Publications by authors named "A Alkhatib"

Background: Finger replantation is a complex microsurgical procedure that requires optimal conditions for success. Understanding the knowledge and awareness of healthcare professionals regarding finger preservation and replantation can help improve outcomes for patients with amputated fingers.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare professionals, including clinical years medical students, surgical residents, and specialists.

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BackgroundChronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) significantly burden the U.S. healthcare system.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are prevalent joint diseases, yet early diagnosis remains challenging with existing methods. Circulating microRNAs are promising biomarkers for detection and differentiation of arthritis subtypes. This study aimed to profile plasma microRNAs from early OA (N = 22), early RA (N = 12), and non-OA/RA (N = 50) individuals using microRNA-sequencing.

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Obesity is a disease and a risk factor of multiple debilitating chronic conditions including type-2 diabetes (T2D), hypertension and cardiovascular disease [...

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Background: Adnexal herniation is an uncommon finding in adult females and is typically associated with indirect inguinal hernias in pediatric or premenopausal patients. The presence of a fallopian tube within a direct inguinal hernia in a postmenopausal woman is exceedingly rare and, to our knowledge, has not been previously reported.

Case Presentation: A 56-year-old postmenopausal female presented with a two-year history of a right groin lump that had recently become irreducible and tender.

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