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The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine commends the efforts of the environmental sector during 2025 in raising health awareness and organizing medical convoys.

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine commends the efforts of the environmental sector during 2025 in raising health awareness and organizing medical convoys.

أشاد الأستاذ الدكتور علاء عطية، عميد كلية الطب بجامعة أسيوط، بالإنجازات النوعية والمتميزة التي حققها قطاع شئون خدمة المجتمع وتنمية البيئة بالكلية خلال عام ٢٠٢٥م. جاء ذلك خلال تسلمه التقرير السنوي للقطاع من الأستاذة الدكتورة هدى مخلوف، وكيل الكلية لشئون خدمة المجتمع وتنمية البيئة، والذي رصد خارطة الأنشطة والفعاليات التي نفذتها الكلية على مدار العام.

وأكد الأستاذ الدكتور علاء عطية على أن الكلية تمضي بخطى واثقة نحو تعزيز مسؤوليتها المجتمعية، مشدداً على أن الدور التوعوي والعلاجي للكلية تجاوز أسوار الحرم الجامعي ليصل إلى المناطق الأكثر احتياجاً، موضحا أن العام الماضي شهد إطلاق سلسلة من القوافل الطبية المتكاملة التي جابت محافظات (أسوان، والوادي الجديد)، بالإضافة إلى القرى التابعة لمحافظة أسيوط، حيث نجحت في تقديم خدمات التشخيص والعلاج للمواطنين، مشيرا إلى أن القطاع لم يكتفِ بالجانب العلاجي، بل حرص على إرساء ثقافة الوقاية من خلال تنظيم "أيام صحية تثقيفية"، وذلك بهدف رفع الوعي الصحي المجتمعي ودعم المبادرات القومية للصحة العامة.

من جانبها، استعرضت الأستاذة الدكتورة هدى مخلوف أبرز الأنشطة التي تم تنظيمها، مؤكدة أن العام الماضي شهد حراكاً بيئياً وتوعوياً مكثفاً، تضمن، عقد عده ندوات تخصصية تناولت مخاطر المنشطات الرياضية، وأدوار البرد الموسمية، وكيفية التعامل معها، كما تم إطلاق مجموعة من النشرات التوعوية المتخصصة في مجالات البيئة والصحة العامة، إلى جانب تنظيم احتفالية للأطفال الأيتام بالتعاون مع مؤسسة "مصر الخير" ونخبة من متطوعي المجتمع المدني.

وتقدمت الأستاذة الدكتورة هدى مخلوف بالشكر والتقدير لكافة الكوادر التي ساهمت في إنجاح خطة القطاع، وهما، والأستاذ الدكتور عاطف القرن، والأستاذ الدكتور مدحت العربي، والأستاذة الدكتورة ناهد مخلوف، والأستاذة الدكتورة سحر حساني، والدكتورة أسماء الدروي، والدكتور عمرو عبد المجيد، مدير مركز القوافل الطبية، كما أشادت بجهود أعضاء هيئة التدريس، والجهاز الإداري، والأطباء المقيمين، وأطباء الامتياز، والطلاب المتطوعين، معتبرةً أن تكاتف هذه المنظومة هو الركيزة الأساسية وراء تحقيق الكلية لرسالتها.

Protective effect of silymarin against chronic exposure to Bisphenol A-induced thyroid dysfunction in adult male Wistar rats.

Research Authors
FatmaAlzahraa Mustafa Kamel Osemy , Manal Ahmed Mohamed Mandour , Marwa Abdelnaem Gaber , Safaa Said Hassan , Tahia Hashim Saleem.
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Gene reports.
Research Publisher
FatmaAlzahraa Mustafa Kamel Osemy , Manal Ahmed Mohamed Mandour , Marwa Abdelnaem Gaber , Safaa Said Hassan , Tahia Hashim Saleem.
Research Year
4/4/2026

Tracking the invisible: Impact of disease-modifying therapies on serum neurofilament light chain and clinical outcomes in treatment-naïve multiple sclerosis

Research Abstract

Background

Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are widely used to manage multiple sclerosis (MS), but their effects on serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL), particularly in drug-naïve patients, remain underexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different DMT classes on sNfL level and compare these changes with clinical rating scales in drug-naïve MS patients.

