Zahraa Emad Hussein
Department of Radiologic Technology, Collage of Health and Medical Technologies Faculty, Al-Zahraa University for Women, Karaba, Iraq
Publications
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Research
The Clinical Impact of L-Carnitine Deficiency on Secondary Hyperparathyroidism and Phosphocalcium Levels in Hemodialysis Women
Author(s): Eirteham Saeed Raheem, Zahraa Emad Hussein, Saif Sameer Shmto, Bahaa K. AL-Ghanimi and Saif M. Hassan*
Background: Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (sHPT) is a common complication in patients with chronic kidney failure, resulting from an imbalance in calcium and phosphate levels due to renal dysfunction. L-Carnitine deficiency, a key compound in energy metabolism and mitochondrial function, is believed to contribute to these metabolic disturbances. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between L-Carnitine deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism, focusing on its impact on calcium and phosphate levels in patients with kidney failure undergoing hemodialysis. Material and methods: The study included forty women with chronic kidney failure undergoing dialysis, aged between 21 and 62 years. The study was conducted on the same group and compared before and after treatment. Samples were collected for each group in August 2024 and March 2025. PTH, calcium, and phosphate le.. Read More»