Ramez M. Odat
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View article: “Efficacy and safety of celiac plexus radiotherapy (Radiosurgery and radiofrequency ablation) in cancer pain management: a systematic review and meta-analysis”
“Efficacy and safety of celiac plexus radiotherapy (Radiosurgery and radiofrequency ablation) in cancer pain management: a systematic review and meta-analysis” Open
Background: Advanced cancer pain, especially in pancreatic cancer, often requires interventional management. This meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness and safety of celiac plexus radiotherapy in reducing pain, providing comprehensive …
View article: Association between gout, hyperuricemia, and Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Association between gout, hyperuricemia, and Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This meta-analysis found no significant association between gout and PD but supports a potential neuroprotective role of hyperuricemia, particularly in males and younger individuals. However, considering the limitations of evidence in the …
View article: Global air pollution exposure and hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies
Global air pollution exposure and hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies Open
View article: Chemoimmunotherapy in Advanced Biliary Tract Cancers: A Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes
Chemoimmunotherapy in Advanced Biliary Tract Cancers: A Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes Open
Background/Objectives: Biliary tract cancers (BTCs), encompassing tumors of the bile ducts, gallbladder, or ampulla of Vater, are notoriously hard to manage, especially when surgery is off the table and standard chemotherapy provides only …
View article: CACYBP expression predicts prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma: A meta-analysis and bioinformatics validation
CACYBP expression predicts prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma: A meta-analysis and bioinformatics validation Open
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent and inflammation-associated cancers. The potential prognostic value of calcyclin-binding protein (CACYBP) in HCC remains unclear. We aimed to perform meta-analysis to …
View article: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards hepatitis A virus immunization in Jordan: A nationwide cross-sectional study
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards hepatitis A virus immunization in Jordan: A nationwide cross-sectional study Open
Background: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is an RNA virus transmitted via the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated water and poor sanitation. Although the HAV vaccine was included in Jordan's vaccination program in 2020 to address rising…
View article: Safety of Permissive Cardiotoxicity of Trastuzumab in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Safety of Permissive Cardiotoxicity of Trastuzumab in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Cardiotoxicity is a recognized adverse effect associated with anti-HER2 therapies. The Trastuzumab-mediated cardiac dysfunction is not dose-dependent and lacks ultrastructural changes, allowing potential recovery after a few months. There …
View article: Superior Predictive Performance of a Composite Frailty-Risk Index in Hispanic Patients Undergoing Proximal Humerus Fracture Surgery
Superior Predictive Performance of a Composite Frailty-Risk Index in Hispanic Patients Undergoing Proximal Humerus Fracture Surgery Open
Background Proximal humerus fractures represent a significant clinical challenge, particularly in minority patients, where accurate risk stratification remains inadequate. While individual frailty indices like the Risk Analysis Index (RAI)…
View article: Atherosclerosis as a cause of death in patients with cancer: a cohort study
Atherosclerosis as a cause of death in patients with cancer: a cohort study Open
View article: Rice Hydrolysate Formula in Infants and Children Allergic to Cow’s Milk: A Systematic Review of Evidence
Rice Hydrolysate Formula in Infants and Children Allergic to Cow’s Milk: A Systematic Review of Evidence Open
Background: Current guidelines recommend extensively hydrolyzed cow’s milk protein formulas (EHF) as the first-line treatment for infants diagnosed with cow’s milk allergy (CMA). Recently, rice hydrolysate formula (RHF) has emerged as a pl…
View article: A-55 | Trends in the Deaths due to Ischemic Heart Diseases Attributable to Air Pollution in the World Region of America: An Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 1999-2021
A-55 | Trends in the Deaths due to Ischemic Heart Diseases Attributable to Air Pollution in the World Region of America: An Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 1999-2021 Open
View article: E-33 | Trends in the Disability-Adjusted Life Years due to Calcific Aortic Valve Disease in the United States: A State-Wise Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 1999-2021
E-33 | Trends in the Disability-Adjusted Life Years due to Calcific Aortic Valve Disease in the United States: A State-Wise Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 1999-2021 Open
View article: E-98 | Comparison of Procedural Outcomes with Self-Expanding Valves Versus Balloon-Expanding Valves in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
E-98 | Comparison of Procedural Outcomes with Self-Expanding Valves Versus Balloon-Expanding Valves in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
View article: E-29 | Temporal Trends in the Years of Life Lost Due to Calcific Aortic Valve Disease in the United States: A State-Wise Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 1999-2021
E-29 | Temporal Trends in the Years of Life Lost Due to Calcific Aortic Valve Disease in the United States: A State-Wise Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 1999-2021 Open
View article: D-18 | Clinical Outcomes with Postprocedural Anticoagulation Versus No Anticoagulation in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Meta-Analysis
D-18 | Clinical Outcomes with Postprocedural Anticoagulation Versus No Anticoagulation in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Community-Based Evaluation of Hypertension Awareness and Knowledge Among Underserved Bateyes in the Dominican Republic
Community-Based Evaluation of Hypertension Awareness and Knowledge Among Underserved Bateyes in the Dominican Republic Open
Background: Globally, hypertension rates are rising, particularly in low-income nations where access to healthcare and education remains limited. In the Dominican Republic, marginalized Haitian migrant communities, known as Bateyes, face d…
