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Zohdy R, Alsharnoubi J, Kandeel W, Saber M, Elmorsy HRA, Dabbous O. Correction to: Effects of laser acupuncture on anthropometric parameters and lipid profile in obese adolescents. Lasers Med Sci 2023; 38:220. [PMID: 37747565 PMCID: PMC10520131 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-023-03889-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Rasha Zohdy
- Biological Anthropology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pediatrics, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (N.I.L.E.S), Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Biological Anthropology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Childhood Health Complementary Medicine Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biological Anthropology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Application of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (N.I.L.E.S), Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Zohdy R, Alsharnoubi J, Kandeel W, Saber M, Elmorsy HRA, Dabbous O. Effects of laser acupuncture on anthropometric parameters and lipid profile in obese adolescents. Lasers Med Sci 2023; 38:204. [PMID: 37668721 PMCID: PMC10480246 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-023-03861-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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The purpose was to compare the effects of diet and exercise and laser interference and maneuver on anthropometric parameters and blood effects of object agents. The study was a randomized controlled longitudinal study. It included 45 adolescents from both sexes who were divided randomly into two groups: one group was treated with low calorie diet and exercise as group A and group B was treated with low calorie diet, exercise, and laser acupuncture. All parameters and blood samples were done before and after the interventions. Group A showed a highly significant reduction post intervention in anthropometric parameters: triceps skin fold thickness (SFT), biceps SFT, subscapular SFT, suprailiac SFT, abdominal SFT, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), waist C, and hip C, except for waste/hip (W/H) ratio which showed no significant difference, p > 0.05 and some lipid profiles (cholesterol, LDL) with p < 0.001 Whereas, a significant decrease in TG was observed (p < 0.05). On the other hand, a significant increase in HDL was observed (p < 0.05). Group B (LCD + exercise + LA) showed a highly significant reduction post intervention in anthropometric parameters: triceps SFT, biceps SFT, subscapular SFT, suprailiac SFT, abdominal SFT, MUAC, waist C, and Hip C, except for W/H ratio which showed no significant difference, p > 0.05 and lipid profile: cholesterol, LDL, and TG with (p < 0.001), whereas a highly significant increase in HDL was observed (p < 0.001). The current study revealed a significant difference between group A and group B regarding the percentage of change, where the highest values were found in group B compared to group A, in anthropometric parameters (weight, BMI, subscapular SFT, MUAC, waist circumference) and some lipid profiles (LDL and HDL) with p < 0.05. Laser acupuncture was a safe, easy, and more effective tool with extra effect in management of obesity when added to diet and exercise on anthropometric parameters and lipid profile.
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- Rasha Zohdy
- Biological Anthropology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pediatrics, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (N.I.L.E.S), Cairo University, Giza, House 2 street 6 Zahraa Helwan, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Biological Anthropology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Childhood Health Complementary Medicine Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biological Anthropology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Application of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (N.I.L.E.S), Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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El-Din EMS, Elabd MA, Nassar MS, Metwally AM, Abdellatif GA, Rabah TM, Shalaan A, Shaaban SY, Kandeel W, Etreby LAE, Al-Tohamy M. The Interaction of Social, Physical and Nutritive Factors in Triggering Early Developmental Language Delay in a Sample of Egyptian Children. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019; 7:2767-2774. [PMID: 31844434 PMCID: PMC6901873 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Language acquisition and child development during the early years of life depend on multiple interacting factors. AIM: To explore potential factors that can impact language development in 2 groups of Egyptian children, one with normal language development and the second with delayed development. Also, to explore to what extent can the involvement of impaired motor development potentiate the risk of developmental language delay. METHODS: This cross-sectional case-control study involved Egyptian children belonging to the middle socioeconomic class between 18 and 36 months of age. Children were classified according to their performance on language domain of Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley-III) into two groups, infants with the average or above score (control group) and those having below-average scores (cases). Motor development was assessed on the same scale. Factors affecting language development were tested, including socio-demographic, obstetric, and maternal medical factors in addition to Infant Feeding Practices. RESULTS: The independent factors lowering the language scores were early introduction of complementary food, low family income, history of delivery problems, pregnancy-related diseases of the mother, and maternal education. Impaired motor development appears as a further highly significant risk factor to the previously mentioned factors CONCLUSION: In Egyptian children, delayed language development is severely affected by the interaction of medical, social and nutritional factors. Providing adequate maternal health care during pregnancy and childbirth, regular developmental monitoring at each child visit, and screening for such risk factors, can reduce size of the problem and promote child’s social and psychological development.
