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Prognostic Value Of Renal Function In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome, Asmaa E. Al-Beltagy, Mohamed Y. Abd Al-Khalek, Waleed A. Ibrahim
Prognostic Value Of Renal Function In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome, Asmaa E. Al-Beltagy, Mohamed Y. Abd Al-Khalek, Waleed A. Ibrahim
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Background Worsening renal function has been shown to be associated with poor outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Objective To assess the prognostic value of renal function test in patients with ACS. Patients and methods This cross-sectional observational study included 100 patients with ACS. Serum creatinine levels were measured on admission, after 48 h and at the time of discharge. Patients were divided according to the change in serum creatinine into three groups: group I (69 patients), with serum creatinine change less than 0.3 mg/dl; group II (15 patients), with a decrease in serum creatinine more than or …
Plasma Circulating Cell-Free Dna Integrity As A Noninvasive Diagnostic Tool In Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Amany I. Afandy, Dalia Hosny, Fatma Younes, Omar Ahmed, Sara M. Eldeeb, Seham Khodeer
Plasma Circulating Cell-Free Dna Integrity As A Noninvasive Diagnostic Tool In Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Amany I. Afandy, Dalia Hosny, Fatma Younes, Omar Ahmed, Sara M. Eldeeb, Seham Khodeer
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Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the world's sixth and Egypt's fourth most common cancer, representing the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Circulating cell-free DNA is a type of cell-free nucleic acid derived from apoptotic, necrotic, and living eukaryotic cells. It carries genetic information consistent with tumor cells and has potential for molecular diagnosis of tumors. Objectives To evaluate the clinical significance of plasma circulating cell-free DNA integrity (cfDNAi) as a diagnostic biomarker in HCC compared with alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). Patients and methods This case–control study was carried out on 90 participants who were equally classified into three groups: benign …
Association Between Serum Uric Acid Concentration And Clinical Features Of Psoriasis, Heba Y. Yehia, Naglaa M. Ghanayem, Shawky M. El Farargy
Association Between Serum Uric Acid Concentration And Clinical Features Of Psoriasis, Heba Y. Yehia, Naglaa M. Ghanayem, Shawky M. El Farargy
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Objective The aim was to assess linkage between serum uric acid (UA) and clinical features of psoriasis. Background Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disease. UA is an end product of purine metabolism and is produced endogenously. Patients and methods A case–control study was conducted on 100 patients with chronic generalized psoriasis (group 1) and 100 age-matched and sex-matched healthy individuals (group 2). Patients of group 1 were subdivided into three subgroups with respect to grades of psoriasis: group 1a included patients with mild psoriasis, group 1b included patients with moderate psoriasis, and group 1c included patients with severe psoriasis. …
Awareness, Attitude, And Satisfaction Of Egyptian Adults By Premarital Care Services, Asmaa G. M Nasr Eldeen, Safa H. Alkalash, Safaa A. Badr
Awareness, Attitude, And Satisfaction Of Egyptian Adults By Premarital Care Services, Asmaa G. M Nasr Eldeen, Safa H. Alkalash, Safaa A. Badr
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Objectives To assess knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction by premarital care (PMC) and its associated factors among attendants of Qweisna Family Health Center. Background PMC is a primary preventive approach for couples before marriage to optimize women's wellness and subsequent pregnancy outcomes. It is one of the most important strategies for prevention of genetic disorders and congenital anomalies. Hence, it will save the society and allow people to enjoy their life. Participants and methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 202 participants who attended Qweisna Family Health Center. A predesigned questionnaire was used to assess participants' knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction …
Status Of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Preschool Children And Associated Factors In A Rural Area In Upper Egypt, Hala M. E. M. Shaheen, Marwa M. R Abd Elsalam, Safa H. A. Alsayed
Status Of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Preschool Children And Associated Factors In A Rural Area In Upper Egypt, Hala M. E. M. Shaheen, Marwa M. R Abd Elsalam, Safa H. A. Alsayed
