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  1. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
  2. EMHJ volume 16, 2010

Volume 16, issue 8

Research articles 

Characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis of Lebanese patients by double-repetitive-element polymerase chain reaction  

Characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Syrian patients by double-repetitive-element polymerase chain reaction  

Prevalence and associated factors of persistent diarrhoea in Iranian children admitted to a paediatric hospital  

Cancer incidence in Jordan, 1996–2005  

Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory profile of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in the middle and north of Iraq: a comparative study  

Macrovascular complications and their associated risk factors in type 2 diabetic patients in Sana’a city, Yemen  

Nutrition knowledge, beliefs and dietary habits among elderly people in Nizwa, Oman: implications for policy  

Comparing bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with and without vertebral fracture and its value in recognizing high-risk individuals  

A study on preference and practices of women regarding place of delivery  

Connaissances et pratiques des femmes de la région de Monastir (Tunisie) concernant l’allaitement maternel  

Impact of using essential drug list: analysis of drug use indicators in Gaza Strip  

Immunoinflammatory markers and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus: something old, something new  

HIV-related knowledge and AIDS stigma among college students in Yemen  

Review  

Burden of HIV/AIDS infection before and during the civil war in Somalia 

Short communication   

Public–private partnership scenario in the health care system of Pakistan 

Case Report  

Primary hydatid cyst of the round ligament: case report 

Volume16 supplement

Research articles

Pakistan’s fight against poliomyelitis: introducing innovative strategies to address challenges and attain the goal of eradication  

Prevalence of hepatitis B and C viral infections in Pakistan: findings of a national survey appealing for effective prevention and control measures  

Smokeless tobacco use in Pakistan and its association with oropharyngeal cancer  

A review of EPI progress in Pakistan towards achieving coverage targets: present situation and the way forward  

Maternal, neonatal and child health in Pakistan: towards the MDGs by moving from desire to reality  

Tuberculosis control in Pakistan: reviewing a decade of success and challenges  

Malaria control in Pakistan: new tools at hand but challenging epidemiological realities  

Creating synergies for health systems strengthening through partnerships in Pakistan – a case study of the national eye health programme  

Environmental health needs and launching of an environmental health protection unit in Pakistan  

Launching the first postgraduate diploma in medical entomology and disease vector control in Pakistan  

Learning through crisis: development and implementation of a health cluster strategy for internally displaced persons  

Safe water supply in emergencies and the need for an exit strategy to sustain health gains: lessons learned from the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan  

Large-scale physical disabilities and their management in the aftermath of the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan  

Essential medicines management during emergencies in Pakistan  

The impact of the disease early warning system in responding to natural disasters and conflict crises in Pakistan  

“Delivering as one” UN reform process to improve health partnerships and coordination: old challenges and encouraging lessons from Pakistan  

Implementing the district health system in the framework of primary health care in Pakistan: can the evolving reforms enhance the pace towards the Millennium Development Goals?  

Pakistan human resources for health assessment, 2009  

Impact of wealth status on health outcomes in Pakistan  

Human organ and tissue transplantation in Pakistan: when a regulation makes a difference 

Volume 16, issue 9

Research articles 

Isolation and identification of Helicobacter pylori from drinking water in Basra governorate, Iraq  

Microbiological and chemical profile of Lebanese qishta (heat-coagulated milk)  

Ineffectiveness of myrrh-derivative Mirazid against schistosomiasis and fascioliasis in humans  

Retrospective survey of human hydatidosis in Bahir Dar, north-western Ethiopia  

Causes of blindness in people aged 50 years and over: community-based versus hospital-based study  

Diabetes mellitus and sensorineural hearing loss among non-elderly people  

Radiological changes in rheumatoid arthritis patients at a teaching hospital in Saudi Arabia  

Clinico-pathological profile of acute promyelocytic leukaemia at Al-Amal oncology-haematology centre, Qatar  

Comparison of erythrocyte indices to differentiate between iron deficiency and alpha-thalassaemias in children with microcytosis and/or hypochromia  

Molecular genetics of beta-thalassaemia syndrome in Pakistan  

Role of dipstick in detection of haeme pigment due to rhabdomyolysis in victims of Bam earthquake  

Role of shame in the stigmatization of people with human immunodeficiency virus: a survey of female college students in 3 Arab countries  

Community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards herbal remedies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  

Congé maternité et vécu des mères qui travaillent au Liban  Obesity in Saudi children: a dangerous reality 

Obesity in Saudi children: a dangerous reality

Review  

Childhood obesity in the Middle East: a review 

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