Methods

In this prospective study, 85 drug-naïve MS patients completed 18-month follow-up after initiating DMTs (high-, moderate-, or first-line efficacy). Clinical assessments included EDSS, the 9-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT), the 25-Foot Walk Test (25-FWT), the MSIS-29, and the Hamilton Depression and Anxiety Scales. sNfL levels were measured via ELISA before and after treatment.

Results

Baseline sNfL levels were significantly higher in MS patients than controls (66.36 ± 51.32 versus 10.55 ± 8.19 pg/mL, p < 0.001). High- and moderate-efficacy DMTs significantly reduced sNfL by 42.7% and 39.7%, respectively; first-line DMTs showed no significant reduction. Between-group differences were significant (p = 0.010). High-efficacy DMTs demonstrated the greatest reductions in EDSS (p = 0.001) and ARR (p < 0.001; large effect size), with moderate effects on motor performance. Changes in sNfL correlated with EDSS improvement (r = 0.383, p < 0.001) and 9-HPT (r = 0.258, p = 0.022), but not with psychiatric or quality-of-life measures. Age-adjusted analysis confirmed an independent association between sNfL reduction and EDSS change (p = 0.010).

Conclusion

High- and moderate-efficacy DMTs are associated with significant reductions in sNfL and improvements in clinical parameters in drug-naïve MS. Declines in sNfL parallel improvements in disability and motor function but not in psychiatric outcomes, supporting its role as a reliable biomarker of treatment response and neuroaxonal injury. Larger longitudinal studies are warranted to confirm its long-term prognostic and clinical utility.
Research Authors
Eman M Khedr, Nourelhoda A Haridy, Hussein Bahey El-Deen, Ahmed Abdelwarith
Research Date
Research Journal
Journal of Neuroimmunology
Research Publisher
Elsevier
Research Rank
578928
Research Vol
Volume 417
Research Website
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165572826000767
Research Year
2026

Ultrasound Diaphragmatic evaluation for predicting the outcome of Non-invasive ventilation in acute exacerbation of COPD patients

Research Authors
manal ahmed mahmoud Gamal mohamed rabie Agmy,Mona Adel mostafa, mohamed fawzi adam
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Research Department
Research Journal
The Egyptian journal of chest diseaes and tubercluosis
Research Member
Research Year
2026

Navigating stress: workplace resilience and mental health nursing in Egyptian psychiatric hospitals

Research Abstract

Background

Mental health nurses encounter distinctive occupational challenges that significantly influence their psychological well-being and resilience capacity. These challenges include managing patients with complex mental health conditions, navigating high-stress clinical environments, and addressing the substantial emotional demands inherent in psychiatric nursing practice. This study aimed to assess the psychological well-being and workplace resilience of nurses employed in mental health hospitals in Upper Egypt and to identify factors associated with these outcomes.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 mental health nurses in mental health hospitals located in Assiut district, Upper Egypt. Data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires administered via direct interviews with study participants. Psychological well-being was measured using Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale, while workplace resilience was assessed using the Resilience at Work Scale.

Results

The overall mean psychological well-being score was 4.32 ± 0.46. Among the psychological well-being dimensions, personal growth demonstrated the highest mean score (4.58 ± 0.81). The overall mean resilience at work score was 4.60 ± 0.56. Cooperative interaction exhibited the highest mean score (5.48 ± 0.54), whereas maintaining perspective showed the lowest mean score (3.67 ± 1.00). Significant predictors of both psychological well-being and workplace resilience included employment in university hospitals and higher socioeconomic status. Male gender emerged as a significant predictor of psychological well-being.

Conclusions

This study demonstrates that a substantial proportion of mental health nurses exhibit high levels of workplace resilience, while the majority demonstrate moderate levels of psychological well-being. Strengthening workplace resilience represents a critical strategy for healthcare organizations seeking to support the psychological well-being of mental health nursing staff. The results emphasize the essential role of organizational support and structured interventions in fostering workplace resilience and safeguarding the psychological well-being of mental health nurses.