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Background Vitamin D is a secosteroid hormone that is well known to play a systemic role in calcium homeostasis, skeletal metabolism, cellular differentiation, apoptosis, anti-proliferation, immunosuppression and anti-inflammation. Objectives To estimate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and associated factors among preschool children in a rural area in Upper Egypt. Patients and methods A cross-sectional study was carried out on 180 preschool children who attended the selected family health facilities in El-Dakhla District, New Valley Governorate, Egypt. This study was carried out over a timeframe of 24 months (starting from the 1st of February 2019 until the end …
Relationship Between Vitamin D Levels And Health-Related Quality Of Life In Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients, Heba E. Kasem, Mahmoud A. Koura, Mohamed O. Sherif, Yassin S. Yassin
Relationship Between Vitamin D Levels And Health-Related Quality Of Life In Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients, Heba E. Kasem, Mahmoud A. Koura, Mohamed O. Sherif, Yassin S. Yassin
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Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between vitamin D levels and health-related quality of life in maintenance hemodialysis patients. Background Several conditions associated with vitamin D deficiency in end-stage renal disease and hemodialysis patients can indirectly or directly affect the quality of life. Patients and methods The present study included 85 end-stage renal disease patients, subdivided into group I, which included 64 vitamin D-deficient patients, and group II, which included 21 vitamin (D)-efficient patients. Every participant was subjected to sociodemographic, clinical, and laboratory evaluations; each patient underwent a full general assessment of health-related quality of life by the …
Cluster Of Differentiation 163 Expression In Breast Carcinoma: An Immunohistochemical Study, Dalia R. Al-Sharaky, Enas A. El Khouly, Hayam A. Aiad, Marwa M. Dawoud, Norhan S. Kasem
Cluster Of Differentiation 163 Expression In Breast Carcinoma: An Immunohistochemical Study, Dalia R. Al-Sharaky, Enas A. El Khouly, Hayam A. Aiad, Marwa M. Dawoud, Norhan S. Kasem
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Objective To determine the expression of the cluster of differentiation 163 (CD163) in invasive breast carcinoma and to correlate it with the clinicopathological parameters, biological markers, and molecular subtypes of breast carcinoma. Background CD163 is a transmembrane scavenger receptor that is specifically expressed by non-neoplastic monocytes/macrophages and by neoplasms with monocytic/histiocytic differentiation. Theory of cell fusion between neoplastic and normal cells has been suggested to play a role in the acquisition of the malignant phenotype. Patients and methods This retrospective case–control study was conducted on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded blocks of tissues from 71 patients with invasive breast carcinoma retrieved from the …
Pulmonary Gas Exchange And Acute Neurological Complications In Nonbypass Versus Bypass Cardiac Surgery In Children, Ahmed T. Mahmoud, Aitizaz Syed, Maha A. Tawfik, Mahmoud M. El Behiry, Mohamed M. Morsy, Mostafa I. Elbehery, Sherif S. Salem
Pulmonary Gas Exchange And Acute Neurological Complications In Nonbypass Versus Bypass Cardiac Surgery In Children, Ahmed T. Mahmoud, Aitizaz Syed, Maha A. Tawfik, Mahmoud M. El Behiry, Mohamed M. Morsy, Mostafa I. Elbehery, Sherif S. Salem
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Objective The study aimed to compare neurological complications, pulmonary gas exchange, and mortality among children with congenital heart disease after nonbypass versus bypass cardiac surgery. Background Whether off-pump cardiac surgical procedures have less pulmonary gas exchange problems, neurological complications, and less mortality compared with operations involving cardiopulmonary bypass is debatable. We compared these outcome parameters in comparable groups of children who have undergone cardiac surgical procedures with or without cardiopulmonary bypass in our center. Patients and methods A total of 129 patients who underwent congenital heart surgery were allocated into two groups: group 1 underwent nonbypass cardiac surgery (n …
Assessment Of Serum Interleukin.6 Level In Children With Bacterial And Viral Meningitis, Ghada M. Elmashad, Hebatallah M. Bahbah, Sara Abdelfattah Sobh, Sherin Sobhy El-Sayed El-Naidany
Assessment Of Serum Interleukin.6 Level In Children With Bacterial And Viral Meningitis, Ghada M. Elmashad, Hebatallah M. Bahbah, Sara Abdelfattah Sobh, Sherin Sobhy El-Sayed El-Naidany
