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The Effect of Cognitively Guided Instruction on Students’ Mathematical Achievements and Conceptual Understanding in a US Curriculum-Based School in the UAE Open

Maher Taha, Asma Khaleel Abdallah, Mohammad Fteiha, Adnan Farah, Eman S. ElKaleh · 2025

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effects of implementing Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) on the mathematical achievements and conceptual understanding of fourth-grade students in a US curriculum-based school in Dubai, UAE. …

Barriers to Antenatal Care Attendance in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review Open

S. Mohamed, Gehad G. Mohamed, Alaa Khidir Attaelmanan Mahgoub, Fowzia Ahmed, A J Taha , et al. · 2025

Attendance of antenatal care (ANC) is very crucial in enhancing the health of mothers and fetuses, and many barriers deny women in developing nations the opportunity to receive this important service. This systematic review aimed to identi…

Multidisciplinary Surgical Management of Concurrent Traumatic Brain and Abdominal Injuries: A Systematic Review of Integrated Care Approaches and Clinical Outcomes Open

David Oriko, Jarallah H J Alkhazendar, Aliaa H Alkhazendar, Maher Taha, Daniela Della Gatta , et al. · 2025

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Recent Clinical Studies on the Effects of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) and Janus Kinase/Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription (JAK/STAT) Antibody Therapies in Refractory Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Systematic Review Open

Stacy Toriola, Travis Satnarine, Zareen Zohara, Ademiniyi Adelekun, Kofi D Seffah , et al. · 2025

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44901.].

The impact of fecal microbiota transplantation on refractory ulcerative colitis: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis of randomised controlled trials Open

Chidi Arthur Igbo, Chimezirim Ezeano, Olanrewaju Adeniran, Maher Taha, Augustina Annan , et al. · 2025

FMT does not significantly improve clinical or endoscopic remission in refractory UC, suggesting limited efficacy in this population despite a favorable safety profile. Larger, standardized trials are warranted.

STONE Score as a Triage Tool to Guide Computed Tomography of the Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder (CT-KUB) Requests in Suspected Renal Colic: A Quality Improvement Initiative Open

Omar Nasr Hassouba, Abid Omar, Manahil Awan, Shahzad Ahmad, Maher Taha , et al. · 2025

Introduction Urolithiasis is a frequent cause of emergency department (ED) visits, with computed tomography (CT) being the gold standard for diagnosis. Excessive imaging increases radiation exposure and healthcare costs. The STONE score is…

Use of Damage Control Surgery and Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) in Penetrating Torso Trauma: A Systematic Review Open

Mohamed K Abouelsadat, Mostafa Shehata, Abdelrahman Ibrahim, Ahmed Soliman, Mohammad Hussien , et al. · 2025

Postoperative Intra-abdominal Abscess Following General Surgery: A Systematic Review of Risk Factors, Prevention, and the Role of Laparotomy Open

Maher Taha, Mohamed K Abouelsadat, Mohamed Elfakharany, Abdelrahman Ibrahim, Ahmed M Abufouda , et al. · 2025

Postoperative intra-abdominal abscess (PIAA) is a significant complication following general abdominal surgery, contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. This systematic review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for…

Outcomes of Early Versus Delayed Definitive Surgical Intervention in Multisystem Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review of Timing Strategies in General Surgery Emergencies Open

Mazin Osman, Khald Alhamoud Almatar, Fahad Almatar, Shahd A Awad, Hadeer Mohamed , et al. · 2025

This review explores how the timing of surgery affects outcomes in adults with multisystem trauma requiring general surgical or orthopedic procedures. A targeted search of PubMed and other major databases up to July 2025 identified six rel…

Implementation of a Standardized Surgical Operative Note: A Clinical Audit at Atbara Teaching Hospital Open

Abubakr Muhammed, Mustafa Awad, Maher Taha, Stephen R. Ali, Mahmood Abdalmonem Mohamed Mohamed Alameen , et al. · 2025

