Jokull Journal

Title	Evaluation of nutritional status among a sample of children with inborn errors of metabolism attending Maternity and Children Hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Paper ID	g26KK
Keywords	Inborn errors of metabolism, anemia, growth retardation, amino acid metabolism, nutritional status, blood indices, anthropometric assessment
Abstract	Read More... Background: Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are rare genetic (inherited) disorders in which the body cannot properly turn food into energy. The disorders are usually caused by defects in specific proteins (enzymes) that help break down (metabolize) parts of food. Objectives: Determine the prevalence of inborn error of metabolism among new borne delivered in Makkah maternity hospital during the study period and assess the nutritional status of children with IEM attending the pediatric outpatient clinic of the same hospital. Subjects and methods: A Cross-sectional study was carried out including40 patients with IEM. According to Saudi Newborn Screening program, blood spots were obtained from infants at 24 - 72 hrs after birth, by heel prick technique using a standard Guthrie card and sample was dried at room temperature and analyzed by using Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS) at King Faisal Specialized Center in Riyadh. Data about socioeconomic, medical history, and dietary history were collecting using an interview questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements were taken, and laboratory investigation was done differ according to the category of IEM. Statistical analysis was performed by using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS V 20). Results: The results showed that 21 patients with disorders of amino acid metabolism, 14 patients with disorders of organic acid metabolism. Disorders of carbohydrate metabolism represented by 1 case of galactosemia, and disorders of urea cycle metabolism represented by 4cases. The prevalence of global malnutrition among the whole IEM cases between 6-59 months was 28.1% and higher in girls than boys. No cases of kwashiorkor or marasmic kwashiorkor were found among the studied children, while 7 cases of marasmus were found representing 21.9%. In addition, results shows that anemia was apparent among IEM cases aged 2 months till the age of 2 years (p>0.05). Recommendations: Nutrition community program and nutrition care intervention for patients with IEM to support adequate nutrient intake is required.
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Title	ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS OF SHIRVAN FLORA (AZERBAIJAN) AND ISSUES OF PROTECTION OF RARE SPECIES
Paper ID	uP1RF
Keywords	ecological condition, floristic variety, rare and endangered plants, anthropogenic factors, measures, protection
Abstract	Read More... 2061 species of higher spore, gymnospermaceous and flowering plants belonging to 144 families and 764 genera have been established in the flora of the region. Herbariums based on a large number of collected plants were prepared and handed over to the Herbarium Found of the Institute of Botany of ANAS. 39 rare, endangered and 17 endemic plant species were identified. The stock of 40 species has decreased noticeably, 16 species are on the verge of extinction there, 5 species are under the threat of complete destruction and 17 species reduce their range in recent years. The composition and structure of the vegetation cover of the region under the influence of a complex of ecological, technogene, zoogenic and anthropogenic factors has changed greatly, where urgent measures for their improvement and protection are required for further use.
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