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El-Qushayri AE, Dahy A, Benmelouka AY, Kamel AMA. The effect of COVID-19 on the in-hospital outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndrome: A large scale meta-analysis. Am J Med Open 2023; 9:100032. [PMID: 36685608 PMCID: PMC9847364 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajmo.2023.100032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Aim We aimed to study the effect of COVID-19 on the in-hospital outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Method A systematic literature search was performed in 2nd February 2022 updated in 12th December 2022 for recruiting relevant papers. The effect size was computed via the odds ratio (OR) for dichotomous data or standardized mean difference (SMD) for continuous data along with the 95% confidence interval (95%CI). Results After the screening of 1075 records, we found 11 relevant papers that included 2018 COVID-19 patients and negative controls 21,207. ACS patients with COVID-19 had a significant higher mortality rate (OR: 4.95; 95%CI: 3.92-6.36; p <0.01), long hospital stay (days) (SMD: 1.17; 95%CI: 0.92-1.42; p <0.01), and reduced post TIMI 3 score (OR: 0.55; 95%CI: 0.41-0.73; p <0.01) rather than controls. However, we found no significant differences in terms of thrombus aspiration prevalence (OR: 1.88; 95%CI: 0.97-3.65; p = 0.06) or door to balloon time (SMD: 0.11; 95%CI: -0.43-0.66; p = 0.7). Conclusion Despite that we found a significant association between COVID-19 and high mortality, more length of hospital stay and reduced post TIMI 3 score, in ACS patients after PCI, a rigorous analysis of the adjusted hazard ratio -that was absent in most of the included studies- by further meta-analysis is recommended to confirm this association. However, close monitoring of COVID-19 in patients with a high risk of developing ACS, is recommended due to the associated hypercoagulability of COVID-19 infection.
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Eltewacy NK, Abu Farha RK, Matar SG, Jobran AWM, Nagi NG, Benmelouka AY, Rohim HI, Yasseen EM, Ayman O, El‐Din Sayed AN, Abdallah RAM, Abdallah RAM, Yousef AM, Yahia AB, Brimo Alsaman MZ, Ebada MA. How do university students perceive the educational transition in the COVID-19 era: A cross-sectional study from 15 Arab countries. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1254. [PMID: 37181663 PMCID: PMC10167910 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Background and Aims The viral agent of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread worldwide, leading to a global pandemic. this may negatively affect students' mental health who have to maintain their learning efforts. Therefore, we aimed to assess students' perceptions of the online learning programs designed for university students in Arab countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on university students using a self-administered online questionnaire in 15 Arab countries, including 6779 participants. The actual sample size was calculated using the EpiInfo program calculator. The validated, piloted questionnaire assessed the effectiveness of internet-based distance learning applications used in these countries during the pandemic. The SPSS version 22 was used. Results Among the 6779 participants, 26.2% believed that their teachers diversify learning methods, 22.0% thought that their teachers were able to treat the weakness the students have, and 30.7% agreed that their teachers efficiently communicate with them through COVID-19 internet-based learning process. Around 33% of students participated in lectures effectively, 47.4% submitted their homework within accepted deadlines, and 28.6% thought that their colleagues did not cheat during exams and homework. Around 31.3% of students believed that online-based learning had a role in directing them towards research, and 29.9% and 28.9%, respectively, believed that online learning had a role in developing analytical thinking and synthesis skills. Participants reported many suggestions to enhance the process of internet-based distance learning in the future. Conclusion Our study suggests that online-based distance learning in Arab countries still needs more improvement as students still are more inclined toward face-to-face teaching. However, exploring the factors that influence students' perceptions of e-learning is vital for improving the quality of online-based distance learning. We recommend exploring the perceptions of educators regarding their experience towards online-based distance learning during COVID-19 lockdown.
