Meghit Boumediene Khaled

Djillali Liabes University Sidi Bel Abbès · Department of Biology

Background. Sub- Saharan African (SSA) countries face the multipart burden of nutrition- related disease characterized by a high incidence of undernutrition, overweight, obesity, and associated non- communicable disease. Local and regional research to support a robust public health response is necessary. No evaluation of the availability and scope...

The aim of this state-of-the-art review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the various therapeutic effects of Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) gum on oral health. The search of the literature was conducted across thirteen databases for relevant publications published through May 2022 in English, Arabic, or Greek using a combination of keywords an...

Context Ramadan fasting (RF) is associated with various physiological and metabolic changes among fasting Muslims. However, it remains unclear whether these effects are attributable to changes in meal timing or changes in dietary energy and macronutrient intakes. Furthermore, the literature on the associations between RF, meal timing, and energy an...

The objective of the present work was to examine the effect of incorporating spirulina powder (SP) in merguez-type sausages made exclusively with camel meat, as well as to evaluate its physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory quality attributes and its prebiotic potential. The final purpose was to offer an innovative meat product to increase c...

Across the world, there are over two billion people practicing the religion of Islam. There is increasing evidence of the value and influence of cultural competency and transcultural health for medical professionals working with these communities. Here, the authors have developed and organized a nuanced approach to cultural competence, simultaneous...

Objectives: The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has exhibited regional variability in North Africa and the Middle East, with a steady increase in Algeria. Despite this trend, limited data exist on the epidemiology of CRC in northwestern Algeria. Our study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of CRC in this region. Methods:...

Neonicotinoid pesticides are utilized against an extensive range of insects. A growing body of evidence supports that these neuro-active insecticides are classified as toxicants in invertebrates. However, there is limited published data regarding their toxicity in vertebrates and mammals. the current systematic review is focused on the up-to-date k...

The association between meal timing and energy and macronutrient intakes has to be more explored. To explore this potential relationship during Ramadan diurnal intermittent fasting (RDIF), a systematic review of the available literature assessing energy and macronutrient intakes before and during Ramadan was conducted. Studies that assessed energy,...

The meat industry has taken several measures to expand its shelf life, such as frozen storage and thermal treatments. Hence, the valuable content in red meat, such as vitamin B12, could be affected by this handling. This study aimed to assess the vitamin B12 losses in Algerian Hamra lamb meat caused by frozen storage (06 months at -18 °C) and boili...

Cultivation Chlorella vulgaris still remains a challenge for scientists against the background of the culture systems and the different culture media deployed. In this context, our study aimed at comparison of culture media BG11 known for its validity in the culture and new media GS1 and GS2 (rich in ammoniacal and nitric nitrogen) easy to prepared...

In this research, we reported the effect of infant's gender on the calorie and biochemical composition of human breast milk during different lactation periods including colostrum, transitional, and mature milk, and to evaluate the difference of total fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate, lactose, glucose, total proteins, whey proteins, casein and energy...

Editorial on the Research Topic The Model of Ramadan Diurnal Intermittent Fasting: Unraveling the Health Implications - Volume I

Objective. The present work was framed to study the relationship between body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and atherosclerosis risk factors on the basis of three lipid ratios in type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients. Methods. A prospective, comparative, and cross-sectional study was performed at the level of three health facilities i...

Objective: The present work investigates the interrelationship of food intakes of micronutrients and amino acids with the apolipoprotein (apo) B / apo A1 ratio as a potential indicator of atherosclerosis risk in patients with obesity and/or type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was performed on 285 participants divided...

The elderly population with diabetes mellitus is rapidly growing worldwide and has become a major social burden with significant impact on health and economics. This social category requires considerations that are not traditionally associated with diabetes mellitus management. Several epidemiological studies have shown that the prevalence of diabe...

Context Over the past 2 decades, overweight and obesity rates have increased exponentially, along with related comorbidities including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. The Mediterranean Diet (MDiet) has been suggested as a potential way to mitigate the health burdens related to overweight and obesity. Object...

Sheep are considered as an important reservoir of human Toxoplasma gondii infections, although more recent data on the prevalence of T. gondii in sheep in Algeria are lacking. This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of T. gondii in sheep to obtain a better insight into the importance of sheep as reservoirs of human infection. A commercia...

