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Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis & Its Risk Factors Among An-Najah University Students - Nablus/Palestin

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Volume 7, I Issue 3
Year of Publication: 
2007
Authors: 
Samar Ghazal/Musmar
Consultant, Family Medicine, NGHAKH, Al-Hasa, KSA, and Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
Mohammed Musmar
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
W. A.Minawi
Instructor, An-Najah University
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

Background: Inhalant allergic conditions such as seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis is becoming quite  common. The effect of allergy on an  individual’s quality of life and the extent to which it may restrict daily activities is often overlooked. Controlling allergies can significantly  decrease health care costs. The purpose  of this study is to estimate the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among young adults in Palestine represented by An-Najah University students.
Methods: The study sample consisted of around 1,000 (52% females, &  48%  males) randomly selected stu- dents from all colleges of the Uni- versity. Data were collected through structured interview including questionnaire  filling. All data were analysed  using SPSS program applying Chi-square test, with 95 % level of significant (P value = 0.05).
Results: Allergic rhinitis prevalence rate was 3.1 and the percentage of patients who reported to have allergic  rhinitis was 38.1%; there was no statistically significant association between allergic rhinitis and gender, smoking, place of living, and other housing conditions. On the other hand the relationship between allergic  rhinitis and weight loss, deep sleeping, chronic respiratory infections,  nasal polyps, anxiety, and sleep apnea was a statistically significant  relationship (p value < 0.05). The triggers that have large effects on the health of the population sample  for allergic rhinitis were respiratory  infections, tyre burning and war gases, house dust, strong odours, auto exhaust, smoke and weather changes (49.7%, 49 .1 %, 46.7%, 40.6 %, 33.9%, 33.8%, 34.2%), respectively.
Conclusion: Results show relatively lower allergic rhinitis prevalence in Palestine compared to some neighbouring  countries, but were consistent  with studies done in Turkey. The results confirmed the strong relationship  of Allergic Rhinitis and respiratory infections and Asthma.

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Epidemiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross Sectional Study of University Students at An-Najah National University-Palestine

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2013; 11: 47. Published online May 20, 2013. doi: 10.1186/1477-7827-11-47
Year of Publication: 
2013
Authors: 
Samar Musmar
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
Asma Afaneh
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
Hafsa Mo'alla
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

Background
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common gynecological endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age. Despite its heavy burden on female reproduction and general health, there is no study regarding PCOS prevalence in Palestine. This study aims to establish prevalence of PCOS among female university students at An-Najah National University-Palestine and to explore its possible risk factors.
Methods
A cross sectional study was conducted on 137 female students using convenience sampling method for age group (18–24) years. PCOS cases were identified according to the National Institute of health (NIH) criteria through clinical interview and assessment for participants at the University clinics. Menstrual irregularities regarding cycle and flow were identified and clinical hyperandrogenism was assessed as the self-reported degree of hirsutism using the modified Ferriman Gallwey (mF-G) scoring method of more than 8 score. Biochemical hyperandrogenism for girls with menstrual irregularities was assessed by measuring free testosterone level. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 17 applying descriptive methods; different risk factor relationships were estimated using bivariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression.
Results :
The estimated prevalence of PCOS was 7.3% , acne was the only studied risk factor among others to be statistically significantly related to PCOS patients (OR = 8.430, P-value = 0.015). Clinical Hirsutism was found in 27% of participants, 70% of whom had idiopathic hirsutism.
Conclusions
Prevalence of PCOS in Palestine seems to be relatively high but similar to other Mediterranean statistics. We recommend further studies using wider age group and larger sample for all parts of Palestine in order to generalize results.

