Day 2 :
- Paediatrics
Session Introduction
Jehan Alsharnoubi
Cairo University, Egypt
Title: Could we diagnose childhood asthma by LIBS technique?
Biography:
Jehan Alsharnoubi is an Associate professor in Department of Pediatrics, Cairo University, Egypt.
Abstract:
Asthma affects children related to trace elements. Our aim was to investigate the levels of trace elements using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS).
Patients and methods: The study included 120 children aged 4–12 years from both sexes. They were divided into three groups: Group 1 controlled asthma, Group 2 uncontrolled asthma and Group 3 normal control. They were analyzed for serum levels of total IgE, eosinophil count and trace metals (Zn, Cu, Pb, Mg and Fe) by using LIBS.
Results: There was significant decrease in serum levels of Zn, Mg and Fe in children with asthma than in normal children. There was a significant decrease in uncontrolled asthmatic children than in controlled asthmatic children. But the Cu and Pb concentration in children with asthma was significantly higher than that in normal children and there was a significant increase in uncontrolled asthmatic children than in controlled asthmatic children.
- Neonatal Medicine
Session Introduction
Asma Battah
Pediatric Dentistry, Egypt
Title: Tooth development from pregnancy to teething
Biography:
Asma Battah career started in high school, working as a dental assistant, and for 4 years as a pedodontics. She is the head coordinator of the pediatric department at Dr. Leahu Dental Clinics, and also the medical coordinator for "Zana Merciluta”, a mobile dental cabinet where children from poor rural areas and children with various illness receive free dental treatment. I've treated over 2000 of children during my career and each one allowed me to be a part of their smile.
Abstract:
The tooth decay is the most common disease worldwide and has serious repercussion on child development. As pediatric dentists we are not only treating the tooth, we are also offering a healthy and beautiful smile to help the well-being of kids with the biggest impact on those with different anxieties, syndromes, and diseases. It is up to us to help them grow as adults without dental related complexes and fear of a dentist.
We can prevent tooth dacay statring from the womb. Teeth first stage of devolopment begins in the fetus at about 6 wweks of age. This is when the basic substance of the tooth forms. Bulding the bonelike inner tooth layer (called dentin) and super hard enamel layer that covers it. Around the thiord or fourth month of pregnancy. After the child is born the next stages occures when tooth actually protrudes through the gum.
You can support your baby's tooth development during pregnancy by drinking plenty of water and eating a well-balanced diet, making sure to get vitamins A, C, and D, as well as calcium, phosphorous, and protein and after we recomand the first consultation around six month or the first tooth.