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- Child Health Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Child Health Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Community Medicine Research, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Community Medicine Research, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Community Medicine Research, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Biological Anthropology Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biological Anthropology Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt.,Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Imbaba, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Community Medicine Research, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Biological Anthropology Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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El Din EMS, Rabah TM, Metwally AM, Nassar MS, Elabd MA, Shalaan A, Kandeel W, El Etreby LA, Shaaban SY. Potential Risk Factors of Developmental Cognitive Delay in the First Two Years of Life. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019; 7:2024-2030. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND: The first two years of life constitute a critical period of rapid change. The events during this phase prepare the child for subsequent developmental competency.AIM: To determine the potential risk factors that affect an infant’s cognitive development in the first two years of life in a sample of Egyptian infantsSUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional comparative study included 655 male and female infants. Their age ranged from 3 – 24 months. Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley III) were used for cognitive assessment. Perinatal and nutritional data were recorded. Levels of serum Zinc, Copper, Iron, vitamin B12 and complete blood count (CBC) were assessed in a subsample of 193 infants.RESULTS: Infants having below the average cognitive composite score (CCS) represented 38.47% of the whole sample. The risk of having a low average (CCS) was determined by multiple factors. Poor maternal education and low family income were the most significant social risk factors (OR = 2.19, p = 0.0003; OR = 1.64, p = 0.002 respectively). Prematurity and complicated labor represented significant perinatal risks (OR = 1.22, p = 0.005; OR = 2.39, p =0.001respectively). Bottle feeding versus breastfeeding in the first six months of life was the most significant nutritional predictor of low average (CCS) (OR = 1.79, p = 0.001). Infants with low average (CCS) had significantly lower levels of serum zinc and vitamin B12 than those with average scores. CONCLUSION: Multiple factors appear to interact affecting the early cognitive development of Egyptian infants. Prematurity, complicated labour, poor maternal education, low family income and micronutrient deficiency are the main risk factors. Studying these factors is of great value in directing governmental intervention efforts.
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El Din EMS, Rabah TM, Metwally AM, Nassar MS, Elabd MA, Shalaan A, Kandeel W, El Etreby LA, Shaaban SY. Potential Risk Factors of Developmental Cognitive Delay in the First Two Years of Life. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019; 7:2024-2030. [PMID: 31406549 PMCID: PMC6684437 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2019] [Revised: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The first two years of life constitute a critical period of rapid change. The events during this phase prepare the child for subsequent developmental competency. AIM To determine the potential risk factors that affect an infant's cognitive development in the first two years of life in a sample of Egyptian infants. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional comparative study included 655 male and female infants. Their age ranged from 3 - 24 months. Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley III) were used for cognitive assessment. Perinatal and nutritional data were recorded. Levels of serum Zinc, Copper, Iron, vitamin B12 and complete blood count (CBC) were assessed in a subsample of 193 infants. RESULTS Infants having below the average cognitive composite score (CCS) represented 38.47% of the whole sample. The risk of having a low average (CCS) was determined by multiple factors. Poor maternal education and low family income were the most significant social risk factors (OR = 2.19, p = 0.0003; OR = 1.64, p = 0.002 respectively). Prematurity and complicated labor represented significant perinatal risks (OR = 1.22, p = 0.005; OR = 2.39, p =0.001respectively). Bottle feeding versus breastfeeding in the first six months of life was the most significant nutritional predictor of low average (CCS) (OR = 1.79, p = 0.001). Infants with low average (CCS) had significantly lower levels of serum zinc and vitamin B12 than those with average scores. CONCLUSION Multiple factors appear to interact affecting the early cognitive development of Egyptian infants. Prematurity, complicated labour, poor maternal education, low family income and micronutrient deficiency are the main risk factors. Studying these factors is of great value in directing governmental intervention efforts.
