• Cross-Organ Investigation of Tumor Histological Features Similarities Using Transfer Learning: A Case Study on Breast and Colorectal Tumors 

  Helmy, Menna; Al-Saady, Rafif ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Conference)

  Breast and colorectal cancers are two of the most commonly occurring cancers in the world. Transfer Learning with models pre-trained on ImageNet has been extensively used in the literature in the detection of these two ...
• Long-term renal function post-pyeloplasty: a systematic review 

  Christanto, Roberto B. I.; Raharja, Putu Angga Risky; Situmorang, Gerhard Reinaldi; Wahyudi, Irfan; Rodjani, Arry; Imam, Abubakr; Abbas, Tariq... more authors ... less authors ( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2025 , Article Review)

  Introduction: Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a significant cause of functional impairment in neonatal kidneys. The gold-standard surgical intervention for UPJO is pyeloplasty, which offers good preservation ...
• Robotic excision of a rare retrorectal cyst: Demonstration of operative strategy-A video vignette 

  Al-Dhaheri, Mahmood; Toffaha, Ali; Amer, Ibrahim; Khawar, Mahwish; AbuNada, Mohamed; Parvaiz, Amjad... more authors ... less authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)

  Retrorectal tumours represent a rare yet complex subset of pelvic masses, characterized by a wide range of differential diagnoses and nonspecific clinical presentations [1, 2]. Surgical resection is often necessary due to ...
• Hedgehog signalling pathway inhibitors in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma: an updated review 

  Markota Cagalj, Adela; Glibo, Mislav; Karin-Kujundzic, Valentina; Serman, Alan; Vranic, Semir; Serman, Ljiljana; Skara Abramovic, Lucija; Bukvic Mokos, Zrinka... more authors ... less authors ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article Review)

  Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer that usually appears in sun-exposed body regions such as the head, trunk, and extremities. There are four main clinicopathological subtypes of BCC: nodular, ...
• Implementing a chest tube removal protocol in patients with thoracic trauma: a prospective clinical study 

  Abdulrahman, Yassir; Al-Ani, Mushreq; Farhat, Mohammed; Khallafalla, Hosam; Abu Amr, Ahmad; Ajaj, Ahmed; Al-Zubaidi, Ammar; Chughtai, Talat; El-Menyar, Ayman; Asim, Mohammad; Rizoli, Sandro; Al-Thani, Hassan... more authors ... less authors ( AME Publishing Company , 2025 , Article)

  Background: Timing of chest tube removal in trauma patients is debatable. This study aimed to assess whether protocolized early thoracostomy tube (TT) removal is associated with better outcomes. The study hypothesis is ...
• Corrigendum: A prospective cohort study on cognitive and psychological outcomes in COVID-19 ICU survivors at 3 months of follow up (Frontiers in Medicine, (2024), 11, (1288761), 10.3389/fmed.2024.1288761) 

  Thomas, Merlin; Hameed, Mansoor; Hussein, Mousa; George, Saibu; Rajalekshmi, M.R.; Akram, Jaweria; Sharma, Rohit; Al Adab, Aisha Hussain O.; Ahmad, Mushtaq; Singh, Rajvir; Raza, Tasleem... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article)

  In the published article, there was an error. The incorrect funder was listed. A correction has been made to the Funding and Acknowledgments. The correct Funding statement appears below.
• Psychometric properties of a questionnaire assessing the extent of integration in a problem-based learning curriculum 

  Abu-Hijleh, Marwan F.; Kassab, Salah Eldin; Allouch, Soumaya; Ali, Raja Mahamade; Al-Wattary, Noor; Nomikos, Michail; Salem, Abdel Halim; Shehata, Mohamed H.; Sequeira, Reginald P.... more authors ... less authors ( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)

  Background : Integrated curricula reinforce student learning and retention of relevant knowledge. At Qatar University and Arabian Gulf University medical colleges, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is the principal teaching and ...
• N-Lactoyl amino acids as metabolic biomarkers differentiating low and high exercise response 

  Sellami, Maha; Naja, Khaled; Almuraikhy, Shamma; Anwardeen, Najeha; Sultanov, Rinat I.; Generozov, Eduard V.; Ahmetov, Ildus I.; Elrayess, Mohamed A.... more authors ... less authors ( Institute of Sport , 2025 , Article)

  Aerobic physical exercise has significant benefits for cardiovascular health; however, some individuals experience no benefit or even adverse effects. One reason for poor tolerance to aerobic exercise may be a low percentage ...
• A multicenter mixed-methods study on the effects of intermittent fasting in patients with immune thrombocytopenia receiving thrombopoietin receptor agonists 

  Yassin, Mohamed A.; AlRasheed, Muna; Al-Eisa, Taghreed; Alhashim, Noura; Alsayegh, Fiasal; Abouzeid, Tarek E.; Abd El Fattah, Mohamed; Alfili, Maryam; Shalaby, Neveen; Alotaibi, Abdullah; Aljuwaisri, Nourah; Almasbahi, Anwar; Saleeb, Rii; Abdelaziz, Hend; Alshurafa, Awni; Ismail, Omar; Ghasoub, Rola... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article)

  Introduction: In recent years, significant advances have been made in the treatment of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) with the development of thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs). TPO-RAs are often used following the ...
• Histopathological Comparison and Expression Analysis of COL1A1, COL3A1, and ELN in the Proximal and Distal Ventral Dartos of Patients With Hypospadias: Protocol for Prospective Case-Control Study 