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- Nael Kamel Eltewacy
- Eltewacy Arab Research Group
- Faculty of PharmacyBeni‐Suef UniversityBeni‐SuefEgypt
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- Faculty of PharmacyApplied Science Private UniversityAmmanJordan
- Faculty of PharmacyUniversity of JordanAmmanJordan
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- Eltewacy Arab Research Group
- Faculty of MedicineAlquds UniversityJerusalemPalestine
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- Eltewacy Arab Research Group
- Department of Biostatistics, High Institute of Public HealthAlexandria UniversityAlexandriaEgypt
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- Eltewacy Arab Research Group
- Department of Biostatistics, High Institute of Public HealthAlexandria UniversityAlexandriaEgypt
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- Eltewacy Arab Research Group
- Faculty of MedicineBeni‐Suef UniversityBeni‐SuefEgypt
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- Eltewacy Arab Research Group
- Faculty of PharmacyNahda UniversityBeni‐SuefEgypt
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- Eltewacy Arab Research Group
- Pharmaceutics department, Faculty of pharmacyNahda universityBenisuefEgypt
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- Faculty of MedicineAl Balqa' Applied UniversitySaltJordan
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- Eltewacy Arab Research Group
- Faculty of MedicineZagazig UniversityZagazigEgypt
- Resident Physician, Egyptian Fellowship of NeurologyNasr City Hospital for Health Insurance, Nasr CityCairoEgypt
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Farahat RA, Abdelaal A, Umar TP, El-Sakka AA, Benmelouka AY, Albakri K, Ali I, Al-Ahdal T, Abdelazeem B, Sah R, Rodriguez-Morales AJ. The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants: current situation and future trends. Infez Med 2022; 30:480-494. [PMID: 36482957 PMCID: PMC9714996 DOI: 10.53854/liim-3004-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) has been the most recent variant of concern (VOC) established by the World Health Organization (WHO). Because of its greater infectivity and immune evasion, this variant quickly became the dominant type of circulating SARS-CoV-2 worldwide. Our literature review thoroughly explains the current state of Omicron emergence, particularly by comparing different omicron subvariants, including BA.2, BA.1, and BA.3. Such elaboration would be based on structural variations, mutations, clinical manifestation, transmissibility, pathogenicity, and vaccination effectiveness. The most notable difference between the three subvariants is the insufficiency of deletion (Δ69-70) in the spike protein, which results in a lower detection rate of the spike (S) gene target known as (S) gene target failure (SGTF). Furthermore, BA.2 had a stronger affinity to the human Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (hACE2) receptor than other Omicron sub-lineages. Regarding the number of mutations, BA.1.1 has the most (40), followed by BA.1, BA.3, and BA.3 with 39, 34, and 31 mutations, respectively. In addition, BA.2 and BA.3 have greater transmissibility than other sub-lineages (BA.1 and BA.1.1). These characteristics are primarily responsible for Omicron's vast geographical spread and high contagiousness rates, particularly BA.2 sub-lineages.
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA,
USA,Boston University, MA,
USA,General Practitioner, Tanta University Hospitals,
Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa,
Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Paraplegic Center, Peshawar,
Pakistan
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- Institute of Global Health (HIGH), Heidelberg University, Heidelberg,
Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, McLaren Health Care, Flint, Michigan,
USA,Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan,
USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu,
Nepal,Dr. D.Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra,
India
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- Grupo de Investigación Biomedicina, Faculty of Medicine, Fundación Universitaria Autónoma de Las Américas, Pereira, Risaralda,
Colombia,Faculty of Medicine, Institución Universitaria Vision de Las Americas, Pereira, Risaralda,
Colombia,Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut P.O. Box 36,
Lebanon,Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima,
Perú
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Farahat RA, Ali I, Al-Ahdal T, Benmelouka AY, Albakri K, El-Sakka AA, Abdelaal A, Abdelazeem B, Anwar MM, Mehta R, Sah R, Rouniyar R, Sah R. Monkeypox and human transmission: Are we on the verge of another pandemic? Travel Med Infect Dis 2022; 49:102387. [PMID: 35750272 PMCID: PMC9628761 DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2022.102387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Department of Pharmacy, Paraplegic Center, Peshawar, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41511, Egypt.
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA; Boston University, MA, 02215, USA; Tanta University Hospitals, 31516, Egypt.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, McLaren Health Care, Flint, 48532, Michigan, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48823, Michigan, USA.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research (IGSR), Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Kathmandu, Nepal.
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Science-college of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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- Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Farahat RA, Sah R, El-Sakka AA, Benmelouka AY, Kundu M, Labieb F, Shaheen RS, Abdelaal A, Abdelazeem B, Bonilla-Aldana DK, Franco-Paredes C, Henao-Martinez AF, Garout MA, León-Figueroa DA, Pachar M, Suárez JA, Ramirez JD, Paniz-Mondolfi A, Rabaan AA, Al-Tawfiq JA, Nishiura H, Ortiz-Martínez Y, Garcia-Robledo JE, Cimerman S, Barbosa AN, Pagliano P, Zambrano-Sanchez G, Cardona-Ospina JA, Bížová B, Rodriguez-Morales AJ. Human monkeypox disease (MPX). Infez Med 2022; 30:372-391. [PMID: 36148174 PMCID: PMC9448318 DOI: 10.53854/liim-3003-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
Abstract
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection, endemic in many central and western African countries. The last international outbreak of monkeypox reported outside Africa occurred back in 2003. However, monkeypox has reemerged at a global scale with numerous confirmed cases across the globe in 2022. The rapid spread of cases through different countries has raised serious concerns among public health officials worldwide prompting accelerated investigations aimed to identify the origins and cause of the rapid expansion of cases. The current situation is reminiscent of the very early stages of the still ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Overlapping features between these, two seemingly alike viral entities include the possibility for airborne transmission and the currently unexplained and rapid spread across borders. Early recognition of cases and timely intervention of potential transmission chains are necessary to contain further outbreaks. Measures should include rapid and accurate diagnosis of cases meeting case definitions, active surveillance efforts, and appropriate containment of confirmed cases. Governments and health policymakers must apply lessons learned from previous outbreaks and start taking active steps toward limiting the recent global spread of monkeypox. Herein, we discuss the status of the current monkeypox outbreaks worldwide, the epidemiological and public health situation at a global scale and what can be done to keep at bay its further expansion and future global implications.
