Mahdis Kamali
Biographic Data
| ID | 4679565 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mahdis Kamali |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mahdis |
| FAMILY NAME | Kamali |
| SIGNATURE | KAMALI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hospital for Sick Children |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1980-778X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 19 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1982 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Delivering maternal and neonatal health interventions in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: While much progress was made throughout the Millennium Development Goals era in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, both remain unacceptably high, especially in areas affected by humanitarian crises. While valuable guidance on interventions to improve maternal and neonatal health in both non-crisis and crisis settings exists, guidance on how best to deliver these interventions in crisis settings, and especially in conflict setti…
Delivering nutrition interventions to women and children in conflict settings
Delivering mental health and psychosocial support interventions to women and children in conflict settings
Delivering water, sanitation and hygiene interventions to women and children in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: Access to safe water and sanitation facilities and the adoption of effective hygiene practices are fundamental to reducing maternal and child morbidity and mortality globally. In armed conflict settings, inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure poses major health risks for women and children. This review aimed to synthesise the existing information on WASH interventions being delivered to women and children in co…
Delivery of sexual and reproductive health interventions in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: It is essential to provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) interventions to women affected by armed conflict, but there is a lack of evidence on effective approaches to delivering such interventions in conflict settings. This review synthesised the available literature on SRH intervention delivery in conflict settings to inform potential priorities for further research and additional guidance development. METHODS: W…
Women, children and adolescents in conflict countries
Introduction: Conflict adversely impacts health and health systems, yet its effect on health inequalities, particularly for women and children, has not been systematically studied. We examined wealth, education and urban/rural residence inequalities for child mortality and essential reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health interventions between conflict and non-conflict low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods: We carried o…
Delivering non-communicable disease interventions to women and children in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. In the context of conflict settings, population displacement, disrupted treatment, infrastructure damage and other factors impose serious NCD intervention delivery challenges, but relatively little attention has been paid to addressing these challenges. Here we synthesise the available indexed and grey literature reporting on the delivery of NCD interventions t…
Delivering infectious disease interventions to women and children in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: Conflict has played a role in the large-scale deterioration of health systems in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) and increased risk of infections and outbreaks. This systematic review aimed to synthesise the literature on mechanisms of delivery for a range of infectious disease-related interventions provided to conflict-affected women, children and adolescents. METHODS: We searched Medline, Embase, CINAHL and PsychINFO …
Delivering trauma and rehabilitation interventions to women and children in conflict settings
Background: In recent years, more than 120 million people each year have needed urgent humanitarian assistance and protection. Armed conflict has profoundly negative consequences in communities. Destruction of civilian infrastructure impacts access to basic health services and complicates widespread emergency responses. The number of conflicts occurring is increasing, lasting longer and affecting more people today than a decade ago. The number of…
Diversity of Finger Patterns in Iranian Populations
Six Iranian populations have been analyzed for finger patterns, utilizing bilateral prints of 720 individuals. Bimanual and sex differences were frequently insignificant and non-significant. Interpopulational variation showed significant hetererogeneity among the populations studied. Distance analysis and constructed dendrograms, based on these six populations and other thirteen Iranian populations, provided separation between the populations for…
Distance Analysis of C- and D-lines Terminations in Iranian Populations
Six Iranian populations have been analyzed for C- and D-lines terminations, utilizing bilateral prints of 720 individuals. Bimanual differences were frequently non-significant, whereas sex differences were frequently significant. Interpopulational variation showed significant heterogeneity among the populations studied. Distance analysis and constructed dendrograms, while considering other thirteen Iranian populations, provided separation between…
The diversity of the a-b ridge count and ridge breadth in Iranian populations
