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View article: Evaluation of the Egyptian doctors` awareness of post-operative cognitive dysfunction: a cross-sectional survey
Evaluation of the Egyptian doctors` awareness of post-operative cognitive dysfunction: a cross-sectional survey Open
Background Sufficient knowledge about post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) may contribute to its early identification and appropriate management. This work aimed to evaluate Egyptian doctors’ awareness of POCD. Results This cross-se…
View article: Microbial Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) Mapping of Intensive Care Unit Infections
Microbial Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) Mapping of Intensive Care Unit Infections Open
Background and Objectives: This study aims to identify risk factors associated with MDRO infections and assess their impact on patient outcomes in Egyptian ICUs. Materials and Methods: The widespread overuse of antimicrobials has led to an…
View article: Evaluation of prognostic factors in Egyptian patients suffering from Bell’s palsy
Evaluation of prognostic factors in Egyptian patients suffering from Bell’s palsy Open
Background Bell’s palsy is common neurological disease. It is treated mainly by steroids with different physiotherapy (PT) modalities such as electrical stimulation, massage, exercise, and infrared. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) also show…
View article: Public knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease in Egypt: a cross-sectional survey
Public knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease in Egypt: a cross-sectional survey Open
Egyptian population has a relatively good understanding of AD. However, this study highlights the need to promote health education strategies to improve public knowledge about AD.
View article: Evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of migraine
Evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of migraine Open
We here present evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of migraine. These guidelines, created by the Italian Society for the Study of Headache and the International Headache Society, aim to offer clear, actionable reco…
View article: Evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of migraine, summary version
Evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of migraine, summary version Open
We here present evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of migraine. These guidelines, created by the Italian Society for the Study of Headache and the International Headache Society, aim to offer clear, actionable reco…
View article: Unveiling the potential anticancer activity of Spirulina maxima extract-nanoemulsion through in vitro and in vivo studies
Unveiling the potential anticancer activity of Spirulina maxima extract-nanoemulsion through in vitro and in vivo studies Open
Being the second leading cause of death globally, cancer has been a long-standing and rapidly evolving focus of biomedical research and practice in the world. Recently, there has been growing interest in cyanobacteria. This focus is partic…
View article: Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in Lumbar Disc Prolapse: Impact on Pain Intensity and Cognitive Function in Relation to MicroRNA‐155 Serum Level
Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in Lumbar Disc Prolapse: Impact on Pain Intensity and Cognitive Function in Relation to MicroRNA‐155 Serum Level Open
Background: Lumbar disc prolapse is a common cause of disabling low back pain. The prevalence of disc prolapses or herniation in the general population increases with age. Objective: This work aimed to evaluate the impact of transforaminal…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 vaccination in patients with epilepsy
Impact of COVID-19 vaccination in patients with epilepsy Open
Background The risk of seizure aggravation following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines is a major cause behind vaccine hesitancy among patients with epilepsy (PWE), resulting in lower immunization rates. This work aimed to inves…
View article: Validity, reliability, and sensitivity to change of the Arabic version of the Migraine‐Specific Quality‐of‐Life Questionnaire after prophylactic treatment
Validity, reliability, and sensitivity to change of the Arabic version of the Migraine‐Specific Quality‐of‐Life Questionnaire after prophylactic treatment Open
Background The Migraine‐Specific Quality‐of‐Life Questionnaire version 2.1 (MSQ 2.1) is one of the most frequently used tools in assessing the impact of migraine in clinical practice and in migraine research. This work aimed to examine the…
View article: Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and micro-RNA-122 serum level in patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a case-control study
Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and micro-RNA-122 serum level in patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a case-control study Open
There is a significant association between CVST and both insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.
View article: Evaluation of audiovestibular functions in patients with posterior circulation cerebrovascular stroke
Evaluation of audiovestibular functions in patients with posterior circulation cerebrovascular stroke Open
Background It has been found that 25% of posterior circulation stroke patients experience vertigo. Sudden hearing loss due to a vascular source is typically caused by infarction in the anterior inferior cerebellar artery territory. However…
View article: Predictive value of S100B and brain derived neurotrophic factor for radiofrequency treatment of lumbar disc prolapse
Predictive value of S100B and brain derived neurotrophic factor for radiofrequency treatment of lumbar disc prolapse Open
Background This work aimed to analyze serum S100B levels and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in patients with lumbar disc prolapse to test their predictive values concerning the therapeutic efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency. Metho…
View article: Impact of Ramadan fasting on vision and headache‐related quality of life in women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A prospective observational study
Impact of Ramadan fasting on vision and headache‐related quality of life in women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A prospective observational study Open
Background Ramadan fasting is an obligatory religious practice for Muslims. However, research data on the effect of Ramadan on idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) symptoms are lacking. This study aimed to study the effect of Ramadan…
View article: Assessment of Dysphagia in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Assessment of Dysphagia in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Open
Objectives: This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of swallowing impairment in Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) cases and determine if there is any correlation between disability status and the severity of swallow…
View article: Differentiating multiple sclerosis from cerebral small vessel disease using diffusion tensor imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy on normally appearing thalami
Differentiating multiple sclerosis from cerebral small vessel disease using diffusion tensor imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy on normally appearing thalami Open
Background Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) can detect the microstructural changes in normal-appearing conventional MRI. So, they may differentiate between multiple sclerosis (MS) cases and cerebr…
View article: The impact of smartphone addiction on attention control and sleep in Egypt—an online survey
The impact of smartphone addiction on attention control and sleep in Egypt—an online survey Open
Background The widespread use of smartphones makes it imperative for researchers to study the adverse effect of smartphone addiction. We aimed to study the risk factors of smartphone addiction, insomnia, and attention deficit among smartph…
View article: Relation between Climate Changes, Quality of Life and Psychological Status among Assiut Population: Online Based Survey
Relation between Climate Changes, Quality of Life and Psychological Status among Assiut Population: Online Based Survey Open
The effects of climate change pose significant threats to ecosystems, biodiversity, and the well-being of human populations. Aim: The study aimed to explore the relation between climate changes, quality of life and psychological status amo…
View article: Effect of Radiofrequency on Dorsal Root Ganglion Versus Transforaminal Steroids Injection on Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Level in Lumbar Radicular Pain
Effect of Radiofrequency on Dorsal Root Ganglion Versus Transforaminal Steroids Injection on Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Level in Lumbar Radicular Pain Open
BACKGROUND: The mechanism of pain control with pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is unclear. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to compare the efficacy of combined PRF on dorsal root ganglion (DRG) with transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) vs TFE…
View article: Retinal functional and structural changes in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Retinal functional and structural changes in patients with Parkinson’s disease Open
Background Visual dysfunction have been well reported as one of the non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional and structural changes in the retina in patients with PD, and to corre…
View article: Effect of first week-intermittent fasting during Ramadan on the severity of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia: A prospective study
Effect of first week-intermittent fasting during Ramadan on the severity of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia: A prospective study Open
Fasting has been well-reported as an adjunctive therapeutic approach in some chronic pain syndromes. Aim of the work To study the effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) on the severity of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with fi…
View article: Effect of propofol versus sevoflurane on auditory and cognitive functions: a randomized controlled trial
Effect of propofol versus sevoflurane on auditory and cognitive functions: a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Hearing loss and cognitive impairment are postoperative complications which need more awareness by anaesthesiologists. We set out to investigate whether sevoflurane or propofol would have a negative impact on auditory function, …