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Objectives To evaluate the role of serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the diagnosis of meningitis and differentiation between bacterial and viral causes. Background Acute bacterial meningitis (BM) is a pediatric emergency with high mortality and morbidity requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Differentiation of BM from viral meningitis (VM) is difficult. Hence, this study was done to evaluate serum IL-6 as a marker to differentiate BM and VM in children and assess its efficacy. Patients and methods This case–control study was conducted on a group of 90 children, comprising 60 with definite acute meningitis diagnosed clinically and confirmed by cerebrospinal fluid analysis …
Recent Advances In Multidetector Computed Tomography In Diagnosis And Staging Of Pancreatic Head Cancer, Doaa M. Abd El Sammee Mohamed, El Sayed E. El Sayed, Shimaa A. Hussanein
Recent Advances In Multidetector Computed Tomography In Diagnosis And Staging Of Pancreatic Head Cancer, Doaa M. Abd El Sammee Mohamed, El Sayed E. El Sayed, Shimaa A. Hussanein
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Objective The purpose of this study was to diagnose and stage pancreatic head cancer using recent advances in multidetector computed tomography (MDCT). Patients and methods The study included 40 patients (30 males and 10 females) who had pancreatic head masses either as first presentation or as a follow-up study for pancreatic head cancer referred to the CT unit. Results Adenocarcinoma as reported by pathological studies was found in all patients. According to MDCT criteria, 82.5% of patients had no metastasis, and others had positive metastasis in liver metastasis in 12.5%, pulmonary metastasis in 2.5%, and right suprarenal metastasis 2.5%. In …
Erratum: Study Of Serum Microrna-21 And Alpha-Fetoprotein In Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Secondary To Viral Hepatitis, Atef A. Ali, Sally M. El-Hefnawy, David M. Metry, Ahmed A. Teima
Erratum: Study Of Serum Microrna-21 And Alpha-Fetoprotein In Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Secondary To Viral Hepatitis, Atef A. Ali, Sally M. El-Hefnawy, David M. Metry, Ahmed A. Teima
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In the article titled “Study of serum microRNA-21 and alpha-fetoprotein in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma secondary to viral hepatitis.”, published on pages 845-851, Issue 3, Volume 34 of Menoufia Medical Journal,[1] the Author sequence is incorrectly published as "Atef A Ali1, Sally M El-Hefnawy2, Ahmed A Teima1, David M Metry1". The correct sequence is "Atef A Ali1, Sally M El-Hefnawy2, David M Metry1, Ahmed A Teima1". The “How to cite this article” section should read correctly as “Ali AA, El-Hefnawy SM, Metry DM, Teima AA. Study of serum microRNA-21 and alpha-fetoprotein in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma secondary to viral hepatitis. …
Studies Of Natural Killer Cells In Health And Disease: A Systematic Review, Emad M. El-Shebini, Enas S. Zahran, Mohammed M. El-Ghamrawy, Sabry A. Shoeib
Studies Of Natural Killer Cells In Health And Disease: A Systematic Review, Emad M. El-Shebini, Enas S. Zahran, Mohammed M. El-Ghamrawy, Sabry A. Shoeib
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Objective To review the role of natural killer cells (NKCs) in health and disease. Data sources A systematic search of MEDLINE (PubMed, Medscape, and Science Direct, EMF-Portal) and Internet was conducted on all articles published from 1982 to 2019. Regarding study selection, English-language reports of NKCs in health and disease were examined. The initial search presented 145 articles, where 30 satisfied the inclusion criteria. Data extraction Articles not reporting on NKCs in health and disease in the title or abstract were not included. Five independent investigators extracted data on methods. Data synthesis Comparisons were made by structured review, with the …
Assessment Of Right Ventricular Function In Young Patients With Anterior St Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention By Speckle-Tracking Imaging Study, Amal A. Amin, Karim M. Gamal, Mahmoud K. Ahmed, Said S. Montaser
Assessment Of Right Ventricular Function In Young Patients With Anterior St Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention By Speckle-Tracking Imaging Study, Amal A. Amin, Karim M. Gamal, Mahmoud K. Ahmed, Said S. Montaser
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Objective To asses s right ventricular (RV) function in patients with anterior ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (MI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) by speckle-tracking imaging study. Patients and methods A total of 150 consecutive patients less than 40 years with anterior ST segment elevation MI and have a single left anterior-descending artery disease who underwent successful primary PCI were enrolled in the study. Patients with a history of prior MI, PCI, coronary-artery bypass graft, those who had a bundle-branch block, PCI, coronary-artery bypass graft, those who had a bundle-branch block on baseline ECG, pulmonary hypertension (primary and secondary), …