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41511, Egypt
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- Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar 751003, India
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- Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef Univesity, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Boston University, MA 02215, USA
- Tanta University Hospitals, 31516 Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, McLaren Health Care, Flint, Michigan 48532, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, USA
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- Grupo de Investigación Biomedicina, Faculty of Medicine, Institución Universitaria Visión de las Américas, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
- Latin American Network on MOnkeypox VIrus research (LAMOVI), Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
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- Community Medicine and Pilgrims Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Grupo de Investigación Biomedicina, Faculty of Medicine, Institución Universitaria Visión de las Américas, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
- Facultad de Medicina Humana, Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Chiclayo, Peru
- Emerge, Unidad de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes y Cambio Climático, Facultad de Salud Pública y Administración, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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- Medicine Department-Infectious Diseases Service, Hospital Santo Tomas, Panama City, Panama
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- Investigador SNI Senacyt Panamá, Clinical Research Deparment, Instituto Conmemorativo Gorgas de Estudios de la Salud, Panama City, Panama
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- Department of Pathology, Molecular, and Cell-Based Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Centro de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Biotecnología-UR (CIMBIUR), Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Pathology, Molecular, and Cell-Based Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, 31311, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, 11533, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Public Health and Nutrition, The University of Haripur, Haripur, 22610, Pakistan
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- Specialty Internal Medicine and Quality Department, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
- Infectious Diseases Division, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Infectious Diseases Division, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Kyoto University School of Public Health, Yoshidakonoecho, Sakyoku, Kyoto City 6068501, Japan
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- Grupo de Investigación Biomedicina, Faculty of Medicine, Institución Universitaria Visión de las Américas, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
- Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia
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- Instituto de Infectologia Emílio Ribas, São Paulo, SP, Brazil Brazilian Society for Infectious Diseases, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Botucatu Medical School, UNESP Brazilian Society for Infectious Diseases, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Institución Universitaria Visión de las Américas, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
- Grupo de Investigación Biomedicina, Faculty of Medicine, Fundación Universitaria Autónoma de las Américas, 660003, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Bulovka, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Grupo de Investigación Biomedicina, Faculty of Medicine, Institución Universitaria Visión de las Américas, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
- Latin American Network on MOnkeypox VIrus research (LAMOVI), Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
- Institución Universitaria Visión de las Américas, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
- Grupo de Investigación Biomedicina, Faculty of Medicine, Fundación Universitaria Autónoma de las Américas, 660003, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
- Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, 4861, Peru
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Elnaiem W, Benmelouka AY, Elgendy AMN, Abdelgalil MS, Brimo Alsaman MZ, Mogheeth A, Ali MM, Yousof SM. Evaluation of memantine's efficacy and safety in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Psychopharmacol 2022; 37:e2841. [PMID: 35315131 DOI: 10.1002/hup.2841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved drugs that address only autism-related symptoms rather than the underlying impairments. N-Methyl-D-Aspartate receptor antagonists have recently emerged as a promising treatment option for a variety of neurologic and developmental problems, including autism. AIMS To review (systematically), for the first time, the medical literature that explores the safety in and efficacy of memantine in autism. METHODS AND PROCEDURES A comprehensive electronic search for relevant randomized controlled trials was conducted in four databases. Using RevMan software, we extracted and pooled data as a risk ratio (RR) or normalized mean differences in an inverse variance strategy. RESULTS This systematic review and meta-analysis includes five trials. There was no difference in enhancing social responsiveness when compared to placebo, though memantine lowered the likelihood of anxiety (RR = 0.25; 95% Confidence interval: [0.07; 0.87], p = 0.03). However, memantine aggravated impulsive behaviors. Additionally, in another trial that compared memantine added to risperidone versus risperidone added to placebo, memantine was found to be effective and safe. CONCLUSION Memantine showed safety in reducing acute symptoms of anxiety and other symptoms encountered in pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorders. However, memantine does not improve the core symptoms of autism. Nevertheless, further long-term trials are needed to explore its potential efficacy.
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- Walaa Elnaiem
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Alazhar University, Assiut, Egypt.,Urosurgical Resident Doctor, Alazhar University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Alazhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.,Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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Kacimi SEO, Elgenidy A, Cheema HA, Ould Setti M, Khosla AA, Benmelouka AY, Aloulou M, Djebabria K, Shamseldin LS, Riffi O, Mesli NS, Sekkal HZ, Afifi AM, Shah J, Ghozy S. Prior Tonsillectomy and the Risk of Breast Cancer in Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Front Oncol 2022; 12:925596. [PMID: 35936707 PMCID: PMC9350012 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.925596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Exposure to recurrent infections in childhood was linked to an increased risk of cancer in adulthood. There is also evidence that a history of tonsillectomy, a procedure often performed in children with recurrent infections, is linked to an increased risk of leukemia and Hodgkin lymphoma. Tonsillectomy could be directly associated with cancer risk, or it could be a proxy for another risk factor such as recurrent infections and chronic inflammation. Nevertheless, the role of recurrent childhood infections and tonsillectomy on the one hand, and the risk of breast cancer (BC) in adulthood remain understudied. Our study aims to verify whether a history of tonsillectomy increases the risk of BC in women. Methods A systematic review was performed using PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases from inception to January 25, 2022, to identify the studies which assessed the association between the history of tonsillectomy and BC in females. Odds ratio (OR) was calculated using the random/fixed-effects models to synthesize the associations between tonsillectomy and BC risk based on heterogeneity. Results Eight studies included 2252 patients with breast cancer of which 1151 underwent tonsillectomy and 5314 controls of which 1725 had their tonsils removed. Patients with a history of tonsillectomy showed a higher subsequent risk of developing BC (OR, 1.24; 95% CI: 1.11-1.39) as compared to patients without a history of tonsillectomy. Influence analyses showed that no single study had a significant effect on the overall estimate or the heterogeneity. Conclusions Our study revealed that a history of tonsillectomy is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. These findings underscore the need for frequent follow-ups and screening of tonsillectomy patients to assess for the risk of BC.
