Allied Health Sciences
Student Research Day 2008

Under the patronage of

Prof. Abdullah Al-Fuhaid
President, Kuwait University

LIST OF ABSTRACTS

1
Doppler waveform characteristics in the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries in normal children and adults using duplex ultrasound
Akram M. Asbeutah, Bader Buredha, Mustafa Mahmood, AbdulAziz Al-Mohana,
Department of Radiologic Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

2
The Current State of mammography Quality Assurance Programs Among Kuwait Hospitals.
A. Alawadhi, F. Assiri, Z. Sultan
Department of Radiologic Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

3
Establishment of Professional Conduct and Ethics Standards for Radiographers in Kuwait
Mona Al-Motairi, Batool Bader Yousuf , Ghader Al-Baloul
Department of Radiologic Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

4
Metaanalysis of Bilateral Congenital Cataract in Relation to Causing Mutated Genes
Dana Rashid Alazmi, Suad Alfadhli
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

5
Application of the Optimization Principles of Radiation Protection in Digital Radiography
Last Name and Initials of Authors: Abdulwahab.F, Essa.F, Tariq.N , Brindhaban A.
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

6
An eight years medical occupational dose study among Kuwait
German A. M., Awadh F. S., Bakir Y. Y.
Department of Radiologic Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

7
Effect of Delayed Processing Noise in Image Plate in Computed Radiography System
Al-Ajmi D. M.A, Al-Hadad M. K.M, Al-Khaldi S. G.H.
Deaprtment of Radiologic Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

8
Comparison of the Pin-hole Collimator and the Parallel-hole
Collimator in Tc99m Pertechnetate Thyroid Imaging
Maisaa Alshami, Mai Alshehab
Radiologic Science Department, Faculty of Allied Health Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait

9
A comparison between applying the 20% and 15% symmetrical energy window
of the 140 Kev of Tc-99m MDP in bone imaging
Alaa' Al-Hassan, Sultan Salmeen
Radiologic Science Department, Faculty of Allied health Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait

10
The protocol of imaging trauma patients in Kuwait hospitals
AL-Taho.A, Shams.A, Al-jazaf.K
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

11
Application of the Optimization Principles of Radiation Protection in Digital Radiography
Abdulwahab.F, Essa.F, Tariq.N , Brindhaban A.
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

12
MRI of The Knee Joint: Comparing Protocols Used in Three Major Hospitals in Kuwait to Those Suggested by ACR & Certified International Centers
Alowsh H, Alkandari H, Dashti M
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

13
Mammography screening behavior and awareness between women in Kuwait
Anood AL-Righeep, AL-Shaie.M
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

14
Is three radiographs are necessary for acute abdomen imaging?
Batool. F, Kowther. M, Sherifa. A, Asbeutah. A
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

15
Ultrasound Densitometry Measurements on the Dominant and non Dominant
Heel using Asian and European Data Bases on Arab Volunteers.
Al-Dihani.D, Al-Abdulla.H, Hassam.G
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

16
Effect of Delay Processing Noise in Image Plate of a Computed Radiography System
Al-Ajmi.D, Al-Hadad.M, Al-Khaldi.S, Al-Khalifah.K
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

17
Assessing the spinal cord narrowing at a disc-degenerated
C5-C6 cervical junction with several head orientations
AL-Haddad.E, Abdulhusain.M
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

18
Entrance Skin Dose Evaluate in Few Pediatric Radiographic Procedure
Al-Mukaimi.M, Al-Abbasi.S, Baron.K
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

19
Establishment of Professional Conduct and Ethics Standards for Radiographers in Kuwait
Al-motairi.M, Yousuf.B
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University
20
Angiography staff dose & ISL
Mubarak.S
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

21
Application of Optimization Principle in Pediatric Lumbar Spine Radiography.
Mubarak H; Waheedi Z.
Department of Radiology Sciences, Faculty of Allied health Sciences, Kuwait University.

22
A Clinical Prediction Rule for Spinal Mobilization of Postpartum Pelvic Girdle Pain
Hassan, N; George, S; Boninger, M; Rogers, J; Whitney, S; Delitto, A
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait

23
Low Back Pain and Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy in Kuwait:
Prevalence and Risk Factors
Ismaeel S, Salem M, AL-Ramyan A, Abdullah F, Ashkanani K, Hassan N
Physical Therapy Department, Kuwait University

24
Animated educational web pegs: A new learning methodology.
Kalakh S
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait

25
The Story Behind ESBLs
Bushra Ali Al-Otaibi
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

26
Effect of Examination Stress on CBC
Zureik RH, Jadaon MM, Dashti AA, Lewis HH
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

27
Comparison between Manual and Automated Reticulocyte Count
AL-Misri ZF, Jadaon MM, Dashti AA, Lewis HH
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

28
Platelets Count in Diabetes: Is it affected?
Al-Haddad BAA, Jadaon MM, Dashti AA, Lewis HH
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

29
To Freeze or not to Freeze: That is the Question.
Al-Otaibi NH, Jadaon MM, Dashti AA, Lewis HH
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

30
Using Email System by Physicians in Kuwait general hospitals.
AL-anani B, ALQallaf K, ALJafar E
Department of Health Information Administration,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

31
Documentation Standards in Kuwait Health Care Delivery System (HCDS)
Al-Hajeri K, Al-mutere K,Aljafar E
Department of Health Information Administration,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

