Volume 35, Issue 2 (2022)
Anatomy and Embryology
The protective effect of pumpkin seed oil on L-thyroxine-induced rat testicular oxidative stress
Fatma M. Shabana, Mostafa M. El-Habeby, Nader Galal Zaki, and Neveen M. El-sherif
Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
Perioperative coagulation management during liver transplantation
Abd-Elazeem A. Elbakry, Ahmed A. Metwally, Doaa Y. A. A. Sharfeldin, Emad K. Refaat, and Nahla M. Gab Alla
Role of ultrasound assessment of parasternal intercostal muscle thickness during weaning from mechanical ventilation
Ghada A. Hassan, Muhammad A. Alghorayeb, Rabab M. Habeeb, and Wesam E. A. Sultan
The effect of omega-3 as diet-enhanced immunity on sepsis outcome in critically ill patients
A Abd El Rhaman, Hatem A. Attallah, Marwa M. Taha, and Wesam E. Salutan
Integrative weaning index as a predictor of weaning success
Alaaeldin A. Alsakka, Eman A Abdelsatar Abohegazy, Hatem A. Attalla, and Nagwa M. Doha
Role of noninvasive imaging techniques as outcome predictors in traumatic brain injury
Asmaa M. Sedky, Mamdouh E. Lotfy, Mohammad Y. Elbahar, Ola S. Aboebaid, and Shaima A. Hassanein
A randomized trial with opioid-free versus opioid anesthesia in morbidly obese patients during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Abd-Elazeem A. Elbakry, Mohamed Y. Al Bahar, Mohammed R.A. Elnahla, and Tarek A. El Hennawy
Cardiac Surgery
Perioperative effect of acetylsalicylic acid stoppage duration before coronary artery bypass grafting
Ahmed A El-Badie Emara, Islam I. Moheb, Mohamed G. Hagag, and Mohamed S. Amar
Intravenous immunoglobulin vs. plasma exchange as preoperative preparations before thymectomy in myasthenia gravis patients
Mohamed S. Abdelmotaleb
Efficacy and safety of thoracoscopic talc pleurodesis in the treatment of malignant pleural effusion
Mohamed S. Abdelmotaleb
Cardiology and Vascular Medicine
Premature coronary atherosclerosis and its relation to familial hypercholesterolemia
Ahmed A. Reda and George M. Welson
The risk factor profile in Egyptian patients with acute coronary syndrome: an observational study
Ahmed A. Elkersh, Ahmed Samir, and Ashraf Reda
Correlation of blood pressure changes with the functional capacity in patients with heart failure with preserved and midrange ejection fraction
Abdallah M. Elshal, Abdulsalam M. Algamal, Adel M. Osman, Mahmoud A. Salem, and Shady H. Elhusseiny
Ratio of transmitral early filling velocity to early diastolic strain rate predicts obstructive coronary stenosis
Abdallah M. Elshal, Abdulsalam M. Algamal, Adel M. Osman, Hany M Abdel Shakour, Mahmoud A. Salem, Shady H. Elhusseiny, and Sherif I. Arafa
Clinical Laboratory
Immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M positivity in relation to coronavirus disease 2019 severity
Brandon I. Esquivel, Christian I. V. Castro, Hugo M. Zeróna, and Luis E. C. Carrillo
Clinical Oncology
Prognostic value of programmed death ligand-1 expression in breast carcinomas
Asmaa S. Mohamed, Hagar A. Alagizy, Mohamed T. Mohamoud, Naser M Abd El Bary, and Suzy F. Gohar
Clinical Pathology
Natural killer cell dynamics and its association with response to imatinib-treated patients with chronic myeloid leukemia
Enas Elkhouly, Fathia Elbassal, Iman A. Ahmedy, Mohamed A. Helwa, and Yasmin A.H.S. Younis
Association of tumor necrosis factor superfamily 4 (rs1234315) gene polymorphism and systemic lupus erythematosus susceptibility
Ahmed Abd El-Rahman Sonbol, Dina S. Fotoh, Thoria A. Omar, and Wafaa Y Ahmed Kabil
Biomarker utility for early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in Egyptians with viral hepatitis C and B
