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Comparative study of some conservative methods in treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis

Shaimaa A. Mahmoud¹, Mervat Hussein1, Mohammed Mowafi¹, Hanan Elsaadany¹, Radwa El-khouly¹, Mohammed Hafeda^.2

¹ Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt

²Radiodiagnosis, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt

dr_shaimaa_abdelmonem_rha@yahoo.com, mervat.hussein@med.tanta.edu.eg, Mohamed.mwafi@med.tanta.edu.eg, hanan0777@hotmail.com, r_elkhouly@yahoo.com, Mohamedhefeda@yahoo.com

Abstract: Objective: Aim of this work was to compare the therapeutic effects of platelet rich plasma PRP, corticosteroid injections and Extracorporeal Shock wave therapy ESWT in treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis PF and to study the role of musculoskeletal ultrasonography in diagnosis and assessment of treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis. Patients and methods: sixty patients with chronic PF divided into three equal groups 20 each according to the line of treatment; group I treated by PRP injection, group II corticosteroid injection and group III ESWT. All the Patients were evaluated clinically using visual analog scale (VAS ), degree of tenderness, functionally assessed using Foot function index score (FFI) and ultrasonographic assessment of plantar fascia thickness and echogenicity of the patients were also evaluated before and 1,3 and 6 months after treatment. Results: There was significant improvement of VAS, degree of tenderness and FFI score in the three groups at the end of follow up periods Also, there was significant improvement in the three groups after treatment regarding the plantar fascia thickness and echogenicity by musculoskeletal US at the end of follow up. At the end of follow up periods complete relief of pain was obtained in 65% of patients of group I, and III. Conclusions: PRP injection and ESWT are the best treatment modalities for chronic PF when compared with steroid injection after 6 months. Musculoskeletal US was useful tool for evaluation of PF, guided injection for better performance and to assess effect of different treatment modalities.

[Shaimaa A. Mahmoud, Mervat Hussein, Mohammed Mowafi, Hanan Elsaadany, Radwa El-khouly, Mohammed Hafeda. Comparative study of some conservative methods in treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):1-10]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 01. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.01.

Keywords: Planter fasciitis; Platelet-rich plasma; Corticosteroids; extracorporeal shock wave therapy; Ultrasonography

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A Comparative study of the Effect of Intramyometrial Carbetocin Injection and Rectal Misoprostol on Blood Loss during Myomectomy Operations

Marwah Youssef Mohamed Elfeky*, Ayman Shehata Dawood, Ayman Abd El-Aziz El-Dorf, Diaa Moneir Ajlan

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt

E-mail: a.yossuf@gmail.com

Abstract: Background: The aim of the work is to compare between the safety and clinical efficacy of intramyometrial Carbetocin injection and rectal Misoprostol on blood loss and operative time in abdominal myomectomy operation. Methods: This study is a randomized comparative study, which was done at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Tanta University Hospital in the period from October 2017 to February 2019 Randomization and allocation were done by using a randomized numbers table designed by computer random allocation software. Patients were given a random number from 1 to 60 and were allocated into one of two groups (I or II) with the ratio 1:1 between the two groups. Sixty female patients with uterine fibroids fulfilling the inclusion criteria were subjected to do abdominal myomectomy were divided randomly into 2 equal groups (each group 30 patients). Group (I): 30 participant female patient (Carbetocin group). Group (II): 30 participant female patient (Misoprostol group). Results: This study was done at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Tanta University Hospital: 60 patients who are sonographically diagnosed with single intramural fibroids, 4cm or more in diameter, who had hospitalized undergoing myomectomy operation were included according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Conclusions: The current study showed that the use of intramyometrial Carbetocin injection during abdominal myomectomy operation is more effective in decreasing the blood loss and operative time than, the use of rectal Misoprostol.

[Marwah Youssef Mohamed Elfeky, Ayman Shehata Dawood, Ayman Abd El-Aziz El-Dorf, Diaa Moneir Ajlan. A Comparative study of the Effect of Intramyometrial Carbetocin Injection and Rectal Misoprostol on Blood Loss during Myomectomy Operations. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):11-17]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 2. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.02.

Keywords: Myomectomy, Carbetocininjection, Rectal Misoprostol.