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- Department of Community Medicine Research, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Community Medicine Research, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Child Health Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Child Health Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Biological Anthropology Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt; Medical Research Centre of Excellence (MRCE), Giza, Egypt
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- Biological Anthropology Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt; Medical Research Centre of Excellence (MRCE), Giza, Egypt
- Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Imbaba, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Community Medicine Research, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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El-Din AS, Zaki ME, Kandeel W, Mohamed S. Relative Leg Length as a Risk Factor for Hypertension and Diabetes in Egyptian Adults. J Clin Diagn Res 2018. [DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2018/35528.12055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Meguid N, Anwar M, Zaki S, Kandeel W, Ahmed N, Tewfik I. Dietary Patterns of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Study Based in Egypt. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2015; 3:262-7. [PMID: 27275232 PMCID: PMC4877864 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2015.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2015] [Revised: 04/24/2015] [Accepted: 04/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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AIM: In the hope to assist in tailoring individualized nutritional therapy, this study aimed to assess the nutritional status of autistic children. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 80 autistic children, divided into two groups: group 1 (aged 3- 5 years) and group 2 (aged 6-9 years). Diagnosis was performed based on the criteria for autistic disorder as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised and Autism Rating Scale. RESULTS: Socio-demographic data, anthropometric measurements and dietary intake patterns were recorded using a validated questionnaire. The daily intakes of calories and nutrients were converted to percentages of the Recommended Dietary Allowance or Dietary Reference Intake based on age- and gender-normalized DRIs. Plotting on the Egyptian sex-specific growth chart, BMI-z scores of both age groups were slightly overweight. Autistic children suffered inadequate intake of some micronutrients such as vitamin D and C, calcium, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and iron, some deficiencies were highly significant especially at older age. CONCLUSIONS: Tailoring a specially designed balanced diet with appropriate micronutrient supplementation may ameliorate the severity of autism symptoms and related abnormal behaviours.
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- Nagwa Meguid
- National Research Centre, Research on Children with Special Needs Department, Giza, Egypt
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- National Research Centre, Research on Children with Special Needs Department, Giza, Egypt
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- National Research Centre, Child Health Department, Giza, Egypt
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- National Research Centre, Biological Anthropology Department, Giza, Egypt
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- National Research Centre, Food Science and Nutrition Department, Giza, Egypt
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Westminster, Life Science Department, London, United Kingdom
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Shibl A, AlHasan S, Standaert B, Al Soghaeir M, Al Aidoroos A, Kandeel W, Soliman M. The estimated cost-effectiveness of paediatric rotavirus vaccination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Int J Infect Dis 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2012.05.405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Bhanot S, Nair G, Kandeel W, Awad N, Bach C, Zamora I, Barua J. UP-02.047 Experience with Single One-Centimeter Port Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy. Urology 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.07.865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bhanot S, Kandeel W, Nair G, Zamora I, Awad N, Bach C, Barua J. UP-02.104 The Significance of Contiguous Tumour Positivity in Needle Biopsies of Prostate. Urology 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.07.922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ghrelin is a novel growth hormone-releasing peptide that causes a positive energy balance by stimulating food intake and inducing adiposity and has effects on growth. Many children with congenital heart disease (CHD) present with growth retardation and malnutrition owing to multifactorial reasons. AIM To evaluate the circulating level of ghrelin in Egyptian children with congenital cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease and its relation to anthropometric measurements. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included 40 patients with cyanotic and acyanotic CHD (18 cyanotic and 22 acyanotic) and 18 age- and sex-matched healthy control children. All children were subjected to measurement of height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and serum ghrelin was measured using ELISA technique. RESULTS Weight, height and BMI were significantly lower in cyanotic and acyanotic patients compared to the control group (p = 0.0001). Serum ghrelin levels were significantly higher in children with cyanotic and acyanotic CHD in comparison to the controls (p = 0.0001). There was a significant negative correlation between ghrelin and BMI in the three groups (r = -0.534, p = 0.023; r = -0.558, p = 0.007; r = -0.608, p = 0.007 respectively for cyanotic, acyanotic and the control groups). CONCLUSION Circulating ghrelin level was elevated in children with congenital cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease, and was associated with a decrease in BMI. This elevation in ghrelin level may represent malnutrition and growth retardation in those patients as obvious by anthropometric measures too. This may suggest that ghrelin may have an important role as a compensatory mechanism in the regulation of the metabolic balance in them.
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- Manal E Kandil
- Department of Pediatrics, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt.
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