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Evaluation of primary care mental health integration and screening of anxiety and depression symptoms in Qatar from 2018 to 2023
( Nature Research , 2026 , Article)This study examines the development of the Primary Health Care Corporation’s (PHCC) mental health integration programs in Qatar, focusing on their impact on access to care and management of prevalent mental health conditions, ... -
Burden of typhoid fever and antimicrobial resistance in India (2023): a modelling study
(2026 , Article)BackgroundIndia is one of the countries with a high typhoid fever burden. In 2022, the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation recommended including the typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) in the Universal Immunisation ... -
Consensus-based expert recommendations on the management of heavily treatment-experienced people living with HIV in the Middle East
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article Review)BackgroundHeavily treatment-experienced (HTE) people with HIV face significant clinical challenges due to multidrug resistance, prior treatment failures, and limited effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) options. In the ... -
Adrenal insufficiency with peritoneal caking in a young male: The role of granulomatous disease in a non-classic presentation: A case report
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article)BackgroundAdrenal Insufficiency is an uncommon disease, presenting with relatively vague signs and symptoms making diagnosis highly challenging [1]. Generalized weakness, anorexia, fatigue, malaise, and weight loss are ... -
Global investments in pandemic preparedness and COVID-19: development assistance and domestic spending on health between 1990 and 2026
( elsiver , 2023 , Article)Background: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in health surveillance systems, disease prevention, and treatment globally. Among the many factors that might have led to these gaps is the issue of the financing of ... -
Characteristics of interstitial lung disease in the state of Qatar: A nine-year experience from a multi-center cohort
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article)BackgroundInterstitial lung diseases (ILDs) comprise a heterogeneous group of over 200 disorders affecting the lung parenchyma. Despite their clinical significance, global epidemiological data—particularly from the Middle ... -
SERS on analyte-enriched blood for rapid, culture-free sepsis recognition and causative pathogen identification with super operational neural networks
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article)Sepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, yet routine diagnostics are slow, culture-dependent, and often lack the sensitivity or specificity required for early intervention. Prior studies rarely demonstrate ... -
The resurgence of polio: The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on polio eradication
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Intestinal Lymphangiectasia: A Rare Etiology of Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Intestinal lymphangiectasia (IL) is a rare condition characterized by the blockage of lymphatic fluid draining from the small intestine. It commonly presents with symptoms such as malabsorption, diarrhea, and hypoproteinemia. ... -
Determinants of Antibody Reactivity in COVID-19: A Case-Control Study in a Middle Eastern Cohort
( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2025 , Article)Background and Aims: Understanding the determinants of humoral immunity following COVID-19 infection is essential for guiding vaccination and public health strategies. This study aimed to investigate the association between ... -
Network-Driven Methods Using Gene Expression Signatures to Find Therapeutic Targets in Breast Cancer Validated via Molecular Dynamics Studies
( American Chemical Society , 2025 , Article)Breast cancer (BC) is the second most common cause of cancer in women and the most common kind of cancer diagnosed with a high mortality rate. This heterogeneous disease is classified into multiple subtypes based on the ... -
Hormonal Modulation of Fat Mass Induced Insulin Resistance
( Mary Ann Liebert Inc. , 2025 , Article)Objective: This study examines the impact of body mass index (BMI) on homeostatic model assessment for insulin sensitivity (HOMA-S) and homeostatic model assessment for pancreatic β-cell function (HOMA-B) in adults with ... -
Gestational Diabetes Is Associated With Abnormalities in Glucose Excursion in Early Pregnancy
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2025 , Article)Aims: It is unknown if dysglycemia at 24–28 weeks of pregnancy is preceded by glycemic changes earlier in pregnancy. This study therefore examines the association between glucose excursion in the first 20 gestational weeks ... -
Comparative survival outcomes between therapy-related and de novo acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Therapy-related acute lymphoblastic leukemia (t-ALL) is an aggressive subtype of ALL that arises after cytotoxic therapy. It is associated with adverse cytogenetics and older age, but survival outcomes compared ... -
Examining and Interpreting Doi Plot Asymmetry in Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2025 , Article)Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are considered the highest level of evidence, but their reliability can be undermined by publication bias. Traditional methods for assessing publication bias, such as funnel plots and ... -
Association Between Pre-Existing Conditions and COVID-19 Hospitalization, Intensive Care Services, and Mortality: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of an International Global Health Data Repository
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: The use of globally shared individual-level data in answering epidemiological questions during health emergencies of international concern is still debatable. In this study, we investigated the association ... -
Global disparities in adrenaline access: A World Allergy Organization call for equity in anaphylaxis care
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and can be fatal if not treated immediately.1,2 Adrenaline remains the only effective first-line treatment capable of reversing anaphylaxis in all settings, including in the community,1,2 ... -
Hybrid Neural Networks for Precise Hydronephrosis Classification Using Deep Learning
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectiveTo develop and evaluate a deep learning framework for automatic kidney and fluid segmentation in renal ultrasound images, aiming to enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce variability in hydronephrosis assessment. ... -
Low-Intensity Ultrasound and Neural Repair: Unlocking Brain Plasticity and Functional Recovery
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article Review)Emerging evidence highlights the potential of transcranial focused ultrasound in enhancing brain function and repair. Low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFUS) enables precise, non-invasive modulation of neuronal activity, ... -
Dual COX/5-LOX inhibition by isorhamnetin-3-O-glucoside from Anthyllis cytisoides: An integrated chemical-enzymatic-computational study
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article)Ethnopharmacological relevanceAnthyllis cytisoides L. is a forage shrub native to the western Mediterranean basin, traditionally used in folk medicine to treat respiratory and gastrointestinal inflammation. However, its ...