Thirteen Iranian populations of diverse origin (3158 individuals) were analysed for the palmar a-b ridge count and ridge breadth. The distributions of these traits often didn't depart from normality for skewness but were frequently found leptokurtic for kurtosis. The correlation coefficients of the a-b ridge count commonly revealed significant bimanual differences. Sex differences were also found to be significant upon consideration of the left, …
Qualitative dermatoglyphic traits as measures of population distance
Thirteen Iranian populations of diverse origin have been analyzed for qualitative dermatoglyphic features utilizing bilateral finger and palmar prints of 3,158 individuals. Bimanual differences were significant for some of the features examined, whereas sex differences were frequently nonsignificant. Interpopulational variation displayed significant heterogeneity for all of the features studied. Distance analysis and constructed dendrograms provi…
Diversity of palmar pattern ridge counts in Iranian populations
We analyzed bilateral palmar prints of 3,158 individuals from 13 Iranian populations of diverse origins for palmar pattern ridge counts. Right palms did not show greater counts than the left in the majority of the populations studied. Highly significant interpopulational variation was observed for most palmar areas of both males and females. Dendrograms of males and combined sexes showed a good fit with the ethnohistoric background of the populat…
Diversity of C‐line terminations in Iranian populations
Thirteen Iranian populations of diverse origins have been analyzed for C‐line terminations, utilizing bilateral palmar prints of 3,158 individuals. Significant bimanual and male/female differences were frequently found in these populations. Interpopulational variation displayed significant heterogeneity. Distance analysis and constructed dendrograms provided separation between the populations, but the dendrograms are not in agreement with the eth…
Diversity of topological palmar patterns in Iranian populations
Diversity of topological digital patterns in Iranian populations
We analyzed bilateral finger prints of 3158 individuals from 13 Iranian populations of diverse origins, for digital patterns, using the topological method. Some male/female differences, and a great deal of heterogeneity in interpopulational variation was observed. Distance analysis, and the resultant dendrograms separated the populations studied, but the separation was not in agreement with the known ethnohistory of this region. Comparison of the…
Blood groups of the people of Ahwaz, Iran
ABO, Rh and MN blood groups were studied among the people of Ahwaz, Khuzistan, Iran. The people of Ahwaz are characterized by high frequencies of the blood groups 0 (41.16%), Rh-positive (90.0%) and MN (48.13%). These frequencies are significantly different from those obtained in other Iranian populations, which is caused by the co-operation of various factors.
Dermatoglyphics of the Kazaks in Iran
Dermatoglyphic features of the Kazak, a Mongol tribe in Iran have been studied. C-line terminations showed an interesting feature viz frequencies of the proximal and absent modal types are very high compared to the other populations. Asymmetry and diversity of finger ridge counts from finger to finger showed that the Kazaks are characterized by more or less high heterogeneity and asymmetry. Means of the various palmar ridge counts and MLI are als…
Diversity in palmar pattern ridge counts among 12 Iranian populations
Bilateral palmar prints of 604 male individuals from 12 Iranian groups, six Mongoloid and six Caucasoid, have been analyzed for palmar pattern ridge counts (PPRC). Highly significant variation has been observed in the size of the palmar patterns in all the configurational areas among the Iranian groups. The distance analysis based on PPRCs differentiated the Iranian Mongoloid from the Iranian Caucasoid groups into distinct clusters. The pattern o…
Bioassay of Kinship in Populations of Middle Eastern Origin and Controls [and Comments and Replies]
Gene frequencies for 32 populations show 3 Jewish and 4 gentile clusters. From phenotype frequencies the estimate of inbreeding F is .0110 for populations in the Middle East and .0002 for other populations. Differentiation of populations in the region is small (F =.026) compared with that of the species as a whole (F =.146). Kinship between populations is appreciable within clusters but much less within the total Jewish and gentile groups (.004 a…
Diversity in palmar pattern ridge counts among 12 Iranian populations
Bilateral palmar prints of 604 male individuals from 12 Iranian groups, six Mongoloid and six Caucasoid, have been analyzed for palmar pattern ridge counts (PPRC). Highly significant variation has been observed in the size of the palmar patterns in all the configurational areas among the Iranian groups. The distance analysis based on PPRCs differentiated the Iranian Mongoloid from the Iranian Caucasoid groups into distinct clusters. The pattern o…
Bioassay of Kinship in Populations of Middle Eastern Origin and Controls [and Comments and Replies]
Gene frequencies for 32 populations show 3 Jewish and 4 gentile clusters. From phenotype frequencies the estimate of inbreeding F is .0110 for populations in the Middle East and .0002 for other populations. Differentiation of populations in the region is small (F =.026) compared with that of the species as a whole (F =.146). Kinship between populations is appreciable within clusters but much less within the total Jewish and gentile groups (.004 a…
Diversity of palmar pattern ridge counts in Iranian populations