Association Between Colia1 Gene Polymorphism And Bone Marrow Density In Children With Beta-Thalassemia Major, Dalia S. Morgan, Karim I. Sobhy, Rehab M. Abd Elkareem, Waleed M. El Malah
Association Between Colia1 Gene Polymorphism And Bone Marrow Density In Children With Beta-Thalassemia Major, Dalia S. Morgan, Karim I. Sobhy, Rehab M. Abd Elkareem, Waleed M. El Malah
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Objectives To determine the incidence of SP1 polymorphism in the COLIA1 gene and its correlation to bone mineral density in patients with beta-thalassemia major (TM). Background B-thalassemia is an autosomal-recessive disorder and considered one of the most severe health problems worldwide. Osteoporosis is a devastating bone disease marked by loss of bone mass, microarchitecture, and increased fracture risk. Polymorphism at the Sp1-binding site of the collagen-type I A1 (COLIA1) gene is thought to be an essential factor in the development of osteoporosis. Methods Alleles S and s in the regulatory site of the COLIA1 gene were investigated in 72 children …
Expression Signature Of Long Noncoding Rna Growth-Arrest-Specific 5 During Induction Therapy In Adult B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Amira M. F. Shehata, Hanan H. Elsheity, Khaled A. Khalifa, Raafat M. Abdlfattah
Expression Signature Of Long Noncoding Rna Growth-Arrest-Specific 5 During Induction Therapy In Adult B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Amira M. F. Shehata, Hanan H. Elsheity, Khaled A. Khalifa, Raafat M. Abdlfattah
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Background Several studies have highlighted long noncoding RNA growth-arrest-specific 5 (GAS5) as a key player in various normal and pathological conditions. Overall, GAS5 acts as a tumor suppressor, whose downregulation is directly connected to tumor proliferation, tumor progression, and therapy-related resistance across different types of tumors. To date, its importance in acute leukemia has not been widely investigated. Objectives To investigate the changes in the expression levels of long noncoding RNA GAS5 during induction chemotherapy of adult patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Patients and methods Peripheral blood samples were obtained before starting therapy from 35 adult patients with …
Significance Of Excision-Repair Cross-Complementation 1 Gene Polymorphism As A Risk For Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Asmaa I. Gomaa, Asmaa El-Ahmady Mohamed, Emad F. Abdelhalim, Kamal A. Amer, Noran T. Aboelkhair
Significance Of Excision-Repair Cross-Complementation 1 Gene Polymorphism As A Risk For Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Asmaa I. Gomaa, Asmaa El-Ahmady Mohamed, Emad F. Abdelhalim, Kamal A. Amer, Noran T. Aboelkhair
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Objectives To study the clinical significance of rs1046282 polymorphism of excision-repair cross-complementation group 1 (ERCC1) as a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Background HCC is considered one of the commonest malignancies in the world. ERCC1 gene is implicated in the base-excision repair of DNA. Different polymorphisms in the ERCC1 gene were associated with ovarian, colorectal, gastric, and lung cancers. Patients and methods This case–control study was performed on 100 patients divided into three groups: HCC group, cirrhosis group, and control group. Genotypes of rs1046282 (T/C) single-nucleotide polymorphism in ERCC1 were evaluated via TaqMan allelic discrimination. Logistic regression …
Quantification Of Serum Melatonin Level And Its Association With Erectile Dysfunction, Mohamed A. Gaber, Mohamed H. A. Ghoniem, Noha R. Bayomy, Reem A. Abdelaziz Hassan
Quantification Of Serum Melatonin Level And Its Association With Erectile Dysfunction, Mohamed A. Gaber, Mohamed H. A. Ghoniem, Noha R. Bayomy, Reem A. Abdelaziz Hassan
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Objectives The work aimed to evaluate the role of melatonin in erectile dysfunction (ED) by measuring its level in the serum of these patients and correlating its level with the clinical data. Background One common issue is ED. It is the persistent inability to obtain or maintain a sufficient penile erection for satisfactory sexual performance. One of the hormones secreted from the pineal gland is melatonin. It has antioxidative and antiinflammatory effects. It plays a role in erectile function. In the etiology of ED, oxidative stress is an essential factor, and promising results have been obtained with melatonin treatment in …
