Section: Pediatrics

Keywords: Pediatrics, Autism, ADHD, Pediatric neuro-immunology

Representative Publications

Full publications list available via PubMed and institutional bibliography {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/khaled.saad.1/bibliography/public/}. Below is a selected sample reflecting the scope and recent activity during the last year. 1. Saad K, et al. Analysis of gut microbiota variations in patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a comprehensive systematic review. Int Urol Nephrol. 2025;57(7):2195-2208. doi:10.1007/s11255-025-04406-4 2. Saad K, et al. Diabetic Ketoacidosis as the Initial Presenting Symptom of Pancreatic Cancer: A Comprehensive Review. Keio J Med. 2025;74(2):69-78. doi:10.2302/kjm.2024-0015-OA 3. Saad K, et al. A two-hit model in biliary atresia: cooperative viral-bacterial activation of MMP7 via TLR4/NF-κB signaling. Pediatr Res. Published online June 18, 2025. doi:10.1038/s41390-025-04242-3 4. Saad K, et al. Rice Hydrolysate Formula in Infants and Children Allergic to Cow's Milk: A Systematic Review of Evidence. Clin Med Insights Pediatr. 2025;19:11795565251332173. doi:10.1177/11795565251332173 5. Elgenidy A, et al. Sonographic Evaluation of Peripheral Nerves and Cervical Nerve Roots in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Med Sci (Basel). 2025;13(2):67. doi:10.3390/medsci13020067 6. Atef Abdelsattar Ibrahim H, et al. Patterns of malnutrition in infants and children with congenital heart diseases, an experience of a large tertiary hospital. Nutr Health. Published online May 2, 2025. doi:10.1177/02601060251334525 7. Elgenidy A, et al. Efficacy of melatonin for treatment and prevention of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis: a systematic review. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2025;398(5):4947-4955. doi:10.1007/s00210-024-03681-9 8. Saad K, et al. The increase in child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic: unmasking its hidden impact. Pediatr Res. Published online April 29, 2025. doi:10.1038/s41390-025-04107-9 9. Saad K, et al. Relative, Conditional, and Overall Survival and Causes of Death in Patients With Glioblastoma: A Retrospective Longitudinal Cohort Study. J Clin Med Res. 2025;17(4):208-222. doi:10.14740/jocmr6192 10. Elgenidy A, Saad K, et al. Diagnostic Accuracy of Sonazoid-Enhanced Ultrasonography for Detection of Liver Metastasis. Med Sci (Basel). 2025;13(2):42. doi:10.3390/medsci13020042 11. Hussein MS, Amer MZ, Kabil MK, et al. The Feasibility of Measuring Central Blood Pressure with Bedside Echocardiography: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study. Acad Radiol. 2025;32(4):1888-1894. doi:10.1016/j.acra.2024.12.002 12. Osman AM, et al. Cognitive performance and brain volume among survivors of pediatric hematological malignancies: a case-control study. Clin Transl Oncol. 2025;27(3):1263-1273. doi:10.1007/s12094-024-03646-7 13. Saad K, et al. Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES) in children: a retrospective cohort study. Eur J Pediatr. 2025;184(3):206. doi:10.1007/s00431-025-06047-2 14. Elgenidy A, Shaban AY, Saad K, et al. Impact of Prior Metformin Use on Stroke Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med Res. 2025;17(2):76-88. doi:10.14740/jocmr6159 15. Elgenidy A, et al. Examining the association between autism spectrum disorder and atopic eczema: meta-analysis of current evidence. Pediatr Res. 2025;97(3):908-923. doi:10.1038/s41390-024-03456-1 16. Atef Abdelsattar Ibrahim H, et al. Zinc as a potential prophylactic adjuvant therapy for prolonged hospitalization: A systematic review and meta-analysis of an umbrella of randomized controlled trials. Nutr Clin Pract. 2025;40(1):93-105. doi:10.1002/ncp.11221 17. Alomari O, Abualkhair KA, Saad K, et al. Assessing the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic ultrasound for pediatric hepato-pancreatico-biliary disorders: a systematic review. Pediatr Radiol. 2025;55(2):215-225. doi:10.1007/s00247-024-06159-1 18. Saad K, et al. Asthma and Atopic Diseases in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024;16(Suppl 4):S3209-S3211. doi:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_708_24 19. Saad K, et al. Gut microbiota-derived TMAO and SIRT1/HMGB1 Axis: unveiling mechanisms of renal impairment in beta-thalassemia major. Pediatr Res. Published online November 18, 2024. doi:10.1038/s41390-024-03747-7 20. Elgenidy A, et al. Survival characteristics of Wilms Tumor, a reference developed from a longitudinal cohort study. Ital J Pediatr. 2024;50(1):141. doi:10.1186/s13052-024-01698-7

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