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Machine learning and discriminant function analysis in the formulation of generic models for sex prediction using patella measurements
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)Sex prediction from bone measurements that display sexual dimorphism is one of the most important aspects of forensic anthropology. Some bones like the skull and pelvis display distinct morphological traits that are based ... -
Macrophage responses associated with COVID-19: A pharmacological perspective
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)COVID-19 has caused worldwide death and economic destruction. The pandemic is the result of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which has demonstrated high rates of infectivity leading to great ... -
Male infertility-linked point mutation reveals a vital binding role for the C2 domain of sperm PLC?
( Portland Press Ltd , 2017 , Article)Sperm-specific phospholipase C zeta (PLC?) is widely considered to be the physiological stimulus that evokes intracellular calcium (Ca2+) oscillations that are essential for the initiation of egg activation during mammalian ... -
Mania and hypomania associated with COVID-19: a series of 15 cases seen by the consultation-liaison psychiatry service in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2021 , Article)Background: A range of neuropsychiatric diagnoses have been reported in association with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, only sporadic cases of mania or hypomania have been reported in patients with COVID-19. ... -
Many meta-analyses of rare events in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were underpowered
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Background and ObjectiveMeta-analysis is a statistical method with the ability to increase the power for statistical inference, while it may still face the problem of being underpowered. In this study, we investigated the ... -
Maspin differential expression patterns as a potential marker for targeted screening of esophageal adenocarcinoma/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
( Public Library of Science , 2019 , Article)Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a predisposing factor of esophageal adenocarcinoma/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (ECA/GEJ Aca). BE patients are stratified and subsequently monitored according to the risk of malignant ... -
The McGill Brisbane Symptom Score in relation to survival in pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a validation study
( Springer , 2016 , Article)The McGill Brisbane Symptom Score (MBSS) is a clinical score for pancreatic cancer patients upon initial presentation that takes into account four variables (weight loss, abdominal pain, jaundice, and history of smoking) ... -
Measurements of the talus in the assessment of population affinity
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)© 2018 Elsevier B.V. As part of their routine work, forensic anthropologists are expected to report population affinity as part of the biological profile of an individual. The skull is the most widely used bone for the ... -
Measuring medical students' professional competencies in a problem-based curriculum: A reliability study
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Identification and assessment of professional competencies for medical students is challenging. We have recently developed an instrument for assessing the essential professional competencies for medical students in ... -
Mechanisms underlying the effects of caloric restriction on hypertension
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as a major contributor to all-cause mortality and disability worldwide. The pathophysiology of hypertension is highly attributed to a dysfunctional ... -
Medical education across three colleges of medicine: perspectives of medical students
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)AimThis study aimed to explore and evaluate various components of the medical education process (lectures, labs, small-group discussions, clinical rotations, and undergraduate research) in three colleges of medicine in ... -
Meeting sustainable development goals via robotics and autonomous systems
( Nature Research , 2022 , Article)Robotics and autonomous systems are reshaping the world, changing healthcare, food production and biodiversity management. While they will play a fundamental role in delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals, associated ... -
Meningococcal Vaccines: Challenges and Prospects.
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)is a gram-negative bacterium that causes a severe acute infection, called the meningococcal disease [...]. -
Mental wellbeing of healthcare workers working in quarantine centers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2020 , Article)Background: Healthcare workers managing Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) patients are at increased risk of poor mental wellbeing. The available literature on the psychological impact in the Arabian Gulf region is limited, and a ... -
Mesoporous silica coated carbon nanofibers reduce embryotoxicity via ERK and JNK pathways
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) have been implicated in biomedical applications, yet, they are still considered as a potential hazard. Conversely, mesoporous silica is a biocompatible compound that has been used in various ... -
Meta-analysis of intracavitary electrocardiogram guidance for peripherally inserted central catheter placement
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article Review)Background: Recently, intracavitary electrocardiogram technology has been applied to peripherally inserted central catheter placement and demonstrates many potential advantages. However, the tip positioning accuracy of ... -
Metabolic reprogramming of T regulatory cells in the hypoxic tumor microenvironment.
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Metabolic dysregulation in the hypoxic tumor microenvironment (TME) is considered as a hallmark of solid tumors, leading to changes in biosynthetic pathways favoring onset, survival and proliferation of malignant cells. ... -
Metabolomics Profiling of Vitamin D Status in Relation to Dyslipidemia
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Vitamin D deficiency is a global disorder associated with several chronic illnesses including dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome. The impact of this association with both dyslipidemia and vitamin D deficiency on metabolomics ... -
Metformin in pregnancy to avert gestational diabetes in women at high risk: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
( Wiley , 2019 , Article Review)Previous randomized and observational studies on the efficacy of metformin in pregnancy to reduce incident gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women at high risk (obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS], or pregestational ... -
Metformin is comparable to insulin for pharmacotherapy in gestational diabetes mellitus: A network meta-analysis evaluating 6046 women.
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The comparative efficacy of gestational diabetes (GDM) treatments lack conclusive evidence for choice of first-line treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of metformin and glibenclamide to insulin ...
