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  1. Article ; Online: A computer-aided diagnosis system for detecting various diabetic retinopathy grades based on a hybrid deep learning technique.

    AbdelMaksoud, Eman / Barakat, Sherif / Elmogy, Mohammed

    Medical & biological engineering & computing

    2022  Volume 60, Issue 7, Page(s) 2015–2038

    Abstract: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious disease that may cause vision loss unawares without any alarm. Therefore, it is essential to scan and audit the DR progress continuously. In this respect, deep learning techniques achieved great success in medical ... ...

    Abstract Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious disease that may cause vision loss unawares without any alarm. Therefore, it is essential to scan and audit the DR progress continuously. In this respect, deep learning techniques achieved great success in medical image analysis. Deep convolution neural network (CNN) architectures are widely used in multi-label (ML) classification. It helps in diagnosing normal and various DR grades: mild, moderate, and severe non-proliferative DR (NPDR) and proliferative DR (PDR). DR grades are formulated by appearing multiple DR lesions simultaneously on the color retinal fundus images. Many lesion types have various features that are difficult to segment and distinguished by utilizing conventional and hand-crafted methods. Therefore, the practical solution is to utilize an effective CNN model. In this paper, we present a novel hybrid, deep learning technique, which is called E-DenseNet. We integrated EyeNet and DenseNet models based on transfer learning. We customized the traditional EyeNet by inserting the dense blocks and optimized the resulting hybrid E-DensNet model's hyperparameters. The proposed system based on the E-DenseNet model can accurately diagnose healthy and different DR grades from various small and large ML color fundus images. We trained and tested our model on four different datasets that were published from 2006 to 2019. The proposed system achieved an average accuracy (ACC), sensitivity (SEN), specificity (SPE), Dice similarity coefficient (DSC), the quadratic Kappa score (QKS), and the calculation time (T) in minutes (m) equal [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], 0.883, and 3.5m respectively. The experiments show promising results as compared with other systems.
    MeSH term(s) Computers ; Deep Learning ; Diabetes Mellitus ; Diabetic Retinopathy/diagnostic imaging ; Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted/methods ; Fundus Oculi ; Humans
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 282327-5
    ISSN 1741-0444 ; 0025-696X ; 0140-0118
    ISSN (online) 1741-0444
    ISSN 0025-696X ; 0140-0118
    DOI 10.1007/s11517-022-02564-6
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  2. Article ; Online: Role of diffusion weighted imaging in diagnosis of cholesteatoma

    Aida A. Abdelmaksoud / Saeda Abd Elwahab* / Usama Tayee

    SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 90-

    A single centre study

    2021  Volume 98

    Abstract: Back ground: Diffusion weighted imaging was introduced to improve the detection of middle ear cholesteatomas. By computed tomography, difficulty was found as cholesteatoma shows middle ear opacity similar to chronic otitis media in cases with no bone ... ...

    Abstract Back ground: Diffusion weighted imaging was introduced to improve the detection of middle ear cholesteatomas. By computed tomography, difficulty was found as cholesteatoma shows middle ear opacity similar to chronic otitis media in cases with no bone erosion, Objectives: Purpose of this study to clarify the role of diffusion-weighted imaging in the diagnosis of cholesteatoma and differentiating it from chronic otitis media. Methods: Cross sectional study of 20 patients, All patient treated medically, followed, surgery was done in those not responding to medical treatment after one month. T2WI and DWI and ADC map were done, results assessed by SPSS system version 20 and Chi square test. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive vales assessed. Results: 20 patients (9 males and 11 females), ages 15-35 and mean age = ± 25 year, 10 of them showed middle ear hyperintense signal intensity lesion in T2 weighted image, restricted diffusion, and low apparent diffusion coefficient values, mean value was about = ± 0.75 ± 0.26 x10-3 mm2/s,11 patients were confirmed cholesteatoma. 10 patients showed hyperintense signal intensity lesion in T2WI, facilitated diffusion and high apparent diffusion coefficient values, mean value = ± 1.75 ± 0.14 x10-3 mm2/s, 9 confirmed otitis media by complete resolution after antibiotic treatment and follow up. Sensitivity of diffusion-weighted imagining 90.0%, specificity 88.9%, positive and negative predictive value 90.9% and 88.9%. Conclusion: Diffusion-weighted imagining has a high sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy in differentiation of cholesteatoma from otitis media in overlapping cases.
    Keywords diffusion weighted imaging ; apparent diffusion coefficient value ; cholesteatoma ; chronic otitis media ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher South Valley University, Faculty of Medicine
    Document type Article ; Online
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  3. Article ; Online: Effect of Submucosal Injection of Sodium 2- Mercaptoethanesulfonate in Surgical Treatment of Deviated Nasal Septum