  Raharja, Putu Angga Risky; Birowo, Ponco; Rachmadi, Lisnawati; Wibowo, Heri; Kekalih, Aria; Duarsa, Gede Wirya Kusuma; Abbas, Tariq; Wahyudi, Irfan... more authors ... less authors ( JMIR Publications Inc. , 2025 , Article)

  Background: The exact cause of penile curvature in hypospadias remains unknown. Resection of the dartos fascia has been observed to straighten the penis, indicating the involvement of the dartos fascia in the superficial ...
• Artificial Intelligence in Bacterial Infections Control: A Scoping Review 

  Abu-El-Ruz, Rasha; AbuHaweeleh, Mohannad Natheef; Hamdan, Ahmad; Rajha, Humam Emad; Sarah, Jood Mudar; Barakat, Kaoutar; Zughaier, Susu M.... more authors ... less authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article Review)

  Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence has made significant strides in healthcare, contributing to diagnosing, treating, monitoring, preventing, and testing various diseases. Despite its broad adoption, clinical ...
• Holistic precision wellness: Paving the way for next-generation precision medicine (ngPM) with AI, biomedical informatics, and clinical medicine 

  Mohammed, Sawsan G. A. A.; Qoronfleh, M. Walid; Acar, Ahmet; Al-Dewik, Nader I. ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)

  A "quiet revolution" in medicine has been taking place over the past two decades. There are two converging dynamic forces that have propelled precision medicine to the limelight, garnering wide public attention. The first ...
• Application of Proteomics in Maternal and Neonatal Health: Advancements and Future Directions 

  Elkahlout, Razan; Mohammed, Sawsan G. A. A.; Najjar, Ahmed; Farrell, Thomas; Rifai, Hilal Al; Al-Dewik, Nader; Qoronfleh, M. Walid... more authors ... less authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article Review)

  Maternal and neonatal health (women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period) presents a spectrum of healthcare challenges, including preterm birth, preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, polycystic ...
• The Association Between Estrogen-Containing Oral Contraceptive Pills and Hypothyroidism 

  Alkahlout, Lama; Hamran, Shahd; Darwish, Nour; Dweidri, Yara; Babu, Giridhara R.; Al Saady, Rafif Mahmood... more authors ... less authors ( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2025 , Article)

  Background: Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder that affects 10 times more females than males, with substantial health impacts. The role of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives (OCPs) in influencing thyroid function ...
• Indoleacetylglutamine Pathway Is a Potential Biomarker for Cardiovascular Diseases 

  Naja, Khaled; Anwardeen, Najeha; Al-Shafai, Mashael; Elrayess, Mohamed A. ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)

  Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Metabolomics allows for the identification of important biomarkers for CVDs, essential for early detection and risk assessment. This ...
• Medicinal Phytocompounds as Potential Inhibitors of p300-HIF1? Interaction: A Structure-Based Screening and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study 

  Suleman, Muhammad; Sayaf, Abrar Mohammad; Aftab, Sohail; Alissa, Mohammed; Alghamdi, Abdullah; Alghamdi, Suad A.; Alshehri, Mohammed A.; Yeoh, Kar Kheng; Crovella, Sergio; Shaito, Abdullah A.... more authors ... less authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)

  Background: Hypoxia plays a key role in cancer progression, mainly by stabilizing and activating hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1). For HIF-1 to function under low oxygen conditions, it must interact with the transcriptional ...
• Establishing a Structured Hypospadias Biobank Cohort for Integrated Research: Methodology, Comprehensive Database Integration, and Phenotyping 

  Abbas, Tariq O.; Al-Shafai, Kholoud; Jamil, Asma; Mancha, Maraeh; Azzah, Amina; Arar, Seem; Kumar, Sushine; Al Massih, Alia; Mackeh, Rafah; Tomei, Sara; Saraiva, Luis R.... more authors ... less authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)

  Background/Objectives: Hypospadias, a common congenital anomaly in males, presents significant challenges in diagnosis, management, and long-term care. Despite its prevalence, research into the condition has been hampered ...
• Delivery of PLGA-Loaded Influenza Vaccine Microparticles Using Dissolving Microneedles Induces a Robust Immune Response 

  Adediran, Emmanuel; Arte, Tanisha; Pasupuleti, Dedeepya; Vijayanand, Sharon; Singh, Revanth; Patel, Parth; Gulani, Mahek; Ferguson, Amarae; Uddin, Mohammad; Zughaier, Susu M.; D'Souza, Martin J.... more authors ... less authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)

  Background: Influenza virus is one of the major respiratory virus infections that is a global health concern. Although there are already approved vaccines, most are administered via the intramuscular route, which is usually ...
• Fueling Inner Resources Through Co-Creation: A Scoping Review on the Impact of Co-Creation of Education on Learners' Well-Being 

  Suliman, Shireen; Iqbal, Muhammad Zafar; Bishawi, Abdel Hakim; Allen, Margaret; Könings, Karen D. ( Ubiquity Press , 2025 , Article Review)

  Introduction: Co-creation is gaining momentum in health professions education with positive effects on learners' engagement and motivation. Concurrently, emotional challenges faced by learners-such as stress, anxiety, ...
• Combining dopamine and vitamin E enhances the differentiation to cholinergic neurons of mesenchymal stem cells 

  Khaswaneh, Ramada R; Abu-El-Rub, Ejlal; Alzu'bi, Ayman; Almazari, Rawan; Alrabie, Amneh; Almahasneh, Fatimah A; Kasasbeh, Amani; AI-jariri, Heba F; Mustafa, Ayman... more authors ... less authors ( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)

  Recent research indicates that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can transdifferentiate into neuron-like cells under specific conditions, offering promise for neuronal regeneration. However, challenges remain in optimizing ...

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