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Alexandria Journal of Medicine
ISSN 2090-5076 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 105 artikel di indeks
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Mannitol versus mannitol with hypertonic saline for brain relaxation during craniotomies using ultra-sonographic optic nerve sheath diameter
Background This study compared the effect of conventional doses of mannitol alone versus combined lower doses of mannitol-hypertonic saline on brain debulking during elective craniotomies.Patients and methods Sixty participants aged 18–60 years, ASA class I or II, who were scheduled for elective…
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Occurrence and assessment of chronic pain fatigue and sleep disturbance in axial spondyloarthritis patients
Background Axial spondyloarthritis is an inflammatory arthritis with low back pain that affects the axial skeleton and sacroiliac joints, with extra-articular manifestations. Features of axSpA include pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, fatigue, and sleep disturbance. Fatigue has a strong link to…
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The effect of quadratus lumborum versus epidural block on perioperative hemodynamic status in elderly patients with cancer colon surgery
Background Cancer colon is a significant global cancer cause. TEA is the preferred method for treating pain after major abdominal surgery. However, it has many drawbacks. GDFM using PVI allows individualized fluid administration, particularly in high-risk groups, such as elderly patients. The study…
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Phenylalanine tolerance and neurological outcome of children with PKU in Egypt: a single center study
Background Phenylketonuria (PKU) is considered the commonest avoidable cause of mental retardation. After newborn screening (NBS) for PKU, children with PKU are diagnosed and treated early. Untreated or late-treated cases can have neurological abnormalities. The present study aims to offer dietary…
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Comparative study between biofeedback pelvic floor training with and without transabdominal electrucal nerve stimulation in consitpation in children with spina bifida
Introduction Constipationin pediatric patients having Spinabifida (SB) is a common problem which does not only play a major health problem but also adds an economic and emotional problem to such patients and their families. Biofeedback and trans-abdominal electrical nerve stimulation are new…
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Assessment of cognitive disorders in elderly type 2 diabetic patients with obesity
Background Cognitive impairment is common in the elderly and can result from many chronic illnesses. The risk of CI is around one-third for older persons with diabetes. Diabetes increases the incidence of numerous common geriatric syndromes in older persons, including polypharmacy, CI, depression…
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The effects of tobacco smoking on cognitive function and hematological parameters: a comparative cross-sectional study
Background There is evidence that tobacco smoking negatively impacts mental and physical health. This study aimed to determine how tobacco smoking affects hemoglobin and cognitive functions of male smokers in Sudan.Methods This comparative - study involved 120 smokers and nonsmokers adult male…
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Relation between free testosterone levels and body composition in hemodialysis patients
Introduction Testosterone deficiency is common among hemodialysis (HD) patients. Numerous studies demonstrated a correlation between testosterone levels and body composition in the general population. However, this correlation was not thoroughly investigated in HD patients. Therefore, we conducted…
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Significance of intraoperative induced cough reflex in reducing the incidence of residual and recurrent lumbar disc herniation after microdiscectomy. A prospective cohort study
Purpose The study objective was to evaluate the significance of the intraoperative induced cough reflex in detecting the hidden residual disc material that could be a cause of early postoperative recurrence.Literature overview Recurrent LDH after discectomy is a common problem (2% to 25%).Methods A…
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The psychological effects of bullying behavior on mental health status among adolescents at secondary school
Introduction Bullying among schoolchildren involves the repetition of harmful actions where there are power imbalances between the individuals involved. The psychological effects of bullying were investigated and it was established that bullying is related to symptoms of mental health issues such…
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Ultrasound guided thoracic dorsal root ganglia pulsed radiofrequency verified by fluroscopy for patients with lung cancer and metastatic thoracic cage pain: a randomized controlled study
Background Dorsal root ganglions (DRG) are promising target for patients with cancer lung and thoracic cage metastasis; those who get inadequate pain relief on pharmacotherapy. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasound guided pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) of thoracic DRG on…
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Assessment of diabetes health literacy and its predictors among diabetic older adults attending geriatric clubs, 2024
Background The aging global population increasingly strains healthcare systems as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes mellitus (DM) become more prevalent. With diabetes prevalence of 15.5%, older adults face heightened risks of complications due to inadequate health literacy, which…
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Comparison between carotid corrected flow time changes in septic shock patients induced by fluid challenge tests
Objective We aimed to compare between Carotid Corrected Flow Time (CCFT) Changes in septic shock patients induced by fluid challenge tests. Design: A prospective, open-label, randomized, controlled, parallel-arm, and monocentric.Settings and patients This study was carried out on 200 septic shock…
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Association of fecal calprotectin and lipocalin-2 with subclinical intestinal inflammation and disease activity in patients with axial spondyloarthritis
Background Axial spondyloarthropathy (axSpA) are group of diseases with inflammatory low back pain, asymmetrical oligoarthritis, HLA-B27 positivity and extra-articular manifestations. Asymptomatic subclinical gut inflammation and impaired integrity of intestinal mucosa macroscopically and…
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Comparaison of effectiveness of flexible intubation fibersocope versus bonfils fiberoscope in tracheal intubation of paediatrics with midfacial hypoplasia
Background Airway management is one of the fundamental skills of an anesthesiologist. When compared to adult patients, the pediatric patients have notable anatomical and physiological variations. These variations affect the methods and equipment the anesthesiologist will select to provide safe…
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Chronic administration of Musa acuminata Colla (BANANA) to Wistar albino rats induces hyperkalemia
Background Hyperkalemia is a medical condition characterized by excess potassium in the blood. Overindulgence in foods high in potassium can also result in hyperkalemia, particularly in individuals with severe kidney disease..Aim of the study In this study, hyperkalemia was assessed in Wistar…
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Genotoxicity and oxidative stress assessment among farmers occupationally exposed to pesticides in El-Behira Governorate, Egypt
Background Recently, pesticide usage has rapidly increased worldwide and consequently, there is a great worry about their adverse health effects. In literature, there is paucity of research regarding the relationship between occupational pesticide exposure and genotoxicity. The current study aimed…
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Assessment of neurotoxicity of rotenone and the possible protective effect of alpha lipoic acid in adult male albino rats
Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) results from neurodegeneration of the dopaminergic neurons present in the substantia nigra (SN) of midbrain, manifested as locomotor deficits and behavioral changes. Rotenone pesticide affects the central nervous system and causes oxidative stress and apoptosis…
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Diaphragmatic function sparing of regional analgesia in shoulder arthroscopy: interscalene versus anterior suprascapular nerve block
Background Effective pain management in shoulder arthroscopy is crucial for patient comfort, early mobilization, and prevention of chronic pain. Interscalene plexus block (ISB) provides excellent analgesia but is associated with adverse effects, including diaphragmatic paralysis. This study aimed…
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Pilot study investigating the relationship between motor skill, intelligence and perceptual reasoning and early academic achievement in children
Introduction This study was descriptive-correlational in nature. Physical activity is a factor that can influence academic achievement, perceptual reasoning, and intelligence. However, little is known about how fundamental motor skills and fitness impact academic success. The purpose of this study…