Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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Bariatric Surgery Improves Serum CD40L Levels as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2024 , Article)CD40 and its ligand have been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This meta-analysis examined the effect of bariatric surgery in reducing circulating CD40L levels. A systematic review ... -
Pharmacy Students’ Perception of the Content and Delivery of Drug Information Training: A Mixed-Methods Study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Objective: To explore the pharmacy students’ perception of the content and pedagogical strategies used for the delivery of drug information (DI) training. Methods: An explanatory sequential mixed-methods study was conducted ... -
Tranexamic Acid for Traumatic Injury in the Emergency Setting: A Systematic Review and Bias-Adjusted Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Study objectiveTraumatic injury causes a significant number of deaths due to bleeding. Tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic agent, can reduce bleeding in traumatic injuries and potentially enhance outcomes. Previous ... -
The impact of different acidic conditions and food substrates on Listeria monocytogenes biofilms development and removal using nanoencapsulated carvacrol
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Listeria monocytogenes biofilms present a significant challenge in the food industry. This study explores the impact of different acidic conditions of culture media and food matrices on the development and removal of ... -
Efficacy and safety of selinexor for patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma: A meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)PurposeSelinexor is a first-in-class, oral selective-inhibitor-of-nuclear-export, granted accelerated approval by FDA (2019) for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). We sought to quantitatively summarize the ... -
Portrayal of Autism Spectrum disorder and its treatments in Qatar's leading newspapers: A content analysis study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundThe public cultivates thoughts, perceptions, and beliefs through media. Research has revealed that the media has a significant contribution to the publics’ negative perceptions and stigma surrounding Autism ... -
Unknotting tech neck by breaking the cycle of pain and disability: Comparing the impact of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on specific muscles and superficial back arm line
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundComputer professionals often develop a forward head posture due to prolonged hours of computer use, leading to neck pain. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), an advanced technique for treating ... -
Bi-attention DoubleUNet: A deep learning approach for carotid artery segmentation in transverse view images for non-invasive stenosis diagnosis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The carotid artery is a vital blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain. Blockages in this artery can lead to life-threatening illnesses, making accurate diagnosis essential. While ultrasound (US) imaging ... -
microRNA 21 and long non-coding RNAs interplays underlie cancer pathophysiology: A narrative review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a diverse group of functional RNA molecules that lack the ability to code for proteins. Despite missing this traditional role, ncRNAs have emerged as crucial regulators of various biological ... -
COVID-19 Severity in Patients With Apical Periodontitis: A Case Control Study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Objectives: Apical periodontitis (AP) has been associated with systemic inflammatory biomarkers that have also been associated with COVID-19 severity. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that the presence of ... -
The relationship between the dimensions of frontal air sinus and skeletal malocclusions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Objective: The goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess whether the dimensions of the frontal air sinus correlate with skeletal malocclusion. Study selection: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar ... -
Propolis Use in Dentistry: A Narrative Review of Its Preventive and Therapeutic Applications
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Propolis is a resinous substance produced naturally by bees, and it consists of the exudates of plants mixed with enzymes, wax, and pollen. Propolis continues to gain considerable scientific interest due to its potential ... -
Culturally competent care across borders: Implementing culturally responsive teaching for nurses in diverse workforces
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)The migration of healthcare professionals, including nurses, is a global phenomenon. It is driven by various factors, including the pursuit of better opportunities, living conditions, and professional development, as well ... -
An overview of diabetes mellitus in pregnant women with obesity
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Rates of obesity are increasing world-wide with an estimated 1billion people projected to be obese by 2030 if current trends remain unchanged. Obesity currently considered one of the most significant associated factors of ... -
The impact of chronic fentanyl administration on the cerebral cortex in mice: Molecular and histological effects
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Purpose: Fentanyl, a fully synthetic opioid, is widely used for severe pain management and has a huge abuse potential for its psychostimulant effects. Unlike other opioids, the neurotoxic effects of chronic fentanyl ... -
University students' and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a "tobacco-free" policy: A view from Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Objectives: Tobacco-free campus policies are needed to create environments conducive to prevention or quitting in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where the use of various tobacco products is on the rise among ... -
Best practice and research clinical obstetrics and gynaecology volume 92
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)Obesity is rising world-wide and has become the most common risk factor for non-communicable diseases. The increase is disproportionate, being higher in the low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ... -
Corrigendum to "Second round statewide sentinel-based population survey for estimation of the burden of active infection and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in the general population of Karnataka, India, during January-February 2021" [IJID Regions Vol 1(2021) pages 107-116]
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)The authors regret the affiliation correction of Dr. Giridhara R. Babu. The correct affiliation should be amended to read as follows: Giridhara R Babu, Department of Population Medicine, College of Medicine, QU Health, ... -
Proteomic insight towards key modulating proteins regulated by the aryl hydrocarbon receptor involved in ovarian carcinogenesis and chemoresistance
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Gynecological malignancies pose a severe threat to female lives. Ovarian cancer (OC), the most lethal gynecological malignancy, is clinically presented with chemoresistance and a higher relapse rate. Several studies have ... -
Evaluation of warfarin management in primary health care centers in Qatar: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of the national dataset
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Background: Warfarin management is associated with severe complications, highlighting the critical need to evaluate the quality of its administration. Objectives: To evaluate the quality of warfarin management for patients ...
