Publications by authors named "M Falah"

Several cannabis plant-derived compounds, especially cannabinoids, exhibit therapeutic potential in numerous diseases and conditions. In particular, THC and CBD impart palliative, antiemetic, as well as anticancer effects. The antitumor effects include inhibition of cancerous cell growth and metastasis and induction of cell death, all mediated by cannabinoid interaction with the endocannabinoid system (ECS).

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Objectives: Cupping therapy is a widely used complementary medicine for the treatment of migraine headaches globally. However, conflicting evidence exists on its effectiveness. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of cupping therapy in treating migraine headache disorder.

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Objective: Cancer is a complex disease characterized by uncontrolled cell proliferation and the development of metastatic features. The aim of the study is to examine the patient's satisfaction with the quality of healthcare services provided at the Middle Euphrates Cancer Centre in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate.

Methods: Cancer patients who visited during 2021-2023 Middle Euphrates Cancer Center in Al-Najaf Al Ashraf Governorate in 2021-2023 were enrolled in the study.

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  • Transcranial Sonography (TCS) is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that has shown limited utility in diagnosing Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation (NBIA) disorders.
  • A study involving 35 genetically confirmed NBIA patients revealed significantly larger diameters of the Third Ventricle (DTV) and increased echogenicity of the Substantia Nigra (SN) and Lentiform Nucleus (LN) compared to healthy controls.
  • While most NBIA patients exhibited increased echogenicity, the ability of TCS to differentiate between various NBIA subtypes still requires further investigation.
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Background: NARS2 encodes mitochondrial Asparaginyl-tRNA Synthetase 2, which catalyzes the aminoacylation of tRNA-Asn in the mitochondria. To date, 24 variants have been reported in NARS2 gene in 35 patients. The phenotypic variability of NARS2-associated disorder is broad, ranging from neurodevelopmental disorders to hearing loss.

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