Medicine Research: Recent submissions
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Evaluating Nanoparticulate Vaccine Formulations for Effective Antigen Presentation and T-Cell Proliferation Using an In Vitro Overlay Assay
( PMC , 2024 , Article)Inducing T lymphocyte (T-cell) activation and proliferation with specificity against a pathogen is crucial in vaccine formulation. Assessing vaccine candidates’ ability to induce T-cell proliferation helps optimize formulation ... -
Digital tools and innovative healthcare solutions: Serious games and gamification in surgical training and patient care
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)The focus of this chapter is gamification and serious gaming in the medical field. The chapter outlines the key role of gamification in digital transformation and how it translates in healthcare settings, especially in ... -
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: the latest on diagnosis, molecular profiling, and systemic treatments
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and is expected to be ranked second in the next 10 years due to poor prognosis and a rising incidence. Distant ... -
Preterm birth in low-middle income Countries
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Preterm birth (PTB), remains a major cause of significant morbidity and mortality world-wide with about 12–15million preterm births occurring every year. Although the overall trend is decreasing, this is mainly in high-income ... -
Challenges of prenatal diagnosis in obese pregnant women
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Obesity rates are increasing world-wide with most of the increase in women of the reproductive age group. While recognised as an important contributor to non-communicable diseases, pregnant women with obesity are particularly ... -
Editorial: Advancing understanding and care for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Middle East.
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Impact of telehealth implementation on no-show rates in mental health psychology outpatient services in Qatar: A comparative analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Previous research has established psychological interventions to be effective in treating mental health disorders and mitigating pandemic-related mental health challenges (World Health Organization, 2022). The escalation ... -
Advancements in Deep Learning for B-Mode Ultrasound Segmentation: A Comprehensive Review
( IEEE Xplore , 2024 , Article)Ultrasound (US) is generally preferred because it is of low-cost, safe, and non-invasive. US image segmentation is crucial in image analysis. Recently, deep learning-based methods are increasingly being used to segment US ... -
Management strategies and outcomes of thromboembolism prevention in atrial fibrillation co-existing with immune thrombocytopenia: A review of evidence
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)This review aimed to assess bleeding risks and explore management options in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), aiming to formulate an optimal therapeutic approach for improved patient ... -
A comprehensive study to learn the impact of augmented reality and haptic interaction in ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy training and education
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Simulation based training methods are gaining popularity as they could provide a platform for practitioners to gain hands-on experience without causing ethical issues. By combining augmented reality (AR) and haptics, a ... -
Novel applications of deep learning in surgical training
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)This chapter explores the novel applications of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically deep learning (DL) in surgical training. It aims to clarify the concepts associated with DL and address implementation approaches ... -
Deletion of Transient Receptor Channel Vanilloid 4 Aggravates CaCl2-Induced Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Vascular Calcification: A Histological Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Vascular calcification is calcium deposition occurring in the wall of blood vessels, leading to mechanical stress and rupture due to a loss of elasticity and the hardening of the vessel wall. The role of the Transient ... -
Pharmacokinetics of single-dose rivaroxaban under fed state in obese vs. non-obese subjects: An open-label controlled clinical trial (RIVOBESE-PK)
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)The evidence of rivaroxaban's pharmacokinetics in obese compared with non-obese populations remains inconclusive. We aimed to compare the pharmacokinetic profile of rivaroxaban between obese and non-obese populations under ... -
The Predictive Value of Plasma Sodium and Other Laboratory Parameters in Determining Complicating Appendicitis in Children
( S. Karger AG , 2024 , Article)Objective: Finding a reliable preoperative predictor of complicated acute appendicitis (AA) has been a challenging diagnostic problem. The present study aimed to identify potential factors that may predict complicated AA ... -
Adverse pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. Different diagnostic criteria are used for GDM, and it is not ... -
Improved pediatric ICU mortality prediction for respiratory diseases: machine learning and data subdivision insights
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)The growing concern of pediatric mortality demands heightened preparedness in clinical settings, especially within intensive care units (ICUs). As respiratory-related admissions account for a substantial portion of pediatric ... -
Global variation in diabetes diagnosis and prevalence based on fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c
( Nature Medicine , 2023 , Article)Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) are both used to diagnose diabetes, but these measurements can identify different people as having diabetes. We used data from 117 population-based studies and ... -
The spectrum of fungal colonization and their attributable effects on cystic fibrosis patients with rare CFTR genetic mutations
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Chronic airway colonization by bacteria and fungi is very common in CF patients, causing irreversible lung damage. It is known that rates of fungal infections are much lower than those of bacterial infections, however they ... -
Efficacy of statin therapy in reducing epicardial adipose tissue: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Termedia Publishing , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Understanding the effect of statins on epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is important as it may help reduce the negative impact of EAT-derived molecules on the cardiovascular system and consequently on coronary ... -
Rhus coriaria induces autophagic and apoptotic cell death in pancreatic cancer cells
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)Background:Pancreatic cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide with increasing global incidence. We previously reported the anticancer effect of Rhus coriaria ethanolic extract (RCE) in triple negative ...