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Global Database Studies, IQVIA, Espoo, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
- *Correspondence: Mohammad Aloulou, ; Sherief Ghozy, , orcid.org/0000-0001-5629-3023
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- Faculty of Medicine, Abou-Bekr Belkaid University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Faculty of Medicine, Abou-Bekr Belkaid University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
- Department of Surgery A, University-Hospital Center (CHU) of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Faculty of Medicine, Abou-Bekr Belkaid University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and Department for Continuing Education (EBHC program), Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom
- *Correspondence: Mohammad Aloulou, ; Sherief Ghozy, , orcid.org/0000-0001-5629-3023
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Kacimi SEO, Mostafa Al-dardery N, Benmelouka AY, Aloulou M, Ould Setti M, El-Qushayri AE, Swed S, Sawaf B, Boudaoud I, Shah J, Ghozy S, Shohdy KS. Chronic sinusitis in association to increased risk of site-specific cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Oncol 2022; 40:e22509-e22509. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.e22509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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e22509 Background: Chronic inflammatory states are linked with increased cancer risk. However, it is unclear if chronic sinusitis (CS) is involved in the development of certain malignancies. Several observational studies reported conflicting results regarding its association with cancer risk. Methods: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science from their inception till October 2020. The fully adjusted risk estimates were abstracted independently and pooled using the generic inverse variant random-effects model. The Newcastle Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to assess the quality of included studies. Results: Of 184 articles meeting our eligibilty criteria, 6 cohort and 6 case-control studies reporting data from USA (n = 2), Japan (n = 3), Singapore (n = 1), Taiwan (n = 5), and France (n = 1) were included in the final analysis. Compared to patients without CS (n = 562818), the RR of overall cancer risk in patients with CS (n = 51436) pooled from two studies was = 1.06 (95% CI: 1.00 - 1.13, P = 0.037). CS was associated with an increased cancer risk of head and neck (RR = 1.42, 95%CI: 1.28 - 1.58, P < 0.001), nasopharyngeal (NP) (RR = 1.62, 95%CI: 1.40 - 1.88, P < 0.001), sinonasal (RR = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.34 - 2.29, P < 0.001), and lung cancers (RR = 1.19, 95% CI: 1.14 - 1.23, P < 0.001). No significant assocation was identified with colorectal (RR = 1.02, 95% CI: 0.72 – 1.45, P = 0.89), liver (RR = 1.06, 95% CI: 0.77 - 1.45, P = 0.73), prostate (RR = 1.43, 95% CI: 0.87 – 2.33, P = 0.16), bladder (RR = 1.20, 95% CI: 0.82 - 1.75, P = 0.36), and stomach cancer (RR = 0.97, 95% CI: 0.88 - 1.06, P = 0.47). On the subgroup analysis, CS was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer in females (HR = 2.32, 95% CI: 1.23–4.39) but not in males (HR = 1.32, 95% CI: 0.79 – 2.21). In addition, the association between CS and NP cancer disappeared 1 year or more after diagnosis with RR = 1.82, 95% CI: 0.98 – 3.39) when pooling results from the three studies reporting the interval between CS diagnosis and cancer occurence. According to the NOS, 8 of the included studies were with low risk of bias, 2 with moderate risk, and 2 with high risk of bias. Conclusions: Our analysis found a significant association between CS and risk of overall, head and neck, nasopharyngeal, sinonasal, and lung cancers. Paradoxically, The risk of CS and NP cancer was significant only in subjects with a shorter duration of CS diagnosis, suggesting that CS is a coexistent complication of yet undiagnosed NP cancer. The results of this meta-analysis should be interpreted carefully due to the high heterogeneity and the small number of included studies in the site-specific cancer analyses. This association warrants further investigation using proper study design taking into consideration the years of follow-up, the interval between CS diagnosis and cancer occurrence, as well as gender disparities.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Medical Research Center, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Kacimi SEO, Klouche-Djedid SN, Riffi O, Belaouni HA, Yasmin F, Essar MY, Taouza FA, Belakhdar Y, Fellah SC, Benmelouka AY, Ahmed S, Aloulou M, Bendelhoum A, Merzouk H, Ghozy S, Shah J, Haireche MA. Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Engagement in Algeria: A Population-Based Study With Systematic Review of Studies From Arab Countries of the MENA Region. Front Public Health 2022; 10:843449. [PMID: 35712268 PMCID: PMC9196869 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.843449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The Algerian COVID-19 vaccination campaign, which started at the end of January 2021, is marked by a slowly ascending curve despite the deployed resources. To tackle the issue, we assessed the levels and explored determinants of engagement toward the COVID-19 vaccine among the Algerian population. Methods A nationwide, online-based cross-sectional study was conducted between March 27 and April 30, 2021. A two-stage stratified snowball sampling method was used to include an equivalent number of participants from the four cardinal regions of the country. A vaccine engagement scale was developed, defining vaccine engagement as a multidimensional parameter (5 items) that combined self-stated acceptance and willingness with perceived safety and efficacy of the vaccine. An Engagement score was calculated and the median was used to define engagement vs. non-engagement. Sociodemographic and clinical data, perceptions about COVID-19, and levels of adherence to preventive measures were analyzed as predictors for non-engagement. Results We included 1,019 participants, 54% were female and 64% were aged 18-29 years. Overall, there were low rates of self-declared acceptance (26%) and willingness (21%) to take the vaccine, as well as low levels of agreement regarding vaccine safety (21%) and efficacy (30%). Thus, the vaccine engagement rate was estimated at 33.5%, and ranged between 29.6-38.5% depending on the region (p > 0.05). Non-engagement was independently associated with female gender (OR = 2.31, p < 0.001), low adherence level to preventive measures (OR = 6.93, p < 0.001), private-sector jobs (OR = 0.53, p = 0.038), perceived COVID-19 severity (OR = 0.66, p = 0.014), and fear from contracting the disease (OR = 0.56, p = 0.018). Concern about vaccine side effects (72.0%) and exigence for more efficacy and safety studies (48.3%) were the most commonly reported barrier and enabler for vaccine acceptance respectively; whereas beliefs in the conspiracy theory were reported by 23.4%. Conclusions The very low rates of vaccine engagement among the Algerian population probably explain the slow ascension of the vaccination curve in the country. Vaccine awareness campaigns should be implemented to address the multiple misconceptions and enhance the levels of knowledge and perception both about the disease and the vaccine, by prioritizing target populations and engaging both healthcare workers and the general population.
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Laboratoire de Biologie des Systèmes Microbiens (LBSM), Ecole Normale Supérieure de Kouba, Algiers, Algeria
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- Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Physiopathology and Biochemistry of Nutrition, Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Earth and Universe, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Neurovascular Research Lab, Radiology Department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Science, Medical Science Division, Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Medical Research Center, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan
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Benmelouka AY, Ouerdane Y, Outani O, Alnasser YT, Alghamdi BS, Perveen A, Ashraf GM, Ebada MA. Alzheimer's Disease-Related Psychosis: An Overview of Clinical Manifestations, Pathogenesis, and Current Treatment. Curr Alzheimer Res 2022; 19:285-301. [PMID: 35440308 DOI: 10.2174/1567205019666220418151914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Behavioral and psychotic manifestations, including aggression, delusions, and hallucinations, are frequent comorbidities in patients with debilitating nervous illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. AD-related psychosis may be linked to a poor disease prognosis, highlighting that early detection and management are mandatory. The manifestations are variable and may be very heterogeneous, imposing a real diagnostic issue. Some assessment tools such as BEHAVE-AD, CERAD-BRSD, and the Psycho-Sensory Hallucinations Scale have been designed to facilitate the diagnosis. The mechanisms behind neurodegeneration-related psychosis are complex and are not fully understood, imposing a burden on researchers to find appropriate management modalities. Familial history and some genetic disturbances may have a determinant role in these delusions and hallucinations in cases with AD. The loss of neuronal cells, atrophy in some regions of the central nervous, and synaptic dysfunction may also contribute to these comorbidities. Furthermore, inflammatory disturbances triggered by pro-inflammatory agents such as interleukins and tumor necrosis factors are stratified among the potential risk factors of the onset of numerous psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer's patients. Little is known about the possible management tools; therefore, it is urgent to conduct well-designed trials to investigate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions that can improve the care process of these patients. This review summarizes the current findings regarding the AD-related psychosis symptoms, pathological features, assessment, and management.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed 5 University
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- Neuroscience Unit, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.,Pre-Clinical Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
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- Glocal University, Mirzapur Pole, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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- Pre-Clinical Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.,Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
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- Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Al-Sharkia.,Internal Medicine Resident, Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt, Cairo
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El-Qushayri AE, Benmelouka AY, Dahy A, Hashan MR. COVID-19 outcomes in paediatric cancer: A large scale pooled meta-analysis of 984 cancer patients. Rev Med Virol 2022; 32:e2344. [PMID: 35247015 PMCID: PMC9111056 DOI: 10.1002/rmv.2344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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We aimed to study the outcomes of COVID‐19 in paediatric cancer patients. On 26 October 2021, we did a systematic search for relevant articles in seven electronic databases followed by manual search. We included cancer patients aged ≤18 years. Event rates and the 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were used to report the results. We included 21 papers after screening of 2759 records. The pooled rates of hospitalisation, intensive care unit (ICU) admission and mortality were 44% (95%CI: 30–59), 14% (95%CI: 9–21) and 9% (95%CI: 6–12), respectively. Moreover, subgroup analysis revealed that high income countries had better COVID‐19 outcomes compared to upper middle income countries and lower middle income countries in terms of hospitalisation 30% (95%CI: 17–46), 60% (95%CI: 29–84) and 47% (95%CI: 36–58), ICU admission 7% (95%CI: 1–32), 13% (95%CI: 7–23) and 18% (95%CI: 6–41), and mortality 3% (95%CI: 2–5), 12% (95%CI: 8–18) and 13% (95%CI: 8–20), in order. In general, absence of specific pharmacologic intervention to prevent infection with the scarcity of vaccination coverage data among paediatric groups and its impact, high priority caution is required to avoid SARS‐CoV‐2 infection among paediatric cancer patients. Furthermore, our results highlight the importance of promoting care facilities for this vulnerable population in low and middle income regions to ensure quality care among cancer patients during pandemic crisis.
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- Bangladesh Civil Service, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dhaka, Bangladesh.,Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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Kacimi SEO, Klouche-djedid SN, Riffi O, Belaouni HA, Yasmin F, Taouza FA, Belakhdar Y, Fellah SC, Benmelouka AY, Ahmed S, Aloulou M, Bendelhoum A, Merzouk H, Ghozy S, Essar MY, Haireche MA. Determinants of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Engagement in Algeria: A Population-based Study with Systematic Review of Studies from Arab Countries of the MENA Region.. [DOI: 10.1101/2021.07.17.21260662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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AbstractBackgroundThe Algerian COVID-19 vaccination campaign, which started by the end of January 2021, is marked by a slowly ascending curve despite the deployed resources. To tackle the issue, we assessed the levels and explored determinants of engagement towards the COVID-19 vaccine among the Algerian population.MethodsA nationwide, online-based cross-sectional study was conducted between March 27 and April 30, 2021. A two-stage stratified snowball sampling method was used to include an equivalent number of participants from the four cardinal regions of the country. A vaccine engagement scale was developed, defining vaccine engagement as a multidimensional parameter (5 items) that combined self-stated acceptance and willingness with perceived safety and efficacy of the vaccine. An Engagement score was calculated and the median was used to define engagement versus nonengagement. Sociodemographic and clinical data, perceptions about COVID-19 and levels of adherence to preventive measures were analyzed as predictors for nonengagement.ResultsWe included 1,019 participants, 54% were female and 64% were aged 18-29 years. Overall, there were low rates of self-declared acceptance (26%) and willingness (21%) to take the vaccine, as well as low levels of agreement regarding vaccine safety (21%) and efficacy (30%). Thus, vaccine engagement rate was estimated at 33.5%, and ranged between 29.6-38.5% depending on the region (p>0.05). Nonengagement was independently associated with female gender (OR=2.31, p<0.001), low adherence level to preventive measures (OR=6.93p<0.001), private sector jobs (OR=0.53, p=0.038), perceived COVID-19 severity (OR=0.66, p=0.014), and fear from contracting the disease (OR=0.56, p=0.018). Concern about vaccine side effects (72.0%) and exigence for more efficacy and safety studies (48.3%) were the most commonly reported barrier and enabler for vaccine acceptance respectively; whereas beliefs in the conspiracy theory were reported by 23.4%.ConclusionsThe very low rates of vaccine engagement among the Algerian population probably explain the slow ascension of the vaccination curve in the country. Vaccine awareness campaigns should be implemented to address the multiple misconceptions and enhance the levels of knowledge and perception both about the disease and the vaccine, by prioritizing target populations and engaging both healthcare workers and the general population.
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Benmelouka AY, Abdelaal A, Mohamed ASE, Shamseldin LS, Zaki MM, Elsaeidy KS, Abdelmageed Mahmoud M, El-Qushayri AE, Ghozy S, Shariful Islam SM. Association between sarcoidosis and diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Expert Rev Respir Med 2021; 15:1589-1595. [PMID: 34018900 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2021.1932471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Background: Sarcoidosis is multisystem inflammatory granulomatosis that can potentially affect any organ of the human body. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in sarcoidosis patients and determine the association between sarcoidosis and DM.Method: All relevant articles reporting the prevalence of DM in sarcoidosis published until September 19th, 2020, were retrieved from ten electronic databases. We used the random effect model to perform the meta-analysis.Results: After screening 2,122 records, we included 19 studies (n = 18,686,162). The prevalence of DM in sarcoidosis patients was 12.7% (95% CI 10-16.1). The prevalence was highest in North America with 21.3% (13.5-31.8), followed by Europe 10.4 (7.9-13.7) and Asia 10% (1.8-39.7). Sarcoidosis patients had higher rates of DM compared to controls (OR 1.75; 95% CI 1.49-2.05). Sensitivity analysis, after removing the largest weighted study, did not reveal any effect on the significance of the results (OR 1.73; 95% CI 1.33-2.25).Conclusion: The prevalence of DM in sarcoidosis is considerably high, with increased odds of DM in sarcoidosis compared to healthy controls. Further research with a wide range of confounders is required to confirm the association of sarcoidosis with DM.