Amany S. Khalifa, Karema A. Diab, Marwa M. Mohasseb, Mohamed F. Elgazzar, and Sara M. El-Deeb
STAT4 gene polymorphism as a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma on top of chronic hepatitis C
Ann Abdel Moneim, Gamal Abo-Raia, Karema Diab, Mai Elashmawy, and Mai Abo-Zeid
Evaluation of PCR technique as a rapid screening method for detection of Group B streptococci colonization in pregnant women
Amany M Abd El-Maksoud, Azza M Abd El-Aziz, Dalia I. Morsy, Rawhia H. El-edel, and Reem M. Elkholy
Dermatology
Role of Toll-like receptor 4 gene expression in psoriasis and its relation to disease activity
Dalia S. Seif, Eman M Abd El Maqsoud, Mostafa A. Hammam, Sally M. El-Hefnawy, Sherine S. Elsayed, and Wafaa A. Shehata
Leptin and metabolic syndrome in alopecia areata
Eman M Abd El Gayed, Heba A. S. Bazid, Mostafa A. Hammam, and Yasmine Gamal
Evaluating the efficacy of different treatment modalities in cases of infantile hemangioma
Aya A A. Ahmed, Hesham N K. Al Shami, and Reem A A. Hassan
Cutaneous disorders related to obesity
Alyaa A. A. Zahran and Mohamed A. Gaber
Risk factors for hypogonadism in multitransfused thalassemia major male patients
Asmaa A. Mahmoud, Mohamed A. Gaber, and Rania E. Elbana
Evaluation of glutathione peroxidase enzyme in patients with melasma: a clinical and immunohistochemical study
Asmaa G. Abdou, Hesham N. Khaled, and Wesam S. A. El Ashkar
Evaluation of the role of ACT1 gene polymorphism in seborrheic dermatitis: a case-control study
Ahmed A. Fayad, Eman M. Abd El Gayed, Heba A. S. Bazid, and Mostafa A. Hammam
Evaluation of the serum squamous-cell carcinoma antigen 2 in patients with atopic dermatitis and its relation to disease severity
Gehad G. Ibrahim, Hesham N. Khalid, and Yasser A. Elghobashy
Androgen receptor gene polymorphism and female sexual functionin Egyptian women
Azza G. Farag, Mustafa E. Elshaib, Nesreen G. E. Elhelbawy, Sara E. Elghazouly, and Yasser A. Shehata
Onychomycosis: correlation between the dermoscopic patterns and fungal culture
Mabrouk M. Ghonaim, Mohammed A. Basha, and Sohad I. Shalaby
Chitinase-3 protein-like-1 as inflammatory marker and disturbed lipid-profile risk in acne vulgaris
Hesham N. Khaled, Wessam G Abdel Hamid, and Yasser Alghobashy
Serum level of retinol-binding protein 4 in alopecia areata: relation with recurrence and severity
Magda M. Hagag, Ola Abd El-Raheem Ahmed ElShaer, and Sherin S. El-Naidany
The effect of topical nano vitamin-C iontophoresis versus the effect of trichloroacetic acid 20% peel in treatment of melasma
Magda M. Hagag and Sara S. H Abd Allah
Study of serum level of S100B as a biomarker of vitiligo activity
Magda Mostsfa Hagag, Manal Abd EL-Aziz Safan, and Marwa Elsayed Mohamed El-Showel
Serum level of substance P and stress in acne-vulgaris patients
Ahmed N. Ramadan, Mohamed S. Rizk, Mostafa M. Soliman, and Rowida A Khalil Salah
Effect of sildenafil citrate on sperm motility
Abdallah M. Attia, Ahmed A. Sonbol, Heba A.S. E. Khalil, and Mai M. M. Ghanem
Endemic and Tropical Medicine
Study the level of selenoprotein P in Egyptian patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver
Ahmed S. ELkhalaly, Ayman A. Elgamal, Gamal S. EL-Deeb, and Nesreen G. El-Helbawy
Family Medicine
Predictors of poor knowledge, attitude, and practice among primary care physicians toward end-of-life care
Aml A. Salama, Hala M El Moselhy Shaheen, Marwa M. Mohasseb, and Shimaa M. A. Ammar
Predictor of perceived stress among mothers of children with Down syndrome
Aml A. Salama, Marwa M. Mohasseb, and Zeinab A. Elkhateeb
Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding postpartum care among mothers attending an Egyptian family health unit
Heba I. Zayed, Osama A. El kelany, and Safa H. Alkalash
General Surgery
Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation with or without sphincterotomy for extraction of large bile duct stones
Amany A. Amer, Amira M. El-Feky, Ezzat M. Abdalla, Hatem M. Soltan, Mahmoud M. Alabassy, and Randa M. Seddik
Ketorolac use and postoperative complications in colorectal surgery
Alaa M. El-Sisi, Mohammed S. A. Ahmed, and Mohammed A. ELBalchy
Internal Medicine
Hemophagocytic syndromes
Emad M. El-Sheibeiny, Enaas S. Zahran, and Rehab K. Allam
A study of bone-vascular axis in health and disease
Alaa A. Ali Al Sayedb, Emad M. El-Shebiny, Enas S. Zahran, and Sabry A. Shoeib
Fibroblast growth factor 23 and carotid intima media thickness in non-diabetic chronic kidney disease patients
Belal A. Montaer, Mohamed Abd el Raouf Korany, Mohamed R. El-Kholy, Mohamed Z. Nooh, Sanaa S. Gazareen, and Soha A. M. Fawaz
Gut lactobacilli profile among a cohort of Egyptian patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Ahmed Shaaban, Ashraf Alzawawy, Eman Hassan, Marwa Sabry, and Shwikar Mahmoud
Diagnostic role of procalcitonin serum level in hepatitis C virus-infected patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Dalal M. El Kaffash, Mohamed Y. El Hasafy, Mohammed S. S. Shater, and Nehal A. Attia
Study of fatigue in hypothyroid patients
Mohamed F. El Sawah, Mostafa El Najjar, Shaimaa S. Soliman, Sherin S. EL Naidany, and Shimaa K. Zewain
Medical Biochemistry
The Value of serum Golgi protein 73 as a biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma
Ahmed K. Khamis, Ashraf A. Dawood, Hasnaa M. Shibl, Mona S. Habieb, and Naglaa M. Ghanayem
Neuropsychiatry
Electroencephalogram activity in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Lamyaa G. E. Elhamrawya, Mai A. Shalaby, and Mohamed S. Abdelshafy
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Effect of metoclopramide in shorting the length of labor: a randomized controlled trial
Ahmed H. S. Khalaf, Hamed El-Sayed El-Lakwa, Mohamed Z. S. Dayer, and Nabih I. El Khouly
Prophylactic measure in women with early recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovary syndrome, and hyperhomocysteinemia
Abd EL-Hamid E. Shahin, Mohamed S. Gad, and Samia M. Ghonim
Intrauterine cleaning versus noncleaning after placental delivery during cesarean section
Heba M Abo Shady, Mohamed Z. S. Dayer, Samar K. I. Shaalan, and Sherif M. Salam
Association of maternal serum lipids levels at late gestation with large for gestational age and neonatal macrosomia in nondiabetic women
Ayman A M. El-Mesady, Essam A. Amin, Nehad M. Hosny, and Tarek M. Sayyed
Comparison between iron compounds as oral treatment for iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy
Ahmed F Hanafi Mahmoud, Heba M Abo Shady, Medhat E. Helmy, and Nabih I. Elkhouly
Role of three-dimensional ultrasound and Doppler in differentiating leiomyoma and adenomyosis of uterus
Hamed E. ELLakwa, Hesham A. Ammar, Nasser K Abd El Aal, Noha F. Ahmed, and Shaimaa A. Hassanein
Maternal serum vitamin D level in patients complicated by preeclampsia
Alaa M. Abdelgaied, Amira A. Fathey, Esraa A Elsayed Atiah, and Mohammad A. El Said
Yolk sac size and shape, gestational sac diameter, and embryonic heart rate as prognostic factors of first-trimester pregnancy outcomes
Abd El-Hamid Essam Shahin, Maha Abd El-Satar Elmasry, and Mohamed Salama Gad
Sutureless versus conventional abdominal hysterectomy: a randomized controlled trial
Asmaa M. Khidre, Hamed E. Ellakwa, Wael G. Eldamaty, Yasmin I. El Masry, and Zakaria F. Sanad
Predictors of placental abruption during expectant management of premature preterm rupture of membranes
Amira Ahmed Fathey, Heba Farag Salama, Mohamed Abdelghany Omara, and Mohamed Safwat Mohamed Mostafa
Ophthalmology
Changes in the anterior segment after cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation using ultrasonic biomicroscopy
Hoda M. K. El-Sobky, Marwa A. Zaky, and Mohamed F. H. Ibrahim
Outcomes of bicanalicular self-retaining stent versus 3-snip punctoplasty in management of punctal stenosis
Ahmed S. Fayed, Hatem M. Marey, Jihad R. Ammar, and Sameh S. Mandour
Surgically induced astigmatism following femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery compared with conventional phacoemulsification
Abdel R. Sarhan, Hassan M. S. H. Sorour, Khaled El-Ghonemy, and Sameh El-Gouhary
Intravitreal injection of ranibizumab for treatment of macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion
Asmaa M. Ibrahim, Hatem M. G. Marey, and Manal M Salah El Deena
Macular thickness assessment in diabetic patients without retinopathy
Adel G. Zaky, Amin F. Ellakwa, Asmaa A. Askria, Moatz F. Elsawy, and Saber H. El Sayed
Comparative study of refractive outcomes after photorefractive keratectomy and small-incision lenticule extraction in moderate myopia
Abdelrahman Elsebaey, Ahmed I. Basiony, Khaled Elghonemy, and Shaimaa M. Azzam
Prevalence and topographical characteristics of keratoconus as a type of corneal ectasia among adult Egyptians with refractive errors
Amira A. Elsuofy, Farid Wagdy, and Zeinab A. Kasemy
Assessment of retinal ganglion-cell complex using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography in diabetic patients without retinopathy
Asmaa M. Ibrahim, Mustafa K. Nassar, and Shaimaa S. Helal
Visual outcome after Femtolasik vs. ICL for correction of high myopia
Abdelrahman E. Sarhan, Amin F. Ellakwa, and Islam A. Sallam
Correlation between corneal tomography and postphacoemulsification positive dysphotopsia
Ahmed I. Bassiouni, Hisham M. Mazar, and Mahmoud G. M. Shrief
Effect of vitamin D on the efficacy of topical artificial tears in patients with dry-eye disease
A M. S. Fayed, Dina G. H. Abd Elmonem, Hatem M. Marey, and Marwa A. Zaky
Correlation of anterior ocular-segment biometry with glycated hemoglobin level in type-2 diabetic patients
Gehan A. A. Elsabrout, Hatem M. G. Marey, and Marwa A. Zaky
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Stress levels in patients visiting for dental treatment: a cross-sectional hospital-based study
Abhishek S. Nayyar, Babu J. Suresh, Deivanayagi Muthusamy, Naidu B. Ramesh, Ratnam Modalavalasa Venkata Ramana, Senapathi S. Navaneet, and Swarnalatha Chandolu
Orthopedic Surgery
Assessment of fusion rate with transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in degenerative lumbar spine diseases
Mahmoud M. Hadhoud, Mohamed A. Faik, Nasser M. Abdel-Wahed, and Osama A. M. Shireef
Prevalence of ipsilateral knee ligament injuries associated with femoral shaft fractures in Menoufia University Hospitals
Bahaa Z. Hasan, Emad B. Badawy, Khaled Abdel-Mageed Abdel-Sattar Shreef, and Taher Abdel-Sattar Eid
Management of nonunion of diaphyseal femoral fractures using exchange nailing versus plate augmentation
Amr A. Kandeel, Mahmoud M. Hadhoud, and Ramzy M. A. Mostafa
Arthroscopic-assisted versus all-arthroscopic massive rotator-cuff repair: a cohort study of postoperative return to work
Ahmed M. A. Abdelmegid, Mohamed A. Samy, Soliman H. Zalalo, and Taher A. Eid
Long-term functional outcome of knee after antegrade versus retrograde intramedullary nailing for femoral fracture
Adel I. El-Seedy, Elsayed M. Zaki, Ibrahim F. El-Sheikh, and Samy A. Sakr
Comparative study of revision hip arthroplasty after short stem versus after conventional stem
