Publications by authors named "Ammar A Elsayed"

Background: Recent studies show potential benefits of albendazole in managing cisternal neurocysticercosis (NCC), which reduces parasitic burden. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the efficacy of albendazole and other pharmacological treatments in cisternal NCC, considering the heterogeneity of disease manifestations and the need for effective treatment strategies.

Methods: Comprehensive searches were conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, CENTRAL, and Embase up to March 2024, focusing on RCTs and observational studies that examined albendazole's impact on cisternal NCC.

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Background: Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is increasingly used in treating multiple sclerosis (MS) with controversial results of the safety and efficacy of different DMF doses. We aimed to systematically review the literature to examine the safety and efficacy of DMF for MS patients.

Methods: We searched PubMed Medline, Cochrane, Web of Science, Scopus databases and clinicaltrials.

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