Publications by authors named "Mohamed Ibrahim"

Itraconazole (ITZ) is a highly effective antifungal agent. However, its oral application is associated with systemic toxicity and poor topical use. The present study aims to improve the antifungal activity of ITZ by loading it into bioadhesive niosomes.

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Intrathoracic ectopic kidney is an extremely rare congenital defect that is frequently identified by accident because it is asymptomatic. Even more unusual is its link to pulmonary sequestration alone. This case report describes the clinical presentation of a 7-month-old child with a history of recurrent respiratory distress and chest infections since birth, who had shortness of breath, failure to thrive, and delayed developmental milestones.

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The Sudan conflict has created a severe humanitarian crisis, displacing millions and crippling the healthcare system, leading to a resurgence of infectious diseases such as malaria, cholera, and measles. Overcrowded refugee camps with poor sanitation and limited resources have fueled outbreaks, exacerbated by disrupted immunization programs and seasonal rains. Malaria is spreading rapidly due to inadequate mosquito control, while cholera outbreaks, linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation, have overwhelmed health facilities.

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  • Paratesticular inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare condition that can look like cancer, making it hard to diagnose and treat.
  • A 52-year-old man experienced pain in his left testicle, followed by back pain and leg stiffness, leading to a surgery called left radical orchiectomy.
  • The biopsy after surgery confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the importance of histopathological analysis and timely surgical treatment for these benign tumors.
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  • The study investigated the knowledge and attitudes of 306 secondary school students in Taiz City, Yemen, regarding premarital screening and counseling (PMCS) aimed at preventing genetic and infectious diseases.
  • Most students (58.82%) exhibited weak knowledge about PMCS, while a significant majority (79.09%) had a positive attitude towards it, despite many having minimal understanding.
  • The findings indicated that gaps in knowledge were more pronounced among male students, those in lower academic years, and those with less familial engagement in health discussions.
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  • * The study found that using vermicompost with bio-stimulants, particularly moringa leaf extract (MLE), greatly enhanced wheat growth, yield, and nutrient absorption, outperforming other organic options.
  • * The combination of vermicompost and MLE increased plant height, leaf area, and photosynthesis, leading to significant rises in both straw (64%) and grain (27%) yields compared to control groups, highlighting a promising sustainable approach for farmers.
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Introduction: Dental caries, caused by oral microbial pathogens, are a global health concern, further exacerbated by the presence of methicillin-resistant (MRSA). Bioactive proteins and peptides (BAPs) exhibit potent antimicrobial properties, targeting multiple cellular mechanisms within pathogens, reducing the likelihood of resistance development. Given the antimicrobial potential of BAPs, this study aimed to compare the efficacy of BAPs extracted from cultivated (, PoC) and wild (, PoW) mushrooms against pathogens responsible for dental caries.

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  • Adenomyosis (AM) is a reproductive health condition where endometrial tissue grows into the uterine muscle, but its causes and development are not fully understood.
  • A new type of cell, called pale cells, has been discovered; these cells lack certain connections and are seen moving through tiny breaks in the tissue, suggesting they may have unique properties.
  • The research analyzed 40 hysterectomy samples to check for specific stem cell markers, finding that pale cells often expressed a stem cell marker called SSEA-1, hinting that these cells could play a role in the development of adenomyosis, and more research is needed to explore this further.
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The versatile bacterium Kytococcus schroeteri is known for producing putative secondary metabolites. These include antimicrobials and other therapeutically significant compounds. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens has necessitated the exploration of possible sources for novel drug candidates.

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  • Cystic and cavitary pulmonary lesions often need precise diagnosis, and the study evaluates the effectiveness of shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (ssRAB) combined with mobile cone beam CT (mCBCT) as a safer alternative to traditional biopsy methods.
  • Conducted at Mayo Clinic Florida, the study analyzed 52 patients and found ssRAB had an 83% diagnostic yield and 97% sensitivity for identifying malignancies, while complications like pneumothorax occurred in just 4% of cases.
  • The findings suggest that ssRAB is a reliable and low-risk option for diagnosing these types of pulmonary lesions, offering benefits like mediastinal staging during the same procedure.
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Background: In Yemen, effective early detection and a comprehensive grasp of breast cancer symptoms and risk factors are vital in preventing its potentially deadly spread. However, challenges arise in combating breast cancer in Yemen due to the lack of patient registries, national strategies, and structured cancer treatment plans.

