Browsing QU Health Research by Type "Article"
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Graph-Based Electroencephalography Analysis in Tinnitus Therapy
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Tinnitus is the perception of sounds like ringing or buzzing in the ears without any external source, varying in intensity and potentially becoming chronic. This study aims to enhance the understanding and treatment of ... -
Haematological abnormalities and risk of covid-19 infection in adult patients attending primary healthcare settings
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)Centres for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) reports that there are limited data and information about the impact of underlying medical conditions and the risk of infection. To date, there are no studies that report ... -
Higher serum uric acid is associated with poorer cognitive performance in healthy middle-aged people: a cross-sectional study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Age-related cognitive impairment can occur many years before the onset of the clinical symptoms of dementia. Uric acid (UA), a metabolite of purine-rich foods, has been shown to be positively associated with improved ... -
Imatinib‑ and ponatinib‑mediated cardiotoxicity in zebrafish embryos and H9c2 cardiomyoblasts
( Spandidos Publications , 2024 , Article)Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) offer targeted therapy for cancers but can cause severe cardiotoxicities. Determining their dose‑dependent impact on cardiac function is required to optimize therapy and minimize adverse ... -
The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Lebanese pharmacists: A national cross-sectional study
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has induced a global mental health crisis with variable consequences. This study aimed to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 regarding anxiety, insomnia, depression, and response ... -
Impact of Moderate Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers and Telomere Length in Sedentary and Moderately Active Individuals with Varied Insulin Sensitivity
( Dove Medical Press , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Physical activity-associated immune response plays a crucial role in the aging process. This study aimed to determine the impact of short-term moderate physical activity on cytokine levels, oxidative stress ... -
Melitracen and flupentixol (deanxit) use disorder in Lebanon
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)IntroductionDeanxit is a combination of melitracen and flupentixol, not approved as an antidepressant for sale and use in several countries but still widely available and commonly used among the Lebanese population. The ... -
Metal-based nanoparticles: Promising tools for the management of cardiovascular diseases
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. A search for more effective treatments of CVD is increasingly needed. Major advances in nanotechnology opened new avenues in CVD therapeutics. Owing to ... -
Molecular forces driving protein complexation of lentil and whey proteins: Structure-function relationships of trehalose-conjugated protein complexes on protein digestibility and solubility
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Plant-based proteins are often associated with a range of health benefits. Most research primarily investigates pea and soy proteins, while lentil proteins received minimal attention. This study evaluates the effect of ... -
mRNA-based COVID-19 Vaccines Booster Dose: BenefitRisks, and Coverage
( Mattioli1885 , 2022 , Article)The number of COVID-19 vaccine-rich countries that have started COVID-19 third-dose booster programs is growing dramatically despite the lack of robust evidence on the effectiveness, safety, and frequency of the required ... -
Natural resorcylic acid lactones: A chemical biology approach for anticancer activity
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Resorcylic acid lactones (RALs) are fungal polyketides that consist of a β-resorcylic acid residue (2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid) embedded in a macrolactone ring. RALs exhibit a broad range of biological activities, including ... -
Novel SPEA Superantigen Peptide Agonists and Peptide Agonist-TGFαL3 Conjugate. In Vitro Study of Their Growth-Inhibitory Effects for Targeted Cancer Immunotherapy
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Bacterial superantigens (SAgs) are effective T-cell stimulatory molecules that lead to massive cytokine production. Superantigens crosslink between MHC class II molecules on the Antigen Presenting Cells (APC) and TCR on ... -
Outcomes of critically ill COVID-19 patients boarding in the emergency department of a tertiary care center in a developing country: a retrospective cohort study
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Background: Boarding of critically ill patients in the emergency department (ED) has long been known to compromise patient care and affect outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple hospitals worldwide experienced ... -
Ovarian torsion: A retrospective case series at a tertiary care center emergency department
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Ovarian torsion (OT) is a gynecological emergency that can have diverse clinical presentations makings its diagnosis especially challenging. Few studies exist in the literature describing the clinical presentation as well ... -
Peri-renal adipose inflammation contributes to renal dysfunction in a non-obese prediabetic rat model: Role of anti-diabetic drugs
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Diabetic nephropathy is a major health challenge with considerable economic burden and significant impact on patients’ quality of life. Despite recent advances in diabetic patient care, current clinical practice guidelines ... -
Pharmacy faculty experiences with student academic entitlement: a multinational study from the Arab world
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Academic Entitlement (AE) is the expectation by students to receive high grades or preferential treatment without significant effort. Exploring AE from faculty perspective has not been investigated in Arab colleges of ... -
Potassium Ion Channels in Glioma: From Basic Knowledge into Therapeutic Applications
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Ion channels, specifically those controlling the flux of potassium across cell membranes, have recently been shown to exhibit an important role in the pathophysiology of glioma, the most common primary central nervous ... -
Predictors for hospital admission in emergency department patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A retrospective review.
( Public Library of Science , 2023 , Article)This study aims to assess the incidence of Emergency Department (ED) visits for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), describe patient characteristics, management practices and predictors of inpatient admission of ... -
Prospective cohort study of vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy: Prevalence and limited effectiveness of 1000 IU vitamin D supplementation
( SAGE , 2024 , Article)Background: Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent worldwide among pregnant women. Although vitamin D supplementation is effective in improving vitamin D status, the safety and optimal dosing of vitamin D supplementation ... -
Protein glycation – biomarkers of metabolic dysfunction and early-stage decline in health in the era of precision medicine
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Protein glycation provides a biomarker in widespread clinical use, glycated hemoglobin HbA1c (A1C). It is a biomarker for diagnosis of diabetes and prediabetes and of medium-term glycemic control in patients with established ...