Publications by authors named "M E Zain"

Unlabelled: Hyperlipidaemia is considered one of the most common risk factors for ischemic heart disease. Severely elevated triglyceride levels may lead to hyperviscosity which may contribute to endothelial dysfunction, tissue ischemia and chylomicronaemia. This case report features a 39-year-old, non-smoker male with a past medical history of hypertension and no family history of coronary artery disease, who presented to the clinic with angina.

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Different abdominal organs can herniate into the inguinal canal, including the small bowel, colon, appendix, ovaries, and, less commonly, the urinary bladder and fallopian tubes. Herniation of the ureter within an inguinal hernia is a very rare occurrence. To the best of our knowledge, less than 150 cases have been reported in the literature, including only 15 pediatric cases.

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  • * NiO at a specific concentration enhanced nodule formation and nitrogen uptake, promoting plant growth, while PS-MPx exposure significantly harmed photosynthetic pigments and nitrogen-fixing capabilities.
  • * Co-exposure to both contaminants altered nodule morphology and reduced the diversity of beneficial soil bacteria associated with nitrogen cycling, highlighting potential risks to leguminous crops and their nitrogen-fixing ability.
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  • This study looks at how pomegranate peel might help with diabetes and other health issues.
  • Researchers tested the peel for its abilities to fight problems like inflammation and high blood sugar by analyzing the substances it contains.
  • They found that some compounds in the peel could potentially help reduce diabetes by interacting well with a protein linked to the disease.
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Introduction: The management of intra-abdominal testis (IAT) represents a significant clinical challenge, necessitating the transposition of the testis from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum. This procedure is rendered complex by the abbreviated length of the testicular vessels.

Objective: Our purpose in this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing Shehata technique (ST) versus Fowler Stephens technique (FST) in treating patients with IAT.

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