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The Burden and Trend of Paget’s Disease Among Hospitalized Patients in the United States

Ahmed Altyar¹ and Lama Kordi²

^1. Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80260 Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia,

^2. Department of Restorative Dentistry, University Dental Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80209 Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia

Telephone: +966504602142; E-mail: aealtyar@kau.edu.sa

Abstract: Objective: To assess characteristics of inpatient mortality and morbidity associated with Paget’s disease in the United States from 2001-2010. Methods: This retrospective cohort study of hospital inpatients diagnosed with Paget’s disease utilized Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project and Nationwide Inpatient Sample data from 2001-2010. Patients were included if they were ≥ 18 years with diagnosis of Paget’s disease. Analysis variables included patient demographics, hospital characteristics, length of stay, primary payer and clinical comorbidities. Outcomes were assessed via multivariate logistic and gamma regression yielding odds ratios or exponentiated beta coefficients. Results: Overall, 144,869 Paget’s disease cases were identified. Average age was 80.01 (±10.78) years with average length of stay 5.5 (±5.83) days. There were 49% male and 51% female patients. Mortality occurred in 2.9% of all Paget’s disease hospitalizations, although there was decreasing trends for both mortality and total charges associated with Paget’s disease hospitalization. Multivariate analysis indicated significantly higher inpatient mortality for age, large bed-size hospital, and cases with primary payer of Tricare or other government program. Adjusted for age, comorbidities associated with increased mortality and total inpatient charges were heart failure, coagulopathy, electrolytes disorders, metastatic cancer, neurological disorders, paralysis, renal failure and weight loss. Conclusion: Although mortality from Paget’s disease decreased form 2001-2010, increased mortality and total hospital charges were associated with co-presence of severe morbidities. Increased understanding of these morbidities remains essential to improve treatment and patient outcomes.

[Ahmed Altyarand Lama Kordi. The Burden and Trend of Paget’s Disease Among Hospitalized Patients in the United States. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):18-27]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 3. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.03.

Keywords: Paget’s Disease; burden; inpatient

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Behavioral Study to Assess the Effect of Zinc Treatment in Combination with Paroxetine in Diabetic Mice

Ahmed E. Altyar¹ and Hesham M. Elrefaey ^{2, 3}

^1. Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80260

Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia

^2. Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College of Sciences and Technology. P.O. Box 623, North Obhur, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia

^3. Pharmacology Department, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 960 Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia

hesham.elrefaey@bmc.edu.sa

Abstract: Major depression disorder in diabetic patients is highly prevalent and usually associated with poor glycemic control, poor coherence to anti-diabetic drugs and overall decrease in quality of life. Antidepressants use in those patients demonstrates variable clinical efficacy on depression and inconsistent effects on the blood glucose level. Paroxetine is one of the most potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors mediates its activity by, among others, inhibiting serotonin reuptake, modulating BDNF and glutamate receptors activities. On the other hand, Zinc involved in the synthesis, storage, and release of insulin and many other metabolic pathways, suggesting a potential value in blood glucose level regulation. Also, Zinc is a BDNF inducer and NMDA inhibitor; both involved in neuronal cell survival, differentiation, and plasticity supporting a likely antidepressant activity of zinc. Therefore, we hypothesized that addition of zinc to the antidepressants may enhance their efficacy and improve the blood glucose level in diabetes Mellitus. This study investigated the behavioral changes of zinc administration alone or in combination with paroxetine in diabetic and non-diabetic mice using the forced swimming test. The results showed a significant antidepressant activity of paroxetine or zinc either alone or in combination as it has been demonstrated in a decrease of immobility and increase of swimming behavior in diabetic and non-diabetic animals in comparison to the animals treated with paroxetine only. Interestingly, Paroxetine alone had no effect on the blood glucose but the addition of Zinc significantly improved the blood glucose level in diabetic- paroxetine treated mice. The present data support the notion that addition of zinc to paroxetine may offer additional antidepressant activity and improve hyperglycemic control in comorbid major depressive disorder.

[Ahmed E. Altyar and Hesham M. Elrefaey. Behavioral Study to Assess the Effect of Zinc Treatment in Combination with Paroxetine in Diabetic Mice. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):28-36]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 4. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.04.

Keywords: Major depression disorder, diabetes mellitus, zinc, antidepressants and Paroxetine.

