Publications by authors named "M Elshafei"
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder affecting approximately 14% of the global population. Beyond physical pain, migraines significantly impact individuals' quality of life, influencing education, employment, and income levels. Topiramate, a second-generation antiepileptic medication, has demonstrated notable efficacy in reducing the occurrence of chronic migraine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study was conducted to ascertain the efficacy of photo acupuncture (PA) on the neurophysiological parameters of the median nerve and hand function in postnatal women. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has been documented in up to 62% of pregnant females. PA, a noninvasive treatment that utilizes photo therapy on acupoints, could aid in the management of CTS.
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- The study aimed to explore how specific genetic variations (CYP2C9*2, *3, VKORC1-1639 G>A, and CYP4F2*3) affect warfarin dosing in an Arab population and to compare the effectiveness of genetic versus clinical dosing algorithms during warfarin initiation.
- Involving 130 Arab patients, the research involved calculating initial warfarin doses using a clinical algorithm and subsequently using genetic data to determine more accurate dosing after a month.
- Results indicated that genetic variations significantly influenced the required warfarin dose, with genetic dosing algorithms providing more accurate dose estimates than clinical methods based on a lower median absolute error.
Background: Salivary gland neoplasms (SGNs) pose a challenge to both pathologists and clinicians. Despite research, the etiology of these neoplasms remains unclear. This study aimed to identify any potential association between the presence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) at the protein or gene level and epithelial salivary gland neoplasms.
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