New Emirates Medical Journal - Volume 4, Issue 2, 2023

BackgroundPyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency (PDCD) is a mitochondrial disorder that presents with lactic acidemia and neurological manifestations. It is a very rare genetic disorder, a potentially life-threatening one with the usual presentation of hypotonia, lethargy, and developmental delay. It is commonly associated with structural brain abnormalities. We report a very rare case of transient severe symp Read More

BackgroundAttention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that starts during childhood. It is commonly associated with elevated levels of parenting stress. This study aimed to examine parents’ stress levels, potential contributing factors, as well as changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsThis study was based on a cross-sectional design. The target population was p Read More

IntroductionThe lifesaving practice of organ donation and transplantation has been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Up until January 2022, donors were screened out of the donor pool in the UAE if they tested positive for SARS-COV-2.MethodsWe report a case of a COVID-19 infected donor whose organs were transplanted to 3 uninfected recipients (2 kidneys, 1 liver). A national guideline was created to permit Read More