Publications by authors named "Fatma A Elzaree"
Neurological Alterations in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Among Adolescents.
Open Access Maced J Med Sci
March 2019
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of chronic disorders of metabolism characterised by high blood glucose levels. There is an increased prevalence of Type 1 DM in children and adolescents with its adverse complications especially microvascular ones (retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy) that might cause multiple organ damage.
Aim: To study the relation between DM and neurological affection.
Adaptive Functioning and Psychosocial Problems in Children with Beta Thalassemia Major.
Open Access Maced J Med Sci
December 2018
Article Synopsis
- Beta thalassemia major is a significant health issue in Egypt, affecting children and causing emotional, social, and psychological problems for them and their families.
- A study involved 50 children with thalassemia major compared to 50 healthy children, assessing their adaptive functioning and psychosocial health using standardized scales.
- Results showed that although thalassemic children had lower adaptive behavior scores, overall psychosocial functioning was relatively mild, likely due to strong social and medical support.
Background: Obesity is a multifactorial disease, associated with metabolic disorders and chronic low-grade inflammation. Procalcitonin (PCT) is well known as a biomarker of infection, and systemic inflammation. Recently, it has potential as a marker for chronic low-grade inflammation.
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