Publications by authors named "A E El-Metwally"
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- Embryo transfer (ET) is being tested in horses to enhance genetic improvement and the study focuses on improving ET success by re-flushing and re-transferring embryos from contaminated to healthy recipient mares.
- The research involved 25 recipient mares, examining the effectiveness of embryo transfer, with 7 serving as a control group and 18 undergoing treatment to check for infections before transferring embryos.
- Results showed high rates of endometritis in control mares, leading to embryonic death, while treated mares had a better pregnancy rate, especially in embryos with well-developed capsules, highlighting the importance of monitoring and addressing uterine health.
(1) Background: Aspirin and clopidogrel have been found helpful in improving clinical outcomes among patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). However, the evidence on the efficacy of aspirin and/or clopidogrel on clinical outcomes has not been synthesized and summarized in the prior reviews. Hence, we undertook a meta-analysis of the research studies examining the effect of aspirin and/or clopidogrel on varying clinical outcomes among COPD patients; (2) Methods: Using key search terms, we searched databases, including MEDLINE, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and EMBASE to find observational studies and RCTs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Mental health conditions are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with a 13% rise within the last decade. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with mental illness in patients presenting to a primary healthcare center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Methods: Data were extracted from the electronic health records of 46 primary care centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from March 2022 to March 2023.
Mitigating effect of gallic acid on zinc oxide nanoparticles and arsenic trioxide-induced spermatogenesis suppression, testicular injury, hormonal imbalance, and immunohistochemical changes in rats.
Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the impact of arsenic trioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles on male reproductive health in adult rats, comparing the effects of these substances alone and in combination with gallic acid as a protective agent.
- Results showed that exposure led to significant weight and hormonal changes, including reduced testosterone and increased estradiol levels, along with oxidative stress indicators such as elevated malondialdehyde and decreased antioxidant enzymes in the testicular tissues.
- Gallic acid demonstrated protective effects, improving sperm health and hormonal profiles, and restoring damaged reproductive structures, suggesting it may counteract the negative effects of arsenic and zinc oxide exposure.
Pregnant women have a higher risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) compared to non-pregnant women, making antibiotics necessary for treatment. However, prescribing antibiotics without culture and sensitivity tests may contribute to antimicrobial resistance. A meta-analysis using R was conducted to determine the prevalence of antibiotic resistance patterns in UTIs among pregnant women.
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