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Samir N, Alieldin LG, Nour ZA, AlOrbani AM. Interleukin-29 level in psoriasis before and after narrow-band ultraviolet B and its relationship with metabolic syndrome. Arch Dermatol Res 2023; 316:63. [PMID: 38157061 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-023-02806-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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- Nesrin Samir
- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Kasr AlAiny Street, Cario, 11562, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Kasr AlAiny Street, Cario, 11562, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cario, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Kasr AlAiny Street, Cario, 11562, Egypt.
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Abou Shabana K, El Shiek M, El Nazer M, Samir N. Women's perceptions and practices regarding their rights to reproductive health. East Mediterr Health J 2021. [DOI: 10.26719/2003.9.3.296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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At the outpatient clinic of Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital, perceptions and practices of 1000 women regarding their reproductive health rights [reproductive rights] were evaluated. The majority had positive perceptions about their rights to reproductive health; however, 30% disagreed with prohibitions of discrimination against women, particularly prohibitions of female genital mutilation [FGM]. A significant association was found between perceptions of sexual rights and demographic characteristics and between education and practices regarding early detection of cancer. No significant association was found between education and concepts of adolescent health education as a reproductive right. Programmes about women’s reproductive rights that emphasize the issue of sexual health through religious education are recommended as one of the best strategies for the eradication of FGM
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El Hawary M, Bassiouny DA, Esmat S, Sobhi R, Saleh MA, AbdelHalim D, Hegazy R, Gawdat H, Ragab N, Samir N, Sany I. Recipient site preparation by cryoblebbing in melanocyte keratinocyte transplantation procedure over the fingers in vitiligo: A pilot study. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e14199. [PMID: 32798282 DOI: 10.1111/dth.14199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Surgical treatment of vitiligo lesions over the fingers has poor outcome. In this intra-patient comparative study, 12 patients with stable non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) affecting the middle three fingers of one hand were included. Three variations were used in treatment of finger vitiligo lesions: minipuch grafting, melanocytes keratinocyte transplantation procedure (MKTP) preceded by cryoblebbing or full CO2 laser resurfacing of the recipient site. Liquid nitrogen was used to create blebs in one finger 24 hours before therapy. On the following day, the second finger was treated by minipunch grafting and the third finger was resurfaced by CO2 laser. A suspension was prepared and 0.1 mL was injected into each cryobleb. It was also applied to the resurfaced skin. All patients underwent topical PUVA therapy and were followed-up for 12 months. Ten cases with 52 lesions completed the follow-up period. About 4/18 lesions treated by cryoblebbing followed by MKTP showed ≥75% repigmentation while only 1/17 lesions treated by laser resurfacing + MKTP and 1/17 lesions treated by minipunch grafting showed 30% and 10% repigmentation, respectively. No complications occurred in MKTP treated lesions. Cryoblebbing of the recipient site seems to improve the outcome of MKTP in lesions over the fingers in stable NSV.
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- Marwa El Hawary
- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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El-Komy MHM, Mashaly H, Sayed KS, Hafez V, El-Mesidy MS, Said ER, Amer MA, AlOrbani AM, Saadi DG, El-Kalioby M, Eid RO, Azzazi Y, El Sayed H, Samir N, Salem MR, El Desouky ED, Zaher HAEM, Rasheed H. Clinical and epidemiologic features of psoriasis patients in an Egyptian medical center. JAAD Int 2020; 1:81-90. [PMID: 34409325 PMCID: PMC8362248 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdin.2020.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background Identification of epidemiologic and phenotypic variations of psoriasis among different ethnic groups can further our understanding of this perplexing disease, aiming at better management of patients worldwide. Objective To provide a descriptive analysis of psoriasis patients registered at Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit Disease Registry. Methods This retrospective single-center registry study included patient records between November 2015 and November 2018 (2534 patients). Sociodemographic and phenotypic data were analyzed. Results The mean age of the registered patients was 39.3 years and 56.3% were men. Stress was the main precipitating factor (48.3%), whereas the most common symptom reported was itching (82.4%). The median body mass index was 27.5, and the median percentage of body surface area involved was 10.0. The mean Psoriasis Area Severity Index score was 8.7, and the mean Psoriasis Disability Index score was 13.0. Both parameters correlated positively, and both showed significantly higher means in smokers. Limitations Despite that the study was performed at a highly specialized tertiary care center with a high flow of patients, this was still a single-center registry. Conclusions This work shows that the characteristics of Egyptian patients with psoriasis are comparable to those of other studied ethnic groups, with minor differences.