32
Confidentiality Practice Among Health Care Providers "Nurses"
AL_Bisher A, AL_Ansari F, Aljafar E.
Department of Health Information Administration,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

33
The Prevalence of Unplanned Readmission Rate After Appendectomy:
As Quality Measure.
Al-Saffar B, Zankawi Y, Al-Jafar E
Department of Health Information Administration,
Faculty of Allied Health Science, Kuwait University

34
Know Your Rights as a Patient
Alsaqer S, Alqtimi H, Aljafar E
Department of Health Information Administration,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

35
Effects of cigarette smoking on hematological parameters and von Willebrand Factor functional activity levels in asymptomatic male and female Arab smokers
Al-Awadhi AM 1, AlFadhli SM 1, Mustafa NY 1 and Sharma PN 2
1 Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. 2 Health Sciences Computer Center, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

36
Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet Prevents The Induction of
Diabetes Using Streptozotocin in Rats
Al-Khalifa A.1, Mathew T.C.1,4, Dashti H. 1,2, Al- Zaid N.S.3, Mathew E. 1
Departments of Anatomy 1, Surgery 2 and Physiology 3, Faculty of Medicine, 4Department of MLS, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

37
Therapeutic Effect of Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet on Metabolic
Paramters in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes in Rats
Al-Khalifa A.1, Mathew T.C.1,4, Dashti H. 1,2, Al- Zaid N.S.3, Mathew E. 1
Departments of Anatomy 1, Surgery 2 and Physiology 3, Faculty of Medicine, 4Department of MLS, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

38
Protective Effects of Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet
As Compared to Normal and High Carbohydrate Diet: A Histological Analysis
Al-Khalifa A.1, Mathew T.C.1,4, Dashti H. 1,2, Al- Zaid N.S.3, Mathew E. 1
Departments of Anatomy 1, Surgery 2 and Physiology 3, Faculty of Medicine, 4Department of MLS, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

39
Effect of Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet in Diabetic Rats: An Ultrastructural Study
Al-Khalifa A.1, Mathew T.C.1,4, Dashti H. 1,2, Al- Zaid N.S.3, Mathew E. 1
Departments of Anatomy 1, Surgery 2 and Physiology 3, Faculty of Medicine, 4Department of MLS, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

40
Experimental induced liver injury.
Bashayer I. Alzayer, ,Ali. A. Dashti, M. M. Jadaon, Aleyamma Alex , Qudsiya Y. Electricwala.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,
Health Science Center, Kuwait University

41
Alteration of glial fibrillary acidic proteins immunoreactivity in astrocytes of the spinal cord diabetic rats
Afsari ZH, Renno WM, Abd-El-Basset E.
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Center, University of Kuwait.

42
Developing & Optimizing a PCR-Based Method for Screening Cervical Samples for the Presence of Human Papillomavirus
Al-Awadhi R[1], Heikal M[1], Abdul Rahman R[1], Al-Saleh A[2], Al-Harmi J[2], Chehadeh W[3], Kapila K[4]
[1] Department of MLS, Kuwait University, FAHS; [2] Department of Obs & Gyn, Kuwait University, FOM; [3] Department of Microbiology, Kuwait University, FOM; [4] Department of Pathology, Kuwait University, FOM

43
High frequency of CTX-M genes among ESBL-producing
Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli in Al-Ameri Hospital
Norya Mohammad Al-Mraghi, Ali A. Dashti, Ainee Sahni,
Fatema M Habeeb, Bernish T Jose, Molly Johny*
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University and *Al-Ameri Hospital, Kuwait

44
Molecular characterization of clinical isolates of ESBLs-producing
Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from Infectious Diseases Hospital
Norya M Al-Maraghi , Ali A. Dashti. Ainne Sahni, Fatema M Habeeb,
BerneeshT Jose, T. S. Dimitrove
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

45
Is Raf-Kinase Inhibitor Protein Expression in Patients
with Colorectal Cancer related to their Prognosis?
Al-Ali W, Hagan S, Bahbehani A, Milad S, Shirley S. George, James J. Going, Jorge J. Curto Garica, Lucy Scott, Nicky F, Graeme I. Murray, Walter K, Al-Mulla F
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

46
Characterization of extended spectrum -lactamases identified by the Vitek system and their subsequent comparison with other commercial ESBL testing systems in strains isolated from Kuwait and the United Kingdom.
Bashayer I. Alzayer, Ali A. Dashti, Mehrez M. Jadaon,
Fatma. M. Habeeb, Qudsiya Y. Electricwala.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,
Health Science Center, Kuwait University

47
High Prevalence of HR2 Haplotype in Arabs in Kuwait with a High Risk of
Developing Venous Thrombosis.
Jadaon MM, Dashti AA
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University

48
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase A1298C mutation is a risk factor
for myocardial infarction in Arabs in Kuwait
Jadaon MM1, Dashti AA1, Marouf R2, Mojiminiyi OS2, Kawaf JN1, Lewis HL1
1Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University. 2 Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

49
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T mutation in Arab population and patients with myocardial infarction in Kuwait
Jadaon MM1, Marouf R2, Dashti AA1, Mojiminiyi OS2, Al-Muzaini H2, George S2, Lewis HL1
1Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University. 2 Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

50
The Hypercoagulable State and Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR),
C677T, Mutation in Patients with Beta- Thalassemia in Kuwait.
Mustafa N.Y, Marouf R.A, Mojiminiyi O.A
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

51
Study the effectiveness of mumps virus vaccination in Kuwait
Moghnai O, Pacsa A, Szucs G
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait