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The Metabolic Switch of Physical Activity in Non-Obese Insulin Resistant Individuals.
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Healthy non-obese insulin resistant (IR) individuals are at higher risk of metabolic syndrome. The metabolic signature of the increased risk was previously determined. Physical activity can lower the risk of insulin ... -
Metabolomics Approaches for the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Better Disease Management of Viral Infections
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)Metabolomics is an analytical approach that involves profiling and comparing the metabolites present in biological samples. This scoping review article offers an overview of current metabolomics approaches and their ... -
Meteorological Factors and Seasonal Stroke Rates: A Four-year Comprehensive Study
( W.B. Saunders , 2019 , Article)Introduction: There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that acute cardiovascular events including stroke are not distributed randomly over time but instead depend on months/season of the year. We report the impact ... -
Metformin Attenuates Albumin-induced Alterations in Renal Tubular Cells In Vitro
( Wiley Periodicals, Inc , 2017 , Article)Proteinuria (albuminuria) plays a crucial role in the etiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD) via alteration of multiple signaling pathways and cellular process in renal cells. The objectives of this study are to investigate ... -
Metformin attenuates V-domain Ig suppressor of T-cell activation through the aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway in Melanoma: In Vivo and In Vitro Studies
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer with a high rate of metastasis to other organs. Recent studies specified the overexpression of V-domain Ig suppressor of T-cell activation (VISTA) and Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AHR) ... -
Metformin Induces Different Responses in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Caki Cell Lines.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common and lethal form of urological cancer diagnosed globally. Mutations of the von Hippel-Lindau tumor-suppressor gene and the resultant overexpression of hypoxia-inducible ... -
Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta versus darbepoetin alfa for anemia in non-dialysis-dependent CKD: a systematic review
( Kluwer Academic Publishers , 2014 , Article Review)Background Anemia management in non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients is associated with cardiovascular and cost benefits, slows decline in renal function, and prevents mortality. Different reviews ... -
Methylated pentavalent arsenic metabolites are bifunctional inducers, as they induce cytochrome P450 1A1 and NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase through AhR- and Nrf2-dependent mechanisms
( Elsevier Inc. , 2014 , Article)Activation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) ultimately leads to the induction of the carcinogen-activating enzyme cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1), and activation of the nuclear factor-erythroid 2 p45-related factor 2 ... -
Microbial production of 1α-hydroxyvitamin D3 from vitamin D3
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2014 , Article)The microbial transformation of vitamin D3 (1) by the fungi Candida maltosa R42 and Botrytis allii NRRL 2502 was investigated. Incubation of compound 1 with C. maltosa R42 and B. allii NRRL 2502 produced the same three ... -
Microcredentials training in pharmacy practice and education: an exploratory study of its viability and pharmacists' professional needs
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: Microcredentials (MCs) are short courses that certify/recognise an individual's achievement of specific skills or knowledge. Schools of pharmacy could be well-placed to contribute to the continuing professional ... -
Microparticles as Potential Mediators of High Glucose-Induced Renal Cell Injury.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease worldwide. Activation of signaling pathways such as the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK), ... -
A Middle Eastern journey of integrating Interprofessional Education into the healthcare curriculum: a SWOC analysis
( BioMed Central , 2017 , Article)Interprofessional education (IPE) is an emerging concept in the Middle East with a number of health professional degree programs continually striving to meet international accreditation requirements to enhance the quality ... -
Minimizing prescribing errors: A phenomenological exploration of the views and experiences of independent prescribing pharmacists
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2023 , Article)Aims: This study aims to explore the views and experiences of independent prescribing (IP) pharmacists regarding prescribing errors and strategies to mitigate errors in practice. Methods: One-to-one online semi-structured ... -
Misconceptions and current use of contraception among women of reproductive age in six major cities in Nigeria
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2018 , Article)Objectives: The aims of this study were to assess the determinants of family planning misconceptions and modern contraceptive use, and the influence of misconceptions on the use of modern contraceptive methods. Methods: ... -
Mixed-methods approach to determine adherence, knowledge and behavioral determinants associated with medication wastage.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)While literature quantifying medication wastage and assessing public's knowledge and practices about medication disposal is substantial, less attention is given to the public's knowledge and behavior pertaining to medication ... -
A modified-Delphi study of a framework to support the potential implementation of pharmacist prescribing.
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)There is an extensive evidence base of the effectiveness and safety of pharmacist prescribing around the globe. There is therefore potential to develop a framework to support the implementation in Qatar to achieve the ... -
Molecular Mechanisms of Adiponectin-Induced Attenuation of Mechanical Stretch-Mediated Vascular Remodeling
( hindawi , 2020 , Article)Hypertension induces vascular hypertrophy, which changes blood vessels structurally and functionally, leading to reduced tissue perfusion and further hypertension. It is also associated with dysregulated levels of the ... -
Molecular Mechanisms Underpinning Microparticle-Mediated Cellular Injury in Cardiovascular Complications Associated with Diabetes.
( Hindawi , 2019 , Article)Microparticles (MPs) are small vesicles shed from the cytoplasmic membrane of healthy, activated, or apoptotic cells. MPs are very heterogeneous in size (100-1,000 nm), and they harbor proteins and surface antigens specific ... -
Molecular Modeling Guided Drug Designing for the Therapeutic Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
( Hindawi , 2022 , Article)Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can cause destructive joint disease, significant disability, and increased mortality. RA is the most frequent of all chronic inflammatory joint diseases, ... -
Monitoring temperature and humidity in ambulance service rapid-response vehicles and paramedics medication bags: A pilot study
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: In the pre-hospital context, paramedics carry medications in multi-compartment medication bags. However, these medications are occasionally subjected to temperature and humidity variations as they are being ...