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- Mohamed Hussein Medhat El-Komy
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Public Health and Community, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Esmat S, Bassiouny D, Saleh MA, AbdelHalim D, Hegazy R, ElHawary M, Gawdat H, Gouda H, Khorshied M, Samir N. Studying the effect of adding growth factors to the autologous melanocyte keratinocyte suspension in segmental vitiligo. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e13368. [PMID: 32243651 DOI: 10.1111/dth.13368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Addition of different growth factors to the medium used in autologous melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation procedure (MKTP) was reported in the literature. The aim of the current study was comparison of response to MKTP in segmental vitiligo (SV) with and without adding growth factors to the suspension medium. Eighteen cases with SV were randomly divided into two groups. In group A: Ham F12 medium was used for suspension and in group B: 5 ng/mL recombinant basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and 25 mg/500 mL 3'5' cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) were added to the medium. All cases received NB-UVB twice weekly for 24 weeks. The area of vitiligo lesions was measured before and after therapy by point-counting technique and complications were recorded. Excellent response (90%-100% repigmentation) occurred in 5/9 cases (56%) in group A and 7/9 cases (78%) in group B (with growth factors). A significant decrease in the area of treated lesions before and after therapy was found in both groups A and B (P = .0012 and .0004, respectively), however, a higher percentage of reduction in area of vitiligo was seen in group B cases (70% in group A vs 90% in group B; P value: .028). Marginal halo was seen in five cases in group A and six in group B. In conclusion addition of bFGF and cAMP to MKTP medium improved the results of the procedure. It could be considered if economically feasible.
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- Samia Esmat
- Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Kasr El-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Samir N, Alyafrasi RM, Ashour SS, Shalaby S. Study of visfatin expression in acne patients in tissue and serum. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2020; 88:70-73. [PMID: 32242871 DOI: 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_856_18] [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: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous units, of multifactorial pathogenesis, one of which could be an adipokine such as visfatin. Aim The aim of this study was to study visfatin expression both in lesional skin and serum, of acne patients versus healthy controls. The secondary aim was to study the relationship of visfatin levels with dyslipidemia/metabolic syndrome. Methods This study included 30 patients with moderate and severe acne vulgaris and 30 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Serum and tissue visfatin were estimated by enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay. Clinical and laboratory examinations were done to assess the anthropometric data and various criteria of metabolic syndrome. Results Tissue and serum visfatin levels were significantly higher in patients as compared to healthy controls. Tissue visfatin levels were significantly higher than its serum levels in both patients and controls. Serum visfatin was significantly higher in overweight individuals. No correlations were found between tissue and serum visfatin levels in both patients and controls. Moreover, serum and tissue visfatin levels did not correlate to any of the lipid profile parameters or criteria of metabolic syndrome in acne patients. Limitations The study had a small sample size and did not localize the exact source of tissue visfatin. Polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS was not evaluated. Conclusion Visfatin is an important proinflammatory adipokine, with significantly higher expression in acne patients. Tissue rather than serum visfatin might play a key role in acne.
