prevalence of headache in a random population sample in Egypt

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of primary headache in the general population and in the group experiencing frequent headaches. A random sample of 488 subjects suffering from headache participated in this survey. The selected subjects experienced frequent attacks of headache that cannot be manifested by any physical or organic disorders. A short questionnaire on headache was filled in by the participants. The results indicated that headache prevalence was 58.1% in men [147 were unmarried and 106 were married]; while, it was 48.2% in women [60.6% were unmarried and 49% were married]

Multi-active electrodes enhance efficacy of iontophoresis in reduction of spasticity in cerebral palsed children

This study was conducted on 40 spastic cerebral palsied children to investigate the effect of 2% lidocaine/epinephrine iontophoresis on the reduction of spasticity of hip adductors, knee extensors and ankle planter-flexors and improving gait parameters. A new innovation was made to deliver medication to the three muscle groups to have the same effect at the same time. The results confirmed the efficacy of lidocaine iontophoresis in reduction of spasticity and improvement of motor control and gait performance to cerebral palsied children