Publications by authors named "Mohammed A Al-Kurdi"

: Many researchers believe that cardia (CGC) and non-cardia (NCGC) are two different types of tumors, having different features like incidence rate, risk factors, geographical location, and socioeconomic status. This study aims to investigate the causes of death (COD) survival rates among early gastric cancer patients with a focus on differences between CGC and NCGC. : This retrospective study employed SEER*stat software (version 8.

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The purpose of this study was to systematically review the available literature evaluating the use of melatonin for preventing and treating neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). A systematic review of studies examining the effect of melatonin on neonatal NEC was conducted. The databases of Medline, Scopus, WOS, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for relevant studies.

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Background: The early detection of the anatomical anomalies (e.g. micropenis) of the male external genital organs is crucial for both medical and psychological reasons.

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  • The study focuses on the clinicopathological features and prognosis of placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) and epithelioid trophoblastic tumor (ETT), conducting the largest analysis of these tumors to date using machine learning for treatment assessment and prognostic model development.
  • The research utilized data from the SEER database, employing Cox regression analysis and five machine learning algorithms to predict 5-year survival rates, with the accuracy of these models validated through ROC curve analysis.
  • Results indicated that while survival rates were similar across different tumor types, factors such as metastasis, age, and treatment type significantly influenced prognosis, with the Gradient Boosting classifier being the most accurate in predicting outcomes.
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Background: Our objective was to identify non-malignant factors that contribute to mortality in children, adolescents and young adults, aiming to improve patient follow-up and reduce mortality rates to achieve better survival outcomes.

Methods: We analyzed 8,239 acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cases diagnosed between 2000 and 2019 in the USA. Using version 8.

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  • Quadriceps contracture is a condition that causes the quadriceps muscle to shorten, limiting knee flexion and affecting daily activities, often requiring surgical treatment; recognizing whether it is an isolated or combined contracture is vital for effective management.
  • A 14-year-old girl with rectus femoris contracture from repeated intramuscular injections had successful rectus femoris lengthening surgery, improving her knee flexion and overall mobility, with no complications during a three-year follow-up.
  • In regions like Syria, where injection-induced contractures are common, it's important for healthcare providers to explore alternative injection sites to prevent such conditions in children.
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Background: Recent years have seen the emergence of disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis (MS), such as anti-cluster of differentiation 20 (anti-CD20) monoclonal antibodies, aiming to modulate the immune response and effectively manage MS. However, the relationship between anti-CD20 treatments and immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels, particularly the development of hypogammaglobulinemia and subsequent infection risks, remains a subject of scientific interest and variability. We aimed to investigate the intricate connection between anti-CD20 MS treatments, changes in IgG levels, and the associated risk of hypogammaglobulinemia and subsequent infections.

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Introduction: Chondrosarcoma is the second most common after osteosarcoma. It mostly effects adults and elderly individuals, primarily seen in the pelvic and proximal femoral bone. Pain and pathological fractures are common symptoms.

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Introduction And Importance: Congenital laryngeal cysts are a rare cause of stridor in infants, and vallecular cysts account for 10.5-20.1% of all congenital laryngeal cysts.

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Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common and high mortality rate cancer in females. The main complication of BC is metastases, where bone metastases (BM) are present in 90 % of women with distant metastases and commonly recurrence after BC therapy. However, treatment options are numerous, and improving patients' quality of life (QoL) is a priority.

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Introduction And Importance: De Garengeot hernia is a rare case of a femoral hernia. It occurs when a femoral hernia contains a vermiform appendix that may be inflamed and sometimes necrotic, and this requires emergency surgery. However, the hernia is usually discovered by chance in the operating theater, which poses an additional challenge for surgeons.

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