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- Nesrin Samir
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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El Sayed H, Shalaby S, Abdel-Halim MRE, Aboelfadl DM, Samir N. Efficacy of doxycycline in the treatment of early stages of mycosis fungoides: a randomized controlled trial. J DERMATOL TREAT 2019; 32:424-431. [PMID: 31526286 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2019.1667474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mycosis fungoides is the most common type of primary cutaneous T cell lymphomas. Doxycycline promoted apoptosis in different human malignant cell lines and in vivo models. OBJECTIVES To test for the therapeutic efficacy of doxycycline in comparison to PUVA in early stages of classic MF and its effect on T cell apoptosis. METHODS Thirty-six patients were randomized into either: doxycycline 200 mg daily (n = 18) or PUVA (3 weekly sessions) (n = 18) for 12 weeks. The primary outcome (therapeutic efficacy) was defined in terms of objective response rate (ORR) which was measured according to changes in the modified severity weighted assessment tool (mSWAT). RESULTS Doxycycline achieved significantly less ORR (partial response) in comparison to PUVA (11.1%, 50%, respectively, p = .016). The percent reduction in mSWAT, CAILS, histopathology score and CD3 expression was significantly less in the doxycycline group (p = .001, p = .001, p ˂ .001, and p = .004, respectively). Within the doxycycline group, changes in mSWAT and CAILS showed no correlation with changes in the CD3 or Bcl-2 expression. Gastric upset was significantly more encountered in the doxycycline group (p = .001). CONCLUSION Doxycycline is not suitable as a sole agent in the treatment of early stages of classic MF, acting mainly by anti-inflammatory rather apoptotic function. REGISTER NUMBER NCT03454945 (www.clinicaltrials.gov).
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- H El Sayed
- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al Aini University Hospital, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al Aini University Hospital, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al Aini University Hospital, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, National Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al Aini University Hospital, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Abdel Hay R, Rashed L, Hegazy R, Rashwan W, Samir N, Nour-Edin F. Association of interleukin (IL)18 and IL10 gene polymorphisms with oral lichen planus risk; a case-control study. J Dermatol Sci 2016; 83:244-7. [PMID: 27286581 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2016] [Revised: 05/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Rania Abdel Hay
- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
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- Clinical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Periodontology, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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Zaher H, Bassiouny D, Abdel Hay R, Samir N, Ragab N, Sayed S. Dermoscopic and Immunohistochemical Changes in Acquired Melanocytic Nevi following Narrow-Band Ultraviolet B Therapy. Dermatology 2016; 232:273-8. [PMID: 27193800 DOI: 10.1159/000445780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acquired melanocytic nevi (AMN) have been reported to undergo morphological and dermoscopic changes following exposure to narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) radiation. OBJECTIVE To study the morphological, dermoscopic and immunohistochemical changes in AMN following NB-UVB radiation. METHODS Suberythemogenic NB-UVB sessions were delivered to 40 patients with AMN. For each patient, a minimum of 2 nevi were selected. One nevus was surgically removed from each patient prior to sessions as control; for the other nevus, dermoscopic images were captured before and after NB-UVB sessions. The images were evaluated for changes. At the end, another nevus was surgically removed for immunohistochemical assessment of Ki-67 and melan-A. RESULTS Our study showed a statistically significant increase in the size of AMN following NB-UVB radiation. Benign dermoscopic changes were observed. Statistically significant positive correlations were found between some dermoscopic findings and the total cumulative dose of NB-UVB. Immunohistochemical analysis did not show any significant change in the exposed AMN. CONCLUSION AMN irradiated with repeated suberythemogenic doses of NB-UVB showed benign morphological and dermoscopic changes, and this was confirmed by our immunohistochemical study.
