Association of Hematological and Biochemical Parameters and HLA-DRB1 Alleles With Anti-cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Autoantibodies in Sudanese Rheumatic Patients.

Introduction Anti-citrullinated protein/peptide antibodies (ACPA) are crucial for the diagnosis and prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and are associated with class II HLA-DRB1 alleles. The study's goal was to determine how DRB1 alleles and hematological and biochemical parameters affect ACPA production in RA patients from Sudan. Methods The study analyzed the hematological and biochemical parameters and the frequency of HLA-DRB1 alleles in 120 RA patients and 100 controls.

Dissemination of Class A Cephalosporinases and Class D Carbapenemases in Escherichia coli Isolates From a Tertiary Hospital in Sudan.

Introduction The high prevalence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and rising resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics, which is a global therapeutic concern, are caused by () extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) producers. It is unclear how that produces ESBLs spreads throughout Gezira state, Sudan. The study aimed to evaluate the dissemination of class A and class D resistance genes among  and to recognize the antibacterial activity of the locally used cephalosporins and carbapenems.

The Association of Human Leukocyte Antigen Genotyping Among Sudanese Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Reference to Ethnicity.

Introduction:  Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) account for up to one-half of the total genetic contribution to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) risk. The study investigated the association of HLA class II genotyping with RA susceptibility in Sudanese ethnic groups.

Methods:  The DRB1 and DQB1 alleles and haplotypes were determined in 122 RA patients (i.

Association of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) class II ( and ) alleles and haplotypes with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Sudanese patients.

The aim of this study was to determine the Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) class II ( and ) alleles and haplotype frequency in Rheumatoid Arthritis RA) in the Sudanese population. The frequency of and - alleles and haplotypes were determined in 122 RA patients and 100 controls. HLA alleles were genotyped by the polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primers (PCR-SSP) method.

Effect of tactile kinesthetic stimulation on preterm infants' weight and length of hospital stay in Khartoum, Sudan.

Objectives: To determine the effect of 7 days tactile kinesthetic stimulation (TKS) on preterm infants' weight and hospital stays in Khartoum State, Sudan.

Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study, it was conducted in 4 hospitals between January and June 2013, Khartoum, Sudan, and it involved 160 preterm infants randomly assigned into the case and control groups (80 neonates in each). Preterm infants in the control group received routine nursing care, while preterm infants in the case group received TKS for 3 periods, 15 minute per day for 7 constitutive days, in addition to routine care.

Outcomes of arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis in Sudanese patients: single-center experience.

A well-functioning arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is essential for the maintenance of hemodialysis (HD) in patients with chronic renal failure. Our aim is to review our experience of creating AVF and to asses its success rate and common complication. A prospective, hospital-based study was conducted on 73 patients (48 males and 25 females) on chronic HD in Gezira Hospital for Renal Diseases and Surgery, from January to July 2007.

The effects of gum arabic oral treatment on the metabolic profile of chronic renal failure patients under regular haemodialysis in Central Sudan.

This study aimed at assessing the effect of gum arabic (Acacia senegal) oral treatment on the metabolic profile of chronic renal failure (CRF) patients. A total of 36 CRF patients (under regular haemodialysis) and 10 normal subjects participated in this study. The patients were randomly allocated into three groups-group A: 12 CRF patients under low-protein diet (LPD) (<40 g day(-1)) and gum arabic (50 g day(-1)) treatment; group B: 14 CRF patients under LPD and gum arabic, iron (ferrous sulphate, 200 mg day(-1)) and folic acid (5 mg day(-1)) treatment; group C (control group): 10 CRF patients under LPD and iron and folic acid treatment and group D: 10 normal volunteers (on normal diet) under daily dose of 50 g gum arabic.