Assistant Professor
D. Kanaan Al-Tamimi
- Vice President for Scientific Affairs
- Faculty Member
Toxoplasma gondii: Fact Review
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences / 7 - July - 2019
Here the general aspects of Toxoplasma gondii infection will reviewed in short, Generally, Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite that causes the toxoplasmosis with complications varying from mental diseases to death
A Study in the epidemiology of Tuberculosis in the province of Tartous- Syria for the period 2012-2016
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences / 7 - July - 2019
This study aims to identify the epidemiological profile of tuberculosis in Tartous governorate, due to the increase in the number of infections in the governorate during the period (2012-2016)
Download FileDetection of helminthes eggs in the water of Al - Sourani dam reservoir in Tartous province – Syria
Tishreen University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies / 15 - May - 2019
The study was conducted on samples of Al-Sourani dam reservoir water (Al- Sheikh Badr - Tartous province) for proving or denying the presence of parasitic helminthes eggs during the period from October 2015 to September 2016
Prevalence of intestinal helminths infection in patients reporting to the microbiological laboratory at Tishreen University Hospital, Lattakia, Syria, during the years 2016-2017
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences / 7 - July - 2019
The study was conducted with the aim of detecting intestinal helminth infection in those living in Lattakia Governorate, and to determine their species and prevalence through laboratory screening of stool samples for patients visiting the Microbiology Laboratory at Tishreen University Hospital - Lattakia during the years 2016 - 2017.
Download FileNOVEL CORONAVIRUS (2019-nCoV): DISEASE BRIEFINGS
Journal of Asian Scientific Research / 11 - April - 2020
Coronavirus (CoV) (2019‐nCoV) is a large, enveloped, positive‐sense, single‐stranded RNA virus. The abnormal outbreak of 2019‐nCoV in Wuhanwarns of the risk of CoV (2019‐nCoV) to public health which causes viral pneumonia outbreak. In our review, we will discuss the biology of CoVs andthe potential risk of the novel CoV (2019‐nCoV) and guide us to strategic objectives for controlling the virus.
Download FileZIKA VIRUS: A BRIEF REVIEW
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research / 16 - May - 2020
This review highlights the Zika virus which is considered a global concern due to its rapid pandemic potential and effect on humans
Contamination of Water with Helminth Eggs: A Case Study of Sourani Dam lake-Tartus Governorate
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research / 25 - August - 2019
Objective: In view of the serious prevalence of helminth and ease of infection, our research focuses on the detection of the prevalence of helminth eggs in the Sourani Dam Lake (Tartus governorate) water reflecting the health services and environmental circumstances in this region. Methods: The study was carried out on water samples of AL-Sourani Dam Lake with the aim to investigate the quality of water from October 2015 to September 2016 and verify the existence of helminth eggs according to their characteristics. Results: Our results showed a presence of helminth eggs such as Ascaris lumbricoides, Taenia saginata, and Hymenolepis nana in water samples. The total prevalence was 1.57 egg/L. T. saginata eggs were the most prevalent, followed by the eggs of A. lumbricoides, while the eggs of H. nana were the least prevalent, especially in summer and autumn
Download FileEbola Virus: An Overview Disease and Treatment
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research / 22 - September - 2019
: Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a life-threatening viral disease. Death rate ranges between 30% and 90%
Download FileContinued Progress towards Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences / 1 - June - 2021
Lymphatic filariasis is one of the most debilitating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). It causes many infectious diseases leading to physical disabled, mental, social and financial losses. Since the year 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a campaign to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, and significant achievements have been made in limiting the prevalence of disease in endemic regions. We will highlight certain points on Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) and review the possibility of vaccine development against lymphatic filariasis in humans.
Download FileJournal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences / 1 - June - 2021
Vitamin D is a steroid hormone. Our body can synthesize vitamin D upon exposure to sunlight unlike all other vitamins, or obtain it from fortified foods or dietary supplements. Interesting aspects have been clarified lately about this vitamin metabolism in the living cell and its different physiological roles concerning mineral and bone homeostasis, cardiovascular function, renal diseases, cancer and immune system modulation. This review summarizes the impact of vitamin D and vitamin D metabolites (25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D] and 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D [1,25(OH)2D]) in the human body
Download FileAnthocyanin pigments: Structure and biological importance
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences / 1 - December - 2020
Anthocyanins are coloured water-soluble pigments representing one of the major subclasses of compounds. They rarely exist in nature as free aglycons, instead, they attach to one or more sugar moieties. Anthocyanins are found within different plant organs; flowers, leaves, fruits, roots, tubers and grains. They appear in different attractive colours depending on their structure, pH, and other factors. These compounds gained a lot of attention in the last few years as food colourants replacing chemical dyes, besides their role in enhancing plant tolerance against many abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, excessive light, ultraviolet radiation and cold stress. Besides, previous studies demonstrated the importance of anthocyanins in human health and their protective properties against chronic diseases.
