Objective: To evaluate the nutritional intake and status of HIV-1 seropositive patients, as well as the relationship between malnutrition and disease stage.Design: A cross-sectional study.Settings:… (More)
Since his arrival in Egypt in 1994 the author joined a number of archaeological expeditions as a surveyor and part-time physician. During this latter activity he came into contact with the beliefs… (More)
A three-day conference, Regional Seminar on Health Sector Development, was held in Cairo in June 1997. Top policy makers from countries in the region Middle East and North Africa were invited. At… (More)
Shortly after moving from the Netherlands to Egypt, the author, a physician, started procedures to get his medical certificate recognized. These procedures began at the Egyptian Medical Association,… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To determine the nutritional status and household resources of preschool children.
DESIGN
A cross-sectional survey.
SETTING
: Two informal settlement areas, Joe Slovo (JS) and JB Mafora… (More)
The mother of an Egyptian friend of the author is admitted to Asyut University Hospital after breaking her hip. A number of direct relatives spend the night in her hospital room and discuss the… (More)