Timing of Surgery and Medical Optimization in Multisystem Trauma: A Systematic Review of Outcomes Based on Internal Medicine Co-management With Orthopedic, Neurosurgical, Vascular, Thoracic, and General Surgical Emergencies Open

Abdelrahman Sahnon Abaker Sahnon, Maher Taha, Yousif Osman, Abdelrahman Ibrahim, Ahmed Ibrahim , et al. · 2025

Detecting What Matters: A Novel Approach for Out-of-Distribution 3D Object Detection in Autonomous Vehicles Open

Maher Taha, Aya Ahmed, Mohammed Karmoose · 2025

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) use object detection models to recognize their surroundings and make driving decisions accordingly. Conventional object detection approaches classify objects into known classes, which limits the AV's ability to de…

Exploring diabetic patients experiences during war in Sudan: insights from a multi-city study Open

Md. Mamun Al-Amin, Manasik Mamoun, Leina Elomeiri, Sarah Osman, Saleh M. Abdou , et al. · 2025

Multidisciplinary Surgical Management of Concurrent Traumatic Brain and Abdominal Injuries: A Systematic Review of Integrated Care Approaches and Clinical Outcomes Open

David Oriko, Jarallah H J Alkhazendar, Aliaa H Alkhazendar, Maher Taha, Daniela Della Gatta , et al. · 2025

This systematic review explores the impact of multidisciplinary surgical management on clinical outcomes in patients with concurrent traumatic brain and abdominal injuries, two of the most life-threatening forms of polytrauma. By analyzing…

Evaluating the Accuracy of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation in Emergency and Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review Open

Shimaa T Elshikh, Binu Thomas, Maher Taha, Asim Shaikh, Aliaa H Alkhazendar , et al. · 2025

This systematic review evaluates the accuracy and effectiveness of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for peripheral intravenous (PIV) line placement in trauma and emergency department patients. PIV access can be challenging in patients with…

Insights into periapical inflammatory lesions of the jaws over 30 years in Iraq: A cross-sectional study Open

Noor Allawi, Fatimah J. Ismael, Bashar H. Abdullah, Sakina Mehboob Rashid, Maher Taha · 2025

Introduction: Periapical granuloma (PG) and radicular cyst (RC) are the most common lesions associated with nonvital teeth. This study investigates whether the clinical and demographic features of periapical inflammatory lesions have chang…

Management of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury in Polytrauma Patients: A Review of Clinical Outcomes and Intervention Strategies Open

Aliaa H Alkhazendar, Manahil Awan, Maher Taha, Shahzad Ahmad, Syed Muhammad Baqar Raza , et al. · 2025

Blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) is a life-threatening condition most commonly resulting from high-energy trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents. It is frequently associated with polytrauma, which complicates clinical decision-making a…

Displacement-related stressors in a Sudanese war-affected community; identifying the impact of war exposure and ongoing stressors on trauma symptom severity: a national multi-center cross-sectional study Open

Lina Hemmeda, Alaa S. Ahmed, Gasm Alseed Abdelmonim Gasm Alseed Fadlalmoula, Doaa Hassan, Mohammed Haydar Awad , et al. · 2025

The strong association between PTSD symptoms and personal safety concerns, financial loss and hardship, and personal hardships emphasizes the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions that could mitigate the impact of PTSD in Su…

Diagnostic Accuracy of C-reactive Protein, Procalcitonin, White Blood Cell Count, and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in the Early Detection of Post-surgical Infections: A Systematic Review Open

Maher Taha, Umber Shafique, Waqar Rashid, Hussein Taha, Manahil Awan , et al. · 2025

Early detection of post-surgical infections is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare burdens. This systematic review evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), white blood c…

A Structured Approach to Discharge Documentation: Lessons from Dongola Specialized Hospital Open

Abubakr Muhammed, Fakher Aldeen Raft Fakher Aldeen Noman, Mohaned Altijani Abdalgadir Hamdnaalla, Waddah Ahmed, Ahmed S. Mohamed , et al. · 2025