We analyzed bilateral palmar prints of 3,158 individuals from 13 Iranian populations of diverse origins for palmar pattern ridge counts. Right palms did not show greater counts than the left in the majority of the populations studied. Highly significant interpopulational variation was observed for most palmar areas of both males and females. Dendrograms of males and combined sexes showed a good fit with the ethnohistoric background of the populat…
Diversity of topological digital patterns in Iranian populations
We analyzed bilateral finger prints of 3158 individuals from 13 Iranian populations of diverse origins, for digital patterns, using the topological method. Some male/female differences, and a great deal of heterogeneity in interpopulational variation was observed. Distance analysis, and the resultant dendrograms separated the populations studied, but the separation was not in agreement with the known ethnohistory of this region. Comparison of the…
Diversity of C‐line terminations in Iranian populations
Thirteen Iranian populations of diverse origins have been analyzed for C‐line terminations, utilizing bilateral palmar prints of 3,158 individuals. Significant bimanual and male/female differences were frequently found in these populations. Interpopulational variation displayed significant heterogeneity. Distance analysis and constructed dendrograms provided separation between the populations, but the dendrograms are not in agreement with the eth…
Diversity of topological palmar patterns in Iranian populations
Bioassay of Kinship in Populations of Middle Eastern Origin and Controls [and Comments and Replies]
Gene frequencies for 32 populations show 3 Jewish and 4 gentile clusters. From phenotype frequencies the estimate of inbreeding F is .0110 for populations in the Middle East and .0002 for other populations. Differentiation of populations in the region is small (F =.026) compared with that of the species as a whole (F =.146). Kinship between populations is appreciable within clusters but much less within the total Jewish and gentile groups (.004 a…
Dermatoglyphics of the Kazaks in Iran
Dermatoglyphic features of the Kazak, a Mongol tribe in Iran have been studied. C-line terminations showed an interesting feature viz frequencies of the proximal and absent modal types are very high compared to the other populations. Asymmetry and diversity of finger ridge counts from finger to finger showed that the Kazaks are characterized by more or less high heterogeneity and asymmetry. Means of the various palmar ridge counts and MLI are als…
Diversity in palmar pattern ridge counts among 12 Iranian populations
Bilateral palmar prints of 604 male individuals from 12 Iranian groups, six Mongoloid and six Caucasoid, have been analyzed for palmar pattern ridge counts (PPRC). Highly significant variation has been observed in the size of the palmar patterns in all the configurational areas among the Iranian groups. The distance analysis based on PPRCs differentiated the Iranian Mongoloid from the Iranian Caucasoid groups into distinct clusters. The pattern o…
Blood groups of the people of Ahwaz, Iran
ABO, Rh and MN blood groups were studied among the people of Ahwaz, Khuzistan, Iran. The people of Ahwaz are characterized by high frequencies of the blood groups 0 (41.16%), Rh-positive (90.0%) and MN (48.13%). These frequencies are significantly different from those obtained in other Iranian populations, which is caused by the co-operation of various factors.
Diversity of topological digital patterns in Iranian populations
We analyzed bilateral finger prints of 3158 individuals from 13 Iranian populations of diverse origins, for digital patterns, using the topological method. Some male/female differences, and a great deal of heterogeneity in interpopulational variation was observed. Distance analysis, and the resultant dendrograms separated the populations studied, but the separation was not in agreement with the known ethnohistory of this region. Comparison of the…
Diversity of palmar pattern ridge counts in Iranian populations
We analyzed bilateral palmar prints of 3,158 individuals from 13 Iranian populations of diverse origins for palmar pattern ridge counts. Right palms did not show greater counts than the left in the majority of the populations studied. Highly significant interpopulational variation was observed for most palmar areas of both males and females. Dendrograms of males and combined sexes showed a good fit with the ethnohistoric background of the populat…
Diversity of C‐line terminations in Iranian populations
Thirteen Iranian populations of diverse origins have been analyzed for C‐line terminations, utilizing bilateral palmar prints of 3,158 individuals. Significant bimanual and male/female differences were frequently found in these populations. Interpopulational variation displayed significant heterogeneity. Distance analysis and constructed dendrograms provided separation between the populations, but the dendrograms are not in agreement with the eth…
Diversity of topological palmar patterns in Iranian populations
Qualitative dermatoglyphic traits as measures of population distance
Thirteen Iranian populations of diverse origin have been analyzed for qualitative dermatoglyphic features utilizing bilateral finger and palmar prints of 3,158 individuals. Bimanual differences were significant for some of the features examined, whereas sex differences were frequently nonsignificant. Interpopulational variation displayed significant heterogeneity for all of the features studied. Distance analysis and constructed dendrograms provi…
The diversity of the a-b ridge count and ridge breadth in Iranian populations
