Publications by authors named "A Abdelhalim"
Introduction: Posterior urethral valves may lead to persistent hydronephrosis (HN) and bladder dysfunction despite successful endoscopic valve ablation (EVA).
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of overnight bladder drainage (OBD) on upper urinary tracts and bladders of boys post EVA.
Materials And Methods: Boys who had persistent HN after EVA were included.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease involving complex immune dysregulation, including the OX40-OX40L pathway. Rocatinlimab and amlitelimab, monoclonal antibodies targeting OX40 and OX40L, respectively, have shown promise in treating moderate-to-severe AD. Both therapies have demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing disease severity, with favorable safety profiles and no serious treatment-related adverse events.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The study investigates whether routine voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is necessary to confirm the resolution of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) after robotic-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation (RALUR) in children.
- Data from 42 patients under 18 who underwent RALUR revealed a high success rate, with 87.5% of ureters showing resolved VUR post-surgery.
- The conclusion recommends that after gaining experience, routine VCUG may not be essential following RALUR, given the strong clinical success rate of 97.6%.
Article Synopsis
- Gray mold, a serious disease affecting apples, causes significant losses before and after harvest, leading researchers to explore biological alternatives for control.
- Two endophytic bacteria were identified that showed strong abilities to inhibit gray mold both in lab tests and in actual apple fruit.
- Experiments showed that treating infected apples with these bacteria reduced decay and boosted the fruit's natural defenses, while also enhancing shelf life during storage at cold temperatures compared to untreated apples.
Background: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of the intradermal injection of purified protein derivative (PPD) and PPD skin test reactions on the oncological outcomes of patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) treated by trans-urethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) and adjuvant intravesical BCG.
Methods: The study included 100 consecutive patients with NMIBC prospectively given intradermal PPD 1-2 weeks before starting BCG therapy. Another 100 patients with NMIBC not given intradermal PPD before starting BCG were chosen as a historical control.