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Comparative Study Between Neostigmine Versus Sugammadex in Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery

Mohammed A. Zaghlol, Alfred M. Boctor, Hadyl M. Abd-Elhamed, Ahmed A. Abd-Elhak and Ramadan R. Bakheat

Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine - Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

ramadona2013o@gmail.com

Abstract: Background: Complete and rapid reversal of the effects of neuromuscular blocker drugs is a primary element of safety in anaesthesia. Neuromuscular conduction that is not completely improved leads to post-operative residual curarisation and the development of complications that are related to respiration. Aim of the Work: to compare between the effect of neostigmine and sugammadex on the duration of the recovery from neuromuscular blocking agents and postoperative residual curarization and respiratory complications in the obese patients undergoing laparscopic surgery. Patients and Methods: We carried out this randomized clinical study on sixty four patients operated upon at General Surgery Department at Armed Forces Hospitals. Patients and Methods: In this study, 64 patients of either sex with average age ranging from 18-65 years, ASA (I, II), submitted for bariatric gastric sleeveoperation were included in this study. Patients were randomly classified into 2 equal groups; Group S (sugammadex, n = 32) and group N (neostigmine, n = 32). Results: no significant differences between both groups regarding age, gender, BMI and ASA. But, we showed statistically a high significant difference between both groups regarding TOF_0.9 and significant differences between both groups regarding PACU and operative room time. Conclusion: This study verified the efficiency of sugammadex over neostigmine for full and timely reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by a rocuronium, in morbidly obese patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

[Mohammed A. Zaghlol, Alfred M. Boctor, Hadyl M. Abd-Elhamed, Ahmed A. Abd-Elhak, Ramadan R. Bakheat. Comparative Study Between Neostigmine Versus Sugammadex in Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):37-46]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 5. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.05.

Key words: Comparative, Neostigmine, Sugammadex, Obesity, Laparoscopic Surgery

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The Outcome of Laparoscopic Surgical Excision Versus Surgical Ablation of Large Ovarian Endometriomas Regarding Pain Score, Recurrence Rate and Ovarian Reserve

Nagwa I Aglan, MD¹, Ahmed T.M. Soliman, MD¹, Wesam S.M. Ibrahim, MD², Walid M. Attalah, MD¹ and Hanan Mohamed El-Saeid Ali Al-Behairy, M.Sc³

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.

²Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.

³Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Damanhour National Medical Institute, Damanhour, Behera, Egypt.

hananmohd@rocketmail.com

Abstract: Objectives: Our objective is to determine whether laparoscopic surgical excision or ablation is the optimum surgical management of ovarian endometriomas. Background: Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological disorders. Mostly present with pelvic pain, infertility, or an adnexal mass. An endometrioma is the formation of a cyst within the ovary by ectopic endometrial tissue. Several alternative laparoscopic techniques have been described for the treatment of it. Ablation of the endometrioma also involved for its management. Patients and Methods: This is prospective comparative study was carried out on 40 patients attended Gynecological and Infertility Clinic of Tanta University Hospital presented by ovarian endometriomas. All cases signed a well-informed written consent to declare their agreement to be enrolled in the study as agreed upon by the ethical committee. Cases we classified into two group; Group I: 21 cases subjected to laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy. Group II: 19 cases subjected to laparoscopic cyst fenestration; aspiration and endo- coagulation of cyst wall. An informed written consent before carrying the procedure was taken. Results: Our results showed no difference between both groups regarding age, BMI, side of affection or size of the endometrioma. Recurrence was more in group II, while there was no difference regarding pregnancy rate, operative time, estimated blood loss, and postoperative length of stay with no major intra- or post-operative complication. Also, no difference between both groups regarding day-3 FSH. While AMH and AFC significantly decreased after 6 months follow-up in group I. Pelvic pain didn't difference bin both groups preoperatively while postoperatively there was a significant improvement of pain in group I. Conclusion: From our study we can conclude that: laparoscopic surgery leads to decrease in ovarian reserve, AMH, AFC with stripping but pain relief is more. Cystectomy is more destructive for ovaries while the improvement of fertility/reproduction is not supported.

[Nagwa I Aglan, Ahmed T.M. Soliman, Wesam S.M. Ibrahim, Walid M. Attalah and Hanan Mohamed El-Saeid Ali Al-Behairy. The Outcome of Laparoscopic Surgical Excision Versus Surgical Ablation of Large Ovarian Endometriomas Regarding Pain Score, Recurrence Rate and Ovarian Reserve. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):47-59]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 6. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.06.

Key words: AFC, Antral Folicular count, AMH, Antimullerian hormone, FSH, Follicle stimulating hormone, VAS, Visual analuge scale

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Scientific and Practical Measures of Analysis of Plains and Landscapes

Eshkuvvatov Bekzod Bekkulovich¹, Yarashev Kuvondik Safarovich²

¹Uzbekistan, Samarkand city, 140104Samarkand State University, Researcher. e-mail: bekzod.eshbukvatov@mail.ru

²Uzbekistan, Samarkand city, 140104. Samarkand State University, PhD in geographical sciences. e-mail: yarashev2008@mail.ru

Abstract: The article examines the study of conical landscapes and dry deltas in Central Asia and Uzbekistan, as well as the scientific and practical significance of the study of mountainous plains and steppe landscapes in the Republic of Uzbekistan, their use in the economic sectors.

[Eshkuvvatov Bekzod Bekkulovich, Yarashev Kuvondik Safarovich. Scientific and Practical Measures of Analysis of Plains and Landscapes. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):60-62]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 7. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.07.

Keywords: relief type, alluvial, piedmont, spread, cone-shaped, dry delta, genesis, type

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Adopting flow and pollutants loads of subsurface flow constructed wetlands to cope Egyptian water reuse standards

Sally Mostafa¹, Rashed, A. A.² and Mohsen Ezzeldin.³

¹Executive Engineer Egyptian Public Authority for Drainage Projects, Cairo, Egypt

²Professor, and Director Research Institute of Ground Water, National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt

³Professor, Faculty of Engineering Mansoura University, Egypt

Sally.mostafa62@yahoo.com

Abstract: Wastewater treatment using subsurface flow, (SSF) constructed wetland, (CW) has been increasingly applied throughout the world, as it is an efficient technique for the removal of pollutants and presents low construction and operational costs. However, a major operational problem of these systems is the treatment capacity to keep the flow completely subsurface as designed. The over design treatment capacity in addition to clogging of the porous medium may reduce its performance producing water that may contain pollutants above the vital target. In this paper a practical field operation program of an old pilot scale SSF CW was employed to adopt its treatment performance according to both predicted media porosity and the water quality standards of the Egyptian drainage water production and reuse. Three CW cells in Aga city, Dakahlia, Egypt, with gravel, pieces of plastic pipes, and shredded tire rubber chips as treatment media were tested with wide range of flow rates (0.7 – 9.0 m3/d) followed by a water quality evaluation to select the optimum rate compatible with the treated water standards. The limiting effluent treated pollutants for drainage water reuse were BOD, COD, DO, NH4, PO₄, TSS and FC, of which COD was the governing pollutant in the cells operation since the safe limit realized/obtained from the smallest (governing) discharges that were 1.3, 2.00 and 1.00 m3/d for gravel, plastic and rubber respectively.

[Sally Mostafa, Rashed, A. A. and Mohsen Ezzeldin. Adopting flow and pollutants loads of subsurface flow constructed wetlands to cope Egyptian water reuse standards. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):63-79]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 8. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.08.

Keywords: Treatment - Constructed Wetlands - sub surface - pollutants - waste waster

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Study of the relationship between serum magnesium and atherosclerotic changes in hemodialysis patients

Samar A. Abd El-Ghany¹, Amr M. Elbadry², Samy A. Khodeir¹, Waleed S. Mohamed¹

¹ Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt, Tanta, Egypt

²Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.

E-mail: samarali1051990@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background: Cardiovascular disease is the most common complication of chronic kidney disease and the most common cause of death. Atherosclerosis progress more dynamically in hemodialysis patients than in the general population. Mg depletion may be the missing link between cardiovascular risk factors and atherosclerosis. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between serum Mg and atherosclerotic changes in hemodialysis patients. Methods: The study was conducted on 60 patients on hemodialysis at Internal Medicine Department, Tanta University Hospital. All patients were subjected to laboratory investigations include (serum urea, creatinine, Calcium, Phosphorus, Parathyroid hormone and Magnesium), radiological assay include measurement of intima media thickness (IMT) of carotid, femoral and brachial arteries, measurement of peak systolic velocity (PSV) of the previous arteries and measurement of ankle brachial index (ABI). Results: Our study showed that a significant negative correlation was observed between serum Mg and carotid intima media thickness (CIMT). Conclusion: Serum Mg may considered as a modifiable risk factor of atherosclerosis in hemodialysis patients.

[Samar A. Abd El-Ghany, Amr M. Elbadry, Samy A. Khodeir, Waleed S. Mohamed. Study of the relationship between serum magnesium and atherosclerotic changes in hemodialysis patients. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):80-86]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 9. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.09.

