Pre-stack seismic inversion for reservoir characterization in Pleistocene to Pliocene channels, Baltim gas field, Nile Delta, Egypt.

The Nile Delta, North Africa's leading gas-producing region, was the focus of this study aimed at delineating gas-bearing sandstone reservoirs from the Pleistocene to Pliocene formations using a combination of pre-stack inversion and rock physics analysis. This research employed seismic inversion techniques, including full-angle stack seismic volumes, well logs, and 3-D with rock physics modeling to refine volumes of P-wave velocity (Vp), S-wave velocity (Vs), and density. Traditional seismic attributes, such as far amplitude, proved insufficient for confirming gas presence, highlighting partial angle stacks, integrated the need for advanced methods.

Utilizing post-stack seismic inversion for delineation of gas-bearing sand in a pleistocene reservoir, baltim gas field, nile delta, Egypt.

Given useful rock properties, gas sands generally appear as bright events on seismic data. Unfortunately, partially saturated gas sands tend to be of similar brightness to fully saturated gas sands so cannot be distinguished easily. Seismic inversion can sometimes help, given adequate seismic data and a robust understanding of rock physics.

Contemporary In-Hospital Outcomes of Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Insights from the MENATA (Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Asia) Chapter of the PROGRESS-CTO Registry.

Chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been rapidly evolving in different parts of the world. We examined the clinical and angiographic characteristics and procedural outcomes of 1,079 consecutive CTO PCIs performed in 1,063 patients at 10 centers in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Asia regions between 2018 and 2022. The mean age was 61 ± 10 years and 82% of the patients were men.

Evaluating a Novel Fly Ash Resin-Reinforced Cement's Interactions under Acidic, Basic, High-Salinity, and High-Temperature Conditions.

The ability of cement to withstand harsh conditions is one of its most vital properties, especially in hydrocarbon wells, due to their association with high temperatures, high pressures, acidic components, and erosion. Conventional cement is prone to failure under extreme conditions and is also a costly component in oil and gas wells. This research evaluated the ability of a newly developed cement composed of fly ash reinforced with epoxy resin to withstand the harsh conditions of oil and gas wells.

Hereditary Hyperekplexia in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Hyperekplexia is a rare disorder characterized by exaggerated startle responses to unexpected sensory stimuli, recurrent apneas, and stiffness. Only few studies have been published on this disorder in populations with high rates of consanguinity.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed Saudi patients with genetically confirmed hereditary hyperekplexia using a standard questionnaire that was sent to nine major referral hospitals in Saudi Arabia.

Outcome of surgery for acute infective endocarditis: does preoperative stroke have an impact on mortality?

Purpose: Surgical therapy of infective endocarditis (IE) is challenging and can be associated with high mortality. In this study, we present the early outcomes of patients who underwent cardiac surgery for IE.

Methods: From 2017 until 2019, 66 patients underwent surgical treatment for IE.

Kinase Inhibitory Activities and Molecular Docking of a Novel Series of Anticancer Pyrazole Derivatives.

A series of novel 1,3,4-triarylpyrazoles containing different heterocycles has been prepared, characterized and screened for their in vitro antiproliferative activity against HePG-2, MCF-7, PC-3, A-549 and HCT-116 cancer cell lines. The biological results revealed that compound showed the highest anticancer activity so it was subjected to a kinase assay study where it reduced the activity of several protein kinases including AKT1, AKT2, BRAF V600E, EGFR, p38α and PDGFRβ at 100 μM using the radiometric or ADP-Glo assay method. Molecular docking simulation supported the initial kinase assay and suggested a common mode of interaction at the ATP-binding sites of these kinases, which demonstrates that compound is a potential agent for cancer therapy deserving further research.

Recessive AFG3L2 Mutation Causes Progressive Microcephaly, Early Onset Seizures, Spasticity, and Basal Ganglia Involvement.

Background: Mutations in AFG3L2, a gene encoding a subunit of the mitochondrion m-AAA protease, cause spinocerebellar ataxia type 28 and recessive spastic ataxia type 5. Neuroimaging shows cerebellar atrophy.

Methods: Retrospective review of the patient charts including their clinical evaluation and molecular genetic, neurodiagnostic, and neuroradiological investigations.

Orbital Metastases from Breast Cancer: Retrospective Analysis at an Academic Cancer Center.

Orbital metastases from breast cancer (BC) are rare, but often debilitating. BC accounts for nearly half of metastases to the orbit. Orbital metastases may be discovered years after the initial diagnosis of BC, and are rare at initial presentation.

Septo-optic Dysplasia Complex with Omphalocele, Pre-maxillary Agenesis and Encephalocele.

Septo-optic dysplasia complex (SODC) is a rare congenital anomaly, characterized with absence of septum pellucidum, optic nerve hypoplasia with or without pituitary dysfunction. Various midline defects are also associated with SODC in addition to its classical findings. We report, for the first time a rare presentation of SODC which is associated with pre-maxillary agenesis along with sphenoidal encephalocele and omphalocele.

Conservative surgery in patients with malignant ovarian germ cell tumours.

Conservative surgery with adjuvant chemotherapy has made the preservation of fertility even in patient with advanced disease. The increase in cure rate has shifted to research for the long term menstrual reproductive and gynecologic outcome in these patients. The current study is retrospective for 25 cases of ovarian malignant germ cell tumor from January 2006 to January 2011, at El Hussian and Sayed Galal University Hospitals.

The prognostic value of triple negative in stage II/III breast cancer.

Introduction: Breast cancer is no longer seen as a single disease but rather a multifaceted disease composed of distinct biological subtypes with diverse natural history, clinical, pathological, and molecular features. Recent attention has been directed at the molecular classification of breast cancer.

Objective: To evaluate the prognostic value of triple-negative subtype in stage II/III breast cancer and to define the role of clinical stage in prognosis of breast cancer.