Publications by authors named "Amr Elzahaby"

Article Synopsis
  • Propofol is a widely used anesthetic, but it has issues like injection pain; ciprofol is a new anesthetic that may resolve some of these problems.* -
  • A systematic review analyzed 19 trials with 2,841 participants, revealing that ciprofol was equally effective as propofol for endoscopy and had a higher success rate for general anesthesia.* -
  • Ciprofol led to significantly less injection pain, fewer adverse events, and greater patient satisfaction compared to propofol, suggesting it could be a viable alternative in anesthesia.*
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Background: High-power short-duration (HPSD) ablation has emerged as an alternative to conventional standard-power long-duration (SPLD) ablation. We aim to assess the efficacy and safety of HPSD versus SPLD for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) retrieved from PubMed, WOS, SCOPUS, EMBASE, and CENTRAL were performed through August 2023.

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Objective: Chronic constipation is a challenging functional gastrointestinal disorder that remains a global burden. Pharmacologic therapy, including laxatives and dietary fibers, are suggested as lines of treatment. Recent trials introduced an orally ingested vibrating capsule (VC) as an eligible option for chronic constipation management.

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