    Ahmad Gaber Abdelraheem / Manar Mahran Sadek* / Nehad Hassan Abdelrahman / Aida A. Abdelmaksoud

    SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 5, Pp 105-

    2022  Volume 114

    Abstract: Background: Mucoperichondrial flap elevation is the first step in septoplasty operation. MESNA was used in flap elevation to decrease the amount of bleeding, get better surgical field, decrease the operation time and lessen mucosal damage. Objectives: To ...

    Abstract Background: Mucoperichondrial flap elevation is the first step in septoplasty operation. MESNA was used in flap elevation to decrease the amount of bleeding, get better surgical field, decrease the operation time and lessen mucosal damage. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of submucosal injection of sodium 2- mercaptoethanesulfonate (MESNA) on the operation time, intra-operative blood loss, integrity of the flap in septoplasty and post operative pain. Patients and methods: It is a case control study that was conducted on 60 patients their ages ranged from 18 years to 43 years, all were underwent septoplasty operation by the same surgeon at Otorhinolaryngology Department, Qena University hospitals, Egypt. Results: Results revealed that the mean time of flap elevation was 6.7±1.8 SD minutes in group A, but was 10.9 ± 2.2 SD minutes in group B which was highly statistical significant with p-value < 0.001.As regard the mean of Intra-operative blood loss it was82 ±15.9 SD ml. in group A, but was 109.7 ± 21.8 SD ml. in group B which was highly statistical significant with p-value < 0.001. Conclusion: Submucosal injection of sodium 2- mercaptoethanesulfonate (MESNA) being more advantageous method that make mucoperichondrial flap elevation is convenient and effective and preserving mucosal integrity in surgical treatment of deviated nasal septum .
    Keywords mucoperichondrial flap ; sodium2-mercaptoethanesulfonate ; septoplasty ; deviated nasal septum ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 630
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher South Valley University, Faculty of Medicine
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article ; Online: Endoscopicaly assisted microdebrider adenoidectomy versus conventional curettage adenoidectomy

    Aida A. Abdelmaksoud* / Alshimaa A. Gahlan / Zaki Aref / Usama K. Tayee

    SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 212-

    2021  Volume 218

    Abstract: Abstract Background: Adenoidectomy by conventional method is an old procedure. Several new techniques discovered in this field as an electronic molecular resonance, suction diathermy, microdebrider, endoscopy, and laser. Objectives: to assess advantages ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background: Adenoidectomy by conventional method is an old procedure. Several new techniques discovered in this field as an electronic molecular resonance, suction diathermy, microdebrider, endoscopy, and laser. Objectives: to assess advantages of endoscopic assessed microdebrider adenoidectomy over the conventional method intra and post operative. Patients and methods: 218 patients were scheduled for adenoidectomy were divided into two groups) underwent conventional curettage, group B (106 patients) underwent endoscopic assessed microdebrider. Follow up for 2 weeks ended by endoscopic evaluation. Results: This study included 218 patients (110 males and 108 females) aged 2 years till 14 years, divided randomly into two groups group A 112 patients group B 106 patients. This study reported statistically longer time of operation in group B than group A (13.7 for group B ± 3.5 versus 3.5 ± 1.3). Blood loss was statistically more in group A ((26.7 ± 7.5 for group A versus 17. 9 ± 5.2). Adenoid tissues remnants in group A were statistically higher than group B (27.4 % ± 11.6 for group A versus 1.7% ± .86). Regarding pain it was significantly lower in group B in the six day (4.2 ± 1.2 for group A versus 2.3 ± .5). Conclusion: endoscopic assessed adenoidectomy is significantly better than conventional adenoidectomy regarding blood loss, post operative remnants and post operative pain.
    Keywords keywords conventional ; endoscopic ; adenoidectomy ; microdebrider ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher South Valley University, Faculty of Medicine
    Document type Article ; Online
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  5. Article ; Online: Relation between serum levels of Vitamin D and Immunoglobulin E in Allergic Rhinitis in Upper Egypt

