We aimed to identify the prevalence and risk factors of myopia among secondary-school students in Amman. Thus 1777 (1081 males and 696 females) students aged 12-17 years old were recruited from 8 schools randomly selected from 8 different geographic locations in Amman. Data were collected by questionnaire, and self-reported myopia was checked against school medical records. The prevalence of my...

background: radon concentration was measured in the soil and indoor of amman and al- rusaifa cities in jordan during summer season. materials and methods: the measurement was performed using time-integrated passive radon dosimeters, containing a solid state nuclear track plastic detector, commercially known as cr-39. results: radon concentration levels in the soil ranged from 2.8 ± 1.2 to 6.9 ±...

The center of Amman (Downtown) is one of the most marvelous sites in Jordan as it represents a wide range of heritage through time and space. However, the Downtown suffers from severe disorders in terms of negative urban development due to the cross cutting cultures between the past and present. Despite of its historical and cultural richness, several factors affected the architectural uniformi...

Background: Radon concentration was measured in the soil and indoor of Amman and Al- Rusaifa cities in Jordan during summer season. Materials and Methods: The measurement was performed using time-integrated passive radon dosimeters, containing a solid state nuclear track plastic detector, commercially known as CR-39. Results: Radon concentration levels in the soil ranged from 2.8 ± 1...

Identification of the most common aeroallergens to which patients are sensitized in a specific area is important in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the pattern of skin prick test reactivity to various aeroallergens among allergic rhinitis patients attending outpatient clinics in Amman, Jordan. Skin prick test with 18 sta...

1Queen Alia Heart Institute, Paediatric Cardiology Division, Amman, Jordan. 2Department of Paediatrics, King Hussein Medical Centre, Amman, Jordan. Received: 30/06/02; accepted: 17/02/03 ABSTRACT Rheumatic fever remains a significant health problem in Jordan. We retrospectively reviewed medical charts of 28 boys and 22 girls (mean age at presentation 10.5 ± 2.6 years) with confirmed diagnosis b...

A. S. Alkhader* Biomedical engineer with the Institute of Biomedical Technology at Royal Medical Services Amman, Jordan Aktham A. Alomar, Biomedical engineer with King Hussein Medical Center at Royal Medical Services Amman, Jordan Abdullah S. Althonaibat, Biomedical engineer with Prince Ali Hospital at Royal Medical Services Karak, Jordan Basma S. Hiyari Biomedical engineer with the Institute o...

Sivagangai District, Manamadurai Union of Periyakottai Village, The Presiding deity Arulmigu Ulagudaiya Amman Mulaippari Festival, is held by the Vellala community Periyakottai.People start preparation work for collectingresidence tax. Then Dung collection, Sprouts soaking, propagation process takes place in growing method. They conduct fun events like Kummi and Oyilattam during Mulaippari. Fas...