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Sexual and reproductive health in neurological disorders: recommendations from the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2024) Open

Stacy Elliott, Veronika Birkhäuser, Frédérique Courtois, Murat Gül, Emad Ibrahim , et al. · 2025

Introduction Neurological disorders impact both the central and peripheral nervous systems, often leading to sexual dysfunction (SD). These conditions affect not only genital function but also sensory and motor abilities, pain perception, …

Legal Confrontation of the Cyber Blackmail: a Comparative Study Open

Emad Ibrahim, Hanadi Sharif, Karem Sayed Aboelazm · 2025

Objective: Current Research addresses “Threats and Electronic Blackmail in the Egyptian and Emirati Laws” as a vital issue in several ways. First of importance comes from the expanding user circle via Modern Technological Means of Communic…

Improving Public Sector Procurement Methods in International Practices: a Comparative Study Open

Karem Sayed Aboelazm, Fady Tawakol, Emad Ibrahim, Hanadi Sharif · 2024

Objective: This paper presents the methods of public sector procurement in some public procurement laws such as UNITRAL law, Egyptian Law, Indian Law, Kenyan Law, and UAE law. Theoretical Framework: Some of the modern methods used by many …

Estimation of Gestational Age by Using Fetal Kidney Length and Transcerebellar Diameter in Comparison with Other Biometric Indices Open

Hisham Hussein Imam, Emad Ibrahim, Abdelfattah Fathy, Moustafa Abd elhaseeb · 2024

Background and aim of the work:Physicians need precise estimates of gestational age in order to plan for accurate management.Ultrasound measurements,such as(BPD),(HC),(AC),and(FL),throughout the second and third trimesters,lack high reliab…

(151) Safety and Feasibility of the COCKTAIL (Combining Shockwave Therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Erectile Dysfunction) Trial: A Single Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study Update Open

BR Ledesma, DA Velasquez, C Egemba, Russell Saltzman, Manuel Molina , et al. · 2024

Introduction Therapeutic approaches focusing on tissue neovascularization play a crucial role in the development of treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED). Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy (SWT) a…

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SEMEN MICROBIOME IN MEN WITH NON-OBSTRUCTIVE AZOOSPERMIA AND FERTILE CONTROLS USING NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING Open

Katherine Campbell, María Camila Suarez Arbeláez, Kajal Khodamoradi, Alexandra Aponte Varnum, Emad Ibrahim , et al. · 2023

Next-generation sequencing analysis of semen microbiome taxonomy in men with nonobstructive azoospermia vs. fertile controls: a pilot study Open

Katherine Campbell, María Camila Suarez Arbeláez, Armin Ghomeshi, Emad Ibrahim, Sabita Roy , et al. · 2023

Our study showed significant differences in the seminal microbiome between men with NOA and fertile men. These results suggest a loss of functional symbiosis may be associated with NOA. Further research into the characterization and clinic…

(180) Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation Emittted by Smartphones on Sperm Quality: An in Vitro Study Open

Joginder Bidhan, Kajal Khodamoradi, Kevin Chu, Alexandra Dullea, R. Blachman , et al. · 2023

Introduction In modern times, the widespread use of mobile phones is a notable source of radiofrequency–electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) with a potential impact on human health. The advancements in technologies such as Bluetooth earphone…

(162) Safety and Feasibility of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Peyronie’s Disease: A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Cross-over Study Open

Irving Zucker, M. Molina, Akhil Muthigi, Braian Ledesma, Russell Saltzman , et al. · 2023

Introduction Peyronie’s Disease (PD) is prevalent in approximately 7.1% of the general population. Current treatment approaches include medical therapy and surgical intervention, and intervention only occurs once the disease process has en…

(321) Long-Term Evaluation of Sperm Parameters Following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination Open

Parris Diaz, Alexandra Dullea, Mehul Patel, Rubén Blachman-Braun, Rohit Reddy , et al. · 2023

Introduction Despite the demonstrated safety of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, potential impact on fertility remains a major concern for vaccine hesitancy. Objective We conducted a single-center prospective study to investigate the long-term impa…

(120) Examining And Safety and Side Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Placebo in a Phase III Clinical Trial in the Management of Erectile Dysfunction Open

Irving Zucker, Iakov Efimenko, M. Molina, Emad Ibrahim, Thomas A. Masterson , et al. · 2023

Introduction Restorative therapies are advertised as a cure for erectile dysfunction (ED) despite lack of data. One such therapy is platelet-rich plasma (PRP). PRP is created through centrifugation of autologous blood and separation of the…

(163) Efficacy of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum in Calcified Peyronie’s Disease Open

Irving H. Zucker, Pranusha Atuluru, Emad Ibrahim, B. Kava, Ranjith Ramasamy , et al. · 2023

Introduction Peyronie’s disease (PD) affects between 0.4% and 13% of the male population. It leads to inelastic scar tissue in the tunica albuginea which in turn leads to penile curvature, deformity, and shortening. Collagenase clostridium…

Platelet-rich Plasma for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial Open

Thomas A. Masterson, Manuel Molina, Braian Ledesma, Isaac Zucker, Russell Saltzman , et al. · 2023

The results of our prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial suggest that 2 injections of intracavernosal platelet-rich plasma separated by 1 month in men with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction is safe, b…

Semen Cryopreservation in Men with Cancer: Identifying Patterns and Challenges Open

Braian Ledesma, Katherine Campbell, Akhil Muthigi, Vishal Ila, Daniel E. Nassau , et al. · 2023

