Publications by authors named "Wafik Mayo"
Background And Aims: Because of the plenty and abundance of risk factors and the expected increase in the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the world in general and in low- and middle-income countries in particular, this international cross-sectional study was conducted in 15 low- and middle-income countries according to our previous protocol, NCT05340400.
Methods: Participants were recruited in the period from April 22, 2022 to June 14, 2022. The diagnosis of IBS was according to ROME IV.
Introduction: The Gollop-Wolfgang Complex (GWC) was initially described by Gollop et al. and is a rare congenital limb anomaly disorder characterized by the association of distal bifid femur and tibial agenesis.
Case Presentation: This study presents a case of a 12-year-old boy with Gollop-Wolfgang Complex (GWC), a rare congenital limb anomaly disorder characterized by the association of distal bifid femur and tibial agenesis.
Background: obesity is a widespread condition with more than 400 million obese-person all over the world. It is expected of medical students to follow healthy habits as they are more familiar with the risks of obesity. In contrast, many studies showed that medical students eat fast food, spend much time on smart devices, and do not play sports.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Facial injuries and deformities have received special attention during the previous decades for their functional, esthetic impairment, surgical challenges related to the location of the intervention, and their relationship to a lower survival rate. Moreover, there have been many surgical reconstructive methods due to the different materials and tools available and thus the final results following the surgical intervention.
Case Presentation: This study was conducted on two patients with severe war injuries; they both suffered from a significant loss in one or more of the following bones: the zygomatic bone, maxilla, nasal bone, infraorbital rim, and mandible.
Article Synopsis
- Choroid Plexus Carcinomas (CPC) are rare and aggressive brain tumors primarily affecting infants and children, leading to symptoms like nausea, headaches, and seizures.
- A case report details a two-year-old girl who was diagnosed with CPC after imaging revealed a large mass in her brain, initially discovered due to head trauma.
- The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for early diagnosis and effective treatment strategies to improve outcomes for patients with CPC, given its associated poor prognosis.