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    • The predictors of successful methotrexate treatment of tubal ectopic pregnancy 

      Abdelfattah-Arafa, Eiman; Abdussalam, Hager Farag; Omar Saad, Mohamed; El Ansari, Walid ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)
      Background The pre-treatment characteristics of the patient and ectopic pregnancy to determine the patients who are likely to successfully respond to methotrexate (MTX) therapy remain controversial. This study investigated ...

    • Effects of probiotic supplementation in adult with atopic dermatitis: a systematic review with meta-analysis 

      Husein-ElAhmed, Husein; Steinhoff, Martin ( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article Review)
      Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases. The effect of probiotic administration on the severity of AD in adults has shown inconsistent results. Objectives: To determine ...

    • Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by Uncorrected Refractive Error: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020 

      Little, Julie Anne; Congdon, Nathan G.; Resnikoff, Serge; Braithwaite, Tasanee; Leasher, Janet; ... more authors ( Springer , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Uncorrected refractive error (URE) is a readily treatable cause of visual impairment (VI). This study provides updated estimates of global and regional vision loss due to URE, presenting temporal change for ...

    • Exploiting transcription factors to target EMT and cancer stem cells for tumor modulation and therapy 

      Khan, Abdul Q.; Hasan, Adria; Mir, Snober S.; Rashid, Khalid; Uddin, Shahab; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Transcription factors (TFs) are essential in controlling gene regulatory networks that determine cellular fate during embryogenesis and tumor development. TFs are the major players in promoting cancer stemness by regulating ...

    • How are sex-gender differences in chair-and-desk-based postural variability explained? A scoping review 

      van Niekerk, Sjan-Mari; Mason-Mackay, Anna; Eljazzar, Jana; Albader, Lujain; Saied, Rahma; ... more authors ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article Review)
      Background: Desk-work-related musculoskeletal pain is more prevalent among female workers than male workers. This may be contributed to by sex and/or gender differences in postural variability however, the mechanisms ...

    • Combining Gram stain and 16S qPCR improved diagnostic accuracy for suspected pneumonia and could become a new metric in the rapid diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections 

      Hamza, Yunas Panikkaveettil; Kacem, Mohamed Ali Ben Hadj; Al Molawi, Naema Hassan; Yassine, Hadi Mohamad; AlKhatib, Hebah Atef Mohammad; ... more authors ( Microbiology Society , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction. The frequency of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in hospitals and the risk of delaying effective treatment result in the culture of respiratory secretions for nearly all patients with suspected pneumonia. ...

    • Infrequent but serious? Beriberi And Thiamine deficiency among adolescents and young adults after bariatric surgery 

      Tawheeda, Ibrahim; El Ansari, Walid; Abusabeib, Alyaa; Yousaf, Zohaib; Elhag, Wahiba ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundThiamine deficiency (TD) among adolescents following metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) has not been assessed. ObjectiveWe assessed TD among adolescents following MBS. SettingUniversity Hospital. MethodsA ...

    • The journey of female surgeons in the arab region: A scoping review 

      Amani N., Alansari; Alhussaini, Nour W.; Elshaikh, Usra; Al-Zoubi, Raed M. ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundIn the Arab region, there's a dearth of research on female surgeons' experiences and challenges. To address this gap, a scoping review aims to map existing literature. It seeks to understand the hurdles faced by ...

    • The cross-talk between miRNAs and JAK/STAT pathway in cutaneous T cell lymphoma: Emphasis on therapeutic opportunities 

      Patil, Kalyani; Sher, Gulab; Kuttikrishnan, Shilpa; Moton, Safwan; Alam, Majid; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)
      Mycosis Fungoides (MF) and Sézary Syndrome (SS) belong to a wide spectrum of T cell lymphoproliferative disorders collectively termed cutaneous T cell lymphomas (CTCL). CTCLs represent an archetype of heterogeneous and ...

    • Epigenetic control of inflammation in Atopic Dermatitis 

      Akhtar, Sabah; Alsayed, Reem Khaled M.E.; Ahmad, Fareed; AlHammadi, Ayda; Al-Khawaga, Sara; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)
      Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a common but also complex chronic, itchy skin condition with underlying inflammation of the skin. This skin ailment is prevalent worldwide and affects people of all ...

