Publications by authors named "M Dakkak"
Background: Adhesive capsulitis (AC) causes shoulder pain and limited range of motion. While ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block, glenohumeral joint hydrodilatation, and physical therapy are effective individually, their combined use is not well-studied.
Objective: This study evaluates the effect and safety of combining ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block, glenohumeral joint hydrodilatation, and physical therapy on range of motion and pain, comparing diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
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- * A study analyzed 200 individuals with Lynch syndrome to assess the effectiveness of faecal VOCs, both alone and in combination with FIT, in identifying relevant colorectal neoplasia before and after colonoscopy.
- * Results indicated high sensitivity and negative predictive values for detecting colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas using VOC analysis, suggesting that faecal VOCs could guide optimal colonoscopy intervals and improve patient monitoring following polypectomy.
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- Over 80 million people in the U.S. experience hair loss, classified mainly as nonscarring alopecias (diffuse, patterned, or focal), with androgenetic alopecia being the most common.
- Treatment options vary: minoxidil is the first line for patterned hair loss, while focal hair loss may require corticosteroids or oral antifungals depending on the cause.
- Hair loss can lead to anxiety, depression, and lower quality of life, emphasizing the importance of patient education on treatment options and realistic expectations.
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- Prior research indicates PRP (platelet-rich plasma) shows effective results for various shoulder conditions but lacks standardization for treating partial thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCTs).
- This review evaluates different injection locations of PRP in the shoulder and their relation to functional outcomes for PTRCTs, focusing on randomized controlled trials from 2010 to 2021.
- Among the 8 included studies, intra-articular PRP injections improved shoulder function significantly, while subacromial and intratendinous injections also demonstrated positive outcomes with varying degrees of effectiveness compared to other treatments.