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View article: Comparison of different noninvasive scores for assessing hepatic fibrosis in a cohort of chronic hepatitis C patients
Comparison of different noninvasive scores for assessing hepatic fibrosis in a cohort of chronic hepatitis C patients Open
View article: COVID-19 in geriatric population: Prevalent symptoms and risky parameters
COVID-19 in geriatric population: Prevalent symptoms and risky parameters Open
Background: Geriatric patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) are prone to severe acute respiratory syndrome. Hepatic and gastrointestinal tract affections have been recognized with variable severity. Aim: to assess risk factors,…
View article: Gender differences in patients with corona virus disease-2019 presenting with psychiatric disturbances: a multicentre study
Gender differences in patients with corona virus disease-2019 presenting with psychiatric disturbances: a multicentre study Open
Background The coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 (2019) pandemic may increase the likelihood of psychological symptoms that can reach the level of psychiatric disorders. Aim We aimed to study psychiatric morbidity in patients with COVI…
View article: FAIR reporting of clinical trials for public health practice
FAIR reporting of clinical trials for public health practice Open
The number of clinical trials is rapidly growing, and automation of literature processing is becoming desirable but unresolved. Our purpose was to assess and increase the readiness of clinical trial reports for supporting automated retriev…
View article: COVID-19 Lockdown aggravated the Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Transfusion-Dependent-Thalassemia
COVID-19 Lockdown aggravated the Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Transfusion-Dependent-Thalassemia Open
Background: Thalassemia is the most prevalent cause of chronic hemolytic anemia and associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Its management is demanding, timely and multidisciplinary creating a strain on the patients, their f…
View article: Epidemiological characterization of viral etiological agents of the central nervous system infections among hospitalized patients in Egypt between 2016 and 2019
Epidemiological characterization of viral etiological agents of the central nervous system infections among hospitalized patients in Egypt between 2016 and 2019 Open
View article: A Cross-Sectional Growth Reference and Chart of Stretched Penile Length for Egyptian Prepubertal Boys Aged 5-9 Years: A Single Center Study
A Cross-Sectional Growth Reference and Chart of Stretched Penile Length for Egyptian Prepubertal Boys Aged 5-9 Years: A Single Center Study Open
Penile length is very important for evaluation of the normal external genitalia and detection of genital anomalies such as macro- and micro-penis. Establishing a normal population, age specific reference range for penile length helps in bo…
View article: Egyptian Consensus on the Role of Lung Ultrasonography During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
Egyptian Consensus on the Role of Lung Ultrasonography During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Open
Lung ultrasonography is a rapid and useful tool, which can be performed at bedside and overcomes computed tomography limitations, for screening and monitoring patients with COVID-19 with an accepted accuracy rate.
View article: Clinical Efficacy of Early Administration of Convalescent Plasma among COVID-19 Cases in Egypt
Clinical Efficacy of Early Administration of Convalescent Plasma among COVID-19 Cases in Egypt Open
Background: The rapid worldwide spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) or COVID-19 pandemic from its epicentre; Wuhan has led to an epidemiological breakdown. Egypt reported its first COVID-19 case on Fe…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction Positivity and Seroprevalence among Health Care Workers in a Referral Cancer Institute: A Cross-sectional Study
SARS-CoV-2 Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction Positivity and Seroprevalence among Health Care Workers in a Referral Cancer Institute: A Cross-sectional Study Open
BACKGROUND: During the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) are presumed to be at increased risk of infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), transmitting the infection to vu…
View article: Clinical and Hematological Characteristics of COVID- 19 at Presentation: Egyptian Multicenter Descriptive Study
Clinical and Hematological Characteristics of COVID- 19 at Presentation: Egyptian Multicenter Descriptive Study Open
Background: Since the Ministry of Health and Population [MOHP] in Egypt had declared the appearance of the first COVID- 19 confirmed case in Egypt on February 14, 2020. Strict measures were taken to control the virus spread, including the …
View article: Role of liver biopsy versus non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis of significant fibrosis and cirrhosis: a web-based survey
Role of liver biopsy versus non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis of significant fibrosis and cirrhosis: a web-based survey Open
View article: Demographic and Clinical Features Associated with in-Hospital Mortality in Egyptian COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Demographic and Clinical Features Associated with in-Hospital Mortality in Egyptian COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Aim: We evaluated in this study the demographic and clinical characteristics of COVID-19 disease in Egyptian population with special consideration for its mortality predictors. Methods: 8162 participants (mean age 48.7±17.3 years,54.5% mal…
View article: Clinical evaluation of pregnant women with SARS-COV2 pneumonia: a real-life study from Egypt
Clinical evaluation of pregnant women with SARS-COV2 pneumonia: a real-life study from Egypt Open
Background Knowledge about the outcome of COVID-19 on pregnant women is so important. The published literature on the outcomes of pregnant women with COVID-19 is confusing. The aim of this study was to report our clinical experience about …
View article: Hepatic and gastrointestinal disturbances in Egyptian patients infected with coronavirus disease 2019: A multicentre cohort study
Hepatic and gastrointestinal disturbances in Egyptian patients infected with coronavirus disease 2019: A multicentre cohort study Open
Few Egyptian patients with COVID-19 developed a significant liver injury. The independent variables affecting mortality were supplementary vitamin C intake, lung consolidation, ICU admission, and FIB-4 score.