Objective: The aim of the current study was to carry out probiotic criteria of ten candidates; 5 Aerococcus spp., 4 Enterococcus spp., and 1 Weisella sp. from Algerian culinary Guedid prepared traditionally to preserve and improve sensory and nutritional quality of this product. Methods: Antimicrobial activity, acidity, growth Kinetics, quantificat...

Lead (Pb) is known to disrupt biochemical and physiological functions, which leads to the dysfunc-tion. The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the choice of porphyrin profile as non-destructive biomarkers in excreta of rabbit for assessing mammal exposure to lead. Twenty-four white rabbits (12/12 females/males) were gathered according to...

Lead (Pb) is known to disrupt biochemical and physiological functions, which leads to the dysfunc-tion. The objective of this experiment was to evalu-ate the choice of porphyrin profile as non-destructive biomarkers in excreta of rabbit for assessing mam-mal exposure to lead. Twenty-four white rabbits (12/12 females/males) were gathered according t...

The new emerging COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection, first reported in Wuhan (China), that conveys a serious threat globally to health and economy because of a lack of vaccines and specific treatments. The pandemic is threatening the food security and nutrition of millions of people worldwide. The aim of this letter...

The new emerging COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection, first reported in Wuhan (China), that conveys a serious threat globally to health and economy because of a lack of vaccines and specific treatments. The pandemic is threatening the food security and nutrition of millions of people worldwide. The aim of this lette...

Objective: Our aim is to evaluate the effect of brisk walking exercise on anthropometric characteristics, blood parameters, physical performance and cardiovascular risk in Algerian type 2 diabetic patients. Methods: A comparative interventional study was performed in Mascara (north-western Algeria) on patients with type 2 diabetes. All participants...

A thematic narrative synthesis was conducted to identify literature exploring the Mediterranean Diet (MDiet) and its impact on the environment in terms of land and water use, Greenhouse Gas emissions, fossil fuels, affordability, and acceptability. The MDiet is a sustainable diet that can reduce some environmental impacts of food production while i...

The immune system is involved in the protection of host against environmental agents such as pathogenic micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) and chemicals, thereby preserving the integrity of the body. To preserve organism defense mechanisms, adequate nutritional status should be maintained with appropriate intakes of calories, vitamins,...

Background and aims: Our objective was to determine common risk factors and lifestyle habits associated with atherogenic risk and with the use of lipid-lowering therapy in men with type 2 diabetes. Material and Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was performed in the northwestern Algeria during eleven months on adult men patients with type...

I am interested in my study by patients with type 2 diabetes and the effects of a few risk factors on their lipid profile

As consumers, our diet is subject to selection. Although, society and supermarkets offer us to consume almost blindly without thinking, it is crucial to understand the impact of our eating habits. According to several surveys conducted in different regions in Algeria, especially those we performed in the western area, we observed that our diet is r...

Background: Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) have a higher risk of developing colorectal neoplasms (CRN) including colorectal adenoma (CRA) and colorectal cancer (CRC). Nonetheless, the role and implication of each component of the syndrome, i.e. (hyperglycemia, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and visceral obesity) are not well ascertained. Aims...

Background: Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) have a higher risk of developing colorectal neoplasms (CRN) including colorectal adenoma (CRA) and colorectal cancer (CRC). Nonetheless, the role and implication of each component of the syndrome, i.e. (hyperglycemia, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and visceral obesity) are not well ascertained. Aims...

Two different extraction methods, microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) and conventional extraction (CE) were used for a comparative study of Algerian Myrtle leaf, stems, pericarp, and seeds. MAE of phenolic compounds from the aerial parts of M. communis was studied and the results were compared with those of the conventional maceration in terms of e...

The aim of this study was to determine and to compare the presence of oxytetracycline (OTC) residues in raw and cooked (boiled) meat before and after withdrawal period with the Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) using biological and physicochemical techniques. In animal building of 2000 broiler chickens (Gallus domesticus, breed ISA F15) and under the sa...

Background and aims: In recent decades, imported boneless and frozen beef has invaded the Algerian market. However, the true appreciation of the quality of this product can only be obtained by laboratory analyzes and examinations. The aim of the current study was to assess physicochemical parameters of the imported boneless and frozen beef meat...

Background: In recent decades, imported boneless and frozen beef has invaded the Algerian market. However, the true appreciation of the quality of this product can only be obtained by laboratory analyzes and examinations. Aims: The aim of the current study was to assess physicochemical parameters of the imported boneless and frozen beef meat dedica...

