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Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal
ISSN 1687-1693 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 563 articles in the index
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Comparison between ultrasound-guided SPANK block and IPACK block added to adductor canal block for postoperative analgesia after total knee replacement
Background and aim Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with significant postoperative pain, where an adductor canal block (ACB) addresses anterior pain but spares the posterior knee, which remains a significant pain source. The infiltration between the popliteal artery and the capsule of…
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C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio as an early marker to identify neonatal sepsis in comparison to serum procalcitonin and their correlation to neonatal mortality
Background and aim Neonatal sepsis is a critical condition contributing significantly to neonatal mortality, particularly in developing countries. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential to improve outcomes. The C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR) and serum procalcitonin (PCT) are emerging…
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Efficacy of vonoprazan versus omeprazole in high-dose amoxicillin dual regimen for eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection: A randomized controlled trial
Background and aim Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped gram-negative bacterium that colonizes the intestines, This work aimed to evaluate Vonoprazan’s and Omeprazole’s clinical effectiveness and safety in a high-dose amoxicillin dual regimen for the treatment of H. pylori infection…
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Dermoscopic evaluation of intralesional pentoxifylline in the treatment of alopecia areata
Background and aim Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune hair loss disorder with heterogeneous severity, distribution, and duration. Pentoxifylline has been utilized in dermatological conditions mostly as an additional treatment, with advantageous benefits. This study aimed to assess the…
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Assessment of subclinical atherosclerosis using carotid artery doppler ultrasonography in patients with spondylosis
Background and aim Previous studies have established an association between peripheral osteoarthritis and subclinical atherosclerosis; however, the relationship with spondylosis remains insufficiently explored. The objective of this study was to evaluate the link between spondylosis and subclinical…
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Efficacy of a 577-nm pro-yellow laser in treatment of striae rubra
Background and aim Striae rubra, or stretch marks, are a common skin problem that affects both sexes, but women are more common to be affected and more self-conscious about stretch marks than men. Striae have a highly difficult expensive therapeutic challenge, so we aimed to evaluate the clinical…
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Association between single-nucleotide polymorphism in the islet amyloid polypeptide gene and beta-cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Background and aim The rising worldwide incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) highlights the importance of elucidating its genetic determinants, with particular focus on islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) and its impact on β-cell dysfunction. IAPP is co-released with insulin, aggregates into…
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“Comparative study between laser hemorroidoplasty and conventional hemorrhoidectomy”
Background and aim Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) is a minimally invasive, painless laser procedure for treating hemorrhoids. Although LHP is claimed to have questionable benefits compared with conventional methods, it is still not gaining popularity as a routine practice in many countries like…
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Evaluation of plasma brain natriuretic peptide levels in children with congenital heart diseases
Background and aim The prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) is 3.5–17.5 per 1000 live births. Natriuretic peptides are biologically active molecules secreted by the ventricular musculature in response to volume or pressure overload, causing vasodilation, natriuresis, and diuresis, which…
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Vonoprazan-based therapy versus proton-pump inhibitor-based therapy for eradication of Helicobacter pylori: a randomized controlled trial
Background and aim Helicobacter pylori infection is a common infection that produces multiple intestinal and extraintestinal diseases, and the overall eradication rate is less than desirable. The suboptimal acid suppression had an important role in reducing the eradication rate. Our study aimed to…
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Concomitant tricuspid valve repair in rheumatic mitral valve replacement: outcomes for moderate functional tricuspid regurgitation
Background and aim Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a common complication in patients with severe rheumatic mitral stenosis, yet the management of moderate functional TR during mitral valve replacement (MVR) remains debated. While severe TR is routinely addressed, moderate TR is often overlooked…
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Assessment of right ventricular function in patients with hypertensive heart failure by tissue Doppler and three dimensional echocardiographic study
Background and aim Physiological significance of the right ventricle (RV) has been underestimated, and its contractile function was hemodynamically insignificant, however, it plays a crucial role in maintaining regular cardiac pumping. We aimed to assess RV systolic function in patients with…
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Evaluate the effect of sleeve gastrectomy on serum lipids and serum calcium
Background and aim Obesity affects over one-third of the global population and is linked to various health problems such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. It results from an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure. Bariatric surgery, particularly sleeve gastrectomy…
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Laparoscopic versus open low anterior resection for rectal cancer
Background and aim Rectal cancer management has evolved significantly with the introduction of laparoscopic surgery. However, the debate continues regarding the oncological adequacy and perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic low anterior resection (LLAR) compared to open low anterior resection…
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Safety and efficacy of empagliflozin as an adjuvant therapy for ascites in patients with liver cirrhosis
Background and aim Hepatic ascites usually treated by natriuresis and diuresis. Empagliflozin is a sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor which is a novel drug that was designed for management of type II diabetes mellitus by targeting sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 in the kidney, advocating…
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Influence of high-resolution computed tomography in reviewing the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background and aim High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) offers a more detailed anatomical assessment than the Chest radiography (CXR) in the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aimed to evaluate the influence of HRCT in refining the diagnosis and management…
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Volumetric pouch study after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a main surgical treatment for morbid obesity. This research evaluates its impact on weight loss, obesity-related comorbidities, and gastric pouch volume dynamics. This study aimed to assess the outcomes of LSG in morbidly obese cases, focusing on…
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‘Comparative study between the use of topical glyceryl trinitrate versus topical calcium channel blocker (diltiazem) in treatment of chronic anal fissure’
Background and aim An Anal fissure is a painful tear, often from constipation or childbirth. In chronic cases, healing is delayed due to muscle spasm. Topical glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) and diltiazem (DTZ) help by relaxing the muscle, with DTZ often performing better. This study aimed to compare the…
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The effect of bilateral complete nasal obstruction on middle ear function
Background and aim Nasal obstruction has long been related to middle ear (ME) illnesses. Nasal obstruction changes the function of the Eustachian tube and may affect ME pressure. This study aimed to assess the ME function in cases with bilateral complete nasal obstruction not improved with…
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Efficacy of omeprazole versus vonoprazan in nonbismuth quadruple regimen for eradication of helicobacter pylori: a randomized controlled trial
Background and aim Helicobacter pylori infection is a prevalent chronic bacterial infection in the world, involving approximately half of the world population. We aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of vonoprazan (VPZ) versus omeprazole when used in a nonbismuth quadruple regimen…