Publications by authors named "Maamoun Adra"
: To investigate the effects of prolonged taping on patellofemoral pain (PFP). : A literature search of PubMed, EMBASE (Elsevier), CiNAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted from database inception to 28 June 2024. Eligible studies reported PFP patients over 18 years of age undergoing an exercise protocol with additional taping that was maintained outside of exercise sessions (PROSPERO ID: CRD42023422792).
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- - Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a significant cause of maternal health complications after childbirth, with twin pregnancies showing a higher risk for PPH compared to single births.
- - A review of 21 studies involving 23,330 twin pregnancies found that the incidence of PPH was 10.9% for vaginal deliveries and 27.0% for cesarean sections, with in vitro fertilization (IVF) being the most common conception method (62.0%).
- - The findings indicate a notable risk of PPH in twin deliveries and highlight the need for additional high-quality research to better understand this issue and validate the results.
Corroborative evidence for discectomy in pediatric or adolescent patients remains scarce, with this single-arm meta-analysis investigating discectomy for lumbar disc herniation (LDH) within this population. PubMed, Embase (Elsevier), CiNAHL, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched. Eligible studies reported pediatric patients under 21 years of age with a diagnosis of LDH that was treated surgically with discectomy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess the yield and clinical impact of image-guided bone biopsy for osteomyelitis of the appendicular skeleton.
Materials And Methods: A literature search of several databases was conducted from inception to August 2023. Eligible studies reported patients who underwent image-guided bone biopsy for investigation of osteomyelitis of the appendicular skeleton.
Background: Lung transplantation is recommended for select patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, a consensus has not been reached regarding the optimal choice of lung transplantation: single lung transplants (SLTs) vs bilateral lung transplants (BLTs). This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SLT compared with BLT in managing end-stage COPD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) procedurally samples liver tissue through the internal jugular vein. It is indicated in the presence of coagulopathies and/or ascites.
Aims: This meta-analysis aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of TJLB in children.
This meta-analysis investigated the effects of exercise on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores following vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty in osteoporotic fractures. A literature search of PubMed, EMBASE (Elsevier), CiNAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted from database inception to October 6, 2022. Eligible studies reported osteoporosis patients over 18 years of age with a diagnosis of at least one vertebral fracture via radiography or clinical assessment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSeminoma in 46, XY Gonadal Dysgenesis: Rare Presentation and Review of the Literature.
J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol
December 2024
Swyer syndrome is a rare congenital condition that serves as a risk factor for developing germ cell tumors. The condition belongs to the group of 46, XY disorders of sexual development, is characterized by complete gonadal dysgenesis (CGD) and is mostly manifested as delayed puberty and primary amenorrhea during adolescence. Individuals with Swyer syndrome are known to be phenotypically female with normal internal and external female genitalia at birth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an alternative to corticosteroid (CS) injections in managing rotator cuff disease. This meta-analysis investigated differences between PRP and CS for function and pain scores in significance and minimal clinical important difference (MCID). A literature search of Ovid Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, Epub, and Scopus was conducted from inception to October 28, 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the safety and efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) in the management of hip fracture surgeries in comparison with placebo.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted from August 6, 2021. Eligible studies included randomized clinical trials and prospective studies comparing the use of intravenous TXA in patients treated for hip fractures, in comparison with placebo.