Publications by authors named "A M Akl"

Worldwide, stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in adults. Alteplase is the only approved treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and results in an improvement in a third of treated patients. Most studies evaluated the post-alteplase haemorrhagic transformation of brain infarction as a homogeneous entity but we evaluated the predictors of each subtype of haemorrhagic transformation of brain infarction.

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Introduction: Greater side-to-side asymmetry can indicate impaired skill, reduced power production, and an increased risk of injury. Bilateral differences highlight the presence of asymmetries that should be assessed to understand their impact on both injury risk and performance enhancement.

Objective: This study aimed to assessment muscle activation and bilateral asymmetry in major trunk and shoulder muscles during a two-armed kettlebell swing exercise.

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The current study aimed to assess the efficacy of duloxetine in reducing pain and improving the quality of life of individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). An extensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies that examined the efficacy of duloxetine in CLBP management. The primary objective of the present study was to assess the role of duloxetine use on pain levels, as well as improvements in quality of life, using validated instruments.

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  • - This study examines how the composition and thermal treatments influence the structural and electrical characteristics of sprayed thin films of MoWO with varying molybdenum content (x = 0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.20).
  • - Techniques like FE-SEM, EDX, and FTIR were used to analyze the films, revealing important vibrational modes and significant changes in surface morphology due to the Mo dopant.
  • - Results indicate that the conduction mechanism shifts at about 393K, affected by temperature and Mo concentration, highlighting MoWO's potential for future applications in photonic and optoelectronic devices.
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