Publications by authors named "Amr M"

Subcoracoid impingement occurs due to mechanical encroachment of the subscapularis tendon in the subcoracoid space between the coracoid process and lesser tuberosity of the humerus. Although physical therapy is known to have a crucial role in managing this condition, to the best of our knowledge, there is no established physical therapy program in the literature. This case report aims to provide a detailed presentation and diagnosis of a subcoracoid impingement case and to investigate the effects of physical therapy on pain, disability, performance, muscle strength, and ultrasound measurements over a one-year follow-up period.

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Background: Quality of life has emerged as a powerful indicator of therapeutic success. However, little research has been conducted to study potential factors that influence quality of life in persons with schizophrenia, particularly in low-income developing nations.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate how insight and empathy impacted the quality of life and severity of symptoms in patients.

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Dyes are one of the common contaminants in industrial wastewater. Adsorption is the most widely method which used to treat dye-contaminated water due to their easy use, cost-effectiveness, and their efficiency was high. The aim of this study is the investigating of the utilization of the activated carbon which prepared from Raphanus seeds solid residual (ACRS) as a low cost adsorbent for removing of cationic Methylene Blue dye (MB)from wastewater.

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Psychosis-related trauma is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts patients and often leads to an increased reliance on psychiatric nursing services. This study aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between cumulative trauma and the severity of psychosis symptoms among patients experiencing psychosis. Utilizing a cross-sectional research design, data were collected from 76 community-dwelling patients recruited.

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  • Milk is a crucial source of nutrition for newborns, containing essential nutrients and immune factors, but early weaning poses risks in developing countries where alternative milks are often used.
  • A study evaluated the effects of different types of milk (cow, buffalo, goat, and camel) on male and female rats after weaning, focusing on their impact on oxidative stress, inflammation, and immune response.
  • Results showed that camel milk significantly reduced oxidative stress and inflammation while promoting a strong immune response, suggesting its advantages for newborn nutrition due to its favorable nutrient profile.
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The emergence of antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacterial pathogens has raised significant concerns in the food industry. This study explores the antimicrobial potential of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) derived from Agaricus bisporus (Mushroom) against foodborne bacterial pathogens. The biosynthesized AgNPs were characterized using various techniques, including UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, high-resolution scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, and zeta potential analysis.

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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an aggressive and life-threatening syndrome of excessive immune activation. It occurs in many underlying conditions and all age groups due to severe and uncontrolled inflammatory reactions, with the resultant overproduction of immune cells and cytokines. This leads to multi-organ damage (if not detected early and treated properly) with a mortality of more than 55%.

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Stroke is a key cerebrovascular disease and important cause of death and disability worldwide, including in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). It has a large economic burden and serious socioeconomic impacts on patients, their families and the community. The incidence of ischemic stroke is probably increased by the interaction of GSTT1 and GSTM1 null genotypes with high blood pressure, diabetes and cigarette smoking.

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Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of weight loss on sexual and psychological health as well as quality of life in females with sexual dysfunction.

Materials And Methods: The study was done at Delta University for Science and Technology in Gamasa, Egypt, on 40 obese married females having sexual dysfunction. Their age ranged from 20 to 40 years old, with a mean of 28.

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Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with significant impacts on livestock and human health. It is a severe community health burden in the Middle East with an estimated 2000 times higher prevalence than in North America and Western Europe. To date, there are limited studies on human brucellosis and risk factors for infection in Jordan.

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  • Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease characterized by cartilage degradation, chronic inflammation, and changes in bone structure, with proinflammatory agents like IL1β and LPS contributing to its progression.
  • The study aimed to analyze how IL1β and LPS separately affect the structure and mechanical properties of bovine chondrocytes, finding that LPS substantially decreased elasticity while IL1β induced higher levels of prostaglandin E2 without affecting cell viability.
  • Results indicated that both inflammatory mediators alter chondrocyte morphology and mechanical properties differently, highlighting their diverse impacts on cellular responses to inflammation.
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The pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has prompted a collaborative global effort to contain viral spread and improve health outcomes for those infected. The tracking of SARS-CoV-2 variants since the first sequence was published in January 2020 is an important part understanding the pandemic. There is limited data regarding SARS-CoV-2 circulation in Jordan.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease characterized by articular cartilage (AC) degradation that affects more than 30 million people in the USA. OA is managed with symptom-alleviating medications. Matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte transplantation (MACT) is a tissue-engineered option, but current products are expensive and lack mechanical tunability or processability to match defect mechanical properties and anatomical shapes.

