Publications by authors named "Abdel Halim Deifalla"

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  • This research investigates Gulf medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding the Food Dome dietary guidelines (FDDG), using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
  • Over half of the surveyed students (55.3%) had heard of the FDDG, with only 15.7% actively following the guidelines; awareness varied by nationality and age, with females typically more informed.
  • Qualitative insights reveal that students' food choices are influenced by factors like time, university workload, availability, and taste, prompting recommendations for educational campaigns and early dietary education.
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  • Iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) is linked to mutations in the TMPRSS6 gene, affecting iron homeostasis and increasing iron deficiency risk.
  • A study investigated six Saudi families with iron deficiency anemia that didn't respond well to oral iron, identifying several mutations in the TMPRSS6 gene through blood sample analysis.
  • The findings emphasize the significance of these mutations in understanding IRIDA and suggest the need for more extensive studies to improve patient management and delve deeper into the TMPRSS6 gene's role in iron regulation.
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all spheres of society including medical education and healthcare systems. In response to the pandemic, there has been a transition in medical education practice from traditional forms of teaching to online instruction delivery and virtual learning. Effective clinical microbiology education involves a combination of 'hands-on' practical learning and instructional delivery of scientific knowledge.

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Objective/background: Mutations in transmembrane protease serine 6 (TMPRSS6) gene induce high hepcidin level, which causes iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) by preventing duodenal iron absorption. This study aims to identify the common genetic variations of the TMPRSS6 gene that affect iron levels among Saudi female patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA).

Methods: All study participants were Saudi females (12-49 years old): 32 patients with IDA, 32 patients with IRIDA, and 34 healthy individuals comprising the control group.

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Lead (Pb) toxicity is known to be a chief environmental health issue, especially for pregnant women and young children. Today, the use of medicinal herbs in the treatment of many diseases and different toxic agents has become highly accepted due to their effectiveness and lower costs. Thymoquinone (TQ), which is extracted from seeds, is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.

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