Publications by authors named "Mahmoud D Hindawi"
Background: Around five billion people globally lack access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical facilities and care in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Global initiatives have been launched, including efforts led by organizations. Also, regional efforts have shed light on the unique challenges faced by different areas within LMICs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Various rejuvenation surgeries, including hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, aim to address mid-face volume loss. However, literature on the comparative efficacy and safety of different HA fillers for the zygomatic area remains limited.
Methods: This systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA), adhering to NMA PRISMA 2020 and Cochrane guidelines.
Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation (TA) is a minimally invasive intervention for treating benign thyroid nodules (BTNs). This meta-analysis aims to systematically compare the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided TA with surgery in treating BTNs. Relevant studies were identified through searching electronic databases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system with unclear etiology involving genetic, environmental, and immunological factors. The potential link between head trauma and MS is controversial, with conflicting evidence. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to assess the risk of developing MS following head trauma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients encounter various complications, such as acute splenic sequestration crisis and hypersplenism that may require splenectomy. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to clarify differences between total splenectomy (TS) or partial splenectomy (PS) in terms of hematological and postoperative outcomes.
Methods: We identified studies involving SCD patients who underwent PS or TS, whether open or laparoscopic, and whose hematological and operative outcomes were evaluated, through searching PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase and Cochrane databases from inception until June 2024.
Comparative Analysis of Transradial and Transfemoral Approaches in Transarterial Radioembolization for Liver Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol
December 2024
Purpose: Transarterial radioembolization (TARE) is a minimally invasive therapy combining embolization and radiation for cancer treatment. This meta-analysis compares radiation exposure, quality of life, and safety of the transradial (TRA) versus transfemoral (TFA) approaches in TARE for liver tumors.
Materials And Methods: We searched PubMed, SCOPUS, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Web of Science for studies comparing TRA versus TFA in TARE for liver tumors.
Introduction: Upadacitinib, a selective JAK1 inhibitor, has demonstrated promising results in the treatment of axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). AxSpA management remains challenging since there is a gap in knowledge regarding the potential effect of upadacitinib in axSpA patients. Exploring novel therapeutic options is crucial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Selenium is a trace element crucial for thyroid function, and has potential therapeutic benefits in Graves' orbitopathy (GO). Therefore, we aim to evaluate its efficacy and safety in GO patients to provide valuable insights into its role as a therapeutic option for this condition.
Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Purpose: Our study aimed to compare the effectiveness and complications of the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy submental vestibular approach (TOETSMVA) versus the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) or conventional open thyroidectomy (COT) in patients with early-stage papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).
Methods: We searched online databases up to January 2024. The outcomes were analyzed using RevMan 5.