College of Medicine: Recent submissions
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A Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Hematology Management: Current Practices and Future Prospects
( JMIR Publications , 2022 , Article Review)Background: Machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) methods have recently garnered a great deal of attention in the field of cancer research by making a noticeable contribution to the growth of predictive medicine and ... -
Salvage minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic pyeloplasty in adults: a systematic review
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2022 , Article Review)Introduction: A UPJO is a blockage of the ureter that affects urine flow. UPJO is mainly treated by an open approach, however, in recent years minimally invasive techniques are taking place. These techniques include robotic ... -
Synchronous placement of penile prosthesis and artificial urinary sphincter: A systematic review with cumulative analysis
( The Dougmar Publishing Group , 2021 , Article)Radical prostatectomy is a life saving treatment for localised prostate cancer but may come with debilitating consequences, such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Penile Prosthesis Implants (PPI) are the gold ... -
Epidemiology of urinary tract infection in adults caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae - a case-control study from Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Background: Community-acquired urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms. Aim: to estimate the prevalence of ESBL-UTI in adults and to ... -
Patient-Reported Outcome for Endovascular Treatment versus Microsurgical Clipping in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Objective Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage has a high mortality with significant impact on quality of life despite effective management strategies including endovascular treatment and/or microsurgical clipping. Although ... -
Predictors of Clinical Outcomes in Autologous Cranioplasty
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Background Cranioplasty is a common neurosurgical procedure and autologous grafts are preferred due to their aesthetic and biocompatibility benefits. Multiple risk factors are implicated as predictors for neurologic ... -
Urology Residents' Perspectives on the In-House On-Call Systems: A Study in an Accredited Academic Center
( HBKU Press , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Medical education and training are crucial in maintaining patients' safety and improving patient care quality. Multiple studies have evaluated the effects of restrictive policies on the resident's quality of ... -
Sex-based differences in severity and mortality in COVID-19
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2021 , Article Review)The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused by novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a male bias in severity and mortality. This is consistent with previous coronavirus ... -
Robotic inguinal hernia repair: systematic review and meta-analysis
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article Review)Background: We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of RHR's efficiency and safety, in addition to comparison between open and laparoscopic techniques. Methods: A literature review was conducted from 2000 ... -
Comparison of demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics between first and second COVID-19 waves in a secondary care hospital in Qatar: a retrospective study
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2022 , Article)Objective To compare the patient profile and outcomes in Qatar during the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting A retrospective observational study was conducted comparing the demographic, clinical ... -
Use of Temporary Membrane-Covered Self-Expandable Metallic Stent – UVENTATM for Treatment of Recurrent Bulbar Urethral Stricture
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Recurrent urethral stricture is a real challenge. Interestingly use of temporary double layered self-expanding nitinol urethral stent with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane coating (UventaTM, Taewoong ... -
Prevalence of fibularis tertius muscle in South-eastren Indian populat1ion: A surface anatomical study
( TIP ARASTIRMALARI DERNEGI , 2016 , Article)Background: Fibularis tertius (FT) is a variant muscle of the anterior compartment of leg which involves in dorsiflexion and evertion of the foot. Literature shows that the reported prevalence of FT ranges from 49-100%. ... -
The characteristics and prognostic significance of histone H1 expression in breast cancer
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Histone H1 (H.H1) is involved in chromatin organisation and gene regulation and is overexpressed in many malignant tumours, including breast cancer (BC). This study proposed and evaluated the prognostic role of H.H1 ... -
Histopathological risk assessment in multisite epithelial dysplasia: A meta-analysis.
( John Wiley & Sons Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Histopathological grading of oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is the current standard for stratifying cancer progression risk but is associated with subjectivity and variability. This problem is not commonly seen regarding ... -
Tools for measuring curriculum integration in health professions’ education: a systematic review
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Curriculum integration is an important educational concept widely implemented by various educational institutions, particularly within the healthcare field. Its significance lies in enhancing the preparation ... -
Molecular properties prediction, anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities of some pyrimido[1,2-b]pyridazin-2-one derivatives
( Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , 2023 , Article)Introduction: The anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities of a novel series of eleven pyrimido[1,2-b]pyridazin-2-one analogues substituted at position 7 were assessed in the current study. Methods: The physicochemical ... -
Testosterone and Covid-19: An update
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2023 , Article Review)There is overwhelming evidence to suggest that male gender is at a higher risk of developing more severe Covid-19 disease and thus having poorer clinical outcomes. However, the relationship between testosterone (T) and ... -
Memokath for treating ureteric stricture post cryoablation of renal mass: A case report of rare complication and proposed alternative management
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The use of cryoablation in the management of small renal masses is widely acceptable. Although rare but ureteral injury during the procedure with subsequent stricture formation can result in devastating effects on renal ... -
Hexokinase-linked glycolytic overload and unscheduled glycolysis in hyperglycemia-induced pathogenesis of insulin resistance, beta-cell glucotoxicity, and diabetic vascular complications
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Hyperglycemia is a risk factor for the development of insulin resistance, beta-cell glucotoxicity, and vascular complications of diabetes. We propose the hypothesis, hexokinase-linked glycolytic overload and unscheduled ... -
The importance of investing in data, models, experiments, team science, and public trust to help policymakers prepare for the next pandemic
( Public Library of Science , 2023 , Article Review)The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about valuable insights regarding models, data, and experiments. In this narrative review, we summarised the existing literature on these three themes, exploring the challenges of providing ...
