Correlation between Serum Leptin Levels, Body Mass Index and Obesity in Omanis.

Objective: To ascertain the relationship between serum leptin levels and related variables (weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) and fat percentage) in a group of Omani obese and non-obese healthy subjects.

Methods: Leptin levels were assessed in serum samples from 35 obese Omanis and 20 non-obese healthy subjects.

Results: There was a significant difference (p< 0.

Cytokine profile of sickle cell disease in Oman.

The aim of our study was to assess the cytokine profile of sickle cell disease (SCD) patients in steady state and in vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC). VOC has a complex nature, involving interactions between sickle red blood cells (RBC), the endothelium, and leucocytes. Endothelial damage due to recurrent adhesion of sickle RBCs may disrupt endothelial function, leading to altered cytokine release.