With the expanding use of the functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), proper understanding of the sphenoid sinus anatomy has become increasingly important. Knowledge of the size and extent of pneumatization of sphenoid sinus is an important to avoid any complications during surgery. This descriptive study was conducted in Sudan - Khartoum to study the anatomical variations of sphenoid sinus among Sudanese using ct scan. 70 images of ct for para nasal sinus (35males and 35females) we...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the cerebral white matter changes for Sudanese hypertensive patients using magnetic resonance imaging. The sample consisted of thirty subjects randomly chosen from modern medical center and Asiahospital, they divided into control group and hypertensive group, both underwent magnetic resonance scans for the brain by (1.5T or 0.2T) machine using comparable protocols included (T1, T2 and Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery pulse sequences), a semi-quant...
The GSTT1 is play a crucial function in the detoxification of both endogenous and exogenous carcinogens and also participate in the activation and inactivation of oxidative metabolites of carcinogenic compounds so that to protect DNA from oxidative damage. Hence, it has been speculated that GSTs were probably involved in the development of cancers. The objective of this study to investigate the association of null glutathione S-transeferase theta 1 (GSTT1) genotype among patients with ch...
ABSTRACT The study attempts to examine the livelihood strategies and household food security of vegetable street vendors in Morogoro town, Tanzania. Specifically, the study sought to: (1) To document the nature of the institutional environment in which vegetable street vending business is taking place, (2) To identify the type and extent of livelihood assets owned by individuals working as vegetable street vendors, (3) To measure household food security and dietary diversity of vegetable str...
The purpose of this descriptive cross sectional study was to evaluate the computed tomography findings of the brain in patients with headache. The study used (85) patients with headache who underwent a computed tomography scan of the brain in Amal National Hospital, the sample contained both gender (38 males and 47 females). Patients were examined in this study, ranging in age (18-65 years old) with the predominant age group (26-35 years), which accounted for 40% of the sample. All pati...
This is analytical case control study was carried out in radio isotope center Khartoum (RICK) to detect TFPI-2 gene mutation and its correlation with coagulation parameter in Sudanese pediatric patients with leukemia. Ninety-eight patients less than 15 years with mean age for all (9.03 ± 4.058) where diagnosed with leukemia of both gender 52 (53.1%) were males and 46 (46.9%) were females.The center administration and the relatives of the patients were informed about the study and agreeme...
This study was a descriptive study (case and control) conducted in Khartoum state (Goze Elrimela) during the period from June (2010) —October (2014). This study was aimed to detect the cytological changes of urinary tract cells among Sudanese patients suffering from urinary schistosomiasis.. The secondary data was collected from books and internet. Random samples of 75 urine samples were taken from both male and female at a different agesof patients that effected by urinary schistosom...
This investigation was made to determine the coccidial infection in Quails reared on different farms in Khartoum state. In this study 100 samples of Quails were processed by clinical , postmortem and microscopic examination during period from February to may 2017 . Samples were collected from three farms in Khartoum state . Results revealed that 20 samples of Quails were positive . High infection was found in females and young birds . The higher infection rate and intensity Was recorded...
ABSTRACT The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is increasing rapidly in Tanzania; triggered by changes in lifestyles, dietary patterns, and increasing early obesity. This study reports the prevalence, awareness and risk factors for Type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension among adolescents. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to March 2020 which involved 384 adolescent students aged 14-19 years. Standard procedures were used to measure weight, height, body fat percenta...
This study was conducted from February to march 2019 in Omdurman localities [Omdurman, Umbada and Karrary] in Khartoum state to investigate the prevalence rate of bovine Thieleriosis and associated risk factors of the disease. A total of 104 blood smear samples were taken from suspected cattle with disease and Gimsa’s staining technique was used. Also a questionnaire was filled from 15 farm owners including management and environment risk factors associated with the disease. The resul...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess and characterize the food types consumed by Hadzabe hunter-gatherer nomads in Karatu and Meatu districts, northern Tanzania. A total of 259 respondents from the target districts were involved in the study. Through cross-sectional study design, the data were collected using structured and semi-structured questionnaires to investigate the temporal patterns for the availability of food types consumed. Micronutrients (Cadmium, Copper, Chromium, Ferrou...
This is prospective study to measure CBD, CHD, GB and cystic duct by U/S and MRCP and to test the accuracy of each modality in diagnosing causes of biliary system obstruction. The study was done in Khartoum state hospitals (Ibn sena-Soba on february2018), 52 patients were tested by both U/S and MRCP. Using U/S 3.5MHz prom, TR (1500-200ms), TI (110-150ms), TE (240-300ms), FOV (300mm) and slice sickness 1mm, those examinations were performed using siemens (0.32T) permanent magnetom, Phil...
This study was conducted in different hospitals in Khartoum state. The study involved two hundred stool samples collected from 100 patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and another 100 as controls, during the period between February and June (2016). The results showed that 51 (51%) of irritable bowel syndrome patients as well as 33 (33%) of the control were harboring gastrointestinal parasites. The study revealed that Entamoeba histolytica was seen in 22% of the IBS cases follow...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out to evaluate consumer preference and acceptability for sweet potato in the Lake Zone. Genetic yield, farmers and consumers preference, sensory acceptability, effect of processing methods on nutritional qualities and marketing channels of sweet potato were evaluated using six sweet potato varieties; two white and four orangefleshed local and new introduced cultivars. Results showed that there were several sweet potato varieties grown in the area mostly landra...
This is analytic study was carried out in Almoualem Hospital and and Asia Hospital in computed tomography departments in period from April to June 2018, contains 33 males and 27 females. The problem of study was to evaluate negative of oral contrast media (mannitol) in detecting of bowel pathology that wasn't more carried out on researchs . The main goal of the study is to obtainment good CT abdomen can been diagnosable on bowel pathologys and bowel wall problems . The study was done by...