Publications by authors named "Aveen Mustafa"
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- The study evaluates the serum levels of essential vitamins (D, B12, and folate) in early pregnancy among 150 women aged 18 to 45 at Kurdistan Private Hospital from September 2022 to October 2023.
- Results indicated a significant prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, with 61.3% of participants below the recommended level, while vitamin B12 levels were mostly normal in 78.7% of participants.
- Correlation analysis showed weak relationships between the vitamins and age, with the most notable finding being a slight negative correlation between age and serum folate levels.
Background: Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal complaint characterized by infrequent or difficult bowel movements, significantly affecting patients' quality of life. Laboratory markers offer potential diagnostic value in identifying physiological changes associated with chronic constipation, yet their effectiveness remains underexplored.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of various laboratory tests in identifying the underlying causes of chronic constipation among adults.
Background Thalassemia and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) account for most cases of microcytic hypochromic anemia. It is a common misconception that iron deficiency does not occur in thalassemia. However, studies have found that iron deficiency can coexist in carriers of beta thalassemia.
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