From the Editor-in-Chief

 It is my pleasure to put before you this second issue of the MEJEM for 2006.

Despite the global unrest especially accentuated in certain parts of the Middle East, determined researchers have patiently produced some excellent studies worth-reading by a wide audience of readers, especially those in the field of emergency medicine.

 In this issue you will find two excellent review articles. One of them; "Luxation Dental Injuries: Review of Treatment Guidelines and Endodontic Considerations", is a paper that we hope will motivate more of our colleagues in the field of Dentistry to contribute their manuscripts for future publication.

 Also included is a brief communication about 'The Utilization of the Global Poisoning System in Managing Disasters within the Middle East Region". It provides further understanding in the quick and efficient management of disasters and relevant cases to that effect.

 As you read through, 2 case reports and 5 significant original studies are also included that are beyond doubt instructive and commendable.

 I hope you find this issue to be yet another relevant contributory material to Emergency Medicine from Qatar to the world. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to put forward your manuscripts and share in the propagation and enhancement of Emergency Medicine practice. I would also like to congratulate the Muslim world on the occasion of the Eid Al Fitr after the holy month of fasting.

 Looking forward to receive any feedback you may have.

    Dr. Abdul Wahab Al Mulseh,MD, FRCS (I), CABS
     Editor-in-Chief