Persistent Symptoms and Associated Risk Factors of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study in Minia, Upper Egypt Open

A .Zwain Bassem, Amal Hussein, Maher Taha, Salah Mohamed El Sayed, Eman Mohamed Sadek , et al. · 2025

Background: A significant number of COVID-19 survivors around the world have been reporting persistent symptoms following their recovery. Long COVID is recognized as a condition affecting not only the respiratory but also the gastrointesti…

Dental Students and General Practitioners’ Knowledge about Oral Mucosal Variations: A Survey-Based Analysis Open

Rasool Noori, F Jalil, Sakina Mehboob Rashid, Maher Taha · 2024

Background: Dentists have the capability to improve our population's oral and general health by early detection, appropriate management, and referral of oral mucosal variations because many systemic disorders have oral symptoms, many of wh…

The Relationship between Obesity, Insulin Resistance and Hypertension: A Review Open

Masah Mardini, Lana Dardari, Maher Taha, Heba Eyad Shalabi, Grisilda Vidya Bernhardt , et al. · 2024

Obesity is considered a global epidemic with detrimental health effects. It is linked to the development of conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease…

Discussing the Prognosis and Complications of Transvenous Lead Extraction in Patients With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED): A Systematic Review Open

Korlos Salib, Lana Dardari, Maher Taha, Purva Dahat, Stacy Toriola , et al. · 2023

An increase in cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and undoubtedly the complications brought on by these devices coincide with an increase in cardiovascular disorders, particularly heart rhythm abnormalities. The safest p…

Recent Clinical Studies on the Effects of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) and Janus Kinase/Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription (JAK/STAT) Antibody Therapies in Refractory Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Systematic Review Open

Stacy Toriola, Travis Satnarine, Zareen Zohara, Ademiniyi Adelekun, Kofi D Seffah , et al. · 2023

The widely accepted standard of care for chronic cutaneous sarcoidosis is corticosteroids. However, when this treatment is shown to be refractory, other interventions must be considered. In this review, we report the current progress of cl…

An Incidental Finding of Chilaiditi's Sign: A Case Report Open

Lana Dardari, Maher Taha, Ali S. Haider, Fatima Faqihi, Omar Sharif · 2023

Chilaiditi’s Sign is a rare radiographic finding in which there is an interposition of the colon between the diaphragm and the liver. The etiology is multifactorial and can be divided into diaphragmatic, hepatic, and colonic causes. Chilai…

The Efficacy of Carvedilol in Comparison to Propranolol in Reducing the Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient and Decreasing the Risk of Variceal Bleeding in Adult Cirrhotic Patients: A Systematic Review Open

Lana Dardari, Maher Taha, Purva Dahat, Stacy Toriola, Travis Satnarine , et al. · 2023

Metoprolol or Verapamil in the Management of Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Systematic Review Open

Maher Taha, Purva Dahat, Stacy Toriola, Travis Satnarine, Zareen Zohara , et al. · 2023

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic heart disease and is a prevalent cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD). This study aims to establish the benefits and therapeutic value metoprolol or verapamil offer to patients wh…

Mental Illness Treatment Non-Adherence: A Perpetuating Factor of Homelessness among Indigenous People Open

Ademiniyi Adelekun, Kofi D Seffah, Korlos Salib, Lana Dardari, Maher Taha , et al. · 2023

Mental illness correlates with homelessness, and a vicious cycle exists between the two. Breaking this vicious cycle will entail propagating effective interventional mental illness treatment modalities which need to be adhered to by the pa…

From Fear to Preparedness: A Systematic Review of Parents' Awareness and Use of Epinephrine Autoinjectors Open

Travis Satnarine, Zareen Zohara, Ademiniyi Adelekun, Kofi Seffah, Korlos Salib , et al. · 2023

This systematic review aims to synthesize existing literature on parents' knowledge and use of epinephrine autoinjectors (EAIs) and identify factors associated with correct use and barriers to education and training. A comprehensive search…

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