Publications by authors named "Ahmed M El Shaarawy"

Background: This work aimed to analyze serum S100B levels and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in patients with lumbar disc prolapse to test their predictive values concerning the therapeutic efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency.

Methods: This prospective interventional study was carried out on 50 patients candidates for radiofrequency for treating symptomatic lumbar disc prolapse. Pain severity and functional disability were assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Functional rating index (FRI) before as well as two weeks, 1, 3, and 6 months after the radiofrequency.

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Objectives: The increased number of liver transplants in Egypt has increased the focus on perioperative complications in live donors. An important but not yet well-investigated complication is electrolyte disturbances, which are common in such patients, need intervention, and affect the outcome. We retrospectively analyzed data of perioperative calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus levels in live liver donors at our center.

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