age of menarche and the main nutritional factors affecting it. A cross-sectional study of 1606 girls was conducted in primary and preparatory schools in Alexandria.

Chronic occupational exposure to lead and its impact on oral health.

Chronic Lead exposure favours the formation of cheilitis, fissures, ulcers and epithelial desquamation of the tongue, palate and other parts of the oral mucous membranes. The tissues of oral cavity may be affected by toxic agents either by direct action as in exposure to sulfuric acid fumes or through systemic exposure as in poisoning with heavy metals e.g.

Statistical process control for referrals by general practitioner at Health Insurance Organization clinics in Alexandria.

Quality control is the application of statistical techniques to a process in an effort to identify and minimize both random and non-random sources of variation. The present study aimed at the application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze the referrals by General Practitioners (GP) at Health Insurance Organization (HIO) clinics in Alexandria. Retrospective analysis of records and cross sectional interview to 180 GPs were done.

Statistical analysis of referrals by general practitioner at Health Insurance Organization clinics in Alexandria.

Referral of patients generates significant economic costs for both physician fees and diagnostic tests. Variation in referral rates between general practices and between individual GPs has long been the focus of attention for policy makers. The present study aimed to analyze the referrals by General Practitioners (GP) at Health Insurance Organization (HIO) clinics in Alexandria.

Impact of health education program about reproductive health on knowledge and attitude of female Alexandria University students.

In Egypt, adolescents don't have enough and/or correct knowledge regarding reproductive health. Health education interventions are widely seen as the most appropriate strategy for promoting young people's sexual health. The aim of the present work was to assess the impact of a short-term health education program about reproductive health on knowledge and attitude of female Alexandria university students.

Meta-analysis of survival models of lung cancer.

Lung cancer is a common disease that is difficult to treat successfully. Despite the continuous improvement and development of diagnostic method, the disease is still diagnosed in advanced stages. The present study aimed to calculate the 5-years survival rate of patients with lung cancer, to construct different models of survival rates according to different factors and to perform a meta-analysis involving systematic statistical pooling of eligible studies concerning survival of lung cancer.

Predictors of personality disorders among Alexandria University students.

Personality disorders (PDs) represent a common and serious public health problem. The aim of the present work was to determine the prevalence of different PDs among first grade students of Alexandria University and to investigate some ecological factors of the problem. A cross-sectional study was carried out and included 1086 students.