Nesreen A. Mohammed

• Assistant Professor at Sohag University

This study aimed to report the dynamic profile of IgG-specific antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 infection for 6 months after infection. We conducted a prospective study, recruited 33 recently confirmed covid -19 patients and collected 6 samples from each patient. The first samples were collected one month from the start of symptoms and subsequent samples c...

Background Hemoglobinopathies represent a set of inherited red blood cell (RBCs) disorders, characterized by abnormal hemoglobin molecule. They include qualitative and quantitative hemoglobinopathies, with a structurally abnormal globin chain in the first and defective production in the later. This study assessed, for the first time, the significan...

Introduction & rationale: The current outbreak of COVID-19 virus can lead to fever, fatigue, cough, shortness of breath and diarrhea. Several viral infections can affect the audio-vestibular pathway and can cause audio-vestibular manifestations. The objective of our study was to assess the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the Audio-vestibular functio...

There has been growing attention toward the predictive value of the coagulation parameters abnormalities in COVID-19. The aim of the study was to investigate the role of coagulation parameters namely Prothrombin concentration (PC), activated Partial thromboplastin Time (aPTT), D-Dimer (DD), Anti Thrombin III (ATIII) and fibrinogen (Fg) together wit...

Background: Self-medication is a common practice in both developed and developing countries especially in low-income communities. Major problems related to self-medication are resources wastage, and serious health hazards like adverse reactions, prolonged suffering and antibiotic resistance. Objective(s): This study was conducted to describe the pa...

Background Geriatric health care has increased rapidly worldwide. The frequency of skin diseases is rising among elderly patients. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate demographic features and pattern and frequency of skin disorders among elderly patients attending dermatology clinics. Patients and methods This was a cross-sectional clinical hos...

Background: Foodborne diseases are of public health importance worldwide. Most of the factors related to their occurrence are the responsibility of food handlers. Aims: This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes and self-reported practices of food handlers in Sohag Governorate about food safety and the factors affecting their knowled...

Background: Phenylketonuria (PKU) considered to be a rare inborn error of metabolism, but one of the commonest causes of mental retardation when untreated. Objectives: The present study has been approached to characterize the clinical patterns of PKU, and analyze various neuropsychiatric outcomes in PKU children, at Sohag Province, Egypt. Patient...

Background Phenylketonuria (PKU) is considered to be a rare inborn error of metabolism but one of the commonest causes of mental retardation if untreated. Objectives The present study was done to characterize the clinical patterns of PKU and analyze various neuropsychiatric outcomes in PKU children in Sohag Province, Egypt. Patients and methods A...

Objectives: To determine the proportion of geriatric depression and factors associated with its occurrence among a sample of the elderly population in Sohag Governorate. Methods: A cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted from May 2016 to March 2017 with 1,027 elderly individuals (aged ≥60 years) living in Sohag Governorate, Egypt. A q...

Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are among the main causes of premature death and hospital admission worldwide, constituting a great economic burden on health care systems. Additionally, thyroid diseases may exert a deleterious effect on the outcomes of CVD patients. Aim This study was conducted to identify the pattern and factors associat...

Background Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a frequent cardiovascular disorder. It is among the main causes of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients and, at the same time, can be easily avoided. Studies clarified that there are a variety of factors which can be significantly associated with the development of DVT in hospitalized patien...

Background: Internet use may have many drawbacks. Among the main threats caused by internet use is wasting time and lack of self-control over internet use, which amounts to the level of addiction with several deleterious consequences. Aim: The aim of the study is to identify the prevalence of internet addiction (IA) and associated factors among med...

Background: Internet use may have many drawbacks. Among the main threats caused by internet use is wasting time and lack of self-control over internet use, which amounts to the level of addiction with several deleterious consequences. Aim: The aim of the study is to identify the prevalence of internet addiction (IA) and associated factors among...

Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID), characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort and alteration in bowel habits. Aim of the study: To determine the overall prevalence, prevalence of each type and risk factors of IBS among Northern Border University (NBU) students, Arar, Kingdom of Sau...

Green Tea: Varieties, Production and Health Benefits

Tea is one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide. Based on themanufacturing process, green, black, and oolong tea are the 3 major commercial types oftea. Green tea, without any fermentation, is processed to prevent the oxidation of greenleaf polyphenols, although most polyphenols are oxidized in black tea or oolong teaduring fermentation...