Publications by authors named "M Fouad"
Purpose: To examine the impact of placing plain and impregnated retraction cords for two different retraction times on the postoperative gingival margin level and periodontal health.
Materials And Methods: A total of 40 endodontically treated mandibular first molars were selected and randomly allocated into four groups (n = 10/group); A: plain retraction cord for 10 min, B: plain retraction cord, 20 min, C: impregnated (25% aluminum chloride (AlCl) retraction cord, 10 min, D: impregnated retraction cord (25% AlCl), 20 min. Intraoral digital scans were acquired, and periodontal parameters (Plaque index [PI], Bleeding on probing [BOP], and probing depth [PD]) were assessed at baseline, 7 days, and 28 days after retraction.
Background: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) poses a challenge in neonatal care. Previous literature recommended a hypothetical role for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in the development of BPD. This study explores the possible link between PDA and BPD, aiming to illuminate demographic and clinical factors influencing BPD development within the context of PDA.
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- The study aimed to better understand severe serine biosynthesis defects by examining prenatal and postnatal effects in 12 unrelated Egyptian families with suspected Neu-Laxova syndrome (NLS).
- Researchers employed fetal ultrasound, postnatal assessments, and whole exome sequencing (WES) to analyze this new cohort and reviewed existing literature for a broader context.
- Findings included novel clinical signs and the identification of several genetic variants, expanding the understanding of serine biosynthesis disorders and highlighting the importance of prenatal exome sequencing.
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- The study identified sixteen compounds from the ethyl acetate extract of seeds related to a specific species and evaluated the wound-healing effects of a combination of BMMSCs and this extract in immunocompromised rats.
- The combination therapy was found to reduce oxidative stress, lower pro-inflammatory cytokines, and inhibit NF-KB activation after 16 days.
- Key genes linked to wound healing were identified, with pathways indicating positive effects on cell migration and locomotion, highlighting the potential of this approach in regenerative medicine, though further safety tests and clinical trials are needed.
Background: The Contour Neurovascular System (CNS, Stryker, Kalamazoo, MI) has a unique design that allows it to address various aneurysm morphologies, including wide-necked, irregular, and shallow-shaped lesions. However, evidence of its safety and efficacy remains limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes the current data on CNS performance.
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