Assistant Professor
D. Rana Ahmed
- Faculty Member
Fetal Hemoglobin (HbF) levels in Sickle cell anemia patients in Lattakia, Syria
Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology / 8 - August - 2020
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a chronic hemolytic disorder. It is considered as a major health problem in Syria. The risk of this disease varies among patients worldwide. Fetal hemoglobin (HbF) decreases the severity of SCA by inhibiting the polymerization of sickle hemoglobin (HbS). The aim of this study is to determine the HbF levels in SCA patients. Blood samples were collected from 175 SCA patients. The level of HbF was more than 10%, High level of HbF in 126/175 Patients. The mean of HbF levels was 24.75± 18.8%, and varied according to age, gender, SCD complications. The relation between HbF and SCA complications is still unclear, therefore, more studies were recommended.
Neonatal Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism at Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital in Lattakia, Syria
Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology / 8 - August - 2020
The main role of thyroid hormones is to maintain normal brain growth during a critical period of life. Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most common cause of mental retardation
The Prevalence of gallstones in patients with Sickle cell anemia in Lattakia-Syria
Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology / 18 - August - 2020
Sickle cell anemia SCA is considered a major health problem in Syria. Due to this chronic hemolytic disease the gallstones is an important complication. The prevalence of gallstones has varied according to geographical areas worldwide, race and ethnicity. The main aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of gallstones among sickle cell patients at Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital in Lattakia, Syria. Out of 175 SCA patients; the prevalence of gallstones was 13.7%, the mean age of the patients with gallstones was 27±15.4 years, and male to female ratio was 1:1. High concentration of total bilirubin in the patients with gallstones compared with those without gallstones
