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Hidradenitis suppurativa and its association with obesity, smoking, and diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Wiley online library , 2024 , Article)Our meta-analysis aimed to quantify the association between Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and several risk factors including obesity, smoking, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We searched PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web ... -
Skull base plasmacytoma in young patients aged below 40 years: Radiological perspectives and clinical outcomes
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Background: Plasmacytoma of the skull base is a rare manifestation of plasma cell neoplasm with only a few cases documented in literature involving young adults. Plasmacytoma can be an isolated solitary lesion or a secondary ... -
Early vs delayed insertion of penile prosthesis in patients with refractory priapism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article Review)Introduction: Refractory priapism, characterized by persistent and prolonged painful erections despite initial treatment maneuvers, can significantly impair erectile function secondary to ischemia-induced corporal tissue ... -
Alterations in Choline Metabolism in Non-Obese Individuals with Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)The prevalence of non-obese individuals with insulin resistance (IR) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing worldwide. This study investigates the metabolic signature of phospholipid-associated metabolites in non-obese ... -
Effectiveness of, and Satisfaction with, a Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction Knowledge and Skills Masterclass for a World-Wide Audience
( Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology , 2024 , Article)Purpose This is the first study to assess the impact of an online microsurgical testicular sperm extraction (mTESE) masterclass. We: 1) describe the masterclass’s scientific content; 2) appraise the participants’ acquisition ... -
Commentary to "Comparison of hypospadias phenotype pixel segmentation to GMS score"; towards precision care in hypospadias management: Navigating challenges and embracing innovation
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)This article presents a comparison between hypospadias pixel segmentation and GMS score for the classification of hypospadias . Introducing a comprehensive and standardized approach to the assessment and surgical management ... -
Unique Lessons From the Natural Progression of Rejection in Human Uterine Allografts
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Uterus transplantation (UTx) is a novel treatment for absolute uterine infertility. Acute T cell-mediated rejection (TCMR) can be monitored only through serial cervical biopsies. Methods: This study, the first ... -
Reply to letter to the editor: "Plate Objective Scoring Tool (POST) in distal hypospadias: Correlation with post-repair complications"
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)We extend our sincere gratitude to the authors for their thoughtful and insightful letter concerning our article titled "Plate Objective Scoring Tool (POST) in distal hypospadias: Correlation with post-repair complications." ... -
Successful treatment of staghorn stones with flexible ureteroscopy and thulium fiber laser (TFL) lithotripsy: initial experience with 32 cases
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of flexible ureteroscopy with thulium fiber laser lithotripsy for management of renal staghorn stones. Materials and Methods Thirty-two patients with staghorn stones were ... -
Bortezomib exerts its anti-cancer activity through the regulation of Skp2/p53 axis in non-melanoma skin cancer cells and C. elegans
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), encompassing basal and squamous cell carcinoma, is the most prevalent cancer in the United States. While surgical removal remains the conventional therapy with a 95% 5-year cure rate, there ... -
Clusters of lifestyle behavioral risk factors and their associations with depressive symptoms and stress: evidence from students at a university in Finland
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background No previous research of university students in Finland assessed lifestyle behavioral risk factors (BRFs), grouped students into clusters, appraised the relationships of the clusters with their mental well-being, ... -
COVID-19 testing, incidence, and positivity trends among school age children during the academic years 2020-2022 in the State of Qatar: special focus on using CDC indicators for community transmission to evaluate school attendance policies and public health response
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background There exists a gap in our understanding of the age-dependent epidemiological dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 among school-age children in comparison to adults within the State of Qatar. Additionally, there has been ... -
Correction to: Successful treatment of staghorn stones with flexible ureteroscopy and thulium fiber laser (TFL) lithotripsy: initial experience with 32 cases (Urolithiasis, (2024), 52, 1, (102), 10.1007/s00240-024-01598-9)
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of flexible ureteroscopy with thulium fiber laser lithotripsy for management of renal staghorn stones. Materials and methods Thirty-two patients with staghorn stones were ... -
Epidemic preparedness and innovations in digital healthcare: enhancing post-pandemic speech-language pathology services for child and adolescent mental health in Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: This paper discusses the critical importance of epidemic preparedness and innovations in digital health care by examining the transformative impact on speech-language pathology (SLP) services in a specialist ... -
The prevalence of orofacial clefts in Qatar : a cross-sectional nationwide study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Cleft lip and palate are congenital craniofacial anomalies that significantly impact individuals and their families, both medically and psychosocially. The Qatari population has unique characteristics that are ... -
Examining the perception of undergraduate health professional students of their learning environment, learning experience and professional identity development: a mixed-methods study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: The quality of the learning environment significantly impacts student engagement and professional identity formation in health professions education. Despite global recognition of its importance, research on ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of non-adherence to antihyperlipidemic medication: a nationwide cross sectional survey in Pakistan
( Nature Research , 2024 , Article)Hyperlipidemia significantly contributes to the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. However, about half of the patients do not adhere to their antihyperlipidemic medications, leading to healthcare costs and premature ... -
Robotic approach for locally advanced rectal cancer: stepwise demonstration of operative strategy
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Other)Increasingly, many studies have shown better short-term outcomes and equivalent oncological data in favor of laparoscopy when comparing to open surgery. However, locally advanced colorectal cancers present particular ... -
Automated grading of prenatal hydronephrosis severity from segmented kidney ultrasounds using deep learning
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Background and motivations: Antenatal or prenatal hydronephrosis (AHN) is a common kidney complication in unborn children. While AHN is generally benign and resolves over time, this condition can inflict serious kidney ... -
Report from the World Health Organization's immunization and vaccines-related implementation research advisory committee (IVIR-AC) ad hoc meeting, 28 June - 1 July 2024
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference Paper)The World Health Organization's Immunization and Vaccines-related Implementation Research Advisory Committee (IVIR-AC) serves to independently review and evaluate vaccine-related research to maximize the potential impact ...
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