Serum Immunoglobulin G4 In Patients With Nonmalignant Common Bile Duct Stricture, Ahmed R. El-Gazzarah, Ali S. Nada, Hosam M. Seleem, Mary A. Naguib, Omar R. Abdelmaksoud
Serum Immunoglobulin G4 In Patients With Nonmalignant Common Bile Duct Stricture, Ahmed R. El-Gazzarah, Ali S. Nada, Hosam M. Seleem, Mary A. Naguib, Omar R. Abdelmaksoud
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Objectives The aim of the present study was to assess the levels of serum immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) in patients with distal common bile duct strictures in patients with benign biliary stricture (BBS). Background Biliary strictures frequently present a challenge in terms of diagnosis, which requires a multidisciplinary approach. Although up to 30% of biliary strictures can be benign, the vast majority are malignant, the two major malignancies being pancreatic adenocarcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. One of the underdiagnosed causes of BBS is IgG4-associated cholangiopathy. Increased serum IgG4 levels can be observed in most patients with IgG4-related disease. Patients and methods Sixty-two patients …
The Relationship Between Nesfatin-1 And Grades Of Diabetic Nephropathy In Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Ahmed R. Tawfik, Alaaeldin A. Dawood, Belal A. Montaser, Mohamed Z. Nooh, Mohamed E. Elnagdy, Mohammed A. Shaaban
The Relationship Between Nesfatin-1 And Grades Of Diabetic Nephropathy In Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Ahmed R. Tawfik, Alaaeldin A. Dawood, Belal A. Montaser, Mohamed Z. Nooh, Mohamed E. Elnagdy, Mohammed A. Shaaban
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Objective To assess the relation between plasma nesfatin-1 levels and grades of diabetic nephropathy. Background Nesfatin-1 may be involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease. Our study aimed to determine the relationship of nesfatin-1 levels with different grades of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients and to detect the possible association of nesfatin-1 with some metabolic parameters in such diabetic patients. Patienta and methods The study enrolled 120 age-matched patients selected from the outpatient clinic, Alexandria Police Hospital. Patients were divided into four groups: group I included 30 diabetic patients without albuminuria, group II included 30 diabetic patients …
Spectrum Of Renal Diseases In Patients Referred To Acute Hemodialysis In A Tertiary Care Center, Mohamed S. Aboelnasr, Omneya M. Darrag, Rasha Y. Hagag, Waleed Elrefaey
Spectrum Of Renal Diseases In Patients Referred To Acute Hemodialysis In A Tertiary Care Center, Mohamed S. Aboelnasr, Omneya M. Darrag, Rasha Y. Hagag, Waleed Elrefaey
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Objectives To analyze the causes and epidemiology of patients undergoing acute hemodialysis in our locality. Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. It is a major indication for renal replacement therapy in the ICU. An important fraction of renal replacement therapy-treated AKI progresses to chronic kidney disease (CKD), while patients with CKD constitute a large fraction of patients with AKI. Patients and methods This was a retrospective observational cohort study including patients presented to acute hemodialysis at the hemodialysis unit of a tertiary care center over a period of 2 years (from January 2016 to …
Diabetes Mellitus And Hypertension Are Common Comorbidities Among Covid-19 Hospitalized Patients In Egypt: A Single-Center Retrospective Study, Ashraf A. Askar, Esmail Osman, Mustafa A. Younis, Safaa Khalaf, Tamer Mohamed
Diabetes Mellitus And Hypertension Are Common Comorbidities Among Covid-19 Hospitalized Patients In Egypt: A Single-Center Retrospective Study, Ashraf A. Askar, Esmail Osman, Mustafa A. Younis, Safaa Khalaf, Tamer Mohamed
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Background Since the announcement of the COVID-19 catastrophic release in 2019, several studies had been conducted to investigate all the circumstances accompanied by or that have resulted from this viral infection. Objective The aim was to investigate the most common comorbidities and associated clinical risk factors among COVID-19 hospitalized patients admitted to Sohag Fever Hospital, Sohag Governorate, Egypt. Patients and methods In this study, 250 patients of those registered or admitted to Sohag Fever Hospital, Sohag Governorate, Egypt, were included during the pandemic COVID-19 period between October 2020 and February 2021. A total of 150 patients had positive PCR finding …
Impact Of Two Immobilization Systems On Geometry, Dosimetry, And Treatment-Related Toxicities In Rectal Radiotherapy, Hager A. Alagizy, Nabil A. Mobarak, Noha Khaled Aboelfath, Suzy F. Gohar, Yasser A. Rashed