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- Hesham Zaher
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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El Maraghi S, Saber H, El Saied M, Samir N. Predictive value of phosphorylated neuro-filament h as a marker of brain injury after cardiac arrest. Intensive Care Med Exp 2015. [PMCID: PMC4797569 DOI: 10.1186/2197-425x-3-s1-a203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Hegazy MA, Omar AS, Samir N, Moharram A, Weber S, Radwan WA. Amalgamation of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, and sequential organ failure scoring system in predicting sepsis survival. Anesth Essays Res 2015; 8:296-301. [PMID: 25886324 PMCID: PMC4258970 DOI: 10.4103/0259-1162.143115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background: The clinical value of inflammatory biomarkers is still questionable. Aim of the Work: The aim of this study is to compare the clinical informative value of procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) plasma concentration in the early detection of sepsis, as well as relating these biomarkers to other scoring systems. Patients and Methods: A total of 138 patients were enrolled in our study. All were subjected to PCT, CRP, and sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) scores daily for 7 days (starting from admission day). Blood samples were collected before starting antibiotics, with 28 days follow-up and patients were assigned to three groups: Group I: SOFA 2-7, Group II: SOFA 8-10, and Group III: SOFA ≥11. Results: Underlying clinical diagnosis revealed pneumonia in 72 patients, urinary tract infections in eight, bloodstream infection in four, and other infections in 23, while infection could not be traced in 25 patients. The mean PCT was 3 ng/ml (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1-4), 12 ng/ml (95% CI: 9.1-14), and 19 ng/ml (95% CI: 16.3-22.3) in Groups I, II, and III, respectively, with a statistically significant difference in the mean PCT level among the three groups (P < 0.0001). On the other hand, CRP mean level did not significantly differentiate between the groups (147.1 mg/L in Group II, which was even higher than the level of Group III, 138.4 mg/L). Conclusion: PCT seems to do better than CRP in predicting the SOFA groups, giving its patronage display over a wide spectrum of insults.
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- M A Hegazy
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dahbi, UAE
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Shikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dahbi, UAE
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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El-Komy MM, Abdel Halim DM, Samir N, Hegazy RA, Gawdat HI, Shoeb SA. Nail changes in female pemphigus vulgaris patients on immunosuppressive therapy. Int J Womens Dermatol 2015; 1:82-84. [PMID: 28491963 PMCID: PMC5418749 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2015.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 12/10/2014] [Revised: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 01/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy may develop nail alterations resulting from infection, skin disorder, or drug regimen. Objective This study aims to describe nail changes in PV female patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy and to report the frequency of associated fungal and bacterial growth in the patients’ nails. Methods Twenty-five female PV patients who had at least one acquired finger or toenail abnormality and had been administered at least one immunosuppressive drug were included in the study. Nail alterations were recorded. Nail scrapings were collected from abnormal nails for fungal and bacterial examination. Results Positive fungal and bacterial cultures were detected in 20 (80%) of patients’ nail samples. Five patients reported nail alterations coinciding with disease onset, whereas 13 reported nail changes after administration of immunosuppressive therapy. Limitations Lack of a control group (patients on similar immunosuppressive medications for conditions other than PV) which would have further supported the findings demonstrated in this observational study. Conclusion Nail abnormalities in severe PV patients are frequently associated with fungal and bacterial growth. Immunosuppressive therapy potentially initiates such changes. What is already known on this topic? Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy may develop nail alterations resulting from infection, skin disorder, or drug regimen.
What does this article add to our knowledge? The duration of disease in severe PV appears to dictate the longevity of nail changes in patients, and immunosuppressive therapy may initiate these nail changes either alone or as a result of opportunistic bacterial and/or fungal growth affecting the nail unit. Accordingly, prompt treatment of PV utilizing a multidisciplinary approach (combined or sequential therapy) would presumably decrease the incidence of nail affection in PV patients on immunosuppressive therapy. Limitations of the present work include lack of a control group (patients on similar immunosuppressive medications for conditions other than PV), which would have further supported the findings demonstrated in this observational study.
