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Research on elastic recoil and restoration of vessel pulsatility of Zn-Cu biodegradable coronary stents
( De Gruyter , 2020 , Article)Coronary stents made of zinc (Zn)-0.8 copper (Cu) (in wt%) alloy were developed as biodegradable metal stents (Zn-Cu stents) in this study. The mechanical properties of the Zn-Cu stents and the possible gain effects were ... -
Respiratory virus type to guide predictive enrichment approaches in the management of the first episode of bronchiolitis: A systematic review
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Other)It has become clear that severe bronchiolitis is a heterogeneous disease; even so, current bronchiolitis management guidelines rely on the one-size-fits-all approach regarding achieving both short-term and chronic outcomes. ... -
Response to Commentary “The correlation between ureteric orifice morphology and primary vesicoureteral reflux grade and the impact on the effectiveness of endoscopic reflux correction”
( Elsevier , 2023 , Other)Thank you very much for your interest and valuable comments regarding our study entitled “The correlation between ureteric orifice morphology and primary vesicoureteral reflux grade and the impact on the effectiveness of ... -
Response to Mindel C. Sheps: Counted, Dead or Alive
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2023 , Other)It is true that when decision-making in medicine proceeds (e.g., drug A to prevent outcome Y), clinicians make use of research results that are reported in terms of estimated probabilities. Thus, Pr [Ya = 1 = 1] is the ... -
A response to “doctors' challenges during infectious disease outbreaks: Medical education insights from realistic fiction movies” [response to letter]
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Other)First, I would like to thank Choi et al (2021)6 for their thorough reading and valuable comments on my published paper “Doctors’ Challenges During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Medical Education Insights from Realistic ... -
Resveratrol-mediated regulation of mitochondria biogenesis-associated pathways in neurodegenerative diseases: molecular insights and potential therapeutic applications.
( Bentham Science Publisher , 2022 , Article Review)Neurodegenerative disorders include neurological conditions that affect nerve cells, causing the progressive loss of their functions and ultimately leading to loss of mobility, coordination, and mental functioning. The ... -
Retinoids and Reactive Oxygen Species in Cancer Cell Death and Therapeutics
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Book chapter)Retinoids are a large family of structurally related natural and synthetic molecules that exhibit a variety of effects in embryogenesis and adult life. The parent compound of retinoids is vitamin A which was first discovered ... -
Retraction to: Samaha et al. effects of a single dose of ivermectin on viral and clinical outcomes in asymptomatic sars-cov-2 infected subjects: A pilot clinical trial in lebanon. viruses 2021, 13, 989
( MDPI , 2021 , Other)The journal retracts the article, Effects of a Single Dose of Ivermectin on Viral and Clinical Outcomes in Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infected Subjects: A Pilot Clinical Trial in Lebanon [1], cited above. Following publication, ... -
The retrospective study of the metabolic patterns of BCG-vaccination in type-2 diabetic individuals in COVID-19 infection
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)Background: The cross-protective nature of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 virus was previously suggested, however its effect in COVID-19 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and the underlying ... -
Reversal of insulin resistance in overweight and obese subjects by trans-resveratrol and hesperetin combination—link to dysglycemia, blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and low-grade inflammation
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)The dietary supplement, trans-resveratrol and hesperetin combination (tRES-HESP), induces expression of glyoxalase 1, countering the accumulation of reactive dicarbonyl glycating agent, methylglyoxal (MG), in overweight ... -
Review of Post-translational Modification of Human Serum Albumin
( Bentham , 2022 , Article)Post-translational modifications (PTMs) may affect the functions of human serum albumin. Here we review reports of novel PTMs of human serum albumin. This study reviewed one hundred twenty-three recently reported novel ... -
Revolutionizing chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis: A deep dive into the diverse applications of machine learning
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a B cell neoplasm characterized by the accumulation of aberrant monoclonal B lymphocytes. CLL is the predominant type of leukemia in Western countries, accounting for 25% of cases. ... -
Risk of Depression and Suicide in Diabetic Patients.
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Although mental disorders in diabetics are more prevalent than in the general population, an increased prevalence of depression, frequently leading to suicide, has been reported in individuals with diabetes mellitus. ... -
The risk of developing major depression among individuals with subthreshold depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal cohort studies.
( Cambridge University Press , 2019 , Article)Studies have consistently shown that subthreshold depression is associated with an increased risk of developing major depression. However, no study has yet calculated a pooled estimate that quantifies the magnitude of this ... -
Risk Perception and Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Among Healthcare Workers in Primary and Secondary Healthcare Settings in Qatar: A National Study
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2021 , Article)Introduction: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, primary and secondary healthcare workers (HCWs) have faced unprecedented stress, jeopardizing their mental well-being. Aims: To compare risk perception ... -
Risk prediction of early decline in renal function in diabetic kidney disease with algorithm including fractional excretion of glycated amino acids
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background and aims: Diabetic kidney disease occurs in ca. 40% patients with diabetes. Approximately 1 in 5 patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and 1 in 3 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) develop ... -
RKIP in human diseases and its potential as a prognostic indicator and therapeutic target
( Elsevier , 2020 , Book chapter)The Raf kinase inhibitory protein (RKIP) is an inhibitor of the RAF/MEK/ERK and NF-κB signaling pathways, through which it regulates several key processes of the cell's physiology, such as its proliferation, motility and ... -
Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair and Obesity, Where Do We Stand?
( Mary Ann Liebert Inc. , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Robotic hernia repair is an established modality; we aimed to assess the safety and efficacy in obese patients. Methods: A retrospective cross-control study was conducted on the results for 99 patients who ... -
Robotic inguinal hernia repair: systematic review and meta-analysis
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article Review)Background: We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of RHR's efficiency and safety, in addition to comparison between open and laparoscopic techniques. Methods: A literature review was conducted from 2000 ... -
The robust error meta-regression method for dose-response meta-analysis.
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2018 , Article)Dose-response meta-analysis has been widely employed in evidence-based decision-making. Currently, the most popular approach is the one or two-stage generalized least squares for trend model. This approach however has some ...