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- ItemPrevalence of Asymptomatic Pharyngeal Carriage of Streptococcus pyogenes and Associated Factors Among School Children in the South-West Bank, Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study(Deanship of Research/ Al-Quds University, 2024-04-01) Rana Mahmoud Maraqa; Duha Shokri Qawasmeh; Sakra Mohammad Abu Jaber; Iman Abd Almuti Ghatasha; Rania Khalil Alsous; Ibrahim GhannamStreptococcus pyogenes (GAS), a gram-positive coccus, poses a significant public health burden due to its diverse spectrum of infections, ranging from mild pharyngitis ("strep throat") to severe invasive diseases like necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome. Asymptomatic pharyngeal carriage, particularly prevalent among children, plays a crucial role in GAS transmission and outbreaks.
- ItemSmartphone Light Exposure and Sperm Quality in Palestinian Men: Exploring Nighttime, Daytime, and Lifestyle Influences(Deanship of Research/ Al-Quds University, 2024-04-01) Ibrahim Alsalhi; Mohammed Wahdan; Rashed Abu Khartabil; Suhib Rasas; Ibrahim GhannamA notable decline in sperm quality among Palestinian men, characterized by reduced count, motility, and morphology, has raised concerns about its impact on reproductive health and future generations. The widespread use of smartphones and their blue light emission, especially at night, is suspected to disrupt the circadian rhythm and hormonal balance, crucial for sperm production.