    • Global, regional, and national burden of asthma and atopic dermatitis, 1990–2021, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Jiyeon, Oh; Kim, Soeun; Kim, Min Seo; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abd ElHafeez, Samar; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      BackgroundAsthma and atopic dermatitis are common allergic conditions that contribute to substantial health loss, economic burden, and pain across individuals of all ages worldwide. Therefore, as a component of the Global ...

    • Genomics of rare diseases in the Greater Middle East 

      Chekroun, Ikram; Shenbagam, Shruti; Almarri, Mohamed A.; Mokrab, Younes; Uddin, Mohammed; ... more authors ( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)
      The Greater Middle East (GME) represents a concentrated region of unparalleled genetic diversity, characterized by an abundance of distinct alleles, founder mutations and extensive autozygosity driven by high consanguinity ...

    • Epidemiology and Management of Gestational Diabetes 

      Sweeting, Arianne; Hannah, Wesley; Backman, Helena; Catalano, Patrick; Feghali, Maisa; ... more authors ( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2025 , Article)
      The International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) estimates the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to be 14% worldwide. Of those with GDM, 30% to 70% have early GDM, which is ...

    • Metabolically Healthy Obesity Is Characterized by a Distinct Proteome Signature 

      Mir, Fayaz Ahmad; Abdesselem, Houari B.; Cyprian, Farhan; Iskandarani, Ahmad; Doudin, Asmma; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)
      Obesity is commonly associated with metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Moreover, individuals with obesity are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, a subgroup of ...

    • Harnessing Pharmacomultiomics for Precision Medicine in Diabetes: A Comprehensive Review 

      Dhieb, Dhoha; Mustafa, Dana; Hassiba, Maryam; Alasmar, May; Elsayed, Mohamed Haitham; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article Review)
      Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the fastest-growing non-communicable disease worldwide, accounting for around 90% of all diabetes cases and imposing a significant health burden globally. Due to its phenotypic heterogeneity and ...

    • The Yemeni genetic structure revealed by the Y chromosome STRs 

      Al-Shoba, Khalid; Almohammed, Eida Khalaf; Hadi, Sibte; Goodwin, William; Lazim, Hayder ( Springer , 2025 , Article)
      Yemen, with its rich historical background and strategic geographical position at a major crossroads of trade and migration, offers an ideal setting for exploring population genetics. This study aimed to develop a Y-STR ...

    • Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among Cancer Patients in Iraq 

      Al-shaikhli, Hisham S. Ibrahim; Al-Naggar, Redhwan; Alkhateeb, Mahmoud ( Qubahan Academic Publisher , 2024 , Article)
      Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming more popular among cancer patients, but they may be reluctant to inform their medical team about it. As a result, this study aims to determine the levels of CAM usage ...

    • The role of PTP1B in cardiometabolic disorders and endothelial dysfunction 

      Sawali, Mona A.; Zahid, Muhammad Ammar; Abdelsalam, Shahenda Salah; Al-Zoubi, Raed M.; Shkoor, Mohanad; ... more authors ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article Review)
      Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a global health concern that accounts for a large share of annual mortality. Endothelial dysfunction is the main underlying factor that eventually leads to cardiovascular events. Recent ...

    • Gender-based differences in the prevalence and types of adverse childhood experiences and their associations with psychological distress and perceived lack of safety among adolescents in Qatar 

      Akram, Hina; Abdul Rahim, Hanan F.; Daher-Nashif, Suhad; Alsayed Hassan, Diana; Elshaikh, Usra; ... more authors ( Routledge , 2025 , Article)
      Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are detrimental to well-being, but gender-specific data in Arab countries is scarce. We explored gender differences in prevalence and associations of ACEs with psychological distress ...

    • Public Awareness and Knowledge of Oral Cancer in 13 Middle Eastern and North African Countries 

      Nassani, Mohammad Zakaria; Alsalhani, Anas; Alali, Faisal Mehsen; Rastam, Samer; Alqhtani, Nasser Raqe; ... more authors ( American Medical Association , 2025 , Article)
      Importance Public awareness of oral cancer is crucial for prevention, early detection, and improved survival rates. Knowledge gaps in Middle Eastern and North African countries and areas for public education need to be ...