Publications by authors named "S Ghanem"
Introduction Perceived social support refers to the subjective assessment of the extent to which an individual feels supported by others. It is a crucial factor that affects a person's mental health, as well as poor self-esteem, which is a common psychiatric complaint correlated with low perceived social support. As the field expands, a better understanding of the correlation between these factors and mental health is important.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMalocclusions are common craniofacial malformations that cause quality of life and health problems if left untreated. Unfortunately, the current treatment for severe skeletal malocclusion is invasive surgery. Developing improved therapeutic options requires a deeper understanding of the cellular mechanisms responsible for determining jaw bone length.
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- The research used online questionnaires to assess medication adherence and depression levels in 492 participants between January and April 2024, focusing on demographic factors as well.
- Results showed that greater depression severity led to significantly higher rates of non-adherence, with younger and non-working individuals being particularly affected.
Comparative effects of curcumin, nano curcumin and their combination on reproductive traits and spawning performance of red tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus X O. Mossambicus).
BMC Vet Res
September 2024
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- Curcumin, a key compound in turmeric, was studied for its effects on red tilapia broodstock by supplementing their diet with different forms of curcumin (free, blended, or nanoparticles) over 56 days.
- Results showed that the nanoparticle curcumin (NCur) significantly improved blood health indicators and reproductive hormones, while also reducing liver enzyme levels.
- Additionally, fish fed NCur showed enhanced reproductive performance and increased expression of important reproductive genes compared to other treatments, highlighting NCur's superiority as a dietary supplement.
The prevalence of HCV infection in Egypt has decreased following the introduction of direct-acting antiviral therapy. However, treatment response is influenced by various factors, particularly host immunogenetics such as IL-28B and FOXP3 polymorphisms. The current study examined the impact of SNPs in the FOXP3 gene promoter region on HCV-infected Egyptian patients, along with SNPs in the IL28B gene.
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