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A Comparative Study Evaluating the Effectiveness Between Ketogenic and Low-Carbohydrate Diets on Glycemic and Weight Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zaki, Hany A, Iftikhar, Haris, Bashir, Khalid, Gad, Hesham, Samir Fahmy, Ahmed, Elmoheen, Amr

“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become a worldwide public health burden and a significant cause of motility and morbidity. The most common type of diabetes is type…”
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Herd Behavior in Medicine: Examples From COVID-19 by Iftikhar, Haris, Najam, Mavia, Bashir, Khalid

“…Herd behavior is a commonly used term to describe the conduct of different individuals in a group acting without using an individual thought process. The term…”
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Accuracy of procalcitonin for diagnosing sepsis in adult patients admitted to the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zaki, Hany A, Bensliman, Soumaya, Bashir, Khalid, Iftikhar, Haris, Fayed, Mohamed H, Salem, Waleed, Elmoheen, Amr, Yigit, Yavuz

“…Differentiating sepsis from non-infectious systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is challenging. Biomarkers like procalcitonin (PCT) aid early risk…”
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A Case of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation With Rapid Ventricular Response Due to Iatrogenic Hypothermia by Zaki, Hany A, Alhatemi, Mubarak, Hendy, Mohamed, Kaber, Yasser, Iftikhar, Haris

“…Hypothermia is an involuntary fall in body temperature, usually below 35°C. Hypothermia is a common condition, especially in frigid zones. However, it should…”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Pretreatment With Intravenous Fluid in Reducing the Risk of Developing Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zaki, Hany A, Bashir, Khalid, Iftikhar, Haris, Alhatemi, Mubarak, Elmoheen, Amr

“…Contrast media administration to patients during cardiac events increases the risk of developing contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). CIN is among some…”
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An integrative comparative study between ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia versus parenteral opioids alone for analgesia in emergency department patients with hip fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Zaki, Hany A., Iftikhar, Haris, Shallik, Nabil, Elmoheen, Amr, Bashir, Khalid, Shaban, Eman E., Azad, Aftab Mohammad

“…Emergency physicians play a major role in managing patients with hip fractures. The most commonly used pain management option is parenteral opioids. However,…”
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The role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) imaging in clinical outcomes during cardiac arrest: a systematic review by Zaki, Hany A., Iftikhar, Haris, Shaban, Eman E., Najam, Mavia, Alkahlout, Baha Hamdi, Shallik, Nabil, Elnabawy, Wael, Basharat, Kaleem, Azad, Aftab Mohammad

“…Background Cardiac arrest in hospital and out-of-hospital settings is associated with high mortality rates. Therefore, a bedside test that can predict…”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Comparing the Effects of Biguanides (Metformin) and Thiazolidinediones on Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus by Zaki, Hany A, Iftikhar, Haris, Shallik, Nabil A, Shaban, Eman, Al-Marri, Nood Dhafi R, Bashir, Israr, Elhadad, Awny, Zoghlami, Fatma, Abdalrubb, Abeer

“…Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global epidemic affecting people of all ages in developed and developing countries. The disease is usually characterized…”
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A Severe Case of Disseminated Multifocal Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcal Infection in a Diabetic Patient by Fayed, Mohamed H, Iftikhar, Haris, Anjum, Shahzad, Khyatt, Omar, Najam, Mavia

“…Methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) is quite common in the environment. It can lead to a wide range of infections varying from simple boils to disseminated and…”
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A Comparative Analysis Between Ketamine Versus Combination of Midazolam and Haloperidol for Rapid Safe Control of Agitated Patients in Emergency Department: A Systematic Review by Zaki, Hany A, Shaban, Eman, Bashir, Khalid, Iftikhar, Haris, Zahran, Adel, Salem, Emad El-Din M, Elmoheen, Amr

“…We aim to discuss the efficacy and adverse effects of using ketamine in agitated patients in the emergency department (ED) compared with the combination…”
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Adhesive reinforced friction stir welded thermoplastic tube-to-tubesheet hybrid joints by Iftikhar, Syed Haris, Abu Qudeiri, Jaber, Mourad, Abdel-Hamid Ismail