View article: C-55 | Comparative Efficacy of Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
C-55 | Comparative Efficacy of Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
View article: E-88 | A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Comparing 1-Year Clinical Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement with Balloon-Expanding Valves Versus Self-Expanding Valves
E-88 | A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Comparing 1-Year Clinical Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement with Balloon-Expanding Valves Versus Self-Expanding Valves Open
View article: D-17 | Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Patients With HIV and Without HIV Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
D-17 | Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Patients With HIV and Without HIV Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Open
View article: Dual antiplatelet therapy versus aspirin alone in acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials
Dual antiplatelet therapy versus aspirin alone in acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Introduction Data regarding the role of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack are limited. This study aimed to systematically review and analyze the efficacy and safety of dual antiplatelet…
View article: Odontogenic carcinosarcoma: a comprehensive review of clinical and therapeutic insights
Odontogenic carcinosarcoma: a comprehensive review of clinical and therapeutic insights Open
Malignant odontogenic tumors are rare, accounting for only 1%–6.1% of all odontogenic tumors. Among them, odontogenic carcinosarcoma (OCS) is an exceptionally rare and aggressive malignant neoplasm originating from dental tissues. First re…
View article: Multisystem Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a pediatric patient: a rare case report with literature review and future directions
Multisystem Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a pediatric patient: a rare case report with literature review and future directions Open
View article: Clinicodemographic Prediction of Overall Survival in Patients with Head and Neck Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Machine Learning Approach
Clinicodemographic Prediction of Overall Survival in Patients with Head and Neck Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Machine Learning Approach Open
Background Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare cutaneous neuroendocrine malignancy with a higher case-fatality rate than melanoma. The prognosis of MCC is complex and depends on many factors. In this study, we aimed to develop predictive…
View article: Efficacy of colchicine on major limb and cardiovascular adverse events in peripheral artery disease: a pilot meta-analysis
Efficacy of colchicine on major limb and cardiovascular adverse events in peripheral artery disease: a pilot meta-analysis Open
Background Peripheral artery disease (PAD) significantly increases the risk of severe cardiovascular and limb complications, often due to underlying inflammation from atherosclerosis. This chronic inflammatory state suggests that anti-infl…
View article: Sex‐Based Differences in Cardiovascular Outcomes Associated With COVID‐19: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Sex‐Based Differences in Cardiovascular Outcomes Associated With COVID‐19: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
COVID‐19 has emerged as a global health crisis with significant consequences, not only for respiratory health but also for the cardiovascular system. This study aimed to investigate potential sex‐based disparities in cardiovascular outcome…
View article: Diagnostic Value of Comprehensive Echocardiographic Assessment Including Speckle-Tracking in Patients with Sarcoidosis Versus Healthy Controls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Diagnostic Value of Comprehensive Echocardiographic Assessment Including Speckle-Tracking in Patients with Sarcoidosis Versus Healthy Controls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Cardiac involvement in sarcoidosis is often subclinical, with late manifestations associated with poorer prognosis. Speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) is gaining attention due to its ability to detect subclinical alteratio…
View article: Correction: Aspirin plus clopidogrel versus cilostazol -based triple antiplatelet therapy in patients with ischemic heart disease undergoing PCI: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Correction: Aspirin plus clopidogrel versus cilostazol -based triple antiplatelet therapy in patients with ischemic heart disease undergoing PCI: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
View article: Aspirin plus clopidogrel versus cilostazol -based triple antiplatelet therapy in patients with ischemic heart disease undergoing PCI: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Aspirin plus clopidogrel versus cilostazol -based triple antiplatelet therapy in patients with ischemic heart disease undergoing PCI: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Aspirin and clopidogrel were associated with a lower risk of adverse events compared to cilostazol-based TAPT. However, the addition of cilostazol did not improve clinical outcomes. Further trials are needed to clarify the role of cilostaz…
View article: Detection of Myocardial Deformation Patterns and Prognostic Value of Routine Echocardiographic Parameters in Patients with Cardiac Sarcoidosis Versus Extracardiac Sarcoidosis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Detection of Myocardial Deformation Patterns and Prognostic Value of Routine Echocardiographic Parameters in Patients with Cardiac Sarcoidosis Versus Extracardiac Sarcoidosis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder characterized by non-caseating granulomas in various organs. While cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) is clinically rare, it has significant implications, including heart failure, ventricular arrhyth…
View article: Assessment of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Psoriasis Using Echocardiographic Coronary Flow Reserve Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Assessment of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Psoriasis Using Echocardiographic Coronary Flow Reserve Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Aims/Background Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease (CAD). This study assessed coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) in psoriasis pa…