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  • Efficacy of Total-Body Irradiation-based Intensified Myeloablative Regimens for Acute Leukemia-An International Collaborative Study. 

    Arai, Yasuyuki; Brazauskas, Ruta; He, Naya; Al-Homsi, A Samer; Chhabra, Saurabh; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2025 , Article)
    In this study, we compared outcomes of intensified myeloablative conditioning regimens using large registry data from Japan (Japanese Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy) and the United States (Center for ...

  • Effect of Emergency Department Boarding on ICU Length of Stay and In-Hospital Mortality; A Retrospective Cohort Study. 

    Khamis, Mohamed M; Hariri, Moustafa Al; Al Jalbout, Nour; Khalifeh, Malak; Hamade, Bachar ( Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , 2025 , Article)
    One of the main contributing factors of emergency department (ED) crowding is ED patient boarding. This study aimed to assess the factors influencing length of stay (LOS) in intensive care unit (ICU) and in-hospital mortality ...

  • A Case Report of an Unusual Presentation of Plexiform Epithelioid Schwannoma. 

    Almohannadi, Fatima S; Mesk, Rami A; Braizat, Omar M; Ahmed, Mohamed B; Alsherawi, Abeer ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)
    Plexiform epithelioid schwannoma (PES) is a rare, benign nerve sheath tumor that can resemble malignant tumors, making diagnosis challenging. We present the case of a 46-year-old Filipino man with a slow-growing mass on ...

  • Ultra-thin Cuffed Endotracheal Tube (Tritube®) 

    Hijazi, Farah Saleh; Zaki, Hany A.; Shallik, Nabil A. ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Book chapter)
    This chapter aims to provide an overview of the ultra-thin cuffed endotracheal tube (ETT), starting with the concept that inspired its design and a detailed description of the tube’s specifications. This chapter also covers ...

  • 10-year cardiovascular disease risk and its predictors: a comparison between healthcare workers and the general public in Qatar 

    Abdeen, Sami; Abed Alah, Muna; Maatoug, Jihene; Bougmiza, Iheb; Selim, Nagah ( BMJ Publishing Group , 2025 , Article)
    Background: The scientific literature presents conflicting findings on whether health care workers (HCWs) have better, or worse, cardiovascular health compared to the general population. The study aimed to compare the ...

  • Real-World Evaluation of the Interaction Between Rifampicin and Warfarin: A Retrospective Observational Study 

    Naseralallah, Lina; Nasrallah, Dima; Koraysh, Somaya; Al-Qudimat, Ahmad R. ( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2025 , Article)
    Background: Drug–drug interactions (DDIs) pose a significant challenge in drug therapy, particularly due to concerns about the safety and effectiveness of combined medications. Rifampicin is a strong inducer of the enzyme ...

  • Intracameral Povidone-Iodine for Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Exogenous Endophthalmitis: A Case Report and Literature Review 

    Mohamed, Fatma Kassem; Mohamed, Mohamed S.I.; El Shafei, Maha M.; Pai, Anant; Serhan, Hashem Abu ( S. Karger AG , 2025 , Article)
    Introduction: The objective of this study was to report successful management of multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa endophthalmitis in a patient with a complex ophthalmic history using intracameral povidone-iodine ...

  • From BJBMS to Biomolecules and Biomedicine: A new chapter 

    Skenderi, Faruk; Mlaco, Lamija; Mujic, Muzafer; Vranic, Semir (2025 , Other)
    The scientific community is continually evolving, driven by advancements, shifting priorities, and growing demands for global dissemination of knowledge. A clear example of successfully adapting to these demands is the ...

  • Utility of Flow Controlled Ventilation in Laparoscopic and Robotic Abdominal Surgery 

    Karmakar, Arunabha; Shallik, Anas N.; Shallik, Nabil A. ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Book chapter)
    Use of Flow Controlled Ventilation (FCV) strategy for mechanical ventilation, has been well described with multiple benefits to patients such as better and more homogenous lung aeration, improved CO2 clearance and ventilator ...

  • Sustainable E-Health: Energy-Efficient Tiny AI for Epileptic Seizure Detection via EEG. 

    Hizem, Moez; Aoueileyine, Mohamed Ould-Elhassen; Belhaouari, Samir Brahim; El Omri, Abdelfatteh; Bouallegue, Ridha ( Sage , 2025 , Article)
    Tiny Artificial Intelligence (Tiny AI) is transforming resource-constrained embedded systems, particularly in e-health applications, by introducing a shift in Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML) and its integration with the ...