Background: The role of several dietary antioxidants in preventing the development and the progression of atherosclerosis has recently aroused considerable interest. Although they are not yet conclusive, most of the existing suggestions support this hypothesis. Objective: The aim of the present work was to investigate the intake of dietary antioxid...

SIEAB 2017 Abstracts Book is gathering all works presented during the International Seminar on Environment, Agriculture, and Biotechnology 2017 (SIEAB 2017) at the level of Akli Mohand Oulhadj University of Bouira in November 27,28 2017, Bouira, ALGERIA.

The SIEAB 2017 Abstract Book gathers lectures, oral communications, and posters presented during the The International Seminar on Environment, Agriculture, and Biotechnology 2017 (SIEAB 2017) Akli Mohand Oulhadj University of Bouira November 27,28 2017. Bouira, ALGERIA.

Background and aims: The aim of the current study was to assess the impact of environmental factors; food, socio-economic, and physical activity, on a group of obese children living in Ain-Defla (Center Algeria) and Sidi-Bel-Abbes (West Algeria). Material and methods : The protocol was carried out on a cohort of 125 school children aged of 5 to 11...

Male reproductive functions could be affected at multiple levels due to diabetes mellitus. Antioxidants vitamins have direct impact on improving male reproductive capacity. Our objective was to assess the efficiency of treatment with vitamin C and E in the case of whether diabetes mellitus is the cause of infertility or if infertile men suffer from...

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BACKGROUND: Growing evidence suggests that metabolic syndrome (MetS) could be linked with the incidence of colorectal adenoma and cancer (CRA and CRC). AIMS: Conducting a meta-analysis to assess the association of MetS with both CRA and CRC. METHODS AND MATERIAL: Relevant studies were identified by systematically searching PubMed database for artic...

The aim of this review article is to give a holistic overview on the magnitude of nutrition-related diseases in the North African region and to outline major factors associated with the prevalence of these complications. A literature analysis was performed on PubMed and Google Scholar for data relating to nutrition-related diseases published betwee...

The aim of this review article is to give a holistic overview on the magnitude of nutrition-related diseases in the North African region and to outline major factors associated with the prevalence of these complications. A literature analysis was performed on PubMed and Google Scholar for data relating to nutrition-related diseases published betwee...

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) remains a public health issue despite the global incidence decrease over the last decades. GC is the third leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide and stills of poor prognosis due to its late detection. The overall objective of our study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and histopathological asp...

On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural issue of the first journal dedicated to the North African countries and Mediterranean region "The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research (NAJFNR) ". A new open access and international peer-reviewed journal, which publishes original (not previously publishe...

Objective: To identify the metabolic profile, the nutritional status and major risk factors influencing glycaemic control in type 2 diabetic patients in Algeria Design: Prospective study Setting: Public Establishment of Local Health (Larbi Ben M’hidi Diabetes Centre), Wilaya of Sidi-Bel-Abbes in North-Western Algeria Subjects: Two hundred and ten a...

Background and Aims: The purpose of this thesis was to assess the impact of Ramadan fasting on lipid profile and glycemic monitoring among a group of patients with type 2 diabetes before and during the holy month of Ramadan. Methods: The survey included 80 patients with T2D. The average age was 56 – 8 years. The body weight, height, waist circumfer...

Obesity prevalence is increasing at an alarming worldwide rate in all age-groups [1]. Concurrently, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is continuing to be an increasing public health burden. The worldwide prevalence of diabetes among adults (aged 20-79 years) will increase from 6.4% in 2010 to 7.7% by 2033 [2]. The exceeding of body weight associated with gluco...

p class="abstract"> Background: Type 2 diabetic women are at higher risk of developing atherogenic dyslipidemia. The major possible risk factors are obesity, abdominal fat accumulation and poor glycaemic control. However, menopause-related changes could be another determinant. The aim of this study was to evaluate the interrelationships of these ri...

Abstract The extraction of essential oils from Teucrium polium L., growing in Tessala Mountain, using hydrodistillation provided an average yield of 1.66 ± 0.12%. The “GC” and “MS” characterization allowed to identify hydrocarbons as the major compounds (77.854%), followed by monoterpenes hydrocarbons (43.41%), and then sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of two kinds of given diets on growth, on some carcass characteristics and on the major meat nutrients of local Algerian sheep breed. The investigated sheep breed called "Hamra" is one of the most famous breeds in Algeria. Among one 106 animals, 40 lambs were selected according to their age, simil...

