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Ion beam modification of surface properties of polyethylene
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Elsevier
, 2003 , Conference Paper)
Improvement of polymer tribological properties is an essential issue for their application when used as parts of machines or artificial human joints. Ion implantation is a very promising technique in this respect. This ...
Factors influencing self-care management in adult hemodialysis patients: An integrative review
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HBKU Press
, 2024 , Article Review)
Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) poses a significant health challenge, with hemodialysis (HD) being the most prevalent therapy. Patients undergoing HD must comply with a strict therapeutic regimen, including ...
Structure-guided engineering and molecular simulations to design a potent monoclonal antibody to target aP2 antigen for adaptive immune response instigation against type 2 diabetes
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Frontiers Media SA
, 2024 , Article)
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as one of the oldest chronic diseases and has become a significant public health issue, necessitating innovative therapeutic strategies to enhance patient outcomes. ...
Dietary Patterns Associated with Breast Cancer in the Middle East: A Scoping Review
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2024 , Article Review)
Breast cancer (BC) is the most predominant malignancy in Arab women in the Middle East, and yearly increases in occurrence by 37.5 and mortality rates by 15.2 for every 100,000 in 2019. This review explores the gap in ...
Knowledge, Perception, and Self-Confidence of Antibiotic Resistance, Appropriate Antibiotic Therapy, and Antibiotic Stewardship Among Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Sudan
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Dove Medical Press Ltd
, 2024 , Article)
Background: Adequate training in infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance is crucial for pharmacy students to participate in antibiotic stewardship programs and understand microbiology careers.
Aim: The study was ...
Adherence and retention to the self-managed community-based Step Into Health program in Qatar (2012–2019)
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Frontiers Media SA
, 2022 , Article)
Purpose: Investigate adherence and retention to the “Step Into Health (SIH)” initiative (www.stepintohealth.qa [website access only available from within the State of Qatar]), a Qatari self-managed community-based health ...
Empowering early career pharmacists: Unleashing non-clinical competencies through pharmacy residency
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Introduction: Pharmacy residency programs traditionally prioritize clinical skills development. However, non-clinical competencies, such as leadership, conducting education, and innovation, are now emerging as pivotal ...
Plasma neurological biomarkers as a measure of neurotoxicity in pediatric dental general anesthesia: a prospective observational feasibility study
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Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
, 2024 , Article)
Purpose:
Neurotoxicity concerns have been raised over general anesthesia and sedation medication use in children. Such concerns are largely based on animal studies, historical anesthetic agents, and assessment tools, ...
Mechanical and thermal properties of gamma-ray irradiated polyethylene blends
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Elsevier
, 2003 , Conference Paper)
In this work, the results obtained by gamma-ray irradiation of polyethylene (PE) blends are presented. The blends were produced by injection molding at 220°C with different compositional ratios, i.e. 100/0, 15/85, 25/75, ...
Compositional transformations in ion implanted polymers
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Elsevier
, 2005 , Conference Paper)
Changes of surface layer composition produced by ion bombardment of polyethylene and polypropylene samples were studied. These materials are under consideration for load bearing surfaces in biological and technical ...