Search Results - "Watfa Al-Mamari"
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Reanalysis of exome sequencing data of intellectual disability samples: Yields and benefits
Published in Clinical genetics (01-12-2018)“…Recently, with the advancement in next generation sequencing (NGS) along with the improvement of bioinformatics tools, whole exome sequencing (WES) has become…”
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Further phenotypic delineation of Alazami syndrome
Published in American journal of medical genetics. Part A (01-08-2022)“…Alazami syndrome (AS) is an autosomal recessive condition characterized by the cardinal features of severe growth restriction, moderate to severe intellectual…”
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Comorbidity of Learning Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Sample of Omani Schoolchildren
Published in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal (01-11-2015)“…الهدف : تقدر معدلات انتشار اضطرابات التعلم في مختلف أنحاء العالم بحوالي % 2-10 لدى تلاميذ المدارس. و تتسم اضطرابات التعلم بسمات سريرية متباينة كما ترتبط…”
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Coexistence of autism spectrum disorders among three children with tuberous sclerosis complex : case reports and review of literature
Published in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal (01-11-2016)“…Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a multisystem neurocutaneous disorder inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and characterised by benign tumours in the…”
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THUMPD1 bi-allelic variants cause loss of tRNA acetylation and a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder
Published in American journal of human genetics (07-04-2022)“…Covalent tRNA modifications play multi-faceted roles in tRNA stability, folding, and recognition, as well as the rate and fidelity of translation, and other…”
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De Novo Duplication of 7p21.1p22.2 in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Craniofacial Dysmorphism
Published in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal (01-08-2015)“…The duplication of the short arm of chromosome 7 as de novo is extremely rare. The phenotype spectrum varies depending on the region of duplication. We report…”
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Expanding the clinical spectrum of cytosolic phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase deficiency: novel PCK1 variants in four Arabian Gulf families
Published in Orphanet journal of rare diseases (03-11-2023)“…In metabolic stress, the cytosolic phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK-C) enzyme is involved in energy production through the gluconeogenesis pathway…”
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The diagnostic yield, candidate genes, and pitfalls for a genetic study of intellectual disability in 118 middle eastern families
Published in Scientific reports (07-11-2022)“…Global Developmental Delay/Intellectual disability (ID) is the term used to describe various disorders caused by abnormal brain development and characterized…”
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Perception about telemedicine services among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in a specialised tertiary centre in Oman
Published in Global public health (31-12-2024)“…While telemedicine has shown promise for diagnosis and treatment, its integration into specialised clinics and mainstream healthcare is slow. A study at Sultan…”
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Revisiting the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among Omani children : a multicentre study
Published in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal (01-11-2019)“…Objectives: This study aimed to provide an updated estimate of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among Omani children. Methods: This…”
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Homozygous single base deletion in TUSC3 causes intellectual disability with developmental delay in an Omani family
Published in American journal of medical genetics. Part A (01-07-2016)“…Intellectual disability (ID) is the term used to describe a diverse group of neurological conditions with congenital or juvenile onset, characterized by an IQ…”
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Learning disabilities : opportunities and challenges in Oman
Published in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal (01-05-2016)“…Furthermore, the frequent co-existence of two or more LDs within the same individual makes the picture even more complex; in the USA, 30% of students with a…”
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A Turning Point for Paediatric Developmental Services in Oman: Establishment of a national autism screening programme
Published in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal (01-02-2017)“…Sir, Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by impaired social communication and interaction and restricted repetitive…”
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Incidence and risk factors of parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis in Omani neonates : single centre experience
Published in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal (01-05-2015)“…Parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis (PNAC) is one of the most challenging complications of prolonged parenteral nutrition (PN) in neonates. There is a…”
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Understanding discrepancy in autism epidemiology in view of underpinning genetic architecture: Lessons learnt from studies in consanguineous populations
Published in Research in autism spectrum disorders (01-05-2022)“…This short commentary aims to shed light on the discrepancy in the epidemiological findings and underlying genetic architecture of Autism Spectrum Disorder…”
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Clinical and neurobehavioral phenotype in children with autism and intragenic copy number duplications in CNTN4: Case series report
Published in Research in autism spectrum disorders (01-07-2024)“…Copy Number Variation (CNV) of contactin genes (CNTNs) - CNTN3, CNTN4, CNTN5, and CNTN6 - have been associated with various neurodevelopmental disorders,…”
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Consanguinity: The innocent culprit in autism severity
Published in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal (31-10-2024)“…Objective: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition with genetic and environmental factors. Although consanguinity is a common practice…”
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A SWOT analysis of parent-mediated intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: Oman as a Regional Model
Published in International journal of developmental disabilities (03-09-2022)“…The prevalence of autism in the Arabian Gulf region is on the rise leading to overstretching of the pre-existing intervention services. The World Health…”
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Care for Child Development in Sultanate of Oman: Paving the road for children to develop on track
Published in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal (22-02-2023)Get full text
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Enhancing Child Development in Oman: Applying global agenda into local context
Published in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal (01-05-2023)Get full text
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