Keywords: Magnesium, Atherosclerosis, Hemodialysis patients.

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Role of MR Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Assessment of Urinary Bladder Masses

Prof. Dr. Emam Mohamed Abd Elaziz, Prof. Dr. Hoda Mahmoud Abd Elwahab, Assist. Prof. Dr. Tarek Ahmad Raffat and Shimaa Ramadan Barakat

Radiodiagnosis Department, Faculty of Medicine (for Firls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

drshimaa_2011@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background: Bladder cancer is the most common tumor, occupying the 4^th and the 10^thin males and females, respectively. one of the valuable imaging technique is the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which characterized by multiplanar imaging capabilities, high tissue contrast, and the opportunity of tissue characterization. Another diagnostic technique which are applied in the evaluation of various abdominal lesions is the diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). Aim of the work: to assess role of MR Diffusion Weighted imaging in evaluation of urinary bladder masses. Patients and Methods: Fifty (50) consecutive patients (43 men and 7 women) with the range of age between (34–70 years) with suspected bladder lesions, underwent MR imaging through the period between March 2016 and December 2019. These patients presented with gross (macroscopic) hematuria or had urinary bladder mass, detected on U/S and/or CT examinations. Results: As regards the detection of urinary bladder carcinoma, the accuracy of DW in differentiating between neoplastic and non-neoplasticlesion was 100%, the mean ADC value in non-neoplastic lesion 1.7and in neoplastic lesion 0.8 -/+0.13 and the cut off value was1.2, accuracy of T2WI for proper tumor staging was 100%,50%, 88.9%, and 100 % for stages T1, T2, T3 and T4, respectively. Precision of DWI for accurate cancer stagingwas100%, 75%, 100%, and 100% for stages T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. Conclusion: MR imaging has high dependability for the diagnosis of bladder cancers and differentiate between neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions, and assess stage & grades of bladder cancer with high degree of accuracy. More precise extrapolations can be made around the malignant potential of urinary bladder lesions by using ADC quantification.

[Emam Mohamed Abd Elaziz, Hoda Mahmoud Abd Elwahab, Tarek Ahmad Raffat, Shimaa Ramadan Barakat. Role of MR Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Assessment of Urinary Bladder Masses. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):87-92]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 10. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.10.

Keywords: MR Diffusion, Weighted Imaging, Urinary, Bladder, Masses.

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Detection of vancomycin resistance in enterococci isolated from poultry

Wedad Ahmed^{1, 2}, Helmut Hotzel¹, Ashraf Awad Abdeltawab², Mona M. Sobhy³, Fatma I. El Hofy²

¹Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Institute of Bacterial Infections and Zoonoses, Naumburger Str. 96a, 07743 Jena, Germany

²Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, PO Box 13736, Moshtohor Toukh, Egypt

³Department of Reproductive Diseases, ARRI, ARC, 12556 Giza, Egypt

Abstract: Background: Although enterococci are commensal bacteria of the intestinal tract of animals and humans they are associated with nosocomial infections worldwide. We investigated the occurrence and vancomycin resistance of enterococci in poultry Methods: A total of 617 cloacal swabs were collected from diseased poultry diagnosed with gastrointestinal disorders in 6 districts in Egypt. Isolates were identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). The antibiotic susceptibility testing of all isolates against ticoplanin and vancomycin antibiotics was performed with the MICRONAUT system for Gram-positive bacteria. The presence of 3 resistance-associated genes vanA, vanB and vanC1 was investigated by PCR. Results: Four species were identified: Enterococcus faecium (n=30), Enterococcus faecalis (n=16), Enterococcus gallinarum (n=10) and Enterococcus avaim (n=8) strains. Antimicrobial resistance profiles of enterococci isolates could be determined (Table 2). Resistance rate to vancomycin were different.E.feacalis showed high resistantance rate to both teicoplanin 75.0% and vancomycin 87.5%, followed by E.faecium that showed resistance to teicoplanin 40.0% and vancomycin 50.0% and E.gallinarum resistance to teicoplanin was 40.0% and vancomycin 30.0% while E,avaim showed the lowest rate of resistance to teicoplanin was 25.0% and vancomycin 25.0%. Vancomycin resistance genes were found in 14 isolates. The vanA were detected in ten isolates of E.feacalis only. The vanB gene was identified in three E. faecium isolates and five isolates of E.feacalis. The vanC1 gene was detected in five E. faecium isolates. All E. gallinarum isolates harboured the vanC1. E.avium did not harboured any of them. Conclusions: Vancomycin-resistance was found in several isolates from poultry.

