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Attitudes and beliefs regarding the use of herbs and supplementary medications with COVID-19: A systematic review
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Background and aimThere is growing interest in using herbs and supplementary medications to treat and/or prevent COVID-19, evidenced by multiple reports exploring their effectiveness and safety. From a health psychology ... -
Attitudes and Intentions toward COVID-19 Vaccination among Health Professions Students and Faculty in Qatar
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)A population’s desire to take the COVID-19 vaccine is an important predictor of a country’s future pandemic management. This cross-sectional study examines the impact of psychological and sociodemographic factors on attitudes ... -
Autism and the Scaffolding Protein Neurobeachin
( Springer , 2022 , Book chapter)Autism is a group of early onsets, diverse, lifelong, neurodevelopmental conditions that affect social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communications as well as behavior. It is a multifactorial condition, which results ... -
Autism spectrum disorder: A concept in evolution
( slack journals , 2019 , Article)Autism is a fascinating topic that has attracted the interest of researchers and the lay public alike. The history of autism is filled with accomplishments of people who were astute observers of childhood psychopathology. ... -
Automated quantification of penile curvature using artificial intelligence
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Objective: To develop and validate an artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithm for capturing automated measurements of Penile curvature (PC) based on 2-dimensional images. Materials and methods: Nine 3D-printed ... -
Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly: Not Just a Small Brain
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article Review)Microcephaly or reduced head circumference results from a multitude of abnormal developmental processes affecting brain growth and/or leading to brain atrophy. Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly (MCPH) is the prototype ... -
Avoidability of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in an elderly hospital cohort with cases assessed for causality by the updated RUCAM score
( BMC , 2020 , Article)© 2020 The Author(s). Background: Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) represents an increasing morbidity in the general population, but more so in the elderly cohort of patients. Despite this, the concept of its prevention ... -
Bariatric surgery and reproduction-implications for gynecology and obstetrics
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)As the rates of obesity continue to rise across the world, there has been an increasing resort to bariatric surgery amongst the options for treatment. Through the reproductive lifespan, between menarche and menopause, women ... -
Bariatric Surgery Improves Serum CD40L Levels as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2024 , Article)CD40 and its ligand have been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This meta-analysis examined the effect of bariatric surgery in reducing circulating CD40L levels. A systematic review ... -
Barriers and facilitators of older adults for professional mental health help-seeking: a systematic review
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Older adults are at an increased risk for mental health issues, yet they are less likely to seek professional help. This systematic review aims to identify and summarize literature on the barriers and facilitators ... -
Barriers and Facilitators to Mental Health Help-seeking among Older Adults: A Systematic Review
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Older adults are very unlikely to seek mental health help. There are multiple factors that contribute to a person's final decision to seek formal help. The aim of this study is to systematically review and ... -
Best practice and research clinical obstetrics and gynaecology volume 92
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)Obesity is rising world-wide and has become the most common risk factor for non-communicable diseases. The increase is disproportionate, being higher in the low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ... -
Best practice and research clinical obstetrics and gynaecology volume 92
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)Obesity is rising world-wide and has become the most common risk factor for non-communicable diseases. The increase is disproportionate, being higher in the low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ... -
Beta-caryophyllene exhibits anti-proliferative effects through apoptosis induction and cell cycle modulation in multiple myeloma cells
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Cannabinoid receptors, which are widely distributed in the body, have been considered as possible pharmacological targets for the management of several tumors. Cannabinoid type 2 receptors (CB2Rs) belong to the G protein-coupled ... -
Bi-attention DoubleUNet: A deep learning approach for carotid artery segmentation in transverse view images for non-invasive stenosis diagnosis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The carotid artery is a vital blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain. Blockages in this artery can lead to life-threatening illnesses, making accurate diagnosis essential. While ultrasound (US) imaging ... -
Bias Assessment in Outcomes Research: The Role of Relative Versus Absolute Approaches
(2021 , Article)ObjectivesBias assessment tools vary in content and detail, and the method used for assessment may produce different assessment results in a study if not carefully considered. Therefore, taking an approach to the assessment ... -
Bias assessment: mQ or RoB?
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2023 , Other)In a recent paper in the journal, Stone et al. propose that JBI adopt the term risk of bias (RoB) wherever critical appraisal, study validity, method- ological quality (mQ), or methodological limitations are used. The ... -
Biased agonism at G protein-coupled receptors
( Elsevier , 2021 , Other)G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) represent the largest family of approved therapeutic targets. Ligands stimulating these receptors specifically activate multiple signalling pathways that induce not only the desired ... -
Biased signaling: A viable strategy to drug ghrelin receptors for the treatment of obesity
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Obesity is a global burden and a chronic ailment with damaging overall health effects. Ghrelin, an octanoylated 28 amino acid peptide hormone, is secreted from the oxyntic mucosa of the stomach. Ghrelin acts on regions of ... -
A Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization of Decision Support Systems for Healthcare Referral Strategies
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Background: The referral process is an important research focus because of the potential consequences of delays, especially for patients with serious medical conditions that need immediate care, such as those with metastatic ...