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Ultrasound controlled paclitaxel releasing system—A novel method for improving the availability of coronary artery drug coated balloon
( Wiley , 2020 , Article)Objectives: The aim of this study is to improve local-drug delivery efficiency and tissue absorption using the ultrasound (US)-responsible drug coating based on a newly developed US-controlled paclitaxel release balloon. ... -
Ultrasound diagnosis of infections in pregnancy
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Pregnancy is a unique period in which several changes occur in the mother, to ensure that the semiallograft fetus is not rejected. Some of these changes decrease the immunity of the mother to infections. As such, some ... -
Ultrasound Intima-Media Complex (IMC) Segmentation Using Deep Learning Models
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Common carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a common measure of atherosclerosis, often assessed through carotid ultrasound images. However, the use of deep learning methods for medical image analysis, segmentation and ... -
Ultrasound-Based Image Analysis for Predicting Carotid Artery Stenosis Risk: A Comprehensive Review of the Problem, Techniques, Datasets, and Future Directions
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)The carotid artery is a major blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain. Plaque buildup in the arteries can lead to cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, stroke, ruptured arteries, and even death. Both ... -
Umbelliferone inhibits spermatogenic defects and testicular injury in lead-intoxicated rats by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation, and improving Nrf2/HO-1 signaling
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)© 2020 Alotaibi et al. Introduction: Lead (Pb) is an environmental toxic metal that threatens human health. Umbelliferone (UMB) is a coumarin with known medicinal and protective properties against cytotoxicity. This study ... -
Umbilical cord hernia associated with complete evagination of the patent omphalomesenteric duct and prolapse of adjacent ileal limbs
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Undergraduate nursing and medical students' perceptions of food security and access to healthy food in Qatar: a photovoice study
( Cambridge University Press , 2022 , Article)The present study explored nursing and medical students' perceptions of food security, their access to healthy food and the circumstances that affect their access to healthy food in Qatar. The photovoice method was adopted ... -
Understanding the Burden of Atopic Dermatitis in Africa and the Middle East
( Springer Healthcare , 2019 , Article Review)Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized by intensely pruritic lesions. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis is increasing in developing regions, including Africa and the Middle East. ... -
Understanding the mechanisms mediating cardio-renal benefit of empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes mellitus
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In a recently published, post-hoc analysis of the hallmark EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial, Kramer ¨ et al.1 assessed whether changes in cardiac and haemodynamic markers achieved with empagliflozin in subjects with type 2 diabetes ... -
Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy: A case report.
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2021 , Article)Pheochromocytoma (PHEO) is a rare neuroendocrine tumor arising from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. Most pediatric PHEOs are functional tumors, and clinical manifestations are related to catecholamine hypersecretion ... -
Unexpected presentation of ischemic colitis: a case report and review of the literature.
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Other)Ischemic colitis accounts for many cases of bowel infarction. Usually, it has various manifestations, such as vomiting, abdominal pain, hematochezia and many other symptoms. Risk factors might include age, medications, ... -
A unified framework for bias assessment in clinical research
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2019 , Article)Methodological flaws, limitations, and inadequate practices in research are well known and pose threats to the internal validity of any research study. However, there are ways of safeguarding research conduct to reduce the ... -
Unifying the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus: Introducing the NPRP criteria
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)AimsDisagreement about the appropriate criteria for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) persists. This study examines an alternative approach which combines information from all time-points on the glucose ... -
An unusual case of modified Lemierre’s syndrome caused by staphylococcus aureus cellulitis
( International Scientific Literature Inc. , 2020 , Article)Patient: Male, 31-year-old Final Diagnosis: Lemierre’s Disease Symptoms: Conjunctival injection • eye pain and redness • fever • nasal swelling • periorbital oedema • ptosis • vesicular lesions nose Medication: — Clinical ... -
Unveiling a Biomarker Signature of Meningioma: the Need for a Panel of Genomic, Epigenetic, Proteomic, and RNA Biomarkers to Advance Diagnosis and Prognosis
( preprints , 2023 , Preprint)Meningiomas are the most prevalent primary intracranial tumors. The majority are benign but can undergo dedifferentiation in grades classified from I to III. Meningiomas tremendous variability in tumor behavior and slow ... -
Unveiling a Biomarker Signature of Meningioma: The Need for a Panel of Genomic, Epigenetic, Proteomic, and RNA Biomarkers to Advance Diagnosis and Prognosis
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)Meningiomas are the most prevalent primary intracranial tumors. The majority are benign but can undergo dedifferentiation into advanced grades classified by World Health Organization (WHO) into Grades 1 to 3. Meningiomas’ ... -
Update on hepatorenal Syndrome: Definition, Pathogenesis, and management
( Arab J Gastroenterol , 2022 , Article)Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is acute kidney injury (AKI) that occurs without evidence of structural abnormalities in the kidneys in patients with liver disease. It is thought to be due to splanchnic vasculature dilatation ... -
An Update on the Molecular and Clinical Characteristics of Apocrine Carcinoma of the Breast
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Apocrine carcinoma of the breast is a rare malignancy. According to 2019 WHO classification, apocrine cellular features and a characteristic steroid receptor profile (Estrogen receptor (ER)-negative and androgen receptor ... -
Updated lower limb stature estimation equations for a South African population group
( Academy of Science of South Africa , 2020 , Article)© 2020. The Author(s). Published under a Creative Commons Attribution Licence. One of the main steps in the identification of an unknown person, from their skeletal remains, is the estimation of stature. Measurements of ... -
An Updated Review of the Biomarkers of Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Merkel Cell Carcinoma and Immunotherapy
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is primarily a disease of the elderly Caucasian, with most cases occurring in individuals over 50. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) treatment has shown promising results in MCC patients. ...
