Publications by authors named "T Z Salem"
Background: The definition of minor ischemic stroke (MIS) is a topic of debate, however, the most accepted definition is a stroke with National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) ≤ 5. Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) is a crucial treatment option for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) including: alteplase, recombinant human tissue-type plasminogen activator (r-tPA), and the recently approved tenecteplase. However, there is a debate regarding its safety and efficacy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) cause a progressive loss of neurons. Since NDDs are multifactorial, the precise etiology varies on the basis of the type of disease and patient history. Cohort studies and case studies have demonstrated a potential link between viral infections and the onset or progression of NDDs.
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- Steel pipeline systems, which transport about 75% of the world's oil and gas, require protective coatings to prevent corrosion and erosion.
- This research introduces a multi-layered composite coating made from carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymer (CFRTP) as an alternative to traditional epoxy-based coatings.
- The study evaluates the physical, mechanical, and corrosion-resistant properties of the coated carbon steel samples, revealing that the unidirectional (UD) composite offers the highest flexural strength, while the biaxial composite exhibits the best corrosion resistance.
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- The localization and prognosis evaluation of peripheral nerve injuries is difficult in acute cases, but high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) may provide a cost-effective imaging solution.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies demonstrated HRUS's high diagnostic accuracy for traumatic nerve injuries, with sensitivity at 92% and specificity at 86%.
- The findings suggest that HRUS can effectively complement existing diagnostic methods, but further research is needed to explore the ultrasound characteristics of these injuries.