Publications by authors named "M M Makhlouf"
Purpose: We investigated the feasibility and advantages of using non-contrast CT calcium score (CTCS) images to assess pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) and its association with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). PCAT features from coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) have been shown to be associated with cardiovascular risk but are potentially confounded by iodine. If PCAT in CTCS images can be similarly analyzed, it would avoid this issue and enable its inclusion in formal risk assessment from readily available, low-cost CTCS images.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProstate cancer (PCa) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among American men. The development of metastatic castration resistant PCa (mCRPC) is the current clinical challenge. Antiandrogens such as Enzalutamide (ENZ) are commonly used for CRPC treatment.
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- - The study focuses on the side effects of two chemicals, ammonium thioglycolate (ATG) and thioglycolic acid (TGA), that are commonly used in the brow lamination technique in cosmetics.
- - These chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and may cause allergic reactions, leading to irritation and dryness, while also affecting the hair structure and pigmentation of eyebrows.
- - The authors recommend further research and regulations on the use of these substances to minimize potential health risks associated with brow lamination.
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- The study explored how the built environment, analyzed through satellite images, impacts the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among patients undergoing coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring in Northern Ohio.
- Researchers used a deep neural network to extract features from Google Satellite Imagery, revealing a significant association between a constructed GSI risk score and MACE risk, particularly in patients with low CAC scores.
- However, when adjusting for social vulnerability factors, the strength of this association weakened, indicating that social determinants of health play a crucial role in cardiovascular risk assessments.
Background: Type 2 diabetes is a rising health problem, especially in older adults. Health literacy and the degree of diabetes knowledge are among the factors that may influence diabetes self-care activities. The aim of this study was to assess factors affecting self-care activities among older adults living with type 2 diabetes in Alexandria, Egypt.
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