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Bariatric surgery and reproduction-implications for gynecology and obstetrics
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)As the rates of obesity continue to rise across the world, there has been an increasing resort to bariatric surgery amongst the options for treatment. Through the reproductive lifespan, between menarche and menopause, women ... -
Bariatric Surgery Improves Serum CD40L Levels as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2024 , Article)CD40 and its ligand have been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This meta-analysis examined the effect of bariatric surgery in reducing circulating CD40L levels. A systematic review ... -
Barriers and facilitators of older adults for professional mental health help-seeking: a systematic review
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Older adults are at an increased risk for mental health issues, yet they are less likely to seek professional help. This systematic review aims to identify and summarize literature on the barriers and facilitators ... -
Barriers and Facilitators to Mental Health Help-seeking among Older Adults: A Systematic Review
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Older adults are very unlikely to seek mental health help. There are multiple factors that contribute to a person's final decision to seek formal help. The aim of this study is to systematically review and ... -
Best practice and research clinical obstetrics and gynaecology volume 92
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)Obesity is rising world-wide and has become the most common risk factor for non-communicable diseases. The increase is disproportionate, being higher in the low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ... -
Best practice and research clinical obstetrics and gynaecology volume 92
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)Obesity is rising world-wide and has become the most common risk factor for non-communicable diseases. The increase is disproportionate, being higher in the low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ... -
Beta-caryophyllene exhibits anti-proliferative effects through apoptosis induction and cell cycle modulation in multiple myeloma cells
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Cannabinoid receptors, which are widely distributed in the body, have been considered as possible pharmacological targets for the management of several tumors. Cannabinoid type 2 receptors (CB2Rs) belong to the G protein-coupled ... -
Bi-attention DoubleUNet: A deep learning approach for carotid artery segmentation in transverse view images for non-invasive stenosis diagnosis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The carotid artery is a vital blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain. Blockages in this artery can lead to life-threatening illnesses, making accurate diagnosis essential. While ultrasound (US) imaging ... -
Bias Assessment in Outcomes Research: The Role of Relative Versus Absolute Approaches
(2021 , Article)ObjectivesBias assessment tools vary in content and detail, and the method used for assessment may produce different assessment results in a study if not carefully considered. Therefore, taking an approach to the assessment ... -
Bias assessment: mQ or RoB?
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2023 , Other)In a recent paper in the journal, Stone et al. propose that JBI adopt the term risk of bias (RoB) wherever critical appraisal, study validity, method- ological quality (mQ), or methodological limitations are used. The ... -
Biased agonism at G protein-coupled receptors
( Elsevier , 2021 , Other)G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) represent the largest family of approved therapeutic targets. Ligands stimulating these receptors specifically activate multiple signalling pathways that induce not only the desired ... -
Biased signaling: A viable strategy to drug ghrelin receptors for the treatment of obesity
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Obesity is a global burden and a chronic ailment with damaging overall health effects. Ghrelin, an octanoylated 28 amino acid peptide hormone, is secreted from the oxyntic mucosa of the stomach. Ghrelin acts on regions of ... -
A Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization of Decision Support Systems for Healthcare Referral Strategies
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Background: The referral process is an important research focus because of the potential consequences of delays, especially for patients with serious medical conditions that need immediate care, such as those with metastatic ... -
Bibliometric analysis of adverse drug reactions and pharmacovigilance research activities in Nepal
( Sage , 2020 , Article)Background: Bibliometric analyses have been used previously to study the measures of quality and impact of research performed in several health-related areas such as adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and pharmacovigilance (PV), ... -
Bilateral adnexal masses: A case report of acute myeloid leukemia presenting with myeloid sarcoma of the ovary and review of literature
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Here, we report a case of myeloid sarcoma (extramedullary myeloid tumor) of the left ovary in a female with known acute myeloid leukemia (AML), who was discovered to have bilateral adnexal masses during treatment planning ... -
Bilateral Morgagni hernia in a two-month-old infant with a history of umbilical cord hernia status-post repair in neonatal period
( Elsevier , 2022 , Other)Morgagni hernias (MH) are a rare form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) characterized by herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity through a retrosternal diaphragmatic defect. MH constitutes <5% of ... -
BIO-CXRNET: a robust multimodal stacking machine learning technique for mortality risk prediction of COVID-19 patients using chest X-ray images and clinical data
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Nowadays, quick, and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19 is a pressing need. This study presents a multimodal system to meet this need. The presented system employs a machine learning module that learns the required knowledge ... -
Biochemical and cellular basis of oxidative stress: Implications for disease onset
( Wiley , 2023 , Article Review)Cellular oxidation–reduction (redox) systems, which encompass pro- and antioxidant molecules, are integral components of a plethora of essential cellular processes. Any dysregulation of these systems can cause molecular ... -
Biochemical and structural impact of two novel missense mutations in cystathionine β-synthase gene associated with homocystinuria
( Portland Press Ltd , 2024 , Article)Homocystinuria is a rare disease caused by mutations in the CBS gene that results in a deficiency of cystathionine β-synthase (CBS). CBS is an essential pyridoxal 50-phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzyme in the transsulfuration ... -
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Detects Body Fat Changes After Surgical Subcutaneous Fat Removal
( Mary Ann Liebert , 2024 , Article)Background: The risk and metabolic effects of obesity are determined by the distribution of fat throughout the body. It has been proposed that the distribution of abdominal fat is more closely related to the metabolic risks ...