    Aida A. Abdelmaksoud / Shamardan ES Bazeed / Mohamed F Alemam / Zaky Aref

    SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 69-

    2021  Volume 75

    Abstract: Objective: The object of this study is to evaluate the relation between 25- hydroxy cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) deficiency and allergic rhinitis by detecting level of 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol and Immunoglobulin E serum levels. Methods: This is a case- ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The object of this study is to evaluate the relation between 25- hydroxy cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) deficiency and allergic rhinitis by detecting level of 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol and Immunoglobulin E serum levels. Methods: This is a case-control study in which we compare two groups; group A included 69 patients diagnosed as allergic rhinitis (AR) and group B included 60 healthy individuals. Serum levels of cholecalciferol and serum levels of immunoglobulin (IgE) were assessed in all participants of both groups of this study. Results: Serum level of 25- hydroxy cholecalciferol in group A (AR patients) was statistically significantly lower (mean ± SD: 14.2±8.04 ng/ml) than serum level of 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol in group B (21.1±8.2ng/ml). Also serum level of IGE in group A was markedly elevated in comparison to group B (494.4±61.7u/l) vs. (189.9±52.9u/l) with highly statistically significant difference (p-value < 0.001). Conclusion: There is statistically significant relation between 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol deficiency and allergic rhinitis; further studies must be done to assess the effect of Vitamin D3 therapy in allergic rhinitis.
    Keywords allergic rhinitis ; ige ; 25 hydroxy cholecalciferol ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher South Valley University, Faculty of Medicine
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article ; Online: Possible relation between H. pylori and bilateral nasal polypi

    Zaki F. Aref / Shahenda Mostafa abdel Aziz* / Sabah Ahmed Mohamed Fadel / Ahmed Gaber Abdel Raheem / Aida A. Abdelmaksoud

    SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 5, Iss 2, Pp 348-

    2022  Volume 354

    Abstract: Background: H.pylori is a Gram-negative bacterium known to be associated with peptic ulcer disease, gastric cancer, gastric lymphoma. Recently it was detected in mucosa of patients with CRS, but relation with bilateral nasal polyposis has not been ... ...

    Abstract Background: H.pylori is a Gram-negative bacterium known to be associated with peptic ulcer disease, gastric cancer, gastric lymphoma. Recently it was detected in mucosa of patients with CRS, but relation with bilateral nasal polyposis has not been demonstrated yet. Objectives: H. pyloriis a pathogen that lives in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and has extragastric manifestations. Nasal polypi may be one of these manifestations. This study aims to detect the relation between H.pylori and bilateral nasal polypi. Patients and methods: This study includes 80 cases of nasal polypi, 40 of them were de novo bilateral nasal polypi and 40 were recurrent nasal polypi, biopsies of nasal polypi were taken under sterile conditions and stained with Giemsa stain and Hematoxylin and eosin(H&E) stain. Stool analysis was done to detect presence of H.pylori using rapid urease test. Results: Both groups are age and sex matched. Nasal polyp biopsies showed positive results in 10 % of denovo group and 15 % of recurrent group with p value 0.449 which is not statistically significant. Stool antigen test showed positive results in 52.5 % of denovo group and 60 % of recurrent group with p value 0.449 which is not statistically significant. Conclusion: There is no statistically significant relation between H.pylori and the pathogenesis of bilateral nasal polypi, further studies with large number of patients is recommended.
    Keywords bilateral nasal polypi ; h. pylori ; giemsa stain ; modified mcmullen’s ; stool antigen test ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher South Valley University, Faculty of Medicine
    Document type Article ; Online
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  7. Article: Possible Role of

    Aref, Zaki F / Bazeed, Shamardan Ezzeldin Sayed / Nafady, Asmaa / Fahim, Dalia Fahim Mohammed / Ghweil, Ali A / Sayed, Mennatallah Ali Abdelrhman / Qubaisy, Heba Mohammad / Khalefa, Mahmoud / Arafa, Usama A / Badawy, Badawy Shahat / Abdelmohsen, Ahmed Shawkat / Hassan, Mohammed H / Abdelmaksoud, Aida A

    Infection and drug resistance

    2023  Volume 16, Page(s) 3497–3509

    Abstract: Background: Helicobacter pylori: Patients and methods: A total of 186 patients with various ear, nose and throat diseases were included. The study comprised 78 children with chronic adenotonsillitis, 43 children with nasal polyps and 65 children with ...

