Browsing Faculty Contributions by Publisher "BMC"
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Liraglutide treatment improves the coronary microcirculation in insulin resistant Zucker obese rats on a high salt diet.
( BMC , 2020 , Article)Obesity, hypertension and prediabetes contribute greatly to coronary artery disease, heart failure and vascular events, and are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in developed societies. Salt sensitivity exacerbates ... -
The march of pluripotent stem cells in cardiovascular regenerative medicine.
( BMC , 2018 , Article Review)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Heart failure remains a major contributor to this mortality. Despite major therapeutic advances over the past decades, a ... -
Maternal and perinatal outcomes and pharmacological management of Covid-19 infection in pregnancy: a systematic review protocol
( BMC , 2020 , Article)Over 4.2 million confirmed cases and more than 285,000 deaths, COVID-19 pandemic continues to harm significant number of people worldwide. Several studies have reported the impact of COVID-19 in general population; however, ... -
Maxillary and mandibular dental arch forms in a Jordanian population with normal occlusion
( BMC , 2021 , Article)Background: Ethnic background has been claimed to affect arch form. The purpose of this study was to describe and elucidate the maxillary and mandibular arch forms in Jordanian population and to develop a classification ... -
Methodological quality for systematic reviews of adverse events with surgical interventions: a cross-sectional survey.
( BMC , 2021 , Article)An increasing number of systematic reviews assessed the safety of surgical interventions over time. How well these systematic reviews were designed and conducted determines the reliability of evidence. In this study, we ... -
Microbiome profiling of rotavirus infected children suffering from acute gastroenteritis.
( BMC , 2021 , Report)Rotavirus (RV) is a leading cause of pediatric diarrhea and mortality worldwide. The virus causes acute gastroenteritis characterized by moderate to severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and fever. Microbial dysbiosis ... -
Multimorbidity, healthcare use and catastrophic health expenditure by households in India: a cross-section analysis of self-reported morbidity from national sample survey data 2017–18
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Background: The purpose of this research is to generate new evidence on the economic consequences of multimorbidity on households in terms of out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures and their implications for catastrophic OOP ... -
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and bone healing in animal models-a systematic review and meta-analysis
( BMC , 2021 , Article)Background: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) have excellent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and are extensively used to treat post-traumatic or surgical musculoskeletal pain. Although an extensive ... -
An optimized CT-dense agent perfusion and micro-CT imaging protocol for chick embryo developmental stages.
( BMC , 2024 , Article)Compared to classical techniques of morphological analysis, micro-CT (μ-CT) has become an effective approach allowing rapid screening of morphological changes. In the present work, we aimed to provide an optimized micro-CT ... -
Oral health practices and self-reported adverse effects of E-cigarette use among dental students in 11 countries: an online survey
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Objectives: E-cigarette use has become popular, particularly among the youth. Its use is associated with harmful general and oral health consequences. This survey aimed to assess self-reported oral hygiene practices, oral ... -
Pharmacoeconomic evaluation of voriconazole vs. liposomal amphotericin B in empiric treatment of invasive fungal infections in Turkey
( BMC , 2013 , Article)Background: Invasive fungal infections (IFI) are associated with considerable expense and mortality on healthcare systems. There is a need to provide evidence of both clinical efficacy and value for money with any health ... -
Predictive factors associated with adjacent teeth root resorption of palatally impacted canines in Arabian population: a cone-beam computed tomography analysis
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Background: This study aimed to evaluate three-dimensionally the factors associated with adjacent teeth root resorption of palatally impacted canines. Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, one-hundred and ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal protozoan infection among symptomatic and asymptomatic populations in rural and urban areas of southern Algeria
( BMC , 2021 , Article)Intestinal parasitic infections are amongst the most common infections worldwide and have been identified as one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality among disadvantaged populations. This comparative ... -
Prevalence and trends of transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors in the State of Qatar, 2013-2017.
( BMC , 2020 , Article)Millions of lives around the world are being saved annually through blood transfusion. However, blood transfusion is among the essential vehicles for transmitting infections. The overall prevalence of Transfusion Transmissible ... -
Prevalence of asymptomatic hyperuricemia and its association with prediabetes, dyslipidemia and subclinical inflammation markers among young healthy adults in Qatar
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of asymptomatic hyperuricemia in Qatar and to examine its association with changes in markers of dyslipidemia, prediabetes and subclinical inflammation. Methods: ... -
Prevalence of BRCA mutations among hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer patients in Arab countries: systematic review and meta-analysis.
( BMC , 2019 , Article)To systematically assess the prevalence of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations in women with Hereditary Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) in Arab countries and to describe the variability in the BRCA gene mutations in different ... -
The prevalence of HEV among non-A-C hepatitis in Qatar and efciency of serological markers for the diagnosis of hepatitis E
( BMC , 2021 , Article)Background: The rapid growth of Qatar in the last two decades has attracted a large influx of immigrant workers who mostly come from HEV-hyperendemic countries. Thus, we aim to investigate the prevalence of HEV among acute ... -
Promising score for teaching and learning environment: an experience of a fledgling medical college in Saudi Arabia
( BMC , 2023 , Article)Background: Professional competency of graduates of an institute reflects its teaching and learning environment (TLE). This study aimed to provide a preliminary assessment of the TLE at the College of Medicine at Majmaah ... -
A prospective investigation of oral contraceptive use and breast cancer mortality: findings from the Swedish women's lifestyle and health cohort.
( BMC , 2019 , Article)The association between oral contraceptive (OC) use and long-term mortality remains uncertain and previous studies have reported conflicting findings. We aim to assess the long-term impact of OC use on all-cause and ... -
A qualitative enquiry into dental students’ perceptions of dentistry as a career choice in the State of Qatar
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Background: Career choice is a complex, multifaceted process affecting all aspects of life. Motivational factors of aspiring dentists are crucial to inform institutions and aid with the admission process. The aim of this ...