Prematurity is a major health problem because it is a leading cause of infant mortality. The incidence of prematurity in the year 2010 was 42.8 % of the total admission to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Assiut University Hospital. Tactile stimulation is one of the sensory stimulation, it is important for early physical and mental growth of neonates. This study aims to assess impact of tactile stimulation on anthropometric measurements of premature infants in Assiut City. Subjects and Method: Quasiexperimental research design was utilized in this study. The study was conducted in the Neonatal The study subjects included a convenient sample of 50 premature infants. One tool was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study; anthropometric measurements Sheet. Results showed that the premature infants of the study had better anthropometric measurements, especially in weight gain. Although, no statistical significant differences were found between the study and the control groups regarding growth measurements, the percentages and means weight of premature infants who received tactile stimulation were higher than those who didn't receive such stimulation. It was concluded from the findings of the current study that premature infants who received tactile stimulation had better growth than those who did not receive it and had only the hospital usual care. Recommendations:Health care professionals should use the appropriate types of neonatal stimulation, e.g., tactile, visual, auditory or/and mixed stimulation to promote neonate's growth. Health care institutions, such as, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), should include the tactile stimulation as a usual care interventions for stable premature infants.

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder, characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. Epilepsy starts in childhood in 60% of cases and most of the clinically significant aspects of the disease occur during childhood. Parents, especially the mothers, play the most significant role in helping their epileptic children adapt to their condition. This study aimed to assess mothers' management of their epileptic children. The study was conducted at the Epileptic Clinic of Mansoura University Children Hospital. A convenient sample of 100 mothers of children with epilepsy who are diagnosed as epilepsy since at least 6 months and free from other chronic disorders comprised the study sample. Mothers' management of their epileptic children was collected through a structured interview schedule developed by the researcher. Results Half of mothers have total management scores in managing their epileptic children were either "good: or "satisfactory". There were statistical significant differences found between mothers' management scores and their characteristics in area related to education and their level of education, where the older the age and the higher education the better management scores the mothers have. Therefore, educational programs are essential for mothers of epileptic children about care of their children and their community resources. Also, establishing a support group for epileptic children and their mothers is mandatory to support mothers' management.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is the most common neonatal emergency and the main cause of admission to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). It is an acute lung disease that results from surfactant deficiency correlating with structural and functional lung immaturity. Assessment of the knowledge and close observation for the performance should be done for improving the neonatal nurses' quality of care during the care of neonates with RDS. Aim of the study was to assess nurses' knowledge versus their performance in caring for neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)