Publications by authors named "A Hamdy"
Background and aim Non-contrast computed tomography of kidneys, ureters, and bladder (CT KUB) is the gold standard radiological imaging for nephrolithiasis. It significantly contributes to the total radiation exposure of a population. This is well known to be linked to increased cancer risk over time and as such should be minimized in line with Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR{ME}R).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSuprapubic catheterisation (SPC) is a commonly performed urological procedure. Although it is generally safe, SPC-induced bowel injury is a rare but morbid complication. It is described in the literature, but management consensus is lacking.
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- - The study aimed to assess how common Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is in the Egyptian population and identify related factors among participants across various hospitals in Egypt.
- - Among 7960 individuals screened, 64 were found with SS, with a higher occurrence in women, particularly in their 50s and 60s, and common symptoms included dry mouth and dry eyes.
- - The research revealed SS is not uncommon in Egypt, highlighting the need for increased awareness among patients and healthcare providers about the condition.
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- Heat stress and low mango yields are major issues for growers, but licorice-root extract (LRE) and potassium sorbate (PS) have been shown to improve growth and fruit quality in mango trees.
- In a study, 'Osteen' mango trees were treated with various concentrations of LRE and PS through foliar sprays, resulting in increased leaf area, number of fruits, and overall yield, while also reducing sunburn damage.
- The treatments not only enhanced fruit quality by increasing sweetness and vitamin C content but also significantly improved antioxidant levels and total chlorophyll, making the combination of 6 g/L LRE and 3 mM PS the most effective for boosting mango productivity.
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- The study focuses on creating and testing self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS) with simvastatin to boost its oral bioavailability.
- Two specific formulations, EO 5 and CL 14, were shown to emulsify quickly, have very small droplet sizes, and achieve near-complete drug release within 2 hours.
- In vivo tests revealed that formulation EO 5 significantly improved simvastatin bioavailability, leading to much greater effectiveness compared to traditional simvastatin suspension.