Browsing College of Health Sciences by Subject "North Africa"
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Distinct Clinical and Prognostic Features of Myelodysplastic Syndrome in Patients from the Middle East, North Africa, and Beyond: A Systemic Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) describes a group of bone marrow malignancies with variable morphologies and heterogeneous clinical features. The aim of this study was to systematically appraise the published clinical, ... -
Investigation of the genetic structure of Kabyle and Chaouia Algerian populations through the polymorphism of Alu insertion markers
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2019 , Article)Background: In Algeria, as in all North Africa, Berbers constitute the old background of the population. Today, Berber speakers account for only ∼ 25% of Algerians. This decline is the product of a complex human settlement ... -
P3. 210 Estimating the antibody prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 among select middle east and north africa populations
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2017 , Conference Proceedings)Introduction There are very limited data on herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). We examined the overall and age-specific HSV-2 antibody prevalence among select MENA ... -
Retinopathy of Type 1 Diabetes in Arab Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
( Karger , 2018 , Article Review)To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of retinopathy prevalence in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 22 Arab countries. We systematically searched 4 different literature databases (PubMed, Science Direct, ... -
Selenium and Health: An Update on the Situation in the Middle East and North Africa.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Selenium (Se) is an important trace element that should be present in the diet of all age groups to provide an adequate intake. Se is incorporated in 25 known selenoproteins, which mediate the biological effects of Se ...