“…Thermoplastic materials are gaining popularity, because of their anti-fouling and chemically inert properties, for use in industrial applications that involve…”
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A Comparative Study Between Amiodarone and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator in Decreasing Mortality From Sudden Cardiac Death in High-Risk Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zaki, Hany A, Shaban, Eman, Bashir, Khalid, Iftikhar, Haris, Zahran, Adel, Salem, Waleed, Elmoheen, Amr

“…Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected death that occurs within one hour of symptom onset. In the United States, sudden cardiac death is considered the…”
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A Comprehensive Review on Optimal Welding Conditions for Friction Stir Welding of Thermoplastic Polymers and Their Composites by Iftikhar, Syed Haris, Mourad, Abdel-Hamid Ismail, Sheikh-Ahmad, Jamal, Almaskari, Fahad, Vincent, S

“…Friction stir welding (FSW) and friction stir spot welding (FSSW) techniques are becoming widely popular joining techniques because of their increasing…”
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Plasma exchange (PE) versus intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for the treatment of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in patients with severe symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Zaki, Hany A., Iftikhar, Haris, Najam, Mavia, Masood, Maarij, Al-Marri, Nood Dhafi R., Elgassim, Mohamed Abdelgadir M., Fayed, Mohamed, Shaban, Eman E.

“…Guillain- Barré syndrome (GBS) is a neuropathic condition that leads to the rapid development of impairments and is characterized by weakness and numbness or…”
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Clinical Assessment of Intermittent Fasting With Ketogenic Diet in Glycemic Control and Weight Reduction in Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zaki, Hany A, Iftikhar, Haris, Abdalrubb, Abeer, Al-Marri, Nood Dhafi R, Abdelrahim, Mohammed Gafar, Fayed, Mohamed, Elgassim, Mohamed Abdelgadir M, Elarref, Mohamed A

“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global epidemic causing significant morbidity and mortality. The most occurring DM is type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) which has…”
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Test-retest, within-visit variability of Goldmann visual fields in retinitis pigmentosa by Bittner, Ava K, Iftikhar, Mian Haris, Dagnelie, Gislin

“…Reliable outcome measures are needed to estimate changes in peripheral vision during future treatment clinical trials for retinal degeneration patients. The…”
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An Analytical Comparison Between Ketamine Alone and a Combination of Ketamine and Propofol (Ketofol) for Procedural Sedation and Analgesia From an Emergency Perspective: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zaki, Hany A, Shalik, Nabil, Shaban, Eman, Bashir, Khalid, Iftikhar, Haris, Mohamed Khair, Yousra, Abdelrahim, Mohammed Gafar, Fayed, Mohamed, Hendy, Mohamed, Salem, Emad El-Din, Elmoheen, Amr

“…Procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) is a treatment approach involving treating patients with agents with dissociative, sedative, or analgesic properties to…”
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Efficacy of Emla (Eutectic Mixture of Local Anaesthetics) and Let (Lidocaine, Epinephrine, Tetracaine) for Topical Use in Wound Management for Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zaki, Hany A, Elarref, Mohamed A, Iftikhar, Haris, Al-Marri, Nood Dhafi R, Masood, Maarij, Fayed, Mohamed, Elgassim, Mohamed Abdelgadir M, Shallik, Nabil A

“…Lacerations are common injuries managed by emergency department practitioners and are mostly witnessed in children. These lacerations usually require wound…”
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An Integrative Comparative Study Between Digoxin and Amiodarone as an Emergency Treatment for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation With Evidence of Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zaki, Hany A, Bashir, Khalid, Iftikhar, Haris, Salem, Waleed, Mohamed, Eslam Hussein, Elhag, Helmy M, Hendy, Mohamed, Kassem, Ahmed Abdu O, Salem, Emad El-Din, Elmoheen, Amr

“…The emergency treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) involves utilizing two strategies. The first strategy normally involves permitting the atrial fibrillation…”
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Friction stir spot welding of recycled scrap thermoplastics by Iftikhar, Syed Haris, Cherupurakal, Nizamudeen, R., Krishnapriya, Mourad, Abdel-Hamid Ismail

“…There is a real demand for sustainable lightweight structures because of the growing environmental concerns. One important solution is developing structures…”
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