Objective: This research sought to evaluate the awareness levels of breast cancer and the perceived obstacles to breast cancer screening among adult Yemeni women.

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Introduction: Adenomyosis is a special subtype of endometriosis, affecting the myometrium, affecting about 20% of women in the reproductive age period. Clinical symptoms and intensity are diverse and can vary from heavy menstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhea to infertility and repeated pregnancy losses. Thus, patients often present with a long history of illness pending presumptive clinical or surgical diagnosis.

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Background: Globally, pharmacist-led anticoagulation services have improved patient outcomes in secondary and tertiary care settings. However, there is a paucity of literature about establishing such services within primary care settings.

Aim: This study explored key informants' perceptions regarding the systemic and procedural factors influencing development and implementation of a pharmacist-led anticoagulation service in a primary care setting.

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To control schistosomiasis mansoni, it is important to attempt preventing the worms' egg-induced pathology in the liver and limiting pathogen transmission following egg exit from the intestines to the exterior. Therefore, the present study aimed to clarify the reasons behind the decades-long riddle of periovular granulomas downmodulation in the liver, but not the small intestine, with the progression of murine schistosomiasis mansoni. Outbred female CD-1 mice were percutaneously exposed to 15 cercariae.

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Background: The pharmaceutical promotion is "all informational and persuasive activities by manufacturers and distributors, the effect of which is to induce the prescription, supply, purchase and/or use of medicinal drugs. These promotional activities affect the dispensing behavior of physicians and pharmacists and influence begins from educational institutes.

Objective: Our study's main aim was to evaluate opinion and attitude of pharmacy students towards pharmaceutical promotion.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in healthcare has emerged as a transformative force, promising to enhance medical diagnosis, treatment, and overall healthcare delivery. Hence, this study investigates university students' perceptions of using AI in healthcare. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at two major universities using a paper-based questionnaire from September 2023 to November 2023.

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  • * The study identified PD-L1 expression as a potential prognostic biomarker by examining tissue samples from 86 pancreatic cancer patients, linking PD-L1 levels to tumor characteristics and overall survival.
  • * High levels of PD-L1 were correlated with increased disease aggression and shorter survival times, suggesting that PD-L1 could play a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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The utilization of plant-derived chemicals with anti-diabetic properties is widely promoted for its advantageous tactics in managing diabetes, as they are cost-effective and have minimal or no adverse effects. Therefore, this work investigates the medicinal plant L. leaves by extraction and bio-guided fractionation.

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Background: The increasing use of nanoparticles (NPs) necessitates investigation of their impact on wastewater treatment processes, particularly anammox, a critical biological nitrogen removal pathway. This study explored the effects of short-term exposure to TiO, ZnO, and Ag-NPs on anammox activity in enriched cultures derived from River Nile sediments.

Materials And Methods: Anammox bacteria were identified and enriched, with activity confirmed through 16S rRNA and hydrazine oxidoreductase (hzo) gene amplification and sequencing.

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The homochirality of life remains one of the most enigmatic issues in the study of the origin of life. A proposed mechanism for symmetry breaking involves irradiation by circularly polarized light (CPL). To investigate the photoreaction of amino acids under CPL irradiation, a vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) CPL irradiation system was developed at the synchrotron light source UVSOR-III.

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Purpose: This study aimed to compare the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures with short proximal femoral nailing in elderly patients in the lateral decubitus position versus the supine position on traction tables.

Methods: From June 2020 to January 2022, a prospective case-control study was performed on 96 patients who presented with unstable trochanteric fractures treated by internal fixation via short proximal femoral nail (PFN). Patients were divided into two groups: Group A, which included patients who underwent surgery in the lateral position; and Group B, which included those in the supine position.

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Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common infectious disease that can lead to complications such as rhabdomyolysis (RM), a rare but potentially life-threatening condition involving muscle breakdown. RM can further complicate the clinical course by causing acute kidney injury (AKI). We present a case of Community-acquired pneumonia with AKI complicated by rhabdomyolysis in a resource-limited setting.

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