Publications by authors named "Douaa Albelal"
Background And Aims: Intrathecal anaesthesia is widely used for infraumbilical surgeries due to its effectiveness in providing pain relief during and after the operation. Adding magnesium sulphate (MgSO) to intrathecal local anaesthetics can prolong analgesia, reduce postoperative analgesic requirements and improve the management of shivering perioperatively. This review aims to investigate the use of intrathecal adjuvant MgSO4 for anaesthesia in infraumbilical surgeries.
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- The 5-year relative survival rate for pancreatic cancer is the lowest among all cancers at only 13%, with KRAS gene mutations found in about 90% of patients.
- Advances in genomic testing allow for the identification of genetic alterations in patients without the KRAS mutation, known as KRAS wild-type, which can guide targeted therapy.
- These alterations include a range of genetic changes and may present opportunities for tailored treatment approaches through clinical trials or existing drugs, with notable efficacy shown in some studies.
Efficacy and Safety of Dexmedetomidine Compared to Other Needle-Free Pharmacological Sedation Methods in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Imaging Procedures.
Pediatr Emerg Care
September 2024
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- A meta-analysis reviewed the effectiveness and safety of dexmedetomidine, midazolam, and chloral hydrate for sedating pediatric patients undergoing MRI and CT, involving 633 patients across six studies.
- *Dexmedetomidine showed higher sedation success rates compared to midazolam, while chloral hydrate also outperformed midazolam; however, dexmedetomidine and chloral hydrate had similar efficacy.
- *Although dexmedetomidine had a higher risk of bradycardia, there was no significant difference in nausea or vomiting among the three sedatives, highlighting the need for careful monitoring during administration.
Introduction: Congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP) is a rare condition where individuals are born with an inability to perceive pain. This can lead to various complications in the skin, skeletal system, and other bodily systems. Chronic osteomyelitis is one of the possible manifestations of CIP, which can be difficult to diagnose and treat due to the lack of pain as a diagnostic criterion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aim: Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder characterized by recurring episodes of debilitating headache accompanied by associated symptoms and sleep disorders. This study aims to investigate migraine-associated symptoms in female migraineurs within the Syrian population and the relation between migraines and sleep issues.
Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional observational study was conducted among the Syrian population.
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- A rare case is presented where a bullet remained in a woman's breast for over 4 years without causing any noticeable complications or symptoms, highlighting the unusual resilience of the tissue.
- The case involves a 46-year-old woman from Syria who sought treatment to remove a superficial bullet wound, which had not led to inflammation or health issues during its prolonged presence.
- The discussion underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing such foreign bodies in the body to prevent potential serious complications, including the risk of cancer, despite an absence of immediate symptoms.