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Prevalence, Incidence, Trend, and Complications of Thalassemia in Iraq

Date of Publication: August 24, 2017
Category: Others
Name of Journal: Hemoglobin
Authors: Kamal A Kadhim, Kadhim H Baldawi, Faris H Lami
Abstract: Globally, thalassemia is the most common hereditary hemoglobinopathy, and occurs in 4.4/10,000 live births. In the developing world, the majority of patients die before the age of 20 years. In Iraq, there is little data on the epidemiology and burden of thalassemia. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence, incidence, trend, and complications of thalassemia patients in Iraq. All thalassemia patients registered in the accessible 16 (of the 19) thalassemia centers in Iraq until December 31 2015, were included. Data were...

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The effect of air pollution on cardiovascular diseases in the eastern mediterranean region: a systematic literature review

Date of Publication: April 20, 2017
Category: Others
Name of Journal: International Journal of Current Research
Authors: Prof. Yousef S Khader, Dr. Mohammad Alhwarat, Dr. Nour Abdo, Dr. Mostafa Abdelrahman, Dr. Faris N Gharaibeh and Dr. Ibrahim Iblan
Abstract: Objectives: To assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases associated with air pollution in Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) by summarizing the existing knowledge from previous studies in the region and to identify knowledge and research gaps to support further research efforts. Methods: Literature search between January 2000 and June 2016 using the combinations of keywords and hand search resulted in 366 articles published in the EMR. Of those, 13 studies met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Results: Thirteen studies from few countries...

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Colorectal Cancer in Jordan: Survival Rate and Its Related Factors

Date of Publication: March 28, 2017
Category: Non-Communicable Diseases
Name of Journal: Journal of Oncology
Authors: Ghazi Faisal Sharkas 1, Kamal H Arqoub 2, Yousef S Khader 3, Mohammad R Tarawneh 4, Omar F Nimri 2, Marwan J Al-Zaghal 2, Hadil S Subih 5
Abstract: Objectives. To estimate the survival rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) and determine its predictors among Jordanian patients who were diagnosed in the period of 2005-2010. Methods. This study was based on Jordan cancer registry. All CRC cases that were registered in cancer registry during 2005-2010 were analyzed using the survival analysis. The last date for follow-up was 1st Oct 2016. Results. A total of 3005 patients with CRC were registered during 2005-2010. The overall 5-year and 10-year survival rates for patients with CRC were 58.2%...

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Innovative Approaches to Improve Public Health Practice in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Findings From the Sixth Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network Regional Conference

Date of Publication: March 07, 2017
Category: Field Epidemiology Training programs
Name of Journal: JMIR Public Health Surveillance
Authors: Bashiruddin Noormal, Elmuez Eltayeb, Mohannad Al Nsour, Ezzeddine Mohsni, Yousef Khader, Mark Salter, Scott McNabb, Dionisio Herrera Guibert, Salman Rawaf, Amrish Baidjoe, Aamer Ikram, Christophe Longuet, Abdulwahed Al Serouri, Faris Lami, Asmae Khattabi, Sami AlMudarra, Ibrahim Iblan, Sahar Samy, Nissaf Bouafif Ép Ben Alaya, Qahtan Al-Salihi
Abstract: Public health professionals in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) have limited access to continuing education, including workshops and conferences in public health. Held under the theme Innovative Approaches: Adapting to the Current EMR Context, the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET) organized and conducted the Sixth EMPHNET Regional Conference from March 26 to 29, 2018. This paper summarizes the key activities including workshops, roundtable discussions, oral and poster presentations, keynote speeches, and side...

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