Browsing by Author "Elaarag, Mai"
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Advancing Medical Research Through Artificial Intelligence: Progressive and Transformative Strategies: A Literature Review
( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)Background and Aims: Artificial intelligence (AI) has become integral to medical research, impacting various aspects such as data analysis, writing assistance, and publishing. This paper explores the multifaceted influence ... -
ATM inhibitors in cancer radiotherapy: Mechanisms, clinical development, and future directions
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) kinase plays a pivotal role in the cellular response to DNA damage. Under normal conditions, ATM acts as a tumor suppressor by regulating pathways that lead to apoptosis and cell cycle ... -
Clinical outcomes of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children and adolescents: A systematic review
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2022 , Article Review)Background & Aims: The BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine offered to children among all available vaccines. However, limited evidence is available about the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 vaccines, especially among ... -
COVID-19 effect on patients with noncommunicable diseases: A narrative review
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2022 , Article)Background and Aims: On March 11, 2020, the WHO has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, affecting our day-to-day lives. Physical distancing and lockdown made significant obstacles to populations, particularly healthcare ... -
Exploring the Impact of Cigarette Smoke Extracts on Vitamin B12: Insights into the Transformation of Methylcobalamin and Hydroxycobalamin to Cyanocobalamin through in Vitro Evaluation
( John Wiley and Sons , 2024 , Article)Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble molecule required for the proper functioning of metabolism, blood and DNA synthesis, and neurological development. Vitamin B12 exists in several forms: methylcobalamin (MeCbl), ... -
Organoboronic acids/esters as effective drug and prodrug candidates in cancer treatments: challenge and hope
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article Review)Boronic acids/esters have recently emerged in the field of medicinal and pharmaceutical research due to their exceptional oxophilicity, low toxicity, and unique structure. They are known as potent enzyme inhibitors, cancer ... -
Salvage minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic pyeloplasty in adults: a systematic review
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2022 , Article Review)Introduction: A UPJO is a blockage of the ureter that affects urine flow. UPJO is mainly treated by an open approach, however, in recent years minimally invasive techniques are taking place. These techniques include robotic ... -
Surgical Strategies in Renal Cancer: A Meta-analysis of Partial vs. Radical Nephrectomy Outcomes Across Tumor Stages
( HBKU Press , 2025 , Article Review)Background: Surgical intervention remains the primary treatment for localized renal tumors and masses, with partial nephrectomy (PN) and radical nephrectomy (RN) being the two most frequently employed procedures. The choice ... -
The Association of Hypertension with Increased Mortality Rate During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Update with Meta-analysis
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2023 , Article Review)Background and Aim The impact of multiple risk factors on COVID-19 mortality has been previously reported in multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive update on ... -
Updates on androgen replacement therapy and lower urinary tract symptoms: a narrative review
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are caused by higher tension at the bladder neck level (due to fibrosis or stiffness) or benign prostatic hyperplasia, which causes static obstruction of the bladder outlet. Both forms ...
