Fawaz Alasmari

N-Acetylcysteine Attenuates Amikacin-Induced Biochemical, Inflammatory, and Histopathological Alterations in Mice

Background: Amikacin is an effective aminoglycoside antibiotic, but its clinical use is limited by nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, and neurotoxicity. N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a glutathione precursor and antioxidant, may help reduce these side effects. This study evaluated whether...

Developing Growth Reference Curves for Jordanian Children and Adolescents: A Comparative Analysis with WHO Growth Standards and References

Background: Growth standards and growth references serve different purposes. The WHO Child Growth Standards for ages 0–5 years describe growth under specified optimal conditions, whereas the WHO 5–19-year curves are a reference reconstructed from historical NCHS data. This study...