Impact Of Two Immobilization Systems On Geometry, Dosimetry, And Treatment-Related Toxicities In Rectal Radiotherapy, Hager A. Alagizy, Nabil A. Mobarak, Noha Khaled Aboelfath, Suzy F. Gohar, Yasser A. Rashed
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Objectives This study aimed to compare the prone position on a belly board device (BBD) immobilization device versus a vacuum bag cushion (VBC) in rectal cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. Background In radiotherapy, it is ideal to adapt to the most favorable, least time-consuming and most cost-effective technique for patient positioning and immobilization with maximum reproducibility. Patients and methods Fifty-five rectal cancer patients scheduled for irradiation were equally randomized to be immobilized with one of the studied immobilization systems and scanned in the prone position. The dose–volume histograms for organs at risk were compared for both immobilization methods and setup accuracy …
Evaluation Of The Seroprevalence Of Dengue Virus Infection Among Patients Visiting A Tertiary Care Center In Indore, Bharat Singh, Chandra Pratap Singh Rathore, Neelesh Gagrani, Prachi Shaw, Rituja Prakash, Trupti Bajpai
Evaluation Of The Seroprevalence Of Dengue Virus Infection Among Patients Visiting A Tertiary Care Center In Indore, Bharat Singh, Chandra Pratap Singh Rathore, Neelesh Gagrani, Prachi Shaw, Rituja Prakash, Trupti Bajpai
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Background Dengue has been emerging as one of the serious public health problems that has played havocs in terms of morbidity and mortality, especially in a developing country like India. Objective To study the seroprevalence of dengue disease and month-wise frequency of dengue virus infection cases among the patients admitted in a tertiary care center located in Central India. Patients and methods The present prospective study was conducted from January 2019 to March 2020 for a period of 15 months. Overall, 3–5 ml of venous blood collected from all the patients suspected of dengue virus infection was subjected to rapid …
Inherited Bleeding Disorders Other Than Hemophilia In Pediatrics: Single-Center Experience, Dalia M. Adel, Dina A. Ezzat, Rehab M.A. Elkareem, Yasmen A. Mohamed
Inherited Bleeding Disorders Other Than Hemophilia In Pediatrics: Single-Center Experience, Dalia M. Adel, Dina A. Ezzat, Rehab M.A. Elkareem, Yasmen A. Mohamed
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Objective The aim was to study the inherited bleeding disorders other than hemophilia with special emphasis on clinical spectrum, diagnosis, and management. Background Inherited bleeding disorders are a variable group of disorders that vary in incidence and clinical presentations. They include hemophilia A, hemophilia B, von Willebrand disease (VWD), inherited platelet-function disorders (IPFDs), and rare bleeding disorders (factors I, II, V, combined Vand VIII, VII, X, XI, and XIII deficiencies). Patients and methods It is a prospective follow-up study over a period of 5 years, in which patients suffering from bleeding tendency and referred to the hematology clinic were included …
Value Of Transforming Growth Factor-Β2 In Infant's Serum, Mother's Breast Milk, And Its Correlation With Feeding Intolerance, Ahmed A. Khattab, Dalia M. Allahonya, Mohamed S. M. Rizk, Walaa A. M Abdel Hamed, Zein A. Omar
Value Of Transforming Growth Factor-Β2 In Infant's Serum, Mother's Breast Milk, And Its Correlation With Feeding Intolerance, Ahmed A. Khattab, Dalia M. Allahonya, Mohamed S. M. Rizk, Walaa A. M Abdel Hamed, Zein A. Omar
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Objective The study value of transforming growth factor-beta2 (TGF-β2) measurement in infant's serum and mother's breast milk and its correlation with feeding intolerance (FI). Background The occurrence of FI remains a concern for care providers in the neonatal intensive care unit and may adversely affect preterm infants. In the intestine, TGF-β2 is involved in regulating inflammatory responses and establishing oral tolerance. The current study was designed to clear whether preterm infants are more susceptible to FI than term infants. Patients and methods A prospective, clinical study on 60 patients admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit and nutritional unit of …
Lung Ultrasonography To Diagnose Transient Tachypnea Of The Newborn, Amany A. El-Banna, Dalia M. El-Llahony, Fady M. El-Gendy, Waleed A. Mousa
Lung Ultrasonography To Diagnose Transient Tachypnea Of The Newborn, Amany A. El-Banna, Dalia M. El-Llahony, Fady M. El-Gendy, Waleed A. Mousa
