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Vitamin D deficiency and risk of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: updated meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis
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Frontiers Media SA
, 2023 , Article Review)
Background: Growing evidence suggests a significant association between vitamin D deficiency and RAS. Hence, the present meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis sought to investigate the potential association between ...
Natural ventilation by windcatcher (Badgir): A review on the impacts of geometry, microclimate and macroclimate
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article Review)
The significant energy use and increasing requirement for good indoor environment quality in the built environment have led to a renewed interest in natural ventilation strategies such as windcatchers. Windcatcher is a ...
Understanding and Fostering Mental Health and Well-Being among University Faculty: A Narrative Review
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article Review)
In recent years, there has been increasing recognition of mental health concerns in academia, with stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression being reported among faculty members. The demanding work environment, the need to ...
The revolutionary evolution in carious lesion management
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
, 2023 , Article Review)
Contemporary paradigms of dental caries management focus on the biological approaches to treating the disease and its principal symptom, the carious lesion. This narrative review traces the evolution of carious lesion ...
Cost-Effectiveness of Anti-retroviral Adherence Interventions for People Living with HIV: A Systematic Review of Decision Analytical Models
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Adis
, 2023 , Article Review)
Background: Although safe and effective anti-retrovirals (ARVs) are readily available, non-adherence to ARVs is highly prevalent among people living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ...
Effectiveness of family-based therapy for depressive symptoms in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2023 , Article Review)
Early-onset depression contributes significantly to the global health burden and has long-term negative effects. This meta-analysis collates and examines the effectiveness of family-based interventions, where family members ...
The use of fiber reinforced polymeric composites in pipelines: A review
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article Review)
In operation, pipelines are increasingly used worldwide to meet higher transportation demands for strategic fluids while optimizing costs. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite is used in many pipeline industries of ...
Is the ecosystem approach effective in transboundary water systems: Central Asia as a case study?
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2021 , Article Review)
In the context of international environmental law and International Water Law (IWL), the Ecosystem Approach (EA) has become a source of heated debate. In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the negative ...
Microbial Ecology of Qatar, the Arabian Gulf: Possible Roles of Microorganisms
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Frontiers Media
, 2021 , Article Review)
The Arabian Gulf ranks among the world's most arid and warm regions; the land has high salinity levels with many Sabkhas and receives little precipitation. This region holds about one-third of the world's oil supply. Qatar ...
Topical medications for the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: A network meta-analysis
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2023 , Article Review)
Background: The present network meta-analysis aims to answer the question "what is the best topical intervention for the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis that can provide an acceptable pain relief and promote ...