Publications by authors named "H Elshakh"
Article Synopsis
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a serious condition affecting small blood vessels, leading to inflammation and damage in multiple organs, especially the nasopharynx, lungs, and kidneys.
- It can show a range of symptoms, making it easy to misdiagnose.
- A case report highlights a patient with GPA who experienced serious complications, including bleeding in the lungs, damage to the spleen, and a stroke.
Background: There are limited data on the characteristics of 30-day readmission after hospitalization with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Objectives: To examine the rate, timing, causes, predictors and outcomes of 30-day readmission after COVID-19 hospitalization.
Methods: From 13 March to 9 April 2020, all patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and discharged alive were included in this retrospective observational study.
The prevalence and incidence of obesity, and associated complications, such as type 2 diabetes, in the Middle East and north Africa (MENA) region rank among the highest in the world. Little is known about the effectiveness of dietary weight loss interventions conducted in the MENA region. We conducted a systematic review of randomized clinical trials aiming to assess the effectiveness of dietary interventions for weight loss in the adult population originating from and residing in the MENA region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObesity prevalence has been increasing with devastating health and economic consequences. Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A), a neurotoxin, is used clinically for conditions characterized by prolonged muscular contraction. Its inhibitory effects on gastric smooth muscles, in theory, make it a potential agent for obesity treatment through delayed gastric emptying and increased satiety.
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