Publications by authors named "Arwa Ahmed"

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  • The study identified sixteen compounds from the ethyl acetate extract of seeds related to a specific species and evaluated the wound-healing effects of a combination of BMMSCs and this extract in immunocompromised rats.
  • The combination therapy was found to reduce oxidative stress, lower pro-inflammatory cytokines, and inhibit NF-KB activation after 16 days.
  • Key genes linked to wound healing were identified, with pathways indicating positive effects on cell migration and locomotion, highlighting the potential of this approach in regenerative medicine, though further safety tests and clinical trials are needed.
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Background Enuresis, or bedwetting, is a common condition affecting millions of children worldwide. This can be a source of distress for both children and their families. Children, adolescents, and young adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk of developing enuresis.

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Nutrition plays a critical and crucial role in addressing neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and their complications, as they often contribute to malnutrition, which can worsen the impact of these conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the nutritional status of mycetoma patients, which has not been explored previously. This descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted at the Mycetoma Research Center (MRC), University of Khartoum, Sudan.

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  • The study focuses on isolating endophytic fungi from the seeds of the medicinal plant Corchorus olitorius and testing their antimicrobial properties against various bacterial and fungal strains.
  • Seven fungal strains from three genera (Penicillium, Fusarium, and Aspergillus) were successfully isolated, showing selective antibacterial activity, especially Aspergillus sp. (Ar 6), which demonstrated the strongest efficacy against E. coli and C. albicans.
  • The study highlights the potential of endophytic fungi as a source of new antimicrobial compounds, which could help address global antibiotic resistance issues.
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The complexity and structural diversity of the secondary metabolites produced by endophytes make them an attractive source of natural products with novel structures that can help in treating life-changing diseases. The genus is one of the most abundant endophytic fungal genera, comprising about 70 species characterized by extraordinary discrepancy in terms of genetics and ability to grow on a wide range of substrates, affecting not only their biology and interaction with their surrounding organisms, but also their secondary metabolism. Members of the genus are a source of secondary metabolites with structural and chemical diversity and reported to exhibit diverse pharmacological activities.

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Background: Shunt infection critically affects approximately 8-10% of all inserted shunts, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the clinical and laboratory factors associated with shunt infection and outcomes in patients treated for hydrocephalus. Methods A retrospective study was performed on patients who underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) surgery for hydrocephalus between January 2015 and June 2018.

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Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma is a rare type of hepatocellular carcinoma with unclear etiology. Its prevalence ranges from 0.6%-5%.

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Background: Plasmodium vivax malaria has been recognised as an important cause of morbidity in several African countries. The prevalence was previously estimated as 2-5% in eastern Sudan. These estimates are observed to be rising and spreading continuously.

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The 2017 prevalence of obesity among children (age 5-17 years) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is 13.68%. Childhood obesity is one of the 10 top health priorities in the UAE.

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