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    • 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 ...

    • University students’ use and metalinguistic understanding of code glosses: A cross-linguistic study of students’ L1 Arabic and L2 English argumentative writing 

      Ahmed, Abdelhamid M.; Rezk, Lameya M. ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      This study investigates the use of interactive metadiscourse markers, known as code glosses, in argumentative texts produced by Qatari university students writing in both their L1 Arabic and L2 English. An analysis of 390 ...

    • Ultra-processed food consumption and obesity among children and adolescents in China-Findings from China Health and Nutrition Survey 

      Li, Ming; Shi, Zumin ( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2025 , Article)
      Background Children and adolescents are increasingly exposed to processed food in China, however, its association with obesity has not been investigated. Objectives To assess the consumption of ultra-processed food ...

    • Population-Based Norms for the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in Arab Adults 

      Amro, Iman; Hamadi, Aisha M Al; Salem, Alaa A El; Chivese, Tawanda; Wilkins, Stacy S; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2025 , Article)
      Objective: The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a brief screening instrument for detecting mild cognitive dysfunction, a precursor to many cognitive disorders, such as dementia, which have increased in prevalence ...

    • Cross-cultural adaptation: South African GestatioDiabetes Mellitus Knowledge Questionnaire 

      Manas, Lorisha; Chivese, Tawanda; Coetzee, Ankia; Conradie, Magda; Morris, Linzette D. ( AOSIS (pty) Ltd , 2025 , Article)
      Background: Many serious adverse events associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can be mitigated by timely glucose control during pregnancy, achieved through education and lifestyle choices. The aim of this ...

    • Beyond nutrition: The emerging therapeutic potential landscape of breast milk-derived extracellular vesicles 

      Hend, Al-Jaber; Bacha, Rim; Al-Mannai, Wafaa A.; Al-Mansoori, Layla ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      Breastfeeding is widely recognized for its essential nutritional benefits and broader biological impacts. Beyond providing infants with a balanced mix of vitamins, proteins, and fats critical for growth and development, ...

    • Efficacy of Dose Escalation of Ustekinumab in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

      Ebad Ur Rehman, Mohammad; Tahir, Ammara; Hussain, Amna; Ali, Aizaz; Bin Gulzar, Abu Huraira; ... more authors ( S. Karger AG , 2025 , Article Review)
      Background: Ustekinumab is an effective drug in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but inadequate response or loss of response is reported in several patients. Dose escalation by intravenous reinduction or ...

    • Clustering Patterns of Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviours Among Adolescents: A Multilevel Analysis of a Nationally Representative School-Based Survey from 73 Countries 

      Efa, Yohannes Tekalegn; Roder, David; Shi, Zumin; Li, Ming ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)
      Background: Adolescence is a crucial stage when young people adopt various lifestyle behaviours that can impact their health. However, the broader determinants of these behaviours remain underexplored. This study aimed to ...

    • Decoding silent speech: a machine learning perspective on data, methods, and frameworks 

      Chowdhury, Adiba Tabassum; Newaz, Mehrin; Saha, Purnata; AbuHaweeleh, Mohannad Natheef; Mohsen, Sara; ... more authors ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article Review)
      At the nexus of signal processing and machine learning (ML), silent speech recognition (SSR) has evolved as a game-changing technology that allows for communication without audible voice. This study offers a thorough ...

    • Design, Synthesis, and Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation In Vitro and In Silico of Novel Flavone Derivatives 

      Fraj, Elmehdi; Hassiba, Maryam; Bouammali, Haytham; Merzouki, Mohammed; Bourhou, Chaymae; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)
      A series of flavone derivatives (4–6) were synthesized via cyclization of 2′ hydroxychalcones 3 into flavonols 4 using the Algar–Flynn–Oyamada reaction. Flavonols 4 were then O-cyanomethylated to flavones 5, followed by ...

    • Preliminary Findings on the Use of Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar: A Case Series Study 

      Khoodoruth, Mohamed Adil Shah; Chut-kai Khoodoruth, Widaad Nuzhah; Alabdulla, Majid; Khan, Yasser Saeed ( Routledge , 2025 , Article)
      Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition with rising prevalence. Traditional diagnostic approaches often lack biological markers, making precision in diagnosis challenging. This study explores the ...

    • A methodology to estimate the benefits and costs of stakeholder engagement in a transport decision-making process 

      Pagliara, Francesca; El-Ansari, Walid; Henke, Ilaria ( Emerald Publishing , 2025 , Article)
      Purpose – The objective of this paper is to propose a methodology to estimate the benefits and costs of stakeholder engagement (SE). Indeed, in the transport sector, it is consolidated that a good decision-making process ...

    • Author Correction: Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries (Nature Medicine, (2025), 10.1038/s41591-024-03345-4) 

      Lara-Castor, Laura; O'Hearn, Meghan; Cudhea, Frederick; Miller, Victoria; Shi, Peilin; ... more authors ( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)
      Correction to: Nature Medicinehttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-03345-4, published online 6 January 2025. In the version of the article initially published, in the eighth paragraph of the Discussion, the text "Among large ...