Relationship between spiritual intelligence, psychological happiness and some personal patterns of kindergarten students in Al-Jout University

Study aim: The study aimed to exploring the relation between the Spiritual Intelligence and between: Self happiness, Personality Patterns and GPA

Sample: The sample consisted of 300 Female students of kindergarten Dept. at 8th Level at 1st semester 2014/2015 at College of Education Al-Jouf University KSA. The study used the integrated spiritual Intelligence scale prepared by Amram and Dryer, Self happiness scale, and personality types questionnaire by Mayer and Brigez

Study results: The study found the most important the following results, There is a positive correlation statistically significant between the averages for grades of the students of kindergarten Department at the of Spiritual Intelligence Scale [total marks and sub-dimensions] and the averages for her marks to Self happiness scale [total marks and sub-dimensions]. There is a positive correlation statistically significant between the averages for grades of the students of kindergarten Department at the of Spiritual Intelligence Scale [total marks and sub-dimensions] and the averages for her marks to Personality Type scale [total marks and sub-dimensions]. There is a positive correlation statistically significant between the averages for grades of the students of kindergarten Department at the of Spiritual Intelligence Scale [total marks and sub-dimensions] and between GPA of female students

Monochromatic infrared photo energy versus low level laser therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis [KO] is the most common joint disease for which there is no optimal treatment. Monochromatic infrared photo energy [MIPE] is a relatively new light modality used to reduce pain and increase circulation. Low Level Laser Therapy [LLLT] is another light modality used to reduce pain in KO. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of the MIPE and LLLT in improving pain and function in KO. Sixty participants with KO completed the program and were randomly assigned into two groups. Group 1 [experimental, n=30] received MIPE and exercises. Group 2 [control, n=30] received LLLT and exercises. Both groups received two visits per week for six weeks. Outcome included pain intensity measured on a visual analogue scale and physical function measured with the lower extremity functional scale, before and after the 12 therapy sessions [6 weeks after the start of the intervention]. There were statistically significant improvements in pain intensity and lower extremity functional scale scores [p<0.05] in each group. However, no significant differences were recorded between the groups [p>0.05]. Therefore, MIPE and LLLT reduce pain and improve function in KO; however, there are no differences between the two modalities in reducing pain and increasing physical function in KO

Evaluation of fenvalerate induced hepatotoxicity and the protective potential of curcumin therapy in adult male albino rats

Fenvalerate, a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide is used against a wide variety of insect pests in various agricultural, animal husbandry and public health operations. Indiscriminate and disproportionate use of pesticides has lead to many disorders on man and animal. Herbal medicines, an important group of multicomponent therapeutics, are widely and increasingly used worldwide. Wide range of potential therapeutic or preventive effects associated with curcumin has been suggested. This study was designed to assess the subchronic hepatotoxic effect of fen valerate and the possible protective role of curcumin on liver and to investigate the mechanism of such protection, if present. Thirty animals were divided into 3 groups [10 animals each], G1 [control group which was supplemented with 1 ml distilled water], G2 [animals were supplemented with 10 mg/kg [1/10 LD50] of fenvalerate], G3 [animals were supplemented with 10 mg/kg fenvalerate concomitantly with 200 mg/ kg curcumin]. The rats were treated once daily for 3 months orally by gavage. Blood samples were taken at the end of the 1[st], 2[nd], 3[rd] months for chemical studies and the animals were dissected for liver examination at the end of the experiment. Serum levels of liver function parameters [ALT, AST and ALP] were assayed. Antioxidant status was assessed through the determination of [total plasma SH, PON, GST], together with MDA which is a lipid peroxidation product. Histopathological changes in the hepatic structure and histochemical studies for glycogen content were investigated via light microscopic examination. Results showed significant elevation in liver enzymes parameters ALT, AST and ALP in G2 while in case of the group treated by curcumin [G3], serum ALT, AST and ALP were significantly lower than those of the fenvalerate group. The results also revealed significant reduction in SH protein, PON and GST with significant elevation in MDA in G2 throughout the experimental periods. Plasma SH, PON and GST were significantly improved under curcumin treatment when compared to the group treated with fenvalerate alone. The same was noted with MDA level which was significantly lower under curcumin therapy. These chemical results were confirmed by histopathological and histochemical studies; where damage in liver tissues was reported and depletion in glycogen content was pronounced in liver of G2. It was observed that treatment with curcumin in G3 produced a remarkable alleviation in the different histopathological and histochemical changes induced by fenvalerate intoxication. The present results suggest that despite fenvalerate is a relatively safe pesticide being a pyrethroid, yet it is capable of inducing hepatotoxicity. that can be significantly improved by concomitant curcumin therapy possibly through its free radical scavenging properties

Efficacy and safety of direct coronary stenting: acute outcome of direct stenting in type A, B, and C lesions

Direct stent implantation is the unique technique of an intracoronary stenting without lesion predilation. It acquired sound acceptance and popularity due to shorter procedural time, fewer contrast dose and reduced incidence of clinically relevant dissections, furthermore, cost effectiveness and less radiation exposure favor this approach. However, the abuse of this technique may result in worse outcome. The objective beyond this study was to assess the safety and feasibility of the direct stenting in different lesion subsets [Type A, B and C]. A prospective non randomized study of 78 patients with total of 84 lesions [29 type A, 41 type B, and 14 type C] underwent direct stenting., Lesions were classified accordingto AHA/ACC task force. TIMI flow before and after procedure, dissectons, perforation, residual diameter stenosis and side branch compromization all were considered. Initial deployment was successful in 80 out of 84 lesions, three lesions successfully stented following predilation. A stent was unable to be deployed in only lesion; however, the lesion was treated with balloon angioplasty alone, all were complex type C lesions and excluded from study. The majority of lesions required only 1 stent [an average of 1.03 stents was used per lesion]. Compared with pre-procedural TIMI flow, post procedure TIMI flow has improved in all lesion subsets, however, it didn't reach a statistical significance except in type B lesions [p=0.007], residual diameter stenosis was significantly higher in type C compared to Type B and A lesions [32.0, 11.62 and 1.67% respectively, p=0.001], side branch compromization observed in 60%, 35.9% and 17.2% in type C, B and A lesions respectively [0.0 15]. Distal dissection observed in 60%, 2.4% and 0% in type C, B and A lesions respectively [p=0.002]. Vessel perforation has complicated primary stenting of type C lesion that successfully treated by prolonged inflation and deployment of another stent, resulting in procedural myocardial infarction. Direct stenting is a safe and effective method for treating coronary artery disease except for complex type C lesions in which complications are warranted

Acute poisoning with methyl alcohol: a clinical study in Cezira state, Sudan

14 patients were admitted in March 2005 to Wad Medani Teaching Hospital in Wad Medani, the capital of Gezira State, Sudan, with features of an acute poisoning which are described in this paper. The history taken, directly from the patients or their relatives, revealed that all of them drank a substance known among them as "spirit". They consumed it as an alternative to a locally-made alcoholic beverage known as "Aragi". This substance was obtained from small shops which utilize it for manufacturing locally-made perfumes. These small shops are widely distributed in different towns in Sudan. This substance proved to be methanol on analysis in the Forensic and Criminology Laboratory of the Ministry of Interior [personal communication]. As this substance has less obvious smell compared to that of ethanol, people who consume it could mingle with others with no easy detection of alcohol consumption. They even called it the "Social" drink for the above reason while having the same mood-elating effect. All of the patients developed blindness. Thirteen of them eventually died within 30 hours from consumption of the substance; only one survived but remained blind. No new cases were reported due to the active intervention of the Ministry of Health, Police Department and energetic warnings by television, radio and newspapers