المجلد الثالث العدد 1 2024

Routine blood tests as a crucial diagnostic tool for COVID-19

2025-02-03T11:09:01Z

Routine blood tests as a crucial diagnostic tool for COVID-19 Mohamed, Khdija Suleman; Dow, Mohamed Ahmed; Abdallah, Abdallah I. Routine laboratory tests are essential for identifying COVID-19 cases. Reviewing the clinical features of confirmed COVID-19 cases retrospectively can offer valuable insights, the data were collected from 240 files, which included all files from the beginning of the opening of the isolation center in first of June 2020, until the 30th of December 2021. Of the 240 cases, 100 cases were dead. Of survived cases, 54% were male and 46% were female. While the dead cases, 56% were male and 44% were female. In conclusion, the blood cell count plays a crucial role in both diagnosing and predicting the outcome of COVID-19, serving as a routine diagnostic tool. Low levels of leukocytes and differential white blood cell count can serve as indicators of a COVID-19 infection, while higher counts may indicate the progression of the disease. Conversely, lymphocyte and D-dimer levels do not provide diagnostic value but are indicative of the severity of COVID-19 cases.

In-hospital cardiac arrest epidemiology and intervention

2025-02-03T11:06:14Z

In-hospital cardiac arrest epidemiology and intervention Ismaeil, Ali Introduction: Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the abrupt loss of all cardiac activities as a result of acute heart rhythm disturbance and cessation of respiration, it is the most critical condition that faces any healthcare system, and that requires accurate precise coordinated intervention to achieve a favourable outcome. The epidemiological figures and the survival rates of in-hospital cardiac arrest vary significantly between developed and developing countries owing to the availability of rapid response resuscitation teams and advanced healthcare facilities. This study dictated to examine the epidemiology and the intervention aspects of in-hospital cardiac arrest in the city of Sirte at Ibn Sina Teaching Hospital. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional survey, dedicated to examining the epidemiological and intervention data of in-hospital cardiac arrest at IBN SENA TEACHING HOSPITAL in the city of Sirte, used a data collection form that included details of interest, a total of 591 files for patients who were admitted to the intensive care unit during the study period, 50 cases of cardiac arrest were registered and included in this study for analysis. Results: a total of 50 cases, with an overall incidence of 5.4 cardiac arrests for every 1000 admissions. males were arrested more than females during the study period; 66% males (34 cases) and 32% females (16 cases), the age group that has the highest frequency of cardiac arrest was (>75 years old) group for both sexes, and almost all of the registered cases were in the ICU, even though only 23 cases 46% were resuscitated, respiratory system diseases were the most frequent aetiology for cardiac arrest during the study period, followed by trauma and came 3rd the cardiovascular system diseases, Concomitant comorbidity of HTN and DM represents the most frequent pre-arrest illnesses which, and finally the survival rates were zero. Very important data were missed/undocumented that could improve the survival rates in one way or the other

Mortality Rate in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at IBN SINA Teaching Hospital Sirte-Libya

2025-02-03T11:03:02Z

Mortality Rate in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at IBN SINA Teaching Hospital Sirte-Libya Makhlouf, Muammar; Hassan, Intisar Kamal; Lamen, Hana Studying the mortality rate of newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is of paramount importance as it provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of medical interventions, clinical practices, and healthcare strategies aimed at reducing infant mortality. By analyzing the mortality data, healthcare professionals can identify areas for improvement, implement evidence-based practices, and develop targeted interventions to enhance the quality of care and ultimately save more infant lives, throughout one. Total number of newborns in hospital 4,369 number of death 44. The data focused on death certificates of neonates

Optimizing Dental Implant Outcomes: A Comprehensive Approach to Preventing and Managing Peri-Implantitis

2025-02-03T10:59:08Z

Optimizing Dental Implant Outcomes: A Comprehensive Approach to Preventing and Managing Peri-Implantitis Abdulmatlob, Malek A.; Elharathi, Anas R.; Ali, Abdalmawla Alhussin Ali; Gondi, Khalid M. Background: Peri-implantitis, a progressive inflammatory condition affecting dental implants, poses a significant threat to the long-term success of implant therapy. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive protocol for the prevention and management of peri-implantitis, integrating various preventive and therapeutic interventions. Methods: A multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted, involving 492 participants randomly assigned to five study groups: control, preventive intervention 1 (surface modification), preventive intervention 2 (patient education), therapeutic intervention 1 (regenerative techniques), and therapeutic intervention 2 (adjunctive antimicrobial therapies). Clinical assessments, including periodontal parameters, marginal bone levels, and patient-reported outcomes, were evaluated over a 5-year follow-up period. Results: All intervention groups showed significantly greater improvements in periodontal parameters, marginal bone levels, and patient-reported outcomes compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The therapeutic intervention group 1 (regenerative techniques) demonstrated the most favorable outcomes, with the greatest reductions in probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, and plaque index, as well as the smallest marginal bone loss and highest implant survival rate (94.2%). Participants in this group also reported the highest oral health-related quality of life, lowest pain and discomfort levels, and highest satisfaction with treatment outcomes. Conclusion: The findings highlight the efficacy of various preventive and therapeutic interventions in optimizing dental implant outcomes and improving patient quality of life. The multidisciplinary approach adopted in this study contributed to the development of a comprehensive protocol for the prevention and management of peri-implantitis, integrating cutting-edge research and evidence-based practices