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Health professionals’ views and experiences of breaking bad news in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a scoping review
( Frontiers , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Breaking bad news is a critical yet challenging aspect of healthcare that requires effective communication skills, empathy, and cultural sensitivity. Health professionals in the World Health Organization’s ... -
Exploring the role of exosomes in the pathogenesis and treatment of cardiomyopathies: A comprehensive literature review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Exosomes, a subset of small extracellular vesicles that play a crucial role in intercellular communication, have garnered significant attention for their potential applications in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiomyopathies. ... -
Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.
(2024 , Article)Up-to-date estimates of stroke burden and attributable risks and their trends at global, regional, and national levels are essential for evidence-based health care, prevention, and resource allocation planning. We aimed ... -
Network-base approaches to identify therapeutic biomarkers in hepatocellular carcinoma and search for drug hunting utilizing molecular dynamics simulations
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)The presence of conditions like Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, hemochromatosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases and metabolic syndrome can elevate the susceptibility to hepatic cellular carcinoma (HCC). Utilizing ... -
Unraveling the Epigenetic Tapestry: Decoding the Impact of Epigenetic Modifications in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pathogenesis
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic autoinflammatory skin disorder, which typically occurs during puberty or early adulthood. The pathogenesis of HS is complex and multifactorial; a close interaction between hormonal, ... -
Cardiovascular diseases crossroads: cGAS-STING signaling and disease progression
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)It is now widely accepted that inflammation is critical in cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Here, studies are being conducted on how cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS), a component of innate immunity's DNA-sensing machinery, ... -
Natural Allies for Heart Health: Nrf2 Activation and Cardiovascular Disease Management
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)The term "cardiovascular diseases" (CVD) refers to various ailments that affect the heart and blood vessels, including myocardial ischemia, congenital heart defects, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, hypertension, ... -
H2AX: A key player in DNA damage response and a promising target for cancer therapy
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Cancer is caused by a complex interaction of factors that interrupt the normal growth and division of cells. At the center of this process is the intricate relationship between DNA damage and the cellular mechanisms ... -
Structural vaccinology, molecular simulation and immune simulation approaches to design multi-epitopes vaccine against John Cunningham virus
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The JCV (John Cunningham Virus) is known to cause progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a condition that results in the formation of tumors. Symptoms of this condition such as sensory defects, cognitive dysfunction, ... -
Cardiovascular challenges in the era of antiretroviral therapy for AIDS/ HIV: A comprehensive review of research advancements, pathophysiological insights, and future directions
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Cardiovascular disease, particularly coronary heart disease, is becoming more common among those living with HIV. Individuals with HIV face an increased susceptibility to myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, ... -
Harnessing artificial intelligence for advancing early diagnosis in hidradenitis suppurativa
( Edizioni Minerva Medica , 2024 , Article)This perspective delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance early diagnosis in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Despite significantly impacting Quality of Life, HS presents diagnostic challenges ... -
Application of proteomics for novel drug discovery and risk prediction optimisation in stroke and myocardial infarction: a review of in-human studies.
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)The use of proteomics in human studies investigating stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) has been increasing, prompting a review of the literature. This revealed proteinaceous biomarkers of stroke from thrombi, brain ... -
Implementing learning into practice from continuous professional development activities: a scoping review of health professionals’ views and experiences
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Purpose: Continuing professional development (CPD) is an approach for health professionals to preserve and expand their knowledge, skills, and performance, and can contribute to improving delivery of care. However, evidence ... -
Graphene-Reinforced Bulk Metal Matrix Composites: Synthesis, Microstructure, and Properties
( Walter de Gruyter GmbH , 2020 , Review)This paper provides a critical review on the current status of graphene-reinforced metal matrix composites (GRMMCs) in an effort to guide future work on this topic. Metal matrix composites are preferred over other types ... -
Enhancement of Thermoelectric Properties of Layered Chalcogenide Materials
( Walter de Gruyter GmbH , 2020 , Review)Thermoelectric materials have long been proven to be effective in converting heat energy into electricity and vice versa. Since semiconductors have been used in the thermoelectric field, much work has been done to improve ... -
Optimization of the Consolidation Parameters for Enhanced Thermoelectric Properties of Gr-Bi2Te2.55Se0.45 Nanocomposites
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Hot pressing represents a promising consolidation technique for ball-milled bismuth telluride alloys, yet deep investigations are needed to understand its effect on the thermoelectric properties. This paper studies the ... -
A novel low-density, high-hardness, high-entropy alloy with close-packed single-phase nanocrystalline structures
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2014 , Article)A low-density, nanocrystalline high-entropy alloy, Al20Li20Mg10Sc20Ti30 was produced by mechanical alloying. It formed a single-phase fcc structure during ball milling and transformed to single-phase hcp upon annealing. ... -
The role of twinning and stacking fault-induced plasticity on the mechanical properties of aluminum-lithium-graphene nanocomposites
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)In this study, the synthesis-structure-property relationship of graphene-reinforced Al matrix nanocomposites was investigated. The Al-Li-GNPs nanocomposite was synthesized to attain both high strength and good ductility. ... -
Thermoelectric behavior of Bi2Te2.55Se0.45 with a tunable seebeck coefficient: A comparison between coarse needle-like structure and bulk nanostructured alloys
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this study, we compare the thermoelectric properties of coarse-grained n-type Bi2Te2.55Se0.45 alloy prepared by induction melting with the bulk-nanostructured prepared by ball milling and hot-pressing techniques. The ... -
Investigating the thermal stability of nanocrystalline aluminum-lithium alloy by combining different mechanisms: Reinforcing with graphene and alloying with Sr
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Interest in nanocrystalline (nc) aluminum-lithium (Al-Li) alloys is motivated by the demand for lightweight and high-performance materials for light-weighting applications and superior fuel consumption. Nonetheless, nc ...