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- Amira Yasmine Benmelouka
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Algiers, Algiers, Algeria.,Global Medical Research Initiative, Egypt
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- Global Medical Research Initiative, Egypt.,Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, El-Sharkia, Egypt
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- Global Medical Research Initiative, Egypt.,Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, El-Sharkia, Egypt
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- Global Medical Research Initiative, Egypt.,Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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Kacimi SEO, Ould Setti M, Benmelouka AY, Aloulou M, Sekkal HZ, Shamseldin LS, Vidovic J, Klouche-Djedid SN, Shah J, Yasmin F, Riffi O, Afifi AM, Ghozy S. Prior tonsillectomy and subsequent risk of breast cancer in females: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Oncol 2021; 39:10568-10568. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.10568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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10568 Background: Exposure to recurrent infections in childhood was linked to an increased risk of cancer in adulthood. There is also evidence that a history of tonsillectomy, a procedure often performed in children with recurrent infections, is linked to an increased risk of leukemia, and Hodgkin lymphoma. Tonsillectomy could be directly associated with cancer risk or it could be a proxy for another risk factor such as recurrent infections and chronic inflammation. Nevertheless, the role of recurrent childhood infections and tonsillectomy on the one hand, and the risk of breast cancer (BC) in adulthood remain understudied. Our study aims to verify whether a history of tonsillectomy increases the risk of BC in women. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Embase and Web of Science databases from inception through November 2020 to identify the studies which explored the association between history of tonsillectomy and BC in females. The Newcastle Ottawa Scale was used to assess the quality of included studies. Odds ratio (OR) was used to measure effect size. The Random/Fixed effects model was applied to synthesize the associations between tonsillectomy and BC risk based on heterogeneity. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I-squared statistic. A forest plot was generated, and publication bias was assessed. The leave-one-out sensitivity analysis was performed to check if results were driven by a single study. Results: Seven studies with a total of 7259 patients were included in our analysis; out of them, 2200 patients were diagnosed with BC. Patients with a history of tonsillectomy (n = 2843) showed higher subsequent risk of developing BC (OR = 1.252; 95% CI = 1.115 - 1.406; P < 0.001; I2 = 9%) as compared to patients without a history of tonsillectomy (n = 4416). Using the leave-one-out sensitivity analysis to iteratively remove one study at a time, we confirmed that no single study had a substantial influence on the overall effect size. Conclusions: Our study supports and confirms the evidence that a history of tonsillectomy is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. These findings are also an argument in support of the hypothesis that recurrent childhood infections are linked with adulthood breast cancer.
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
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Benmelouka AY, Munir M, Sayed A, Attia MS, Ali MM, Negida A, Alghamdi BS, Kamal MA, Barreto GE, Ashraf GM, Meshref M, Bahbah EI. Neural Stem Cell-Based Therapies and Glioblastoma Management: Current Evidence and Clinical Challenges. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:2258. [PMID: 33668356 PMCID: PMC7956497 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22052258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Gliomas, which account for nearly a quarter of all primary CNS tumors, present significant contemporary therapeutic challenges, particularly the highest-grade variant (glioblastoma multiforme), which has an especially poor prognosis. These difficulties are due to the tumor's aggressiveness and the adverse effects of radio/chemotherapy on the brain. Stem cell therapy is an exciting area of research being explored for several medical issues. Neural stem cells, normally present in the subventricular zone and the hippocampus, preferentially migrate to tumor masses. Thus, they have two main advantages: They can minimize the side effects associated with systemic radio/chemotherapy while simultaneously maximizing drug delivery to the tumor site. Another feature of stem cell therapy is the variety of treatment approaches it allows. Stem cells can be genetically engineered into expressing a wide variety of immunomodulatory substances that can inhibit tumor growth. They can also be used as delivery vehicles for oncolytic viral vectors, which can then be used to combat the tumorous mass. An alternative approach would be to combine stem cells with prodrugs, which can subsequently convert them into the active form upon migration to the tumor mass. As with any therapeutic modality still in its infancy, much of the research regarding their use is primarily based upon knowledge gained from animal studies, and a number of ongoing clinical trials are currently investigating their effectiveness in humans. The aim of this review is to highlight the current state of stem cell therapy in the treatment of gliomas, exploring the different mechanistic approaches, clinical applicability, and the existing limitations.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11591, Egypt; (M.M.); (A.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11591, Egypt; (M.M.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34511, Egypt; (M.M.A.); (E.I.B.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK;
- Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Neuroscience Unit, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
- Pre-Clinical Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; or
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- West China School of Nursing/Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, P. O. Box 80216, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, 7 Peterlee Place, Hebersham, NSW 2770, Australia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago 32310, Chile
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- Pre-Clinical Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; or
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34511, Egypt; (M.M.A.); (E.I.B.)
