A review on : phytochemical and biological aspects.

is a wild edible, parietal, unisexual, perennial plant that grows in various parts of the Middle East, and frequently used in traditional Arabic Palestinian herbal medicine. The present review summarises information concerning including background information, historical records, phytochemical components, and biological activity which represents an important tool for further research studies. is thought to contain a wealth of rich bioactive compounds, such as terpinoids, polyphenols, flavonoids, and alkaloids.

Exposure to violence and other determinants of health literacy among Palestinian adolescents: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Understanding health literacy and its predictors is fundamental for adolescents to have healthy lives. This study investigated the association between exposure to violence and other factors with health literacy levels among Palestinian middle school students.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included middle school students.

Online Arabic and English Digits-in-Noise Tests: Effects of Test Language and At-Home Testing.

Purpose: The Digits-in-Noise (DIN) test is used widely in research and, increasingly, in remote hearing screening. The reported study aimed to provide basic evaluation data for browser-based DIN software, which allows remote testing without installation of an app. It investigated the effects of test language (Arabic vs.

The unmet needs of adopting clinical decision support system among physicians in Palestinian hospitals.

Introduction: Clinical decision support system (CDSS) is an application used to aid decision-making and provide knowledge regarding treatment, diagnosis, and laboratory testing. Despite the associated benefits, the underutilization of CDSS is causing a global challenge. In Palestine, CDSS remains unimplemented, prompting a study on knowledge levels and factors influencing CDSS acceptance among physicians.

Recent Advances in Therapeutics for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

The most prevalent chronic neurodegenerative illness in the world is Alzheimer's disease (AD). It results in mental symptoms including behavioral abnormalities and cognitive impairment, which have a substantial financial and psychological impact on the relatives of the patients. The review discusses various pathophysiological mechanisms contributing to AD, including amyloid beta, tau protein, inflammation, and other factors, while emphasizing the need for effective disease-modifying therapeutics that alter disease progression rather than merely alleviating symptoms.

Post traumatic stress disorder and co-morbid psychological disorders after Palestinians' home demolition: a comparative study.

Background: Home demolition is one of the issues that the Palestinian community faces as a result of Israeli procedures that can impact Palestinian mental health. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and stress among Palestinian citizens whose homes were demolished.

Materials And Methods: A comparative cross-sectional design was adopted using a purposive sample of home demolished versus not home demolished Palestinian people.

The Status of Food and Nutrition Literacy and its determinants among Elementary School students in Egypt: community nursing-led design.

Aim: To assess food and nutrition literacy status and its determinants among elementary school students in El-Beheira Governorate, Egypt.

Background: Developing strategies to enhance food and nutrition literacy necessitates a deeper understanding of the food and nutrition literacy situation among elementary school students and associated factors.

Design: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was adopted.

ESKAPE Pathogens: Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns, Risk Factors, and Outcomes a Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of Hospitalized Patients in Palestine.

Background: Antimicrobial resistance to ESKAPE pathogens ( spp). remains a major challenge in hospital settings.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the ESKAPE antimicrobial resistance patterns and associated factors with multi-drug resistance strains among hospitalized patients in a single tertiary care medical hospital in Palestine.

Assessment of attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder signs among Palestinian school-age children.

Purpose: The study aimed to identify the prevalence of Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) signs exhibited in Palestinian school-age students while comparing their sociodemographic characteristics.

Design And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive correlation study was conducted. The study included children aged 6-12 in West Bank schools, without a previous ADHD diagnoses or other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Opportunities and challenges of using a health information system in adolescent health management: A qualitative study of healthcare providers' perspectives in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory.

Background: Adolescents are a critical demographic facing unique health challenges who are further impacted in humanitarian settings. This article focuses on the urgent need for a structured health information system (HIS) to address the gaps in data availability and evidence-based interventions for adolescent health. The study aims to identify opportunities and challenges in utilizing the HIS to enhance adolescent health in the West Bank by gathering insights from healthcare providers.

Removal of toxic hexavalent chromium graphene oxide nanoparticles: study of kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics.

In this study, graphene oxide (GO) was prepared by the Hummers' method from graphite material. The adsorption potential of GO-200 nm for the removal of Cr(vi) ions was investigated. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was used to analyze Cr(vi) before and after adsorption.

COVID-19 Vaccines Breakthrough Infections and Adverse Effects Reported by the Birzeit University Community in Palestine.

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines play an essential role in boosting immunity, preventing severe diseases, and alleviating the Covid-19 health crisis.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the type and severity of short-term adverse reactions associated with BNT162 (Pfizer-BioNTech), mRNA 1273 (Moderna), and viral vector vaccines and to compare the incidence of post-vaccination Covid-19 infection among the Birzeit University community in Palestine.

Methods: This questionnaire-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals who were vaccinated with at least one dose of any COVID-19 vaccine offered in Palestine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italian and Middle Eastern adherence to Mediterranean diet in relation to Body Mass Index and non-communicable diseases: nutritional adequacy of simulated weekly food plans.

Background: The Mediterranean diet (MD), known to prevent obesity, overweight and the related non communicable diseases (NCD), is based on typical dishes, foods and on a common cultural milieu. Although MD is the basis of dietary guidelines, the prevalence of obesity, overweight and NCD, is increasing both in Western regions, and even more in Middle Eastern regions (MER). This study aimed to analyze (i) the impact of different levels of adherence to the MD, in Italy and MER, on body mass index (BMI) (ii) the bromatological composition of a simulated 7-days food plan (7-DFP) based on Italian or MER typical meals, following MD criteria and the Italian or MER food base dietary guideline; (iii) the optimization of nutrients impacting on NCD.

Machine Learning Approach for Predicting the Impact of Food Insecurity on Nutrient Consumption and Malnutrition in Children Aged 6 Months to 5 Years.

Background: Food insecurity significantly impacts children's health, affecting their development across cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional dimensions. This study explores the impact of food insecurity among children aged 6 months to 5 years, focusing on nutrient intake and its relationship with various forms of malnutrition.

Methods: Utilizing machine learning algorithms, this study analyzed data from 819 children in the West Bank to investigate sociodemographic and health factors associated with food insecurity and its effects on nutritional status.