View article: Pattern and determinants of COVID-19 infection and mortality across countries: An ecological study
Pattern and determinants of COVID-19 infection and mortality across countries: An ecological study Open
View article: Clinical efficacy of Early Administration of Convalescent Plasma among COVID-19 Cases in Egypt
Clinical efficacy of Early Administration of Convalescent Plasma among COVID-19 Cases in Egypt Open
Importance Early and effective treatment of COVID-19 is vital for control of SARS-CoV-2 infection Objectives The primary objective of the study was to assess the degree of clinical improvement in severe and critically ill COVID-19 patients…
View article: Demographic and clinical features associated with in-hospital mortality in Egyptian COVID-19 patients: A retrospective cohort study
Demographic and clinical features associated with in-hospital mortality in Egyptian COVID-19 patients: A retrospective cohort study Open
Introduction Since the worldwide emergence of the COVID-19, several protocols were used by different healthcare organisations. We evaluated in this study the demographic and clinical characteristics of COVID-19 disease in Egyptian populati…
View article: COVID-19 in Egyptian Children: A Multicenter Study
COVID-19 in Egyptian Children: A Multicenter Study Open
Objective The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made its worldwide spread since its outbreak in December 2019. Limited information is available about the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of COVID-19, especially in Afri…
View article: Determinants of the incidence and mortality rates of COVID-19 during the first six months of the pandemic; a cross-country study
Determinants of the incidence and mortality rates of COVID-19 during the first six months of the pandemic; a cross-country study Open
COVID-19 pandemic raises an extraordinary challenge to the healthcare systems globally. The governments are taking key measures to constrain the corresponding health, social, and economic impacts, however, these measures vary depending on …
View article: Clinical features and laboratory characteristics of patients hospitalized with COVID-19: single centre report from Egypt
Clinical features and laboratory characteristics of patients hospitalized with COVID-19: single centre report from Egypt Open
Introduction: The recently discovered novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged in Wuhan, China, since January 2020. Egypt reported a low incidence of infection when compared with other countries. The aim of the study was to assess …
View article: Psychiatric morbidities and Coping strategies in patients with different Coronavirus disease-2019 severities and chronic medical diseases: A multicenter cross-sectional study
Psychiatric morbidities and Coping strategies in patients with different Coronavirus disease-2019 severities and chronic medical diseases: A multicenter cross-sectional study Open
COVID-19 patients, especially those with chronic medical illnesses (CMI), may use different coping strategies, to reduce their psychological distress while facing the COVID-19 infection. The aim was to compare anxiety, depression and copin…
View article: The awareness of neglected tropical diseases in a sample of medical and nursing students in Cairo University, Egypt: A cross-sectional study
The awareness of neglected tropical diseases in a sample of medical and nursing students in Cairo University, Egypt: A cross-sectional study Open
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of chronic diseases affecting 1.2 billion people worldwide, with more burden in the developing communities. Improving awareness about NTDs is a powerful affordable long-term intervention for i…
View article: Estimation of COVID-19 burden in Egypt
Estimation of COVID-19 burden in Egypt Open
View article: Predictors of Short-Term Outcome of Kasai Portoenterostomy for Biliary Atresia in Infants: a Single-Center Study
Predictors of Short-Term Outcome of Kasai Portoenterostomy for Biliary Atresia in Infants: a Single-Center Study Open
Jaundice clearance after KPE for BA can be predicted using preoperative AST and presence of bile plugs in liver biopsy.
View article: Patient safety: knowledge, influence and attitude among physicians: an exploratory study
Patient safety: knowledge, influence and attitude among physicians: an exploratory study Open
View article: Effect of Counteracting Lifestyle Barriers through Health Education in Egyptian Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Effect of Counteracting Lifestyle Barriers through Health Education in Egyptian Type 2 Diabetic Patients Open
BACKGROUND: Egypt is among the world top 10 countries in diabetes prevalence. It is the first country among the MENA region. Healthy lifestyle education and support help people with diabetes to improve health outcomes. Many physical and ps…
View article: Validation of Hepa-index as a non-invasive biomarkers panel for assessment of hepatic fibrosis in Egyptians with chronic hepatitis C
Validation of Hepa-index as a non-invasive biomarkers panel for assessment of hepatic fibrosis in Egyptians with chronic hepatitis C Open
To validate the diagnostic performance of Hepa-Index in predicting different stages of hepatic fibrosis in Egyptian patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Methods: Hundred treatment naïve chronic hepatitis C Egyptian patients were prospe…