    Abstract Background: Helicobacter pylori
    Patients and methods: A total of 186 patients with various ear, nose and throat diseases were included. The study comprised 78 children with chronic adenotonsillitis, 43 children with nasal polyps and 65 children with OME. OME patients were assigned to two subgroups: those who have and those who did not have adenoid hyperplasia. Among the patients with bilateral nasal polyps, 20 individuals had recurrent nasal polyps and 23 had de novo nasal polyps. Patients who have chronic adenotonsillitis were divided into three groups: those with chronic tonsillitis and those who underwent tonsillitis, those with chronic adenoiditis and adenoidectomy was performed, and those with chronic adenotonsillitis and underwent adenotonsillectomy. In addition to examination of
    Results: Frequency of
    Conclusion: Lack of association between
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-02
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2494856-1
    ISSN 1178-6973
    ISSN 1178-6973
    DOI 10.2147/IDR.S411867
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  8. Article ; Online: Anticancer profile and anti-inflammatory effect of new N-(2-((4-(1,3-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridine sulfonamide derivatives.

    Abdel-Maksoud, Mohammed S / Mohamed Hassan, Rasha / Abdel-Sattar El-Azzouny, Aida / Nabil Aboul-Enein, Mohamed / Oh, Chang-Hyun

    Bioorganic chemistry

    2021  Volume 117, Page(s) 105424

    Abstract: A new series of N-(2-((4-(1,3-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridine sulfonamide derivatives 11a-o were designed and synthesized based on our previous works. The new series was tested for its anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects. The anticancer profile of ...

    Abstract A new series of N-(2-((4-(1,3-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridine sulfonamide derivatives 11a-o were designed and synthesized based on our previous works. The new series was tested for its anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects. The anticancer profile of final target compounds was obtained by testing them over 60 cell lines belong to nine types of cancers. Compound 11c showed the highest percent inhibition, so its potency was measured over the most sensitive cell line to determine its IC
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/chemical synthesis ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/chemistry ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/pharmacology ; Antineoplastic Agents/chemical synthesis ; Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry ; Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation/drug effects ; Cell Survival/drug effects ; Cytokines/antagonists & inhibitors ; Cytokines/biosynthesis ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor ; Humans ; Mice ; Molecular Structure ; Pyrazoles/chemical synthesis ; Pyrazoles/chemistry ; Pyrazoles/pharmacology ; Pyridines/chemical synthesis ; Pyridines/chemistry ; Pyridines/pharmacology ; RAW 264.7 Cells ; Structure-Activity Relationship ; Sulfonamides/chemical synthesis ; Sulfonamides/chemistry ; Sulfonamides/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal ; Antineoplastic Agents ; Cytokines ; Pyrazoles ; Pyridines ; Sulfonamides ; pyridine sulfonamide ; pyrazole (3QD5KJZ7ZJ)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 120080-x
    ISSN 1090-2120 ; 0045-2068
    ISSN (online) 1090-2120
    ISSN 0045-2068
    DOI 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.105424
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  9. Article ; Online: Clinical, Biochemical and Molecular Evaluations of Ivermectin Mucoadhesive Nanosuspension Nasal Spray in Reducing Upper Respiratory Symptoms of Mild COVID-19.

    Aref, Zaki F / Bazeed, Shamardan Ezz Eldin S / Hassan, Mohammed H / Hassan, Abeer S / Rashad, Alaa / Hassan, Rehab G / Abdelmaksoud, Aida A

    International journal of nanomedicine

    2021  Volume 16, Page(s) 4063–4072

    Abstract: Background: Ivermectin is an FDA-approved broad-spectrum anti-parasitic agent that has been shown to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication : Objective: We aimed to assess the therapeutic efficacy of ivermectin mucoadhesive nanosuspension intranasal spray in ...