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Objective This study aimed to diagnose transient tachypnea of newborn (TTN) and differentiate it from respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) using lung ultrasound. Background TTN is a very common cause of neonatal respiratory distress and must be accurately differentiated from other causes of respiratory distress. Participants and methods A prospective observational cohort study was carried out on 120 newborns at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Menoufia University Hospital, admitted with respiratory distress and subjected to an assessment of full history, clinical examination, arterial blood gas, chest radiography, and lung ultrasound. Results On lung ultrasound, TTN was found in 77.5% of cases …
Role Of Gray-Scale And Color Doppler Ultrasound In Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain, Mai A. Ghobashy, Mohamed S. Abdullah, Waleed A. Mousa
Role Of Gray-Scale And Color Doppler Ultrasound In Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain, Mai A. Ghobashy, Mohamed S. Abdullah, Waleed A. Mousa
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Objectives To assess the role of the gray-scale and Doppler ultrasound in the evaluation of women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Background CPP is a major cause of morbidity among women of different ages. Patients and methods We included in this study 200 female patients. They were referred to the Radiodiagnosis Department at Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital complaining of CPP. Ultrasonographic scanning of the pelvis was requested to evaluate the cause. Results This study included 200 female patients with clinical signs and symptoms suggestive of CPP. The age of the patients ranged from 19 to 77 years, with a mean …
Assessment Of Hepatic And Pancreatic Iron Overload By Magnetic Resonance In Β-Thalassemia Major, Ramy G. El-Sayed Ayad, Rehab M. Habib
Assessment Of Hepatic And Pancreatic Iron Overload By Magnetic Resonance In Β-Thalassemia Major, Ramy G. El-Sayed Ayad, Rehab M. Habib
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Background Thalassemia is a hereditary hemolytic blood disorder that results in abnormal form or inadequate amounts of one of the two globin chains, which are the building blocks of the hemoglobin structure, thus causing anemia, which is mainly treated by blood transfusions, with resultant increased tissue iron overload, which could be assessed noninvasively by MRI. Objectives To evaluate the role of MRI in assessment of pancreatic and hepatic iron overload in patients with β-thalassemia major using transverse relaxation time/gradient-echo imaging sequences, signal intensity ratio, and relaxometry. Patients and methods A prospective study included 25 patients with β-thalassemia major recruited from …
Relation Between Neuropathic Pain And Serum Levels Of Vitamin D In Egyptian Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Enas A. Abdelaleem, Mervat I. Abdelazeem, Rabab A. Mohamed, Shaimaa S. Anwar
Relation Between Neuropathic Pain And Serum Levels Of Vitamin D In Egyptian Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Enas A. Abdelaleem, Mervat I. Abdelazeem, Rabab A. Mohamed, Shaimaa S. Anwar
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Objectives This study aims to measure vitamin D serum levels in Egyptian patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and assess its association with neuropathic pain (NP). Patients and methods The present study was conducted on 70 RA patients. NP was evaluated by the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs, visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess the degree of pain, disease activity score (DAS-28) was used to assess activity, and modified health assessment questionnaire (mHAQ) was used to assess quality of life. Serum vitamin D levels were measured for all the patients by ELISA. Results RA patients with NP …
The Effect Of Apical Axillary Lymph Node Dissection On The Incidence Of Upper Arm Lymphedema, Ahmed S. Elgammal, Ahmed A. Fawzy, Mohammed N. S. Nassar
The Effect Of Apical Axillary Lymph Node Dissection On The Incidence Of Upper Arm Lymphedema, Ahmed S. Elgammal, Ahmed A. Fawzy, Mohammed N. S. Nassar
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Objectives The aim of this study is to determine the relation between apical axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and upper arm lymphedema in patients with breast cancer. Background Lymphedema is a swelling that occurs when protein-rich lymph fluid accumulates in the interstitial tissue, and it is the most common complication following axillary dissection. This lymph fluid may contain plasma proteins, extravascular blood cells, excess water, and parenchymal products. Few studies have discussed ALND levels as a possible risk factor of upper arm lymphedema. Patients and methods This is a prospective clinical study that included 70 women with well-established diagnosis of …