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- M M El-Komy
- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
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Haase O, Mosaad H, Eldarouti M, Elramly A, Samir N, Abdelhady M, Samir M, El-Gharib I, Salah S, El-Shennawy F, Mosaad Y, Elwan N, Salem H, Abdelgaber S, Recke A, Möller S, Zillikens D, Ibrahim S. TNFAIP3 and IL12B gene polymorphisms associated with psoriasis vulgaris in an Egyptian cohort. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2014; 29:1297-301. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- O. Haase
- Department of Dermatology; University of Lübeck; Lübeck Germany
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- Department of Clinical Pathology; Mansoura University; Mansoura Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology; Faculty of Medicine; Cairo University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology; Faculty of Medicine; Cairo University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology; Faculty of Medicine; Cairo University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology; Faculty of Medicine; Cairo University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology; Zagazig University; Zagazig Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology; Zagazig University; Zagazig Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology; Mansoura University; Mansoura Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology; Mansoura University; Mansoura Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology; Mansoura University; Mansoura Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology; Tanta University; Tanta Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology; Mansoura University; Mansoura Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology; Mansoura University; Mansoura Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology; University of Lübeck; Lübeck Germany
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- Department of Dermatology; University of Lübeck; Lübeck Germany
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- Department of Dermatology; University of Lübeck; Lübeck Germany
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- Department of Dermatology; University of Lübeck; Lübeck Germany
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Hegazy RA, Fawzy MM, Gawdat HI, Samir N, Rashed LA. T helper 17 and Tregs: a novel proposed mechanism for NB-UVB in vitiligo. Exp Dermatol 2014; 23:283-6. [PMID: 24617827 DOI: 10.1111/exd.12369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Narrowband ultraviolet (NB-UV)B is accepted as corner stone therapy for vitiligo. Its influence on the expression of IL-17, IL- 22 and FoxP3 as markers for the Th17 and Tregs lineages has not been studied before in the context of non-segmental vitiligo (NSV). The study included 20 active NSV patients who received 36 NB-UVB sessions and 20 controls. Clinical evaluation Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (VASI) and determination of tissue expression of IL-17, IL-22 and FoxP3 by qRT-PCR (lesional, perilesional) were carried out before and after therapy. Baseline levels of IL-17 and IL-22 were significantly higher in patients, whereas FoxP3 was significantly lower. After therapy, IL-17 and IL-22 significantly dropped, whereas FoxP3 significantly increased (lesional, perilesional). Baseline and post-treatment VASI showed significant positive correlations with IL-17 and IL-22 and significant negative correlation with FoxP3 expression. Restoration of the balance between Th17 and Tregs might represent a novel pathway for the improvement that NB-UVB exerts in vitiligo patients.
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- Rehab A Hegazy
- Department of Dermatology, Kasr AlAini Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Saleh N, Samir N, Megahed H, Farid E. Homocysteine and other cardiovascular risk factors in patients with lichen planus. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2013; 28:1507-13. [PMID: 24330130 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2013] [Accepted: 11/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic inflammation was found to play an important role in the development of cardiovascular risk factors. Homocysteine (Hcy) and fibrinogen have been identified as a major independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Lichen planus is assumed to be closely related to dyslipidaemia. Several cytokines involved in lichen planus pathogenesis, could explain its association with dyslipidaemia. Also chronic inflammation with lichen planus has been suggested as a component of the metabolic syndrome. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to detect a panel of cardiovascular risk factors in patients of lichen planus. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study was done on 40 patients of lichen planus and 40 healthy controls. All patients and controls were subjected to clinical examination. Serum levels of homocysteine, fibrinogen and high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique (ELISA). Metabolic syndrome parameters including anthropometric measures, lipid profiles, blood sugar and blood pressure were studied. RESULTS Patients with lichen planus showed significant association with metabolic syndrome parameters than controls (P < 0.001). Serum homocysteine, fibrinogen and hs-CRP were significantly higher in lichen planus patients than controls (P < 0.001). Serum homocysteine correlated with both serum hs-CRP and serum fibrinogen. However, there was no correlation between serum levels of homocysteine and fibrinogen with any metabolic syndrome criteria and related disorders except for a negative correlation of fibrinogen with high-density lipoprotein (HDL). CONCLUSION In the present work, patients with lichen planus were found to have higher makers of both metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors in relation to controls most probably due to long standing inflammation.
