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Prevalence and Some Possible Mechanisms of Colistin Resistance Among Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Abd El-Baky, Rehab M, Masoud, Salwa M, Mohamed, Doaa S, Waly, Nancy Gfm, Shafik, Engy A, Mohareb, Dina A, Elkady, Azza, Elbadr, Mohamed M, Hetta, Helal F

“…The emergence of colistin-resistant strains is considered a great threat for patients with severe infections. Here, we investigate the prevalence and some…”
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Rectocele repair with stapled transvaginal rectal resection by Shafik, A. A., El Sibai, O., Shafik, I. A.

“…Background Constipation is a clinical symptom in patients suffering from slow transit and/or obstructed defecation. Proper treatment requires the…”
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Impact of interleukin IL-6 rs-1474347 and IL-10 rs-1800896 genetic polymorphisms on the susceptibility of HCV-infected Egyptian patients to hepatocellular carcinoma by Abd El-Baky, Reham M., Hetta, Helal F., Koneru, Gopala, Ammar, Marwa, Shafik, Engy A., Mohareb, Dina A, Abbas El-Masry, Muhammad, Ramadan, Haidi K., Abu Rahma, Mohamed Zakaria, Fawzy, Michael A., Fathy, Moustafa

“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is considered leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We aimed to examine the association of IL-6 and IL-10…”
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The role of the levator ani muscle in evacuation, sexual performance and pelvic floor disorders by Shafik, A

“…This paper reviews the role of the levator ani muscle (LAM) in evacuation, sexual performance and pelvic floor disorders. The LAM fixes the vesical neck,…”
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A Novel Concept for the Surgical Anatomy of the Perineal Body by Shafik, Ahmed, Sibai, Olfat El, Shafik, Ali A, Shafik, Ismail A

“…PURPOSE: METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:…”
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Effect of thermal cutaneous stimulation on the gastric motor activity：Study of the mechanism of action by Shafik, Ahmed, Shafik, Ali-A, Sibai, Olfat-El, Shafik, Ismail-A

“…AIM：To investigate the mechanism of action of thermal cutaneous stimulation on the gastric motor inhibition. METHODS：The gastric tone of 33 healthy volunteers…”
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Combined partial fistulectomy and electro-cauterization of the intersphincteric tract as a sphincter-sparing treatment of complex anal fistula: clinical and functional outcome by Shafik, A. A., El Sibai, O., Shafik, I. A.

“…Background The aim of this study was to report a simple, effective and safe procedure, associated with minimal risk of incontinence and recurrence, for…”
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On The Etiology of the Electric Activity of the External Anal and Urethral Sphincters by Shafik, Ali A., Shafik, Ismail A., El Sibai, Olfat

“…ABSTRACTIn a previous study, the external anal sphincter (EAS) in dogs, known to consist of skeletal muscle fibers, was proved to contain bundles of smooth…”
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Identification of interstitial cells of Cajal in human urinary bladder: Concept of vesical pacemaker by Shafik, Ahmed, El-Sibai, Olfat, Shafik, Ali A., Shafik, Ismail

“…To determine whether, given the presence of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) in organs that discharge slow waves, such as the gastrointestinal tract, such…”
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Significance of assay of nucleated RBCs in umbilical cord blood in neonates with meconium-stained amniotic fluid by Elsokkary, M., Mamdouh, A., Nossair, W., Abd El Fattah, O., Hemeda, H., Sallam, S., Taema, M., Hussain, M., Shafik, A., Nawara, M., Samy, M., Abd El Aleem, M., Abdelhadi, R., Sakna, N., Salama, A., Salama, D., El-Tohamy, O., Elsaid, N.

“…Background: Approximately 8-15% of all infants are born with evidence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF). MSAF is a potentially serious sign of fetal…”
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Regulatory B Cells and Their Cytokine Profile in HCV-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Association with Regulatory T Cells and Disease Progression by Hetta, Helal F., Mekky, Mohamed A., Zahran, Asmaa M., Abdel-Malek, Mohamed O., Ramadan, Haidi K., Shafik, Engy A., Abbas, Wael A., Abbas El-Masry, Muhammad, Mohamed, Nahed A., Kamel, Amira A., Marraiki, Najat, Beshbishy, Amany Magdy, Batiha, Gaber El-Saber, Osman, Heba A., Koneru, Gopala, El-Mokhtar, Mohamed A.

“…Although regulatory B cells (Bregs) have been proven to play a suppressive role in autoimmune diseases, infections and different tumors, little is known…”
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Overactive bladder inhibition in response to pelvic floor muscle exercises by SHAFIK, Ahmed, SHAFIK, Ismail A

“…A recent study by the senior author demonstrated that striated urethral sphincter contraction effected the inhibition of vesical contraction and suppression of…”
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The myth and truth of a comprehensive stroke scale by Zakieldine, Hani M, Turk, Mohamed A, Hashem, Rana F, Shafik, Mohamed A

“…Background and purposeThe National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) has been found to be biased toward the left hemispheric and motoric functions…”
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Specialized pacemaking cells in the human Fallopian tube by Shafik, Ahmed, Shafik, Ali A., Sibai, Olfat El, Shafik, Ismail A.

“…It is postulated that the propagated electric activity of the gut is generated by the interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). We investigated the hypothesis of the…”
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An experimental study on the effect of different types of textiles on conception by Shafik, A.

“…Summary To study the effect of different types of textiles on conception. A total of 35 female dogs were divided into five equal groups: four test and one…”
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Effect of urethral stimulation on vesical contractile activity by Shafik, Ahmed, Shafik, Ismail A, El Sibai, Olfat, Shafik, Ali A

“…We investigated the hypothesis that urethral stimulation effects vesical contraction. Vesical pressure response to urethral balloon distension with normal…”
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A study of the effect of straining on the cavernosus muscles: identification of 'straining-cavernosus reflex' and its clinical significance by Shafik, A., Shafik, I. A., El Sibai, O., Shafik, A. A.

“…Summary Bulbo/ischiocavernosus muscles (BCM, ICM) were found to contract on straining. We investigated the hypothesis that straining effects cavernosus…”
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Effect of topical esophageal acidification on salivary secretion: Identification of the mechanism of action by SHAFIK, AHMED, EL-SIBAI, OLFAT, SHAFIK, ALI A, MOSTAFA, RANDA

“…Background:  In past studies, investigators have reported that the salivary glands respond to esophageal acidification by increased salivary secretion and…”
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Identification of a vaginal pacemaker: An immunohistochemical and morphometric study by Shafik, A., Shafik, A. A., El Sibai, O., Shafik, I. A.

“…Summary Vaginal electric waves spread caudally in the vagina. We investigated the hypothesis that electric waves originate from a centre of interstitial cells…”
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Role of positive urethrovesical feedback in vesical evacuation. The concept of a second micturition reflex: the urethrovesical reflex by SHAFIK, Ahmed, SHAFIK, Ali A, EL-SIBAI, Olfat, AHMED, Ismail

“…Upon feeling the urge to urinate, the urinary bladder contracts, the urethral sphincters relax and urine flows through the urethra. These actions are mediated…”
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