Download FileStudy In Epidemiology of Cancer In Syrian Arab Republic Between 2008-2012
British Journal Of Medical and Health Research / 17 - July - 2021
The study included an epidemiological survey of cancer cases in the Syrian Arab Republic for the period between 2008-2012. The study was conducted according to international standards established by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the International Association of Cancer Records (IACR). The data were collected and classified according to age, gender, place of incidence and city of residence. Then they were scheduled, graphically illustrated, and statistically analyzed. 46447 new cancer cases were reported during the period of study; 24240 cases among males, 22207 cases among females and 2008 cases between children (<15 years old). The data showed an increase in the new reported cases between 2008 and 2010, and that increment was followed by a decline in the total reported cases until 2012. The survey indicated that breast cancer was the most common type of cancer among females,
Download FileSARS-COV-2 Pandemic in Syria: Symptoms and Treatments
British Journal Of Medical and Health Research / 20 - July - 2021
SARS-CoV-2 has caused global pandemic that resulted in a dramatic loss of human life worldwide. The first human case was reported in December 2019 in China, and while the first case in Syria was confirmed on March 2020. By July 1st, 2021, 25551 cases were reported in Syria with 1879 deaths. The most common symptoms of covid-19 are fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath. Some patients may endure from musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal and dermatologic symptoms. Many drugs (including antibiotics, corticosteroids, antiviral and Immunomodulatory drugs) have been evaluated and recommended to be used in COVID-19 treatment, resulting in clinical recovery.
Download FileSocietal Usage Of Antibiotics In The Syrian Coastal Region During 2021
British Journal Of Medical and Health Research / 4 - August - 2021
This study is based on an electronic questionnaire about the use of antibiotics. It investigates the knowledge about antibiotics and their resistance among the Syrian coastal people. 639 individuals responded to the questionnaire. The results show that there is fairly good information about those drugs. Yet, there is much to be done to spread the awareness in the whole community, especially with regards to enact laws that prohibit antibiotics purchase without a prescription. Doctors on the other hand, should give antibiotics only on necessity. People also have to be well educated about antibiotics resistance, which is an inevitable consequence to the misuse of those drugs.
Download FileCOVID-19 INCIDENCES AND SYMPTOMS AMONG CHILDREN
WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH / 21 - July - 2021
COVID-19 is an illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which belongs to beta-coronaviruses. SARS-CoV-2 has caused a pandemic since it was reported in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The data about the severity of this viral infection in children increased gradually with the appearance of the new variants, but they are still limited compared to the data of adults. Generally, Children with COVID-19 are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, cough, rhinorrhea, sore throat, myalgias, fatigue and gastrointestinal manifestations.
Download FileMonkeypox: Facts about the Disease
Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences Assiut / 10 - August - 2022
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus of the genus Orthopoxvirus genus and Poxiviridae family. Many animal species, including rodents and monkeys, can transmit the virus. However, the natural reservoir is unknown yet. It can be transmitted to humans via close contact with infected animal or person, or contaminated materials. Monkeypox virus was first detected in 1958 among cynomolgus monkey’s colony in Denmark. The first human case of monkeypox was reported in September 1970 in a 9-month-old child with smallpox-like vesicular skin lesions. This virus usually affects humans and animals living in Central and West Africa, yet it led to several outbreaks previously out of Africa since its discovery. Since 7 May 2022, monkeypox started to appear again in non-endemic countries. By 29 July 2022 at 9:00 PM (GMT), 22485 confirmed cases were recorded worldwide. This review
Download FileListeria monocytogenes: Mechanisms of Pathogenesis and Antimicrobial Resistance
Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences Assiut / 12 - June - 2022
Listeria monocytogenes is nonspore-forming, gram-positive rods, it is a widespread bacterium; it can survive for a long time in different environments such as food, soil, water, and feces causing adverse health impacts in both animals and humans. Because of its pathogenesis mechanism combined with its ubiquity, It's considereda serious concern. Invasive listeriosis could be without symptoms until 1-4 weeks after infection. It causes serious complications especially in pregnant women, newborn babies, and people with weakened immunity if left untreated. An example of its outbreak what happened in South Africa in January 2018, which resulted in 180 deaths.
Download FileA study on the epidemiology of COVID-19 in the Banias and Alkadmos areas of Syria during 2021
Malaysian Journal of Microbiology / 15 - September - 2022
Aims: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is an ongoing global pandemic. In Syria, the first case was reported in March 2020. This study was aimed to investigate the incidences of COVID-19 in the Banias and Alkadmos areas in Tartus, Syria, in 2021. Methodology and results: Our data were obtained from the records of Banias and Alkadmos hospitals. The results were inferred by analysing data for 1026 COVID-19 patients. About 58.4% of total cases were among males and 41.6% were among females. Most patients were living in rural areas; 73% compared to 27% in urban ones. The severity of the disease varied between patients. About 67.4% of cases needed to be hospitalized for treatment, most of which were from the elderly. The same was noticed with the mortality rate, with 14.5% of total cases and 66.4% of them were older than 65
Download FilePersistent non-valvular atrial fibrillation following COVID-19 in a young female with FGFR3 mutation: a challenging concern
Current Research in Translational Medicine / 10 - February - 2025
In conclusion, despite the proposition of several mechanisms underlying the development of AF post COVID-19 including the inflammatory cytokine storm, viral endothelial damage, electrolytes abnormalities, and the decrease in angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor availability, the absence of the risk factors in our case and the limited number of similar cases highlight the necessity of further studies highlighting life-threatening arrhythmia in younger ages. More efforts and attention may be
Acute-onset chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy in a 23-year-old male exacerbated by an asymptomatic COVID-19 infection
Current Research in Translational Medicine / 13 - April - 2025
