Publications by authors named "H Akhdar"

Background: Globally, breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly detected neoplasm in women. Breast self-examination (BSE) is an effective screening technique that enables women to learn about the composition of their breasts and assist in the early identification of any potential breast abnormalities.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the degree of BSE knowledge and attention among Jordanian females who are students or professionals in medical disciplines.

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  • - Rs-fMRI is proposed as a viable alternative to T-fMRI for preoperative mapping in brain tumor patients, focusing on treatment guidance and predicting neurodegeneration.
  • - A systematic review of 18 studies involving 1035 patients showed that Rs-fMRI accurately detects neural networks and correlates well with intraoperative direct cortical stimulation (DCS) results.
  • - Rs-fMRI is particularly useful when T-fMRI is challenging due to individual patient factors, making it a valuable tool for screening and evaluating brain tumors and improving surgical outcomes.
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The widespread consumption of pharmaceutical drugs and their incomplete breakdown in organisms has led to their extensive presence in aquatic environments. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics, such as sulfonamides, has contributed to the development of drug-resistant bacteria and the persistent pollution of water bodies, posing a threat to human health and the safety of the environment. Thus, it is paramount to explore remediation technologies aimed at decomposing and complete elimination of the toxic contaminants from pharmaceutical wastewater.

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An evaluation of the gamma-neutron shielding capabilities of polymer nanocomposite materials based on polypropylene and iron nanoparticles is presented in this study. The chemical composition of the materials is (100-x) PP-Fex, (where x = 0.1, 0.

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Simulation is used by scientists to imitate a real-life experimental setup in order to save time, costs and effort. Geant4, a toolkit based on the Monte Carlo method, has been widely used in investigating the radiation-shielding properties of different materials. In many recent studies, researchers have focused on polymers and their shielding capabilities.

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