Publications by authors named "Marwa Elgendi"

Background: We conducted this updated systematic review to assess the effects of corticosteroids vs. placebo or no treatment for improving patient-relevant outcomes in hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome.

Methods: CENTRAL, MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, from the date of inception of the databases to February 3, 2024 were searched.

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Objectives: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of different endometrial sampling tests for detecting endometrial carcinoma.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies of diagnostic accuracy.

Data Sources: Cochrane Library, MEDLINE/PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and Scopus, from the date of inception of the databases to 18 January 2023.

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Background: Natural childbirth could represent a deeply rooted need for many women, even in exceptional situations such as after 3 previous caesarean sections.

Case Presentation: The first patient, a 28-year-old 6 gravida and 3 para, first presented in the 40+3 week of pregnancy desiring a vaginal birth, after all the other hospitals in the area had refused her request. A detailed explanation of potential risks was given and, when 2 days later contractions started, she gave birth to a newborn of 4450 g spontaneously, without complications.

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