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Ali Al-Maqbali

Publications 2

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Characteristics of Hepatitis B Infection in a Sample of Omani Patients

Khalid Al-Naamani, Ali Al-Maqbali, Siham · Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal · 2025 · 10.18295/2075-0528.1492

Objectives: This study aimed to describe the demographic and virological characteristics of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in a sample of Omani patients, and indirectly assess the efficacy of hepatitis B vaccination programmes and catch-up strategies. Methods: A retrospective study was undertaken of all pati …

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Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency Due to the Co-Administration of Ritonavir and Inhaled Fluticasone Propionate: Case report

Ali Al-Maqbali, Bina Kamble, Salim Elgalib et al. · Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal · 2025 · 10.18295/squmj.2017.17.03.014

Ritonavir is a powerful inhibitor of the cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) isoenzyme. It is used as a pharmaceutical enhancer in the management of HIV-positive patients. However, when co-administered with other drugs that are metabolised via the CYP3A4 pathway, ritonavir can potentially cause serious drug-drug interactions. …

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