Publications by authors named "H H Narchi"
Major congenital anomalies (MCAs) are a public health concern. However, studies on obstetric outcomes in pregnancies complicated by MCAs are scarce, emphasizing the need for research to enhance management strategies. This study aimed to investigate the impact of MCAs on fetal presentation and delivery mode in the United Arab Emirates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMajor congenital anomalies (MCAs) significantly contribute to perinatal mortality and morbidity. Globally, the United Arab Emirates has the sixth-highest prevalence rate of congenital anomalies. The lack of clear baseline prevalence data for MCAs impedes the development of interventions to alleviate this burden.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aim: This cross-sectional, community-based study examined the association of dietary intake of pregnant Emirati women and their pre-pregnancy body mass index (pBMI) with maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Methods: The study was conducted at tertiary hospitals in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where 323 pregnant women reported their weekly dietary intake using the Arabic version of the food frequency questionnaire. Dietary patterns (DPs) were established using factor analysis of consumed foods followed by cluster analysis.
Background: To study effect of pregnancy on obese women's maternal cardiometabolic biomarkers as a signature for maternal morbidity and complications.
Methods: This cross-sectional cohort study involved pregnant Emirati women who had regular menstrual cycles and had normal blood pressure. Pre-pregnancy body mass index was calculated using height and weight measurements recorded within three months before current pregnancy.
Article Synopsis
- Despite universal vaccination, Group A rotaviruses (RVA) continue to cause significant childhood diarrhea in the UAE, highlighting the need for genetic monitoring to track prevalent strains and potential vaccine escape mutants.
- The study compared real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and nanopore sequencing for genotyping 33 RVA strains from children, finding that RT-PCR could miss some new strains, whereas nanopore sequencing identified more diverse genotypes.
- The results showed that nanopore sequencing was more effective in revealing emerging strains, with G3P[8] being the most common, thus suggesting its potential role in improving RVA surveillance and guiding preventive strategies.