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Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored multidimensional intervention in reducing the care burden of family caregivers of stroke survivors. This intervention considered caregivers' perceived needs and incorporated three evidence-based dimensions (psychoeducation, skill-building and peer support).

Design: A prospective randomised control trial.

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of osteoarthritic human chondrocytes to produce articular cartilage (AC) tissues with a reduced inflammatory environment in response to 4 anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals: alpha-tocopherol (Alpha), gallic acid (G), ascorbic acid (AA), and catechin hydrate (C).

Methods: Chondrocytes isolated from patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty surgeries were divided into groups (9 male; mean age, 66.2 ± 3.

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Telemedicine was originally created as a way to treat patients who were located in remote places far away from local health facilities or in areas with shortages of medical professionals. Telemedicine is still used today to address those problems, and is increasingly becoming a tool for convenient medical care. With the emergence of pandemics, telemedicine became almost a mandatory and valuable option for continuing to provide medical care in various specialties.

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  • The study examined the effects of four nutraceuticals on cartilage tissue formation and inflammation in human osteoarthritic chondrocytes from two groups of obese females, differing in age and weight.
  • Group 1, younger and heavier, showed less collagen production and higher levels of inflammatory markers compared to Group 2, older but leaner.
  • Catechin hydrate was particularly notable for its differing effects on nitric oxide levels between the two groups, with overall better outcomes in cartilage quality and reduced inflammation seen in the older group.
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Aim: This study aimed to assess the nurses' knowledge, concerns, perceived impact and preparedness toward the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: As COVID-19 is a new disease, its spread and emergence cause fear, anxiety and confusion among the general population. Nurses are in close contact with infected persons, and their knowledge plays an important role in preventing the transmission chain.

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  • Conventional treatments for osteoarthritis fail to regenerate cartilage, prompting exploration of tissue engineering techniques like autologous chondrocyte implantation that inject cells to repair cartilage lesions.
  • This study aims to enhance the effectiveness of chondrocyte implantation by utilizing human adipose-derived stem cells to reduce the required number of chondrocytes, improve cell resilience under stress, and increase the production of vital extracellular matrix proteins.
  • Findings suggest that up to 75% of chondrocytes can be substituted with stem cells while still improving collagen and glycosaminoglycan production, achieving significant enhancements in these metrics without harming cell viability.
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Unlabelled: Rheumatoid vasculitis is a rare, extra-articular manifestation that can be seen in long-standing rheumatoid arthritis. Here we present the case of a 51-year-old man who presented with arthralgias, skin rash, dyspnoea and generalized leg swelling and who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis flare.

Learning Points: Extra-articular manifestations like rheumatoid vasculitis and pericarditis rarely present as initial manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis.

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BACKGROUND Tachycardia from atrial fibrillation or flutter can lead to left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Some patients deteriorate quickly, and there is an acute drop in their left ventricular systolic function; however, they tend to normalize rapidly after treatment of the underlying arrhythmia. The aim of publishing the present case is to maintain awareness that tachycardia is one of the etiologies of acute systolic heart failure, which is potentially reversible by treatment when recognized.

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BACKGROUND Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a relatively rare etiology of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome, with only 24 cases reported in the literature. The characteristics, management, and prognosis of HL-associated SVC syndrome remain unclear. This case report describes nodular sclerosis classical HL and the associated clinical manifestations presenting as SVC syndrome in a middle-aged patient, and it summarizes the characteristics of HL-associated SVC syndrome.

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New benzoxazole derivatives containing 1,3,4-oxadiazole, 1,2,4-triazole or triazolothiadiazine rings were synthesized and screened for their in vitro antiproliferative activities against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines using MTT assay. Doxorubicin, cisplatin and 2-(4-aminophenyl)benzothiazole (CJM 126) were used as references. The most active compounds 7a, 8d, 8e and 10c were screened for their antiproliferative activities against MCF-10A normal breast cells where compounds 8e and 7a were the most selective towards MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines, respectively compared to CJM 126.

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Introduction: Caring for stroke survivors creates high levels of care burden among family caregivers. Previous initiatives at alleviating the care burden have been unsuccessful. The proposed study aims to evaluate the effect of a tailored multidimensional intervention on the care burden among family caregivers of stroke survivors.

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