Thirteen Iranian populations of diverse origin (3158 individuals) were analysed for the palmar a-b ridge count and ridge breadth. The distributions of these traits often didn't depart from normality for skewness but were frequently found leptokurtic for kurtosis. The correlation coefficients of the a-b ridge count commonly revealed significant bimanual differences. Sex differences were also found to be significant upon consideration of the left, …
Distance Analysis of C- and D-lines Terminations in Iranian Populations
Six Iranian populations have been analyzed for C- and D-lines terminations, utilizing bilateral prints of 720 individuals. Bimanual differences were frequently non-significant, whereas sex differences were frequently significant. Interpopulational variation showed significant heterogeneity among the populations studied. Distance analysis and constructed dendrograms, while considering other thirteen Iranian populations, provided separation between…
Diversity of Finger Patterns in Iranian Populations
Six Iranian populations have been analyzed for finger patterns, utilizing bilateral prints of 720 individuals. Bimanual and sex differences were frequently insignificant and non-significant. Interpopulational variation showed significant hetererogeneity among the populations studied. Distance analysis and constructed dendrograms, based on these six populations and other thirteen Iranian populations, provided separation between the populations for…
Delivering mental health and psychosocial support interventions to women and children in conflict settings
Delivering water, sanitation and hygiene interventions to women and children in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: Access to safe water and sanitation facilities and the adoption of effective hygiene practices are fundamental to reducing maternal and child morbidity and mortality globally. In armed conflict settings, inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure poses major health risks for women and children. This review aimed to synthesise the existing information on WASH interventions being delivered to women and children in co…
Delivery of sexual and reproductive health interventions in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: It is essential to provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) interventions to women affected by armed conflict, but there is a lack of evidence on effective approaches to delivering such interventions in conflict settings. This review synthesised the available literature on SRH intervention delivery in conflict settings to inform potential priorities for further research and additional guidance development. METHODS: W…
Women, children and adolescents in conflict countries
Introduction: Conflict adversely impacts health and health systems, yet its effect on health inequalities, particularly for women and children, has not been systematically studied. We examined wealth, education and urban/rural residence inequalities for child mortality and essential reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health interventions between conflict and non-conflict low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods: We carried o…
Delivering non-communicable disease interventions to women and children in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. In the context of conflict settings, population displacement, disrupted treatment, infrastructure damage and other factors impose serious NCD intervention delivery challenges, but relatively little attention has been paid to addressing these challenges. Here we synthesise the available indexed and grey literature reporting on the delivery of NCD interventions t…
Delivering infectious disease interventions to women and children in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: Conflict has played a role in the large-scale deterioration of health systems in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) and increased risk of infections and outbreaks. This systematic review aimed to synthesise the literature on mechanisms of delivery for a range of infectious disease-related interventions provided to conflict-affected women, children and adolescents. METHODS: We searched Medline, Embase, CINAHL and PsychINFO …
Delivering trauma and rehabilitation interventions to women and children in conflict settings
Background: In recent years, more than 120 million people each year have needed urgent humanitarian assistance and protection. Armed conflict has profoundly negative consequences in communities. Destruction of civilian infrastructure impacts access to basic health services and complicates widespread emergency responses. The number of conflicts occurring is increasing, lasting longer and affecting more people today than a decade ago. The number of…
Delivering maternal and neonatal health interventions in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: While much progress was made throughout the Millennium Development Goals era in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, both remain unacceptably high, especially in areas affected by humanitarian crises. While valuable guidance on interventions to improve maternal and neonatal health in both non-crisis and crisis settings exists, guidance on how best to deliver these interventions in crisis settings, and especially in conflict setti…
Delivering nutrition interventions to women and children in conflict settings
Biology (11 works) · Geography (11 works) · Population (11 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Anthropology (9 works) · Demography (9 works) · Evolutionary biology (9 works) · Dermatoglyphics and Human Traits (8 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Nursing (7 works)