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Prevalence of the red mite (Dermanyssus Gallinae) in layer flocks in four districts in northern West Bank, Palestine

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
OJAS, Vol.2, No.2, April 2012, DOI: 10.4236/ojas.2012.22014
Year of Publication: 
2012
Authors: 
Rateb Aref Othman
Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Jihad M. Abdallah
Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Jamal Abo-Omar
Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 
An experiment was conducted to investigate the prevalence of the red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) in layer farms in four districts of northern West Bank, Palestine. The four districts were: Nablus, Tulkarm, Tubas, and Jenin. A total of 225 layer farms were investigated for infection with the parasite during the period from September 2009 to August 2010. The highest prevalence of the red mite was observed in the district of Tulkarm (18.3%, 25.5%, 32.7% and 47.3%, for the districts of Nablus, Jenin, Tubas, and Tulkarm, respectively) which can be explained by the hot humid climate in the district and insufficient cleaning. Infection with the red mite was highest in summer (43.8%) and lowest in winter (12%). The high infection rates observed in this study reflect the poor management and housing conditions, characteristic of layer farms in the study region.
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Prevalence and Diversity of Gastrointestinal ‎Parasite in Small Ruminants Under Two ‎Different Rearing Systems in Jenin District ‎of Palestine

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
An-Najah University Journal for Research - Natural Sciences - Volume 26, Issue 1, 2012
Year of Publication: 
2012
Authors: 
Rateb Aref
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Iyad Badran
Department of Animal Resources, National Center for Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Palestine
Ruba Abuamsha
Wael Alqisi
Jaber Alumor
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

This study was undertaken to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites (GIP) in goats and sheep kept under extensive and intensive management systems in the district of Jenin, Palestine, during the period from January to December 2010. Factors affecting diversity, distribution and intensity of infection by GIP were investigated. Data about farm history and breeding management were collected by means of a questionnaire. A total of 810 faecal samples from small ruminants composed of 285 and 525 samples from intensive and extensive rearing systems, respectively, were collected from eight villages (Yamoun, Bet qad, Merkah, Talfeet, Kfaret, Tarem, Jab`a and Aneen). A total of thirteen genera of the GIPs, included (eleven nematodes, one cestode (Moniezia) and one protozoan (Eimeria) were recovered. The results showed fewer diversity of GIP in intensive rearing system. The prevalence of GIPs in animals reared under extensive system (26.5%) was significantly higher (P<0.01) than those reared under intensive system (7.9%). The prevalence values of GIPs differed significantly (P<0.01) between some villages. The highest prevalence of infection (30.8%) was in Tarem with a proportion of (21.1 %) and the lowest (7.7%) in Betqad with a proportion of (5.3%). The dominant parasite was Eimeria spp (81.1% prevalence and 34.2% proportion) of total parasites in the area. This was followed by Dictyocaulus spp (49.1% prevalence, 20.7% proportion) and Haemonchus spp (23.1% prevalence and 9.7% proportion). Results showed that, animals kept under intensive grazing system had lower prevalence of GIP with low diversity (Eimeria spp, Dictyocaulus spp, Trichostrongylus spp, Neoscaris spp, and Ascaris spp than animals kept under extensive grazing system (Eimeria spp, Dictyocaulus spp, Haemonchus spp, Moniezia spp, Trichostrongylus spp, Strongylus spp, Neoscaris spp, Nematodirus spp, Strongyloides spp, Ascaris spp, Cooperia spp, Chabertia spp and Trichuris spp). The occurrence of parasites with zoonotic significance (Eimeria spp, Dictyocaulus spp and Haemonchus spp) is discussed.

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Prevalence of the Red Mite (Dermanyssus Gallinae) in Layer Flocks in Four Districts in ‎Northern West Bank, Palestine

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Open Journal of Animal Sciences vol,2,No.2.p.106-109
Year of Publication: 
2012
Authors: 
Rateb Aref Othman
of Veterinary Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Jihad M. Abdallah
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, An Najah National University, Nablus ‎P.O Box 7, Palestine
Jamal Abu-Omar
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, An Najah National University, Nablus ‎P.O Box 7, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

Anexperiment was conducted to investigate the prevalence of the red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) in layer farmsin four districts of Northern West Bank, Palestine. The four districts were: Nablus, Tulkarm, Tubas, and Jenin. A total of 225 layer farms were investigated for infection with the parasite during the period from September 2009 to August 2010. The highest prevalence of the red mite was observed in the district of Tulkarm (18.3, 25.5, 32.7, and 47.3%, for the districts of Nablus, Jenin, Tubas, and Tulkarm, respectively) which can be explained by the hot humid climate in the district and insufficient cleaning. Infection with the red mite was highest in summer (43.8%) and lowest in winter (12%). The high infection rates observed in this study reflect the poor management and housing conditions, characteristic of layer farms in the study region.  

