Qatar University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Global trends in preclinical and clinical undergraduate endodontic education: A worldwide survey
( nature , 2025 , Article)This is a global study that evaluated the undergraduate endodontic curriculum in dental schools worldwide. An online questionnaire sent to faculty members involved in undergraduate endodontic teaching at 50 dental institutions ... -
The effect of clear aligner and fixed orthodontic treatment on the development of pulp stones: a retrospective observational study.
( EH Angle Education and Research Foundation Inc , 2025 , Article)To report the prevalence of pulp stones (PSs) in molars of orthodontically treated patients, investigate the impact of orthodontic treatment (ORT) using clear aligners (CAs) and fixed appliances (FAs) on the development ... -
Preparedness of Dental Undergraduates for Clinical Practice: A Comparison Between Evaluations by Students and Academic Faculty
( Wiley , 2025 , Article)Introduction: Undergraduate dental education aims to equip students with scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and behavioral attributes to prepare them for a career in independent dental practice after graduation. The ... -
Pain control following impacted mandibular third molar surgery: a comparison of the effectiveness of two different protocols.
( nature , 2025 , Article)The use of multimodal analgesia is a common practice in clinical settings, where a combination of drugs with different mechanisms of action is used to enhance the effectiveness of an analgesic and reduce its adverse effects. ... -
Quantitative prediction of toxicological points of departure using two-stage machine learning models: A new approach methodology (NAM) for chemical risk assessment
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Point of departure (POD) is a concept used in risk assessment to calculate the reference dose of exposure that is likely to have no appreciable risk on health. POD can be directly utilized from no observed adverse effect ... -
Young bone marrow transplantation delays bone aging in old mice
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Recent discoveries have shown that systemic manipulations, such as parabiosis, blood exchange, and young plasma transfer, can counteract many hallmarks of aging. This rejuvenation effect has been attributed to circulatory ... -
Hepatitis C virus transmission among people who inject drugs in the Middle East and North Africa: mathematical modeling analyses of incidence and intervention impact
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundThe Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the most affected by hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection globally. This study aimed to estimate HCV incidence among people who inject drugs (PWID) in MENA and ... -
New world of big data—new challenges for evidence synthesis: impact of data duplication on estimates generated by meta-analyses and the development of a framework for its identification and management
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to highlight the effects of entering duplicated or overlapping data from published studies using the same data registries into a meta-analysis, including its identification and management ... -
Regional variations in incidence of surgical site infection and associated risk factors in women undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common postoperative complications after cesarean section (CS), with increased mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. ObjectiveTo ... -
Oral Cancer Knowledge and Screening Practices Among Dental Professionals in Yemen: a Web-Based Survey
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundGood knowledge and screening practices of dental professionals for oral cancer (OC) will inevitably improve its prognosis. The present study sought to evaluate OC knowledge and practices among dental professionals ... -
Machine learning for predicting outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A systematic review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundTranscatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) therapy has demonstrated its clear benefits such as low invasiveness, to treat aortic stenosis. Despite associated benefits, still post-procedural complications might ... -
The Gut Microbiome and Colorectal Cancer: An Integrative Review of the Underlying Mechanisms
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. While the incidence and mortality of CRC have decreased overall due to better screening, rates in adults under 50 have risen. CRC ... -
Safety and Efficacy of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Older Adults with Variable Disease States: A Meta-analysis of Large Placebo-Controlled Trials
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Recent guidelines recommend the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors (SGLT2i) in patients suffering from cardiorenal diseases. However, the safety and efficacy of SGLT2i in older adults ... -
Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency (DPYD) Genotyping-Guided Fluoropyrimidine-Based Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer. A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background and Objective: While standard doses of adjuvant fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapies are generally safe for most patients, the risk of severe adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is increased for those with dihydropyrimidine ... -
Rapid wall shear stress prediction for aortic aneurysms using deep learning: a fast alternative to CFD
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Abstract: Aortic aneurysms pose a significant risk of rupture. Previous research has shown that areas exposed to low wall shear stress (WSS) are more prone to rupture. Therefore, precise WSS determination on the aneurysm ... -
Melatonin Ameliorates Organellar Calcium Homeostasis, Improving Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Mediated Apoptosis in the Vastus Lateralis Muscle of Both Sexes of Obese Diabetic Rats
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is a crucial factor in the progression of obesity-related type 2 diabetes (diabesity), contributing to skeletal muscle (SKM) dysfunction, calcium imbalance, metabolic inflexibility, and ... -
Development of a peak insertion torque prediction model for parallel-walled dental implants
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Implant peak insertion torque is a commonly used indication of primary stability that dentists rely on to make clinical decisions. The aim of this manuscript is to model the peak torque required for dental implant insertion ... -
Evaluating chemiluminescent immunoassays for syphilis detection: A comparative analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundSyphilis, caused by Treponema pallidum (TP), remains a significant global public health concern, with approximately 8 million new cases annually. Diagnosing syphilis is challenging due to its often-asymptomatic ... -
Targeted Inhibition of GATA-3 by Pyrrothiogatain: Implications for Adipocyte Biology and Inflammatory Response
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)GATA-3 is a master regulator of preadipocyte differentiation and function. Pharmacological or genetic targeting of GATA-3 will allow us to understand the function of GATA-3 in regulating metabolism, insulin signaling, and ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of oral pigmented lesions among Yemeni dental patients: a large cross-sectional study.
( BioMed Central , 2025 , Article)The literature is scarce and inconsistent regarding the prevalence, types, and risk factors of oral pigmented lesions (OPL). The present study investigated the prevalence, types, and distribution of OPL, as well as their ...
