Publications by authors named "Maryam Majrashi"

Article Synopsis
  • Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare blood disorder linked with complement-mediated hemolysis, and iptacopan, an oral factor B inhibitor, has shown promise in its treatment.
  • A systematic review analyzed multiple studies involving 197 patients, demonstrating that iptacopan significantly increases hemoglobin levels and decreases lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels, indicating effective management of PNH symptoms.
  • While adverse events were common (66%-90%), they were mostly mild, with serious events occurring in a small percentage (0-20%). Overall, iptacopan appears effective and has a good safety profile, warranting further research.
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The research investigates the cytotoxic effects of the stable NH-form of a resorcinol-based Schiff base (HL) and its metal complexes (Zn(II), Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II)) on MCF-7 breast cancer cells. The structural characterization was conducted utilizing diverse analytical techniques, including mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic moment, UV-Vis, IR and ESR. The crystalline state analysis of HL through X-ray crystallography disclosed a hybrid structure comprising two canonical forms, specifically the quinoid and zwitterion, that contribute to resonance and diverse interactions, resulting in the development of a three-dimensional form.

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Background: The effects of weather on the severity of menstrual symptoms have been a topic of interest and research for many years. While some studies have shown a correlation between weather conditions and increased severity of menstrual symptoms, others have found no significant relationship.

Objective: The current study aimed to assess the effects of weather on the severity of menstrual symptoms among women going to college and high school in the southern regions of Saudi Arabia.

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Introduction: Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), offering a superior quality of life and extended survival compared to other renal replacement therapies. As the number of ESRD patients grows, so does the demand for organ transplants. The prevalence of ESRD is anticipated to escalate further due to the rising rates of diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), and obesity.

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In this study, we report the cytotoxicity of a newly synthesized Schiff base HL ((E)-2-ethoxy-6((pyren-1-ylimino)methyl)phenol) and its derived metal complexes (Zn(II), Cu(II), Co(II), Cr(III), and Fe(III)) along with their structural characterizations by means of elemental analysis, magnetic moment, molar conductance, IR, UV-Vis, ESR, and mass spectrometry. The single X-ray diffraction of the HL shows that it exists in the phenol-imine form in its solid state. The NMR and IR data indicate that the bidentate binding of the Schiff base ligand with the metal center occurs during complexation through the azomethine nitrogen atom and the hydroxyl group oxygen atom of the 3-ethoxy salicylaldehyde.

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