Publications by authors named "A A Sleem"

The emergence of methicillin-resistant (MRSA) several years ago highlighted the challenge of multidrug-resistant infections, emphasizing the critical need for innovative treatment approaches. Myrtenol, known for its antibacterial and antibiofilm properties, holds promise as a potential treatment option. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of myrtenol against MRSA.

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  • The study focuses on assessing postoperative complications in neuromuscular scoliosis surgery, highlighting it's a complex procedure often leading to various complications.
  • A systematic review was conducted of 22 studies with over 2,150 patients over the past ten years, analyzing factors that influence complication rates.
  • The most common complications identified were wound (13.3%) and respiratory (11.8%), with cerebral palsy being the most prevalent diagnosis among patients.
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Background: The cross-sectional area (CSA) of the median nerve in Parkinson's disease remains unclear.

Objectives: This meta-analysis assesses median nerve CSA changes in Parkinson's using ultrasonography.

Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and EBSCO were selectively searched for literature on Parkinson's disease, Median nerve, and ultrasonography.

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Purpose: Children and young adults with neuromuscular disorders have a high incidence of both spine and hip deformities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of either primary scoliosis or hip surgery in children and young adults with neuromuscular disorders.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on all children and young adults with neuromuscular-related synchronous hip subluxation/dislocation and scoliosis undergoing hip or scoliosis surgery in our institution between 2012 and 2021 with a minimum follow-up of 24 months.

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