    Abstract Background: Ivermectin is an FDA-approved broad-spectrum anti-parasitic agent that has been shown to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication
    Objective: We aimed to assess the therapeutic efficacy of ivermectin mucoadhesive nanosuspension intranasal spray in treatment of patients with mild COVID-19.
    Methods: This clinical trial included 114 patients diagnosed as mild COVID-19. Patients were divided randomly into two age and sex-matched groups; group A comprising 57 patients received ivermectin nanosuspension nasal spray twice daily plus the Egyptian protocol of treatment for mild COVID-19 and group B comprising 57 patients received the Egyptian protocol for mild COVID-19 only. Evaluation of the patients was performed depending on improvement of presenting manifestations, negativity of two consecutive pharyngeal swabs for the COVID-19 nucleic acid via rRT-PCR and assessments of hematological and biochemical parameters in the form of complete blood counts, C-reactive protein, serum ferritin and d-dimer which were performed at presentation and 7 days later.
    Results: Of the included patients confirmed with mild COVID-19, 82 were males (71.9%) and 32 females (28.1%) with mean age 45.1 ± 18.9. In group A, 54 patients (94.7%) achieved 2 consecutive negative PCR nasopharyngeal swabs in comparison to 43 patients (75.4%) in group B with P = 0.004. The durations of fever, cough, dyspnea and anosmia were significantly shorter in group A than group B, without significant difference regarding the duration of gastrointestinal symptoms. Duration taken for nasopharyngeal swab to be negative was significantly shorter in group A than in group B (8.3± 2.8 days versus 12.9 ± 4.3 days; P = 0.0001).
    Conclusion: Local use of ivermectin mucoadhesive nanosuspension nasal spray is safe and effective in treatment of patients with mild COVID-19 with rapid viral clearance and shortening the anosmia duration.
    Clinicaltrialsgov identifier: NCT04716569; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04716569.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Antiviral Agents/administration & dosage ; Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use ; COVID-19/etiology ; COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Testing ; Cough/drug therapy ; Cough/virology ; Egypt ; Female ; Fever/drug therapy ; Fever/virology ; Humans ; Ivermectin/administration & dosage ; Ivermectin/adverse effects ; Ivermectin/therapeutic use ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Nanostructures/administration & dosage ; Nanostructures/chemistry ; Nasal Sprays ; Nasopharynx/virology ; Prospective Studies ; Respiratory Tract Diseases/drug therapy ; Respiratory Tract Diseases/etiology ; Respiratory Tract Diseases/virology ; Treatment Outcome ; COVID-19 Drug Treatment
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents ; Nasal Sprays ; Ivermectin (70288-86-7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-15
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZDB-ID 2364941-0
    ISSN 1178-2013 ; 1176-9114
    ISSN (online) 1178-2013
    ISSN 1176-9114
    DOI 10.2147/IJN.S313093
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  10. Article: Lactoferrin versus Long-Acting Penicillin in Reducing Elevated Anti-Streptolysin O Titer in Cases of Tonsillopharyngitis.

    Ahmed Abdelmaksoud, Aida / Nafady, Asmaa / Ezzeldin Sayed Bazeed, Shamardan / Khalefa, Mahmoud / Elsamman, Mahmoud K / Abdelrhman Sayed, Mennatallah Ali / Qubaisy, Heba Mohammad / Ghweil, Ali A / Aref, Zaki F

    Infection and drug resistance

    2022  Volume 15, Page(s) 5257–5263

    Abstract: Background: Beta-Hemolytic streptococci are the most frequent bacteria causing tonsillitis. Lactoferrin may play a role in the treatment of chronic tonsillitis due to its direct antimicrobial activity.: Objective: To assess the possible role of ... ...

    Abstract Background: Beta-Hemolytic streptococci are the most frequent bacteria causing tonsillitis. Lactoferrin may play a role in the treatment of chronic tonsillitis due to its direct antimicrobial activity.
    Objective: To assess the possible role of lactoferrin in reduction of raised serum Anti-Streptolysin O Titer (ASOT) in cases of chronic tonsillopharyngitis in comparison to long acting penicillin.
    Methods: This study included 117 children with tonsillopharyngitis with high ASOT randomly divided into three groups; group 1 treated with lactoferrin, group 2 treated with long acting penicillin and group 3 treated with both drugs. For all patients ASOT was measured after three and six months of starting treatment.
    Results: This study included 60 males and 57 females with the mean age (8.5 ± 2.4). There is statistically significant reduction in ASOT in all groups after three months of treatment. ASOT after 3 months was significantly lower in group1 (370±440) and group 3 (350±450) in comparison to group 2 (420±560) with p value 0.02, 0.004, respectively, with no significant difference in comparing group 1 to group 3 p value 0.4. Also, ASO titre after 6 months was significantly lower in group1 (350±420) and group 3 (340±440) in comparison to group 2 (420±550) with p value 0.02, 0.007, respectively, with no significant difference in comparing group 1 to group 3 p value 0.5. In comparing ASOT at three months and six months of treatment in the three studied groups; it decreased by 2% in group 1, and 1.6% in group 3 and no change in group 2.
    Conclusion: Lactoferrin alone or in combination with long acting penicillin is safe and more effective than long acting penicillin alone in reducing ASOT. Treatment for six months with lactoferrin alone or in combination with long acting penicillin could offer a better response.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-06
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2494856-1
    ISSN 1178-6973
    ISSN 1178-6973
    DOI 10.2147/IDR.S376401
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