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PubMed1998

Epidemiology of clinical hyperbilirubinaemia in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

All infants born at Al Ain Hospital, United Arab Emirates between 1 January and 30 June 1995 who developed clinically relevant hyperbilirubinaemia defined as jaundice requiring investigation and treatment were prospectively studied. Of the 2300 live births, 85 (3.7%) developed hyperbilirubinaemia. Of these, 22 were premature, 22 had ABO haemolytic disease of the newborn, eight had G6PD deficiency (Mediterranean), seven had breast-milk jaundice, five were born to mothers with diabetes mellitus and one had Rh incompatibility. No specific factor was identified in 20 (24%). Significant differences in the distribution of diagnostic categories were found among the major ethnic groups in the population studied. This first study of the epidemiology of clinically relevant hyperbilirubinaemia in this community identified locally relevant risk factors and highlighted areas of health care which, if modified, might reduce the incidence of hyperbilirubinaemia.

Asia, Western↗
PubMed1992

Organic mood disorder associated with the HAIR-AN syndrome.

The HAIR-AN syndrome is characterized by hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and acanthosis nigricans. The authors report the first case of an organic mood disorder associated with this condition that improved markedly in response to ovarian suppression with oral contraceptives. The proposed pathophysiology of this syndrome is also discussed.

Acanthosis Nigricans↗
PubMed1987

Development and human resources in the Islamic world: a study of selected countries.

"The present paper attempts to provide an analytical profile of development and human resources in [12] selected [Islamic] countries." The countries--Bangladesh, Somalia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Turkey, Malaysia, Algeria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates--vary in income levels from low to high and in population size from 1 million to 159 million. Using data from the World Bank and the Population Council, comparisons are made on the basis of mortality and fertility levels, family size, income, urbanization, labor force size and growth, education, nutrition, and health. Governmental policy changes and future directions are discussed.

Africa↗
PubMed1991

Occupational HIV infection and health care workers in the tropics.

A literature review revealed 33 reports of health care workers who have contracted HIV infection as a result of their work. Four of these were expatriate doctors who had worked in Africa. The commonest mode of transmission was needlestick injury, but several infections acquired through contact or skin or mucous membrane with infected blood have been reported. In this paper we outline how the risk of HIV infection in a health care worker can be estimated for a given number of exposures. The formula is based on the known likelihood of transmission per needlestick, the seroprevalence rate among patients, and the number of needlestick injuries that occur. We also suggest a list of measures by which the risk of HIV transmission to hospital staff can be minimized.

HIV Infections↗
PubMed1992

Norplant.

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Drug Implants↗
PubMed1996

Changes in androgens during treatment with four low-dose contraceptives.

The aim of the present study was to compare changes in the endogenous androgen environment in healthy women while on low-dose oral contraceptives (OCs). One-hundred healthy women were randomized to receive one of four OCs during six months: 21 tablets of Cilest, Femodeen, Marvelon, or Mercilon. During the luteal phase of the pretreatment cycle, body weight and blood pressure were recorded and the following parameters were measured: sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG), testosterone (T), free testosterone (FT), 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT), androstenedione (A), dehydroepiandrosterone-sulphate (DHEA-S) and 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone (170HP) while also the free androgen index (FAI) was calculated. Measurements were repeated during the 3rd week of pill intake in the 4th and the 6th pill month. There were no differences on body mass and blood pressure with the use of the four OCs. The mean serum DHEA-S decreased significantly in all groups though less in the Mercilon group when compared to Cilest and Marvelon (approximately 20% vs 45%). Mean serum SHBG and CBG increased significantly in all four groups approximately 250% and 100%, respectively. In each group CBG also increased significantly but less in women taking Mercilon (-75%) as compared to the others (-100%). Current low-dose OCs were found to have similar impact on the endogenous androgen metabolism with significant decreases of serum testosterone, DHT, A, and DHEA-S. They may be equally beneficial in women with androgen related syndromes such as acne and hirsutism.

17-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone↗