[Wedad Ahmed, Helmut Hotzel, Ashraf Awad Abdeltawab, Mona M. Sobhy, Fatma I. El Hofy. Detection of vancomycin resistance in enterococci isolated from poultry. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):93-97]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 11. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.11.

Keywords: Enterococcus, Poultry, vancomycin

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The role of diffusion weighted MRI and contrast enhanced MR imaging in evaluation of ovarian tumors

Eisha Ramadan Mohamed¹, Hytham Abd El Ghaffar Youseff², Fatma Mohamed Ramadan Negm³

¹Professor, Radiodiagnosis Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al A-Zhar University, Cairo, Egypt

²Consultant and Head of Radiodiagnosis Department in El Agoza police Authority Hospital, Egypt

³Assistant lecturer, Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al A-Zhar University, Cairo, Egypt

Email: Aysha8mohamed@gmail.com, alsafwascan@yahoo.com, dr.fatmanegm@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background: Studies reported the role of diffusion weighted MRI and contrast enhanced MR imaging in differentiating benign from malignant ovarian tumors. Aim of the Work: Evaluate the role of DW-MRI and CE-MRI in diagnosis of ovarian tumors. Patients and Methods: This study conducted on 40 patients complaining from ovarian pathology related symptoms. Patients with renal failure, artificial valves, cardiac pacemaker, clips or any ferromagnetic implants were excluded Results: A total number of 40 patients with48 ovarian masses were detected,22 of them were diagnosed as malignant,22 as benign,2 as borderline. All solid malignant tumors, borderline tumors and solid components of complex lesions showed diffusion restriction as well. Most benign lesions did not display diffusion restriction in DWI. The best cut off value of ADC to discriminate between benign & malignant lesionswas≤0.9, with sensitivity of 88.9% specificity of 81.8% positive predictive value of 80%, negative predictive value of 90%. The contrast enhanced MRI is useful in characterization of types of the tumors. Conclusion: The study revealed that adding the diffusion weighted imaging and ADC to MRI study are of highly statistically significant value.

[Eisha Ramadan Mohamed, Hytham Abd El Ghaffar Youseff, Fatma Mohamed Ramadan Negm. The role of diffusion weighted MRI and contrast enhanced MR imaging in evaluation of ovarian tumors. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):98-104]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 12. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.12.

Key words: Magnetic resonance imaging MRI, diffusion weighted DW, Contrast enhanced CE, apparent diffusion coefficient adc.

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Financial and Economic Evaluation of the Production and Marketing of Cucumber Crop in Protected Agriculture "Field Study in Dakahlia Governorate in Egypt"

Dr. Ekram Ahmed El Sayed Abd El Rahman, Dr. Shahiramohamed Reda Ebrahim, Dr. Asmaa Ahmed Ibrahim

Agricultural Economic Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt

Ekram_9375@yahoo.com

Abstract: Low productivity and uncertainty of production are the most important negative features of agriculture in developing countries such as Egypt. Protected cultivation can be the solution to these problems, in addition it is considered to be an intensive production system requiring relatively high investment in several aspects of the production and marketing, and can be a key for sustainable crop production, to achieve food security and optimizing water and soil resources. this study was conducted 2018/2019, under conditions of plastic greenhouse at Dakahlia Governorate, where the sample included a small model of greenhouses sized 240 m², to evaluate the performance of Cucumber production in Protected Agriculture Technology, under plastic green house conditions and under conventional farming "open Field" conditions, to provide a guide for greenhouse Cucumber growers budget, cost categories and estimating a net return for Cucumber production under greenhouse conditions in Egypt. The results indicated: Cucumber production under plastic greenhouse conditions is an economically viable alternative for growers, although materials and total costs are higher for plastic greenhouse farming system compared to conventional farming" open Field" conditions, Cultivars under conditions of plastic greenhouse revealed a good productivity (total and marketable yield), due to Higher profitability than the open-field system. Using the multi linear Regression Model, to Determinate the most important factors effects on plastic greenhouse productivity of Cucumber in Dakahlia Governorate (2018/2019), cultivated area, and quality of seeds, and number of control times, are conceders the main factors in Cucumber productive. There are some difficulties facing marketing of greenhouse products, But the biggest constraints in its adoption of the technology and use by the farmers are the high initial cost of the greenhouse structures, long distance between Farm and markets, dominate of a few traders on the price determines, and the great differences between the Low price of vegetables paid to the farmer at farm gate and the price had the retailer.

