Publications by authors named "A Ekhzaimy"
Article Synopsis
- Oral hormone replacement therapy is traditionally used to manage adrenocortical insufficiency, but continuous subcutaneous hydrocortisone infusion (CSHI) is emerging as a promising alternative.
- A systematic review analyzed six studies involving 63 patients, finding that CSHI significantly reduced daily hydrocortisone doses and hospitalization rates due to adrenal crises.
- Overall, CSHI improved patients' quality of life and satisfaction, indicating its potential as an effective treatment, though more research is needed to confirm its safety and efficacy.
Ultrasonographic predictors of thyroid cancer in Bethesda III and IV thyroid nodules.
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne)
February 2024
Background: Bethesda III and IV thyroid nodules continue to be difficult to manage. Although molecular testing may assist in decision-making, it is expensive, not widely available, and not without pitfalls. The objective of this study is to assess whether certain thyroid ultrasonographic features may predict the risk of thyroid cancer in patients with Bethesda III and IV thyroid nodules and be used as additional decision-making tools to complement cytopathological results in deciding on diagnostic thyroidectomy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Impulse control disorders (ICDs) have been described as underrecognized side effects of dopamine agonists (DAs) in neurological disorders but are not sufficiently understood in endocrine conditions.
Objective: To identify the prevalence of DAs induced ICDs and determine potential risk factors related to these disorders in patients with prolactinoma and non-function pituitary adenomas (NFPAs).
Methods: This is a cross-sectional multicenter study involving 200 patients with prolactinoma and NFPAs, who received follow-ups in tertiary referral centers.
Objective: This study evaluated physicians' perceptions, practices, confidence, comfort level and prior training in managing menopause.
Methods: A survey was conducted of a convenience sample of physicians from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in 2019. We covered knowledge of symptoms, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), other menopause management strategies and prior training in menopause medicine.