Publications by authors named "A Al-Mutawa"
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- Spinal cord compression (SCC) is a critical issue in kids with advanced cancers, prompting a study on its presentation and treatment options, especially focusing on radiation therapy.
- A retrospective review of 28 patients revealed 34 cases of SCC, with neuroblastoma being the most common cancer; both preemptive and reactive treatments showed similar outcomes in survival and quality of life.
- The study suggests that proactive radiation therapy may not offer significantly better results than reactive approaches, indicating that treatment decisions should be personalized and more research is needed for better strategies in pediatric cancer care.
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- The REPLENISH trial aims to determine if higher protein supplementation in critically ill patients improves 90-day survival rates compared to moderate protein intake.
- The study will involve randomizing 2,502 mechanically ventilated patients to receive either higher (2-2.4 g/kg/day) or moderate (0.8-1.2 g/kg/day) protein levels, with a focus on all-cause mortality and quality of life outcomes.
- The research has received ethical approval and will share findings through journals and conferences to influence future clinical practices.
Background: Protein intake is recommended in critically ill patients to mitigate the negative effects of critical illness-induced catabolism and muscle wasting. However, the optimal dose of enteral protein remains unknown. We hypothesize that supplemental enteral protein (1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAngiomyolipomas (AML), also known as hamartomas, are benign mesenchymal tumors of the kidneys which consist of vascular tissue, smooth muscles, and adipose tissue, with a higher prevalence in females than males. AML may be associated with tuberous sclerosis, and the growth of the mass may present as hematuria or flank pain. We present a case of a 14-year-old female patient who had a known case of tuberous sclerosis since early childhood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with the significant use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VVECMO) globally. Identifying strategies to optimize care is essential to improving patient important outcomes. By liberation from mechanical ventilation (MV) before VVECMO to provide awake-ECMO, complications related to MV could be minimized, leading to improved outcomes.
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