Publications by authors named "Ahmed Omar Touhami Ahami"

Objectives: Attention is an essential part of cognitive functions for all learning in the school environment. The screening of attentional deficits constitutes an important field of research, given its relationship with other cognitive functions and the neurocognitive profiling of Moroccan adolescents in school.

Materials And Methods: A study was conducted over 3 months.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Alzheimer disease (AD) is a major public health concern worldwide. It is a severe neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the elderly and causes significant brain cell death. According to the most complete scientific research, the APOE gene, which encodes the APOE protein, maybe the key to identifying the likely cause of delayed AD.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

: Alzheimer's disease (AD) stands as a pervasive neurodegenerative ailment of global concern, necessitating a relentless pursuit of remedies. This study aims to furnish a comprehensive exposition, delving into the intricate mechanistic actions of medicinal herbs and phytochemicals. Furthermore, we assess the potential of these compounds in inhibiting human acetylcholinesterase through molecular docking, presenting encouraging avenues for AD therapeutics.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Introduction: the global pandemic of COVID-19 is the unique health crisis, the populations were exposed to situations of unprecedented confinement, this represents a major public health challenge, with a high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. The objective of the present work is to identify the potential effects of sedentary behavior on musculoskeletal health and physical performance.

Methods: after two months of confinement a survey was uploaded and shared on Google's online survey platform.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Introduction: substance use disorders are becoming increasingly common among schizophrenic patients and often raise problems in their care. This work aims to assess the rate and level of substance use in schizophrenic patients hospitalized for relapse and to identify factors associated with this comorbidity.

Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study of 115 patients with schizophrenia selected by convenience sampling in the Psychiatric Hospital of Salé.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Introduction: Confinement, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, could have problems on the mental health of the population. Teachers responsible for giving distance courses during this period could be psychologically stressed. The aim is to assess the magnitude results of burnout and associated factors among primary school teachers in Kenitra in Morocco during this confinement period.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background And Objective: Meningitis is a medical and public health problem in Morocco, particularly in the North West region. The purpose of present study was to identify the pathogen in pyogenic meningitis and to determine its antibiotic susceptibility pattern Materials and Methods: A total of 247 cases were included in the diagnosis of meningitis on the basis of clinical findings and positive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Results: The study included 247 cases with a mean cumulative incidence of 4.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background And Objective: The nettle is an herbaceous plant belonging to the family of Urticaceae that has been used for centuries against a variety of diseases. Thanks to its high content of nutriments and bioactive compounds. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the curative effect of nettle decoction on dimethoate-induced changes in locomotors activity and anxiety reaction in male rats.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • Anemia is a significant public health issue, particularly affecting pregnant women and schoolchildren, with this study focusing on preadolescents in Morocco where over 30% were found to be anemic.
  • Factors influencing anemia include diet diversity and living conditions, with a notable higher prevalence in urban areas, but no link was found between anemia and school performance.
  • The study emphasizes the need for improved health systems in schools to address the high rates of anemia and suggests that schools can play a key role in prevention and intervention efforts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF