BACKGROUND Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is classified by the WHO as a neglected disease inflicting economic losses on the health systems of many countries worldwide. The aim of this case-series study was to investigate the burden of human CE in Palestine during the period between 2010 and 2015. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Records of surgically confirmed CE patients from 13 public and private...

Objective: To examine the role of calpain-10 SNP-44, -43, -63 and del/ins-19 in genetic susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and associations with triglycerides and total cholesterol in a group of subjects residing in the Gaza Strip. Subjects and Methods: Ninety-six individuals were examined: 48 T2DM patients and 48 controls. The groups were genotyped for calpain-10 SNP-44, -43, -6...

BACKGROUND The population of Palestine comprises almost 200 000 Palestinians aged 60 or older. The purpose of the study was to estimate disability-free life expectancy for Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and to evaluate changes from 2006 to 2010. METHODS The study combined mortality data and prevalence of activity limitation derived from the Palestinian Family Health Surve...

Since the Intifada of 2000, living conditions in Gaza Strip have progressively deteriorated, and when Hamas came to power 2006–07, a complete blockade was enforced on inhabitants by Egypt Israel. In addition, five full-scale wars been waged Strip. Despite these conditions, Gazans remain resilient, as evidenced several recent cultural productions. This article analyses number films that endeavou...

BACKGROUND Diabetes is a multifactorial disease characterized by severalmetabolic disorders. Its prevalence rate in Gaza Strip is alarming. OBJECTIVE To describe the clinical and biochemical features of patients with Type 2 diabetes in Gaza Governorate. METHODS Data were obtained through a questionnaire interview, patients' records and of 99 type 2 diabetes patients and 95 healthy individua...

background: careful evaluation of patients and proper treatment with right techniques are essential for successful outcome of assisted reproduction. to obtain satisfactory results, it is necessary to assess ovarian reserve before planning treatment. objective: to evaluate anti-mullerian hormone as a predictor of fertility potential in terms of ovarian reserve and ovarian response reflected by a...