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Seasonal Prevalence of Oestrus Ovis in Awassi Sheep of North of West Bank (Palestine)

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
The Islamic University Journal (Series of Natural Studies and Engineering) Vol.17, No.1, pp 83- 88
Year of Publication: 
2009
Authors: 
R. A. Othman
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, P. O. Box 707, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

This study was done to investigate the prevalence of Oestrus ovis of Awassi sheep herds in the northern region of West Bank (Palestine). A slaughterhouse survey was performed from March 2006 to February 2007; a total of 335 Awassi heads were examined. Oestrus ovis were found in 181 sheep out of 335 (53. %). The highest rates (P<.05) of infection were in the months of June, July, August and October (77, 80, 82, and 73%, for these months, respectively). The mean percent of larvae (L) in infected sheep heads was 46 with L1, 30 with L2 and 23 with L3. O.Ovis infestation is wide spread in the studied area. Measures must be applied continuously in order to decrease the incidence of the infestation on local herds. 

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Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis and it’s Risk Factors Among An-Najah University Students - Nablus, Pakistan

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
MEJFM - Volume 5, Issue 4/5 - June/July 2007
Year of Publication: 
2007
Authors: 
Dr. Samar Ghazal/Musmar
Consultant, Family Medicine, NGHAKH ,Al-Hasa, KSA, and Clinical Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, An-Najah University College of Medicine
Dr. Mohammed Musmar
Associate Professor An-Najah University College of pharmacy
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
W. A.Minawi
Instructor, An-Najah University
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

Background:  Inhalant allergic conditions such as seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis are becoming quite common. The effect of allergy  on an individual’s quality of life and the extent to which it may restrict daily activities is often overlooked.  Controlling allergies can significantly decrease health care cost. The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of allergic rhinitis  among young adults in Palestine represented by An- Najah University students.
Methods:  The study sample consisted of around 1000 (52% females, & 48% males) randomly selected students from all colleges of the  University. Data were collected through structured interview including questionnaire filling. All data were analysed using SPSS program  applying Chi-square test, with 95 % level of significant (P value = 0.05).
Results:  Allergic rhinitis prevalence rate was 3.1 and the percentage of patients who reported to have allergic rhinitis was 38.1%; there was  no statistically significant association between allergic rhinitis and gender, smoking, place of living, and other housing conditions. On the  other hand the relationship between allergic rhinitis and weight loss, deep sleeping, chronic respiratory infections, nasal polyps, anxiety, and  sleep apnoea was a statistically significant relationship (p value < 0.05). The triggers that have a large effect on the health of the population  sample for allergic rhinitis were respiratory infections, tyre burning and war gases, house dust, strong odours, auto exhaust, smoke and  weather changes (49.7%, 49 .1 %, 46.7%, 40.6 %, 33.9%, 33.8%, 34.2%), respectively.
Conclusion:  Results show relatively lower allergic rhinitis prevalence in Palestine compared to some neighbouring countries, but were  consistent with studies done in Turkey. The results confirmed the strong relationship of Allergic Rhinitis and respiratory infections and  Asthma 

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Clinically Important Drug–Drug Interactions In Primary Care

