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Demographic characteristics, laboratory features and complications in 346 cases of brucellosis: A retrospective study from Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Objectives: To study the epidemiology and laboratory findings and outcomes of human brucellosis in the state of Qatar. Methods: A retrospective study involving adult patients with a definitive diagnosis of brucellosis was ...
Serum metabolic signatures for Alzheimer’s Disease reveal alterations in amino acid composition: a validation study
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Springer
, 2024 , Article)
Introduction: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is complex and novel approaches are urgently needed to aid in diagnosis. Blood is frequently used as a source for biomarkers; however, its complexity prevents proper detection. The ...
Impact of phthalate metabolites on vitamin D levels and subclinical inflammation: national health and nutrition examination survey, 2013–2018
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2024 , Article)
This study explores the association between phthalates and total vitamin D levels and the link between phthalates exposure and subclinical inflammation using monocyte percentage to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio ...
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease: a selective review of pathogenesis, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies.
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Frontiers Media
, 2024 , Article Review)
Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a novel terminology introduced in 2020 to provide a more accurate description of fatty liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction. It replaces the outdated term ...
Diabetes-induced peripheral neuropathy: Is prescribing physical exercise the answer?
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Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
, 2024 , Article)
Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, has become a global health concern with an increasing prevalence worldwide. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that over ...
Corrigendum to “Association of high cortisol levels in pregnancy and altered fetal growth. Results from the MAASTHI, a prospective cohort study, Bengaluru” [The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia 14 (2023) 100196]
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
The authors regret that the affiliation of Dr. Giridhara R. Babu has been updated as “Department of Population Medicine, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University”.
The authors would like to apologise for any ...
The social media Infodemic of health-related misinformation and technical solutions
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
This paper discusses the role of social media algorithms in the spread of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to propose solutions to combat misinformation and promote accurate, evidence-based public health ...
Use of conditional estimates of effect in cancer epidemiology: An application to lung cancer treatment
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Background: In oncology clinical trials, there is the assumption that randomization sufficiently balances confounding covariates and therefore average treatment effects are usually reported. This paper explores the wider ...
Dental implant placement with immersive technologies: A preliminary clinical report of augmented and mixed reality applications
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Report)
A preliminary clinical report of implant placements with 2 immersive reality technologies is described: augmented reality with head mounted display and mixed reality with a tablet PC. Both immersive realities are promising ...
Integrated health system intervention aimed at reducing type 2 diabetes risk in women after gestational diabetes in South Africa (IINDIAGO): A randomised controlled trial protocol
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2024 , Article)
Introduction South Africa has a high prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; 15%) and many of these women (48%) progress to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) within 5 years post partum. A significant proportion ...