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- N Saleh
- Department of Dermatology Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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El-Hadidi H, Samir N, Shaker OG, Otb S. Estimation of tissue and serum lipocalin-2 in psoriasis vulgaris and its relation to metabolic syndrome. Arch Dermatol Res 2013; 306:239-45. [DOI: 10.1007/s00403-013-1414-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2013] [Revised: 09/05/2013] [Accepted: 09/10/2013] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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El-Komy MHM, Samir N, Shaker OG. Estimation of vitamin D levels in patients with pemphigus vulgaris. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2013; 28:859-63. [PMID: 23659586 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2013] [Accepted: 04/10/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Keratinocyte acantholysis as a result of pathogenic Dsg3-antibodies production by B cells leads to Pemphigus vulgaris (PV). Vitamin D, through its participation in several immune modulatory functions including B cells apoptosis, Th2 cell differentiation, apoptotic enzyme regulation and Tregs functions, may be actively involved in the immune regulation of PV. OBJECTIVE To evaluate Vitamin D status in PV patients in comparison to controls in an attempt to determine its role in this autoimmune disease. METHODS Using ELISA technique, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) was determined for 34 pemphigus vulgaris patients and 20 healthy volunteers. Phosphorus and parathormone were also determined in the patient group. RESULTS 25OHD was significantly lower in patients than controls (P = 0.008). There was a statistically significant difference between both groups regarding suboptimal Vit. D levels (P = 0.007). CONCLUSION Patients with PV have significantly lower serum vitamin D levels in comparison to controls and that these low levels were not related to age, BMI or pattern of sun exposure. The associated Vitamin D insufficiency in patients with PV may possibly exacerbate their disease through various immune related mechanisms.
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- M H M El-Komy
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Samir N, Mohamed R, Moustafa E, Abou Saif H. 198 Nurses’ attitudes and reactions to workplace violence in obstetrics and gynaecology departments in Cairo hospitals. East Mediterr Health J 2012; 18:198-204. [DOI: 10.26719/2012.18.3.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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This work aimed to assess the possible association between the presence of seminal mast cells and asthenozoospermia. One hundred and seventy-six male subjects were investigated: group (Gr)1 (n=46) normozoospermic fertile controls, Gr2 (n=62) idiopathic asthenozoospermia, Gr3 (n=32) asthenozoospermia with scrotal varicocele and Gr4 (n=36) asthenozoospermia with leucocytospermia. Four smear slides were prepared for each semen sample to be stained with toluidine blue-pyronin to detect mast cells. A significant increase was shown in mast cell-positive samples among varicocele-associated and idiopathic asthenozoospermic patients in comparison with fertile controls. Seminal mast cells were also detected at higher frequency among smokers and in age group over 40 years. It is concluded that mast cells and their products may play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of asthenozoospermia, possibly proposing a new goal for medical treatment of infertile males to pursue. In addition, this concept may in a way detain smoking as a cause of male infertility considering the clear abundance of mast cells in semen samples of smokers.
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- A El-Karaksy
- Department of Andrology and Sexology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Funke V, Samir N, Michel O, Henrique B, Nelma C, Fernanda L, Nelson H, Marci P, de Lima D, Setubal D, Jefferson R, Bonfim C, Bitencourt M, de Medeiros C, Zanis J, Pasquini R. Gleevec as therapy for relapsed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) and Ph+ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) after Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT). Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2005.11.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rizk A, Samir N, El Naggar A, El hadidi A, Omar E, Mowafi H, Mokhtar S. Crit Care 2004; 8:P106. [DOI: 10.1186/cc2573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Rizk A, Samir N, El Hadidi A, El Naggar A, Omar E, Mowafi H, Mokhtar S. Crit Care 2004; 8:P79. [DOI: 10.1186/cc2546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Abou Shabana K, el-Shiek M, el-Nazer M, Samir N. Women's perceptions and practices regarding their rights to reproductive health. East Mediterr Health J 2003; 9:296-308. [PMID: 15751922] [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] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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ABSTRACT At the outpatient clinic of Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital, perceptions and practices of 1000 women regarding their reproductive health rights (reproductive rights) were evaluated. The majority had positive perceptions about their rights to reproductive health; however, 30% disagreed with prohibitions of discrimination against women, particularly prohibitions of female genital mutilation (FGM). A significant association was found between perceptions of sexual rights and demographic characteristics and between education and practices regarding early detection of cancer. No significant association was found between education and concepts of adolescent health education as a reproductive right. Programmes about women's reproductive rights that emphasize the issue of sexual health through religious education are recommended as one of the best strategies for the eradication of FGM.
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- K Abou Shabana
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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