Objective: The study was undertaken to determine the effect of the sampling locality on the antifungal activity of the flavonoids extracted from the leaves of Marrubium vulgare L. against two fungal strains; Aspergillus niger ATCC 16404 and Candida albicans ATCC 10231. Materials and methods: The leaves were collected from three different samplin...

Background and aims: We investigated the association of dietary intake, particularly fat and its constituent fatty acids, with atherogenic indices in adult patients with overweight, obesity and/or type 2 diabetes (T2D). Material and Methods: Two hundred eighty-five outpatients were selected in two cities located in the Northwestern region of Algeri...

Background and aims: We designed this study to assess the effect of Ramadan fasting on serum lipid profile among type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Methods: The study was carried out in July 2014 (Ramadan 1421). The total duration of fasting was 17 hours a day. The investigation involved 80 patients. The mean age of the patients was 56± 8 years...

Objective: Evaluating tissue samples of normal and exocrine cancerous human pancreas on the expression of CCK2/gastrin receptor. We performed an immunohistochemical protocol that allows efficient detection of this receptor in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human tissues. Methods: Twenty (20) paraffin blocks of pancreatic tissue sections were...

Background Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers. 94% of pancreatic cancer patients will die within five years of diagnosis. Objective To study the epidemiological and pathological characteristics of pancreatic cancer in North African population over a period of twenty two years from 1991 to 2013. Patients and method...

The incidence of diabetes co-morbidities could probably be better assessed by studying its associations with major corpulence parameters and glycaemic control indicators. We assessed the utility of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in metabolic control for type 2 diabetic patients. Fasting...

Background: Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging tumor entities worldwide, characterized as a highly aggressive disease with dismal overall prognosis and an incidence rate equaling mortality rate. Objective: In order to have an update about pancreatic cancer incidence and evolution in North Africa, we conducted an epidemiological analyt...

Background. Fifty percent of spontaneous miscarriages (SMs) are attributed to chromosomal abnormalities. Cytogenetic analysis is an important tool for patient counselling and assessment of the risk of recurrence in future pregnancies. Conventional karyotyping has been the gold standard for chromosomal investigation of products of conception (POC),...

Background Pancreatic cancer remains today the cancer with the worst prognosis. It is a highly aggressive cancer with an incidence rate equaling mortality rate. Objective The aim of our study was to determine the epidemiological and histo-prognostic characteristics of pancreatic cancer in the three major regions of West Algeria. It is a retrospecti...

The etiology of pancreatic cancer remains largely unknown. Although epidemiological studies have reported that many environmental factors may contribute to the development of pancreatic cancer, only age and cigarette smoking have been established as consistent risk factors for the disease. Studying the biological clinical and histological features...

Background The etiology of pancreatic cancer remains largely unknown. Although epidemiological studies have reported that many environmental factors may contribute to the development of pancreatic cancer, only age and cigarette smoking have been established as consistent risk factors for the disease. Objective Studying the biological clinical and h...

Background and aims: Ramadan fasting constitutes a real challenge, for people with diabetes, their health care providers (HCP) and even for their families. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the attitude and practices of a group of Algerian type 2 diabetes patients towards Ramadan fasting. Materials and methods: 165 outpatients with diabe...

Background: Pancreatic cancer remains today the cancer with the worst prognosis. It is a highly aggressive cancer with an incidence rate equaling mortality rate. Objective: The aim of our study was to determine the epidemiological and histo-prognostic characteristics of pancreatic cancer in the three major regions of West Algeria. It is a retrospec...

Abstract This research was aimed to optimize the extraction conditions of three phenolic compounds: total phenolics, flavonoids and condensed tannins, from White Horehound’s leaves (Marrubium vulgare L.). Distilled water and different organic solvents such as: methanol, ethanol and acetone, were used, with various concentrations (20% - 80%, v/v), t...

Introduction: The magnitude of the healthcare problem of type-2-diabetes increases according to its association with several risk factors for cardiovascular diseases such as obesity and dyslipidemia. Methods: This study took place in the north-western region of Algeria. We aimed to assess the effect of body weight and gender on postprandial lipi...