While it is recommended that patients consider fertility preservation prior to chemotherapy, our findings suggest that only half of male cancer patients completed the procedure despite referral. Further work is needed to determine barriers…

Retrocaval Ureter: A Case Series of Three Cases Managed with Uretrouretrostomy Open

Abdullah Elrashidy, Emad Ibrahim, Rasha Mattar, Mohab Eleiba, Ayman Elshazly , et al. · 2023

Retrocaval ureter is a very rare congenital malformation. We report a 10 years’ experience in the diagnosis and treatment of retrocaval ureter, a case series of 3 cases in two different countries of the Middle East. This is a retrospective…

Sexuality, Intimacy, and Reproductive Health after Spinal Cord Injury Open

John Zizzo, David R. Gater, Sigmund Hough, Emad Ibrahim · 2022

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-altering event often accompanied by a host of anxiety-provoking questions and concerns in the minds of affected individuals. Questions regarding the ability to resume sexual activity, partner’s satisfacti…

Effect of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation Emitted by Modern Cellphones on Sperm Motility and Viability: An In Vitro Study Open

Kevin Chu, Kajal Khodamoradi, Rubén Blachman-Braun, Alexandra Dullea, Joginder Bidhan , et al. · 2022

Rationale and Design for the COCKTAIL Trial: A Single-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Sham-controlled Study Combining Shockwave Therapy and Platelet-rich Plasma for Erectile Dysfunction Open

Russell Saltzman, Manuel Molina, Braian R. Ledesma, Emad Ibrahim, Thomas A. Masterson , et al. · 2022

LONG-TERM EVALUATION OF SPERM PARAMETERS FOLLOWING COVID-19 mRNA VACCINATION Open

Parris Diaz, Alexandra Dullea, Mehul S. Patel, Rubén Blachman-Braun, Rohit Reddy , et al. · 2022

Long-term evaluation of sperm parameters after coronavirus disease 2019 messenger ribonucleic acid vaccination Open

Parris Diaz, Alexandra Dullea, Mehul Patel, Rubén Blachman-Braun, Rohit Reddy , et al. · 2022

The Arabic Question Mark Incision for STA-MCA Bypass Surgery: A Technical Note Open

Ahmed Hegazy, Hieder Al-Shami, Mohamed Ali, Emad Ibrahim, Biswas Arundhatai , et al. · 2022

BACKGROUND:Skin flap necrosis is one of the known complications of neurosurgical operations in general and in low flow bypass surgery in particular.We report a technique for using the frontal branch of the superficial temporal artery (STA)…

175 Could COVID-19 Induced Endothelial Dysfunction Explain New Onset Peyronie's Disease? Open

Quinn Rainer, Russell Saltzman, Courtney Premer, Barry E. Hurwitz, M. Molina , et al. · 2022

Introduction Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious disease caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which has been found to cause systemic inflammation in some patients. Many possible long-term sequelae of COVID-1…

A logistic model of early pregnancy ultrasound measurements and prediction of first-trimester outcome Open

Maha Hassan, Emad Ibrahim, Ameer AbdAllah, Ayman Yousif · 2022

Background:In early pregnancy, it is essential to emphasize viability and gestational age precisely.Researchers tried to discover some useful sonographic indicators in early pregnancy so as to expect the outcome of the ongoing pregnancy.Th…

Penile Vibratory Stimulation for Semen Retrieval in Men with Spinal Cord Injury: Patient Perspectives Open

Emad Ibrahim, Nancy L. Brackett, Charles M. Lynne · 2022

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a catastrophic event with sequelae that are not often apparent. For the spinal cord injured man, the inability to become a biologic father because of reproductive dysfunction becomes a major negative factor in h…

SARS-COV-2 ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION CAN CAUSE ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: HISTOPATHOLOGICAL, IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL AND ULTRASTRUCTURAL STUDY OF THE HUMAN PENIS Open

Eliyahu Kresch, Justin K. Achua, Russell Saltzman, Kajal Khodamoradi, Himanshu Arora , et al. · 2021

EFFECT OF COVID-19 mRNA VACCINES ON SPERM QUALITY Open

Daniel González, Daniel E. Nassau, Kajal Khodamoradi, Emad Ibrahim, Rubén Blachman-Braun , et al. · 2021

Peyronie's disease in a patient after COVID‐19 infection: A case report Open

Quinn Rainer, Manuel Molina, Emad Ibrahim, Russell Saltzman, Thomas A. Masterson , et al. · 2021

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious disease caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which demonstrates the ability to invade endothelial cells and cause systemic inflammation. Many possible long-term sequelae …

P–070 Evaluation of SARS-CoV–2 in human semen and effect on total sperm number: A prospective observational study Open

Jordan C. Best, Manish Kuchakulla, Kajal Khodamoradi, Thiago Fernandes Lima, Fabio Stefano Frech , et al. · 2021

Study question Is the SARS-CoV–2 virus present in human semen and what is the impact on semen parameters following an infection? Summary answer SARS-CoV–2 infection, though not detected in semen of recovered men, can affect TSN in ejaculat…

Sperm Parameters Before and After COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination Open

Daniel González, Daniel E. Nassau, Kajal Khodamoradi, Emad Ibrahim, Rubén Blachman-Braun , et al. · 2021

To address vaccine hesitancy based on concerns about fertility, this study assesses sperm parameters before and after mRNA vaccine administration.

Electroejaculation in men with spinal cord injury: a step-by-step video demonstration Open

Emad Ibrahim, Teodoro C. Aballa, Nancy L. Brackett, Charles M. Lynne · 2021

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