Publications by authors named "Abdullah Dahy"

Aim: We aimed to study the effect of COVID-19 on the in-hospital outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Method: A systematic literature search was performed in 2nd February 2022 updated in 12th December 2022 for recruiting relevant papers. The effect size was computed via the odds ratio (OR) for dichotomous data or standardized mean difference (SMD) for continuous data along with the 95% confidence interval (95%CI).

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We aimed to conduct the current meta-analysis to provide better insight into the efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in managing COVID-19 patients suffering from a stroke. An electronic search was conducted through eight databases for collecting the current evidence about the efficacy of MT in stroke patients with COVID-19 until 18 December 2021. The results were reported as the pooled prevalence rates and the odds ratios (ORs), with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI).

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We aimed to study the outcomes of COVID-19 in paediatric cancer patients. On 26 October 2021, we did a systematic search for relevant articles in seven electronic databases followed by manual search. We included cancer patients aged ≤18 years.

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Objectives: This study aimed to examine the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among Egyptian healthcare workers (HCWs) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: Six databases were searched for relevant papers. The quality of the selected articles was measured using the National Institute of Health quality assessment tool.

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: To examine the safety and efficacy of hyeprimmunoglobulin therapy on vertical transmission of congenital cytomegalovirus (CCMV).: We searched nine databases for studies investigating the effect of Hyperimmunoglobulin among pregnant women with CMV.: Of total eight studies, the pooled prevalence of CCMV was 36.

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Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition. It has a chronic course with multiple evolving relapses and patients require long-term treatment and follow-up. Teledermatology was introduced for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of chronic diseases.

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Background: Sarcoidosis with cardiovascular involvement is critical and is associated with morbidity and mortality of the affected patients, if not properly managed. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to review the available literature to find the prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities and their association with sarcoidosis.

Methods: An electronic search was conducted through nine databases for articles reporting cardiovascular comorbidities in sarcoidosis patients.

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Background: To provide better management of Fournier's gangrene, mortality-associated comorbidities and common etiologies were identified.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted using 12 databases, followed by meticulous screening to select relevant articles. Meta-analysis and meta-regression (for possible cofounders) were both done for all possible outcomes.

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