[Ekram Ahmed El Sayed Abd El Rahman, Shahiramohamed Reda Ebrahim, Asmaa Ahmed Ibrahim. Financial and Economic Evaluation of the Production and Marketing of Cucumber Crop in Protected Agriculture "Field Study in Dakahlia Governorate in Egypt". Nat Sci 2020;18(3):105-119]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 13. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.13.

Key Words: Cucumber -plastic greenhouse- Conventional farming-Dakahlia Governorate-cost analysis– marketing.

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Seroprevalence of Human Herpesvirus Type 8 (HHV-8) Among People Living With HIV Attending Jigawa State General Hospital

Nazir A Yahaya¹, and Taysir Ramadan Hafiz²

¹Medical Officer, Babura General Hospital, Jigawa State

² Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Al-Azhar University and Bayero University Kano

dr.taysiralassuty@gmail.com

Abstract: Human Herpes virus type 8 is among the frequent opportunistic infections among individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and may result in severe morbidity and mortality among this group of patients. It is known to be the causative agent of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS), as well as other malignancies such as primary effusion lymphoma and multi centric Castleman’s disease. It is one of seven currently known human cancer viruses, or onco viruses. This study investigate the prevalence of HHV8 antigen among PLWHA as well as its correlations with the patients CD4 counts and Viral loads. This cross-sectional study involved 182 blood sample collected from HIV Seropositive individuals attending antiretroviral therapy clinic (ART), Babura General Hospital, Jigawa State, Nigeria, these Sample were analysed for HHV-8 antigen using Enzyme linked Immunosorbent assay and CD4 cell Count. socio-demographic information such as age, gender, marital status was obtained from patient folder. Of the 182 subject studied, 6(3.3%) were tested positive for HHV-8 Antigen. All subjects (100%) who were HHV8 Positive have low CD4 Count and high HIV Viral loads. There was statistically significant difference between HHV8 and respondents CD4 Count (p = 0.001) and also respondents compliance to Clinic visit (p = 0.000). However, no association observed between HHV8 and respondents Gender and their Age. This study shows that individuals with higher CD4+ counts has zero prevalence of HHV8 infection and hence have low risk of developing complication from the virus, it also indicate that HHV8 was higher among HIV patient with lower CD4 Counts and high HIV Viral load.

[Nazir A Yahaya, and Taysir Ramadan Hafiz. Seroprevalence of Human Herpesvirus Type 8 (HHV-8) Among People Living With HIV Attending Jigawa State General Hospital. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):120-124]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 14. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.14.

Keywords: HHV8, HIV/AIDS; Seroprevalence; Human; Herpesvirus

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Effect of different processing treatments on chemical composition and sensory properties of wheat flour

Shahzal Babar¹, Kaneez Fatima², Poushmal Abdul Razzaq^3*, Neelum Shahzadi³, Muhammad Awais Mansha³

¹Institute of Home and Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

²Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Department of Food Science & Technology

³National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

*Corresponding author email: poushmal.raja@yahoo.com

Abstract: Three varieties of wheat (Shafaq-06, Faisalabad-08 and Lasani-08) were processed. The processing treatments were germination and fermentation. The processed flour of all varieties were tested and from these flour chapattis were prepared for their sensory evaluation. Different sensory attributes of chapatti such as color, taste, aroma, fold ability and overall acceptability were affected significantly by processing treatments except aroma showed non-significant effect on varieties. It was found that chapattis prepared from germinated wheat flour showed lower scores of sensory attributes as compared to controlled and fermented flour chapattis. The highest scores were obtained by controlled wheat flour chapattis followed by fermented flour. Whereas the chapattis prepared from germinated wheat flour was least acceptable and in all three varieties Shafaq-06 showed better trend to processing treatments as compare to Faisalabad-08 and Lasani-08.

[Shahzal Babar, Kaneez Fatima, Poushmal Abdul Razzaq, Neelum Shahzadi, Muhammad Awais Mansha. Effect of different processing treatments on chemical composition and sensory properties of wheat flour. Nat Sci 2020;18(3):125-130]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 15. doi:10.7537/marsnsj180320.15.

Key words: wheat flour, chemical composition, sensory properties

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