Research Authors
Gellan K. Ahmed, Naglaa Abd El-Megied, Maria Adel Thabet Azer, Doaa Mazen Abdel-Salam & Azza Mohamed Abd El-Aziz
Research Date
Research Journal
BMC nursing
Research Publisher
BioMed Central
Research Rank
Q1
Research Website
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12912-026-04434-0
Research Year
2026

A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Quality of Life Among Healthcare Professionals in North-Central Saudi Arabia: Implications for Workforce Well-Being and Policy Development

Research Abstract

Background and Objectives: Quality of life (QoL) among healthcare professionals (HCPs) is a critical determinant of workforce performance and patient care. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess QoL and its determinants among HCPs in the Hail region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from 388 HCPs from multiple healthcare facilities using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. The survey was conducted from August 2025 to October 2025. Convenience sampling was used, and QoL domain scores were calculated according to WHO guidelines. We applied Spearman’s correlation test to assess correlations across domains and logistic regression to identify factors associated with individual and overall QoL. Results: Among the HCPs studied, overall QoL had a median score of 80, while the physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains showed moderate scores with considerable variability. We found a significant positive correlation between the various QoL domains (p = 0.001). Non-Saudi nationals (p = 0.010) and participants with chronic diseases (p = 0.032) reported significantly lower overall QoL. Furthermore, age group, work experience, HCPs category, work setting, nationality, and the presence of chronic disease were significant predictors across multiple QoL domains. Conclusions: The findings highlight the need for targeted workplace and health support interventions to manage the mental and physical health of HCPs, particularly for non-Saudi HCPs and those with chronic conditions, through tailored training, education, and lifestyle-based support program

Research Authors
Ahmad Homoud Al-Hazmi, Fahad Tulayhan M Alshammari, Ibtisam Qazi, Bashayer Farhan ALruwaili, Doaa Mazen Abdel-Salam, Ashokkumar Thirunavukkarasu
Research Date
Research Journal
Healthcare
Research Member
Research Pages
243
Research Publisher
MDPI
Research Rank
Q2
Research Vol
14(2)
Research Website
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/14/2/243
Research Year
2026

Evaluation of awareness, attitudes, and practices towards disaster preparedness among Saudi healthcare professionals: implications for enhancing emergency response and training

Research Abstract

Background and Aim

Disaster management and preparedness by healthcare professionals (HCPs) are integral to safeguarding public health. The present study assessed the awareness, attitude, and practice of disaster preparedness among HCPs of the central Saudi Arabia region. Furthermore, the present study determined the predictors associated with these three domains.

Methods

The present study was conducted among 390 HCPs from central Saudi Arabia using a cross-sectional design. The authors used a standard and validated data collection tool to gather the required information. We conducted the Spearman correlation analysis to identify the correlation among these three domains. Finally, the authors applied a multivariate analysis to identify the factors associated with the low levels of awareness, attitude, and practice.

Results

Among the HCPs studied, we observed a sizable proportion had low knowledge (36.2%), attitude (45.9%), and practice (49.2%) towards disaster preparedness. The present study showed a significant positive correlation between awareness and attitude (rho = 0.649) and awareness and practice (rho = 0.565). Nursing professionals had significantly higher awareness (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.187, p = 0.007), attitude (AOR = 4.564, p = 0.001), and practice (AOR = 3.235, p = 0.007) scores. Furthermore, married healthcare professionals had significantly higher practice scores (AOR = 4.102, p = 0.020).

Conclusion

There is a need to plan, design, and develop targeted educational programs to improve the awareness, attitude, and practice of the HCPs in disaster preparedness. Targeted interventions are essential to enhance HCPs’ preparedness for diverse disaster scenarios.

Research Authors
Ashokkumar Thirunavukkarasu, Aseel Awad Alsaidan, Sayer T Aldhafeeri, Doaa Mazen Abdel-Salam, Nasser T Aldhafeeri, Muzun Ali Alanazi, Randa Mansour Almughamisi, Diyam Khalid Alkawkbei, Wijdan Al-Zahrany
Research Date
Research Journal
PeerJ
Research Member
Research Pages
e20464
Research Publisher
PeerJ Inc.
Research Rank
Q2
Research Vol
13
Research Website
https://peerj.com/articles/20464/
Research Year
2025
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