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics Volume 37, Issue 4, pages 426–430, August 2012
Year of Publication: 
2012
Authors: 
A. A. H. Dhabali
WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Information, National Poison Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
R. Awang Pharm
WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Information, National Poison Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
S. H. Zyoud
WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Information, National Poison Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 
Summary What is known and Objective:  Drug–drug interactions (DDIs) cause considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide and may lead to hospital admission. Sophisticated computerized drug information and monitoring systems, more recently established in many of the emerging economies, including Malaysia, are capturing useful information on prescribing. Our aim is to report on an investigation of potentially serious DDIs, using a university primary care–based system capturing prescription records from its primary care services. Methods:  We retrospectively collected data from two academic years over 20 months from computerized databases at the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) from users of the USM primary care services. Results and Discussion:  Three hundred and eighty-six DDI events were observed in a cohort of 208 exposed patients from a total of 23 733 patients, representing a 2-year period prevalence of 876·4 per 100 000 patients. Of the 208 exposed patients, 138 (66·3%) were exposed to one DDI event, 29 (13·9%) to two DDI events, 15 (7·2%) to three DDI events, 6 (2·9%) to four DDI events and 20 (9·6%) to more than five DDI events. Overall, an increasing mean number of episodes of DDIs was noted among exposed patients within the age category ≥70 years (P = 0·01), an increasing trend in the number of medications prescribed (P < 0·001) and an increasing trend in the number of long-term therapeutic groups (P < 0·001). What is new and Conclusion:  We describe the prevalence of clinically important DDIs in an emerging economy setting and identify the more common potentially serious DDIs. In line with the observations in developed economies, a higher number of episodes of DDIs were seen in patients aged ≥70 years and with more medications prescribed. The easiest method to reduce the frequency of DDIs is to reduce the number of medications prescribed. Therapeutic alternatives should be selected cautiously.
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Prevalence of Reduced Renal Function among Diabetic Hypertensive Patients

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Int J Physiol Pathophysiol Pharmacol. 2009; 1(1): 41–47
Year of Publication: 
2009
Authors: 
Waleed Sweileh
College of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Graduate Program, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Ansam Sawalha
College of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Graduate Program, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Sa'ed Zyoud
Poison Control and Drug Information Center (PCDIC), An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Samah Al-Jabi
College of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Graduate Program, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Naser Shraim
College of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Graduate Program, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

Patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension are at high risk of vascular complications, particularly, renal deterioration. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and the risk factors of reduced renal function corresponding to chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3 – 5 among diabetic hypertensive patients. This is a retrospective cohort study of diabetic hypertensive patients attending A-Watani governmental medical center from August 2006 until August 2007. Creatinine clearance (CrCl) was estimated using the Cockcroft–Gault equation. Those with CrCl< 60 ml/ min, corresponding to CDK stages 3 – 5, were considered to have reduced renal function. The prevalence of reduced renal function was calculated, and the risk factors associated with it were evaluated using multiple logistic regression. The following were the results found in this study: (a) the prevalence of reduced renal function among the study patients was 35.5% distributed as follows: (63.5%) had stage 3 CKD, 21.7% had stage 4 and 13% had stage 5 CKD. (b) Patients with reduced renal function were elderly, had a higher number of chronic diseases and had a longer duration of diabetes and hypertension than those with CrCl≥ 60ml/ min. (c) Men had a higher prevalence of reduced renal function than women. (d) Significant predictors of reduced renal function were older age, duration of diabetes and the number of chronic diseases based on logistic regression analysis. Early and continuous screening of renal function among diabetic hypertensive patients is required to implement preventable strategies of end stage renal disease (ESRD). Better control of blood pressure and diabetes mellitus are important.

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Prevalence of the Red Mite (Dermanyssus Gallinae) in Layer Flocks in Four Districts in Northern ‎West Bank, Palestine

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Open Journal of Animal Science Vol.2, No.2, 106-109
Year of Publication: 
2012
Authors: 
Jihad M. Abdallah
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Animal Production and Health, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Jamal Abo-Omar
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Rateb Aref Othman
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 
An experiment was conducted to investigate the prevalence of the red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) in layer farms in four districts of northern West Bank, Palestine. The four districts were: Nablus, Tulkarm, Tubas, and Jenin. A total of 225 layer farms were investigated for infection with the parasite during the period from September 2009 to August 2010. The highest prevalence of the red mite was observed in the district of Tulkarm (18.3%, 25.5%, 32.7% and 47.3%, for the districts of Nablus, Jenin, Tubas, and Tulkarm, respec-tively) which can be explained by the hot humid climate in the district and insufficient cleaning. Infection with the red mite was highest in sum-mer (43.8%) and lowest in winter (12%). The high infection rates observed in this study reflect the poor management and housing conditions, char- acteristic of layer farms in the study region
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