Elsayed M. Zaki, Harish Parmer, Mohamed S. A. Arafa, Mohamed E. Habib, Sameh M. Marae, Yasser S. Hannout, and Yegappan Kalairajah
Otorhinolaryngology
Video head impulse test in multiple sclerosis patients
Abd El Mageed H. Kabel, Asmaa S. Moaty, Khaled H. Afifi, and Maha E. Kamh
Audio-vestibular evaluation in vitiligo patients
Abd El Mageed H. Kabel, Ahmed M Zein El-Abedein, Asmaa A. Madian, and Reem A. Hassan
Pathology
The study of immunohistochemical expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in renal-cell carcinoma
Alyaa Abou El-Maged Moselhy, Dalia R. Al-Sharaky, Marwa M. Dawoud, and Mona Abd El-Halim Kandil
Pediatrics
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist gene polymorphisms in children with febrile convulsions
Ahmed T. Mahmoud, Maha A. Tawfik, Mehad I.M. Abd AlKarim, and Nahla M. Said
Diagnostic value of proadrenomedullin in neonatal sepsis
Dalia H. Abouelela, Dina A. Midan, Fady M. El Gendy, and Hassan S. Badr
Assessment of fibroblast growth factor-23 in children with nephrotic syndrome treated with glucocorticosteroids
Fahima M. Hassan, Mahmoud M. K. Ahmed, Mohamed S. Elharoun, and Noran T. Aboelkhair
Status of vitamin-D deficiency among preschool children and associated factors in a rural area in Upper Egypt
Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Comparative study of total serum bilirubin levels measured through blood versus skin in neonates
Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Free thyroxine and thyroid-stimulating hormone in preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome
Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Choroidal thickness affection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and its relation to disease activity
Alaa A. Labeeb, Amira A. Moubark, Asmaa M. Ibrahim, and Eman A. Abd Allah
Platelet-rich plasma injection versus surgical fixation procedure in management of spondylolisthesis grade 1
Ahmed S. Ammar, Dalia S. Saif, Dina S. Fotouh, and Mohamed A. El tabl
Plastic Surgery
Comparison study between separation of helix from antihelix and mustarde techniques in the management of prominent ear
Ahmed A. E.d Taalab, Ashraf M. El-Rahawy, Mohamed M. Mohamed, and Tarek F. Keshk
Crushed and crushed-avulsion finger replantation/revascularization: is it feasible?
Fouad M. Ghareeb, Hossam H. Fawzy, and Mohamed A. M. El-Nahas
Radiology and Imaging Sciences
Highlighting multidetector computed tomography capabilities in assessing trauma to the retroperitoneal region: a cross-sectional study
Mohamed R. Elkholy, Nashwa R. A. Elwahash, and Shaimaa A. H. Hassanein
Role of MRI in the prognosis of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Adel El Wakeel, Aisha S. M. Saad, and Rehab Habib
Liver Acquisition with Volume Acceleration versus T2 fat suppressed MRI sequences in the evaluation of perianal fistula
Abdelghany M. Motawea, Mohamed H. Khalifa, and Rabab Yasin
Assessment of hepatic steatosis by computed tomography and its relation with coronary artery disease
Eman Ragab, Hager K. Abdelmonem, and Waleed A. Mousa
Magnetic resonance brain imaging findings in epilepsy
Ibrahem A. Abou-Se'da, Mohamed S. ElZawawi, and Yasmin H. Hemeda
Role of magnetic resonance in evaluation of nasopharyngeal tumors in adults
Hend A Abd Elatty Sherif, Mohamed S. E. Elzawawi, and Mohamed K Abd Elmageed
Urology
Is bipolar superior to monopolar energy for transurethral resection of bladder tumors?
Alaa Eldin M. Elmahdy, Fayez A. Elaskary, Mohamed S. Elgharbawy, Mohamed M. Abdallah, Osama A. Abdelgawad, and Rehab M. Samaka
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