Publications by authors named "A M Morad"
Background: Sepsis remains a major cause of mortality in intensive care units (ICUs). Prompt diagnosis and effective management are imperative for better outcomes. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we explore the potential of circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA), as a promising tool for early sepsis detection and prognosis assessment, aiming to address limitations associated with traditional diagnostic methods.
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- Early diagnosis and proper management of epilepsy are crucial, yet Egypt faces significant challenges in healthcare practices, leading to poor outcomes for patients.
- A group of Egyptian experts used a modified Delphi method to develop a nationwide consensus on epilepsy diagnosis and treatment after reviewing recent literature and guidelines.
- Out of 278 statements discussed, a strong agreement was reached on 256, aiming to enhance the quality of care and improve treatment outcomes for those living with epilepsy in Egypt.
Purpose: There has been a UK national directive to ensure that patients are offered reconstructive surgical options. We aimed to assess any change in oncoplastic practice over a 10-year period.
Methods: The surgical management of 7019 breast cancers was retrospectively assessed at Nightingale Breast Centre, Manchester University UK, from 2010 to 2019.
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- Substance use during pregnancy is prevalent, and while biological testing is done to detect these exposures, there is currently no standardized approach regarding when or how testing should occur.
- This review highlights various specimen types (like urine, meconium, and umbilical cord tissue) and analytical methods (such as immunoassay and mass spectrometry) to help guide testing related to maternal and newborn substance exposure.
- There are specific strengths and limitations in detection methods, and better standardization is needed to improve how substance exposure is evaluated, keeping in mind the possibility of false results.