  • Aggressive management and liver transplantation in Budd-Chiari syndrome secondary to Behçet's disease 

    Bani Odah, Ali; Sawaftah, Zaid; Hassouneh, Ammar; Awashra, Ameer; Hamdan, Ahmad; ... more authors ( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)
    Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS) is a rare vascular disorder caused by hepatic venous outflow obstruction, often due to thrombosis, leading to liver congestion and portal hypertension. Behçet's Disease (BD), a chronic vasculitis, ...

  • A pilot study on the pattern of COVID-19 information sources and its associated factors among the public in Qatar: a cross-sectional survey 

    Ahmed, Wafa Mohammed; Aldahshan, Ayman; Abdien, Mohamed; Buogmiza, Iheb ( Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2025 , Article)
    Background: During the coronavirus pandemic, many people looked for information on COVID-19 through social, official, and traditional media sources. This caustic situation resulted in panic among the public, leading to ...

  • Non-equivalence of Standard and Unified Criteria for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 

    Hamdan, Ahmad; Zar, Amna; Alsharif, Fatima R.; Abuhaweeleh, Mohannad N.; Alwisi, Nouran; ... more authors ( Marshfield Clinic , 2025 , Article)
    Objective: There are two types of criteria for diagnosing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).The first is based on measurement of three values on the glucose tolerance test (GTT) and making a diagnosis when any value is ...

  • Somatic mutations in Middle East and North Africa breast cancer patients: A systematic review 

    Abujamous, Lama; Ahmed, Isha; Ahen, Yasmin; Alotaibi, Hadeel; Al Moustafa, Ala Eddin; ... more authors ( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)
    Background Breast cancer presents with distinct clinical and molecular characteristics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where women are diagnosed at younger ages and with more aggressive disease compared ...

  • The role of reviewers in the era of systematic reviews and meta-analysis: A practical guide for researchers 

    Begagić, Emir; Skenderi, Faruk; Vranić, Semir ( the Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , 2026 , Article)
    A systematic review with meta-analysis (SRMA) represents the pinnacle of evidence, but its validity depends on methodological rigor. This narrative review synthesizes recommendations from major reporting frameworks—Preferred ...

  • An unusual case of isolated brain metastasis with impending brain herniation from sigmoid colon cancer: case report and review of literature 

    Toffaha, Ali; Zafar, Hafiz Bilal; Abdul-Hafez, Hamza A.; Al-Dhaheri, Mahmood; Abunada, Mohamed; ... more authors ( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)
    Colorectal carcinoma with a finding of isolated brain metastasis is rare. Furthermore, neurologic symptoms secondary to oligometastasis to the brain are very rare initial presentations for colorectal cancer. Hence, it is ...

  • Pharmacological associations of central serous chorioretinopathy: Looking beyond corticosteroids 

    Manish, Jain; Mohankumar, Arthi; Torres, Jairo; Alkorbi, Hamad A. ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
    Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) has multiple associations and risk factors. Of these, psychological stress, corticosteroid treatment, and specific personality traits are well recognized. Other drugs, such as ...

  • HDL attenuates Ang II–AT1R–EGFR signaling and reverses vascular remodeling in spontaneously hypertensive rats 

    Al-Jarallah, Aishah; Kalakh, Samah; Akhtar, Saghir; Yousif, Mariam H.M. ( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)
    Background: Angiotensin II (Ang II) signaling via angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) and transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) enhances vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation and contributes ...

  • Comparative performance of ChatGPT, Gemini, and final-year emergency medicine clerkship students in answering multiple-choice questions: implications for the use of AI in medical education 

    Al-Thani, Shaikha Nasser; Anjum, Shahzad; Bhutta, Zain Ali; Bashir, Sarah; Majeed, Muhammad Azhar; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)
    Background: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into medical education has gained significant attention, particularly with the emergence of advanced language models, such as ChatGPT and Gemini. While these tools ...

  • Global burden of 292 causes of death in 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 

    Mohsen, Naghavi; Kyu, Hmwe Hmwe; A, Bhoomadevi; Aalipour, Mohammad Amin; Aalruz, Hasan; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , fla  &   Article)
    BackgroundTimely and comprehensive analyses of causes of death stratified by age, sex, and location are essential for shaping effective health policies aimed at reducing global mortality. The Global Burden of Diseases, ...

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