Publications by authors named "Mohammed Abdelmalik"
Background: Approximately five million individuals have traumatic injuries annually. Implementing prehospital blood-component transfusion (PHBT), encompassing packed red blood cells (p-RBCs), plasma, or platelets, facilitates early hemostatic volume replacement following trauma. The lack of uniform PHBT guidelines persists, relying on diverse parameters and physician experience.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArmed conflict is a prevalent global issue that affects both the socioeconomic aspects of society and has profound psychological consequences for those directly involved. This cross-sectional comparative study explored the impact of armed conflict on the self-esteem of nursing students in Sudan and Saudi Arabia. In total, 308 nursing students provided data.
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- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) often leads to anemia, complicating treatment for dialysis-dependent patients, necessitating various therapies including daprodustat, rhEPO, and iron supplements.
- This study aimed to evaluate whether daprodustat is more effective and safer than rhEPO and other standard treatments, using data from seven trials with a focus on systematic review and network meta-analysis.
- Results showed that daprodustat (25-30 mg dosage) significantly improved serum hemoglobin and total iron binding capacity (TIBC) while reducing ferritin levels in these patients, indicating its potential superiority in managing anemia associated with CKD.
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- * A systematic review analyzed six trials with over 3,000 women to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of oral Fezolinetant for treating these VMSs, comparing it to a placebo.
- * Results showed that Fezolinetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of VMSs without increasing adverse events, especially at a dosage of 45 mg daily, but more research is needed for long-term safety and effectiveness compared to other treatments.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of warm compresses in maintaining perineal integrity for women who had vaginal deliveries with a single baby in the head-down position.
- Researchers performed a meta-analysis of 13 controlled trials involving 3,947 participants, comparing the outcomes of women who used warm compresses during delivery versus those who did not.
- Results indicated that women who used warm compresses experienced significantly less perineal trauma, fewer episiotomies, and lower pain levels, suggesting that warm compresses can improve comfort during and after vaginal delivery.
Background: Nurses usually provide direct patient care. However, they account for the majority of healthcare workers (HCWs) injured by needles or other sharp objects.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of needle stick injuries (NSI) among nurses worldwide; according to WHO regions, the socioeconomic development index (SDI) of countries, and the developmental status of individual countries, and in the Middle East.
Introduction: Stroke is a significant health problem and is considered one of the leading causes of mortality and permanent disability worldwide. Hypertension is a primary risk factor for stroke. Thus, hypertensive patients' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) are essential in preventing stroke.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Liver abscesses differ in their aetiology, location, and number. Image-guided percutaneous drainage techniques are the currently used management for liver abscesses. We conducted our study to compare the clinical safety and efficacy of percutaneous needle aspiration (PNA) to percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global public health threat that has spread rapidly and caused morbidity and mortality worldwide. Reducing the myths about infectious diseases is vital for controlling transmission. This study explored the level of misconceptions and associated factors of COVID-19 among internally displaced persons in Sudan.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is a major international crisis. Although vaccination is the only hope to end this pandemic, adverse effects attributable to vaccines are still being reported. Active surveillance is critical for generating near-real-time, high-quality evidence for potential safety hazards, allowing us to respond quickly to vaccination.
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