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Nourelden AZ, Elshanbary AA, El-Sherif L, Benmelouka AY, Rohim HI, Helmy SK, Sayed MK, Ismail A, Ali AS, Ragab KM, Zaazouee MS. Safety and Efficacy of Teplizumab for Treatment of Type One Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2020; 21:1895-1904. [PMID: 33302842 DOI: 10.2174/1871530320999201209222921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Type one diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune disease characterized by gradual destruction of beta cells in islets of Langerhans. Teplizumab is a humanized anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, which may have beneficial effects for T1DM patients. OBJECTIVE To assess the safety and efficacy of teplizumab in T1DM patients. METHODS We searched electronic databases using related keywords for randomized clinical trials that assessing the safety and efficacy of teplizumab. We evaluated the retrieved citations for eligibility, and we extracted the data then analyzed it using Review Manager Software. RESULTS We included eight randomized clinical trials with 866 patients. Teplizumab was associated with lower insulin use than placebo at 6 months (MD = -0.17, 95% CI [-0.24, -0.09], P < 0.001), 12 months (MD = -0.12, 95% CI [-0.18, -0.06], P < 0.001), 18 months (MD = -0.22, 95% CI [-0.32, -0.11], P < 0.001) and 24 months (MD = -0.17, 95% CI [-0.28, -0.06], P = 0.003). The area under the curve of C-peptide was significantly increased in teplizumab group at 12 months (MD = 0.08, 95% CI [0.01, 0.15], P = 0.03), 18 months (MD = 0.13, 95% CI [0.01, 0.25], P = 0.03) and 24 months (MD = 0.13, 95% CI [0.01, 0.24], P = 0.03). No significant effect of teplizumab on HbA1c levels at any time point. Teplizumab was associated with some side effects such as lymphopenia, skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders. CONCLUSIONS Teplizumab is associated with lower insulin use and higher AUC of C-peptide in type 1 diabetic patients with no significant effect on Hb1c levels. Besides, teplizumab showed some adverse effects.
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- High institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria,. Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo,. Egypt
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Soltany A, Hamouda M, Ghzawi A, Sharaqi A, Negida A, Soliman S, Benmelouka AY. A scoping review of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on surgical practice. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2020; 57:24-36. [PMID: 32704366 PMCID: PMC7347302 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The current COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the infrastructure of the healthcare systems. To cope with the pandemic, substantial changes were introduced to surgical practice and education all over the world. METHODS A scoping search in PubMed and Google Scholar was done using the search terms: "Coronavirus," "COVID-19", "SARS-CoV-2", "nCoV-2019", and "surgery." They were either searched individually or in combination. All relevant articles of any study design (published within December 15, 2019, till the mid of June 2020), were included and narratively discussed in this review. RESULTS Sixty-six articles were reviewed in this article. Through these articles, we provide guidance and recommendations on the preoperative preparation and safety precautions, intraoperative precautions, postoperative precautions, postoperative complications (related to COVID-19), surgical scheduling, emergency surgeries, elective surgeries, cancer surgery, psychological impact on surgical teams, and surgical training during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly all aspects of surgical procedures, scheduling, and staffing. Special precautions were taken before, during, or after surgeries. New treatment and teaching modalities emerged in response to the pandemic. Psychological support and training platforms are necessary for the surgical team.
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- Amjad Soltany
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Al Mouwasat University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Dakahlia, Egypt
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
- UK and Faculty of Medicine and Zagazig University Hospitals, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt
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- Public Health and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt
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Dartaha R, Benmelouka AY, Jobran AWM. A case of lip squamous cell carcinoma with a familial history of Xeroderma pigmentosum. Oral Oncol 2020; 111:104896. [PMID: 32654871 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Xeroderma pigmentosum is an orphan hereditary photosensitive human disorder that is recognized by the development of skin lesions in sun-exposed regions of the body due to severe photosensitivity. Patients with this condition have an abnormal DNA repair process due to a genetic mutation. Xeroderma pigmentosum is considered as a risk factor of cancer since the affected population may develop various cutaneous cancers including both melanoma and non-melanoma cutaneous malignancies even at a younger age than the general population. This risk concerns also asymptomatic heterozygote individuals. Here, we present a case of 46 years old man with a familial history of Xeroderma pigmentosum who developed a microscopically confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of the lip.
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- Rami Dartaha
- Rambam Hospital, Private Clinics, Haifa, Palestine
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El-Qushayri AE, Khalaf KM, Dahy A, Mahmoud AR, Benmelouka AY, Ghozy S, Mahmoud MU, Bin-Jumah M, Alkahtani S, Abdel-Daim MM. Fournier's gangrene mortality: A 17-year systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Infect Dis 2020; 92:218-225. [PMID: 31962181 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2019.12.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To provide better management of Fournier's gangrene, mortality-associated comorbidities and common etiologies were identified. METHODS A systematic search was conducted using 12 databases, followed by meticulous screening to select relevant articles. Meta-analysis and meta-regression (for possible cofounders) were both done for all possible outcomes. RESULTS Out of 1186 reports screened, 38 studies were finally included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. A higher risk of mortality was detected in patients with diabetes, heart disease, renal failure, and kidney disease, with risk ratios (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) of 0.72 (0.59-0.89), 0.39 (0.24-0.62), 0.41 (0.27-0.63), and 0.34 (95% CI 0.16-0.73), respectively. However, there was no association between mortality rates and comorbid hypertension, lung disease, liver disease, or malignant disease (p > 0.05). The highest mortality rates were due to sepsis (76%) and multiple organ failure (66%), followed by respiratory (19.4%), renal (18%), cardiovascular (15.7%), and hepatic (5%) mortality. CONCLUSIONS Modifications to the Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index (FGSI) are recommended, in order to include comorbidities as an important prognostic tool for FG mortality. Close monitoring of the patients, with special interest given to the main causes of mortality, is an essential element of the management process.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; Neurosurgery Department, El Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital, Giza, Egypt.
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Zoology, Science College, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Zoology, Science College, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt.
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