Browsing College of Medicine by Publisher "Wiley-Blackwell"
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C-peptide in diabetes: A player in a dual hormone disorder?
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2024 , Article)C-peptide, a byproduct of insulin synthesis believed to be biologically inert, is emerging as a multifunctional molecule. C-peptide serves an anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic role in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) ... -
Colchicine use might be associated with lower mortality in COVID-19 patients: A meta-analysis
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2021 , Article)Background: Colchicine was recently repurposed for the management of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This rapid review and meta-analysis aimed to assess colchicine's impact on mortality outcomes in COVID-19 patients. ... -
COVID-19 in a pregnant patient with beta-thalassemia major: A case report
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2021 , Article)Further studies are needed on this unique population to better manage them and increase their chances of normal pregnancy and fewer complications and more favorable outcomes. -
Critical care tele-pharmacy services during COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative exploration of healthcare practitioners' perceptions
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2022 , Article)What is Known and Objective: The scope of clinical pharmacy services has changed during COVID-19 pandemic with the view to mitigating both exposure and spread of the virus. The performance of novel pandemic-driven services ... -
Direct oral anticoagulants in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and extreme body weight
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2022 , Other)Bodega et al.'s recent report on the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and extreme body weight reinforces recent therapeutics advances in anticoagulation ... -
Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 in the Middle East and North Africa: Systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2023 , Article)Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a prevalent, sexually transmitted infection with poorly characterized prevalence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This study characterized HSV-2 epidemiology ... -
HCV cirrhotic patients treated with direct-acting antivirals: Detection of tubular dysfunction and resolution after viral clearance
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2021 , Other)Bilotti et al's1 recent excellent report on the prevalence of tubular and glomerular dysfunction in patients with HCV infection on direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents, and their evolution following HCV clearance adds to ... -
An investigation of endometrial vascularity in normally menstruating women and those in other physiological states using 3D ultrasound imaging
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2024 , Article)Objectives: This study aimed to determine the normal vasculature indices of the endometrium and to correlate them with those in various physiological states. Methods: Women undergoing ultrasound at the Feto-Maternal Center, ... -
Phenotypic switching of vascular smooth muscle cells in atherosclerosis, hypertension, and aortic dissection
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2024 , Article)Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) play a critical role in regulating vasotone, and their phenotypic plasticity is a key contributor to the pathogenesis of various vascular diseases. Two main VSMC phenotypes have been ... -
QTc evaluation in COVID-19 patients treated with chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine: A letter to the editor
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2020 , Other)We read with interest Monzani et al's report1 on QT pro-longation in COVID-19 patients on treatment with chloro-quine/hydroxychloroquine (CQ/HCQ). Her report highlights the therapeutic morbidities ... -
Seroprevalence of small ruminant brucellosis in the state of Qatar
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2024 , Article)Background: Brucellosis is one of the most important zoonotic diseases worldwide, with a significant economic and health burden. The disease is endemic in many regions around the world. Data regarding the disease in the ... -
Structures, processes and outcomes of objective structured clinical examinations in dental education during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are an essential examination tool within undergraduate dental education. Fear of spread of the COVID-19 virus led to dental institutions exploring alternative ...