College of Medicine: Recent submissions

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    • Pharmacokinetics of single-dose rivaroxaban under fed state in obese vs. non-obese subjects: An open-label controlled clinical trial (RIVOBESE-PK) 

      Alalawneh, Majdoleen; Awaisu, Ahmed; Abdallah, Ibtihal; Elewa, Hazem; Danjuma, Mohammed; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)
      The evidence of rivaroxaban's pharmacokinetics in obese compared with non-obese populations remains inconclusive. We aimed to compare the pharmacokinetic profile of rivaroxaban between obese and non-obese populations under ...

    • A comprehensive study to learn the impact of augmented reality and haptic interaction in ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy training and education 

      Mangalote, Iffa Afsa Changaai; Aboumarzouk, Omar; Al-Ansari, Abdulla A.; Dakua, Sarada Prasad ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Simulation based training methods are gaining popularity as they could provide a platform for practitioners to gain hands-on experience without causing ethical issues. By combining augmented reality (AR) and haptics, a ...

    • Improved pediatric ICU mortality prediction for respiratory diseases: machine learning and data subdivision insights 

      Prithula, Johayra; Chowdhury, Muhammad E. H.; Khan, Muhammad Salman; Al-Ansari, Khalid; Zughaier, Susu M.; ... more authors ( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      The growing concern of pediatric mortality demands heightened preparedness in clinical settings, especially within intensive care units (ICUs). As respiratory-related admissions account for a substantial portion of pediatric ...

    • The Predictive Value of Plasma Sodium and Other Laboratory Parameters in Determining Complicating Appendicitis in Children 

      Zvizdic, Zlatan; Jonuzi, Asmir; Glamoclija, Una; Vranic, Semir ( S. Karger AG , 2024 , Article)
      Objective: Finding a reliable preoperative predictor of complicated acute appendicitis (AA) has been a challenging diagnostic problem. The present study aimed to identify potential factors that may predict complicated AA ...

    • Adverse pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol 

      Chukwuemeka, Scholarstica; Chivese, Tawanda; Gopinath, Aswathy; Obikeze, Kenechukwu ( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. Different diagnostic criteria are used for GDM, and it is not ...

    • Novel applications of deep learning in surgical training 

      Shidin, Balakrishnan; Dakua, Sarada Prasad; El Ansari, Walid; Aboumarzouk, Omar; Al Ansari, Abdulla ( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)
      This chapter explores the novel applications of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically deep learning (DL) in surgical training. It aims to clarify the concepts associated with DL and address implementation approaches ...

    • The spectrum of fungal colonization and their attributable effects on cystic fibrosis patients with rare CFTR genetic mutations 

      Thomas, Merlin; Aboukhalaf, Soha; Darwish, Toqa; Ali, Menatalla; Elsaied, Omar; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)
      Chronic airway colonization by bacteria and fungi is very common in CF patients, causing irreversible lung damage. It is known that rates of fungal infections are much lower than those of bacterial infections, however they ...

    • Citrus limon var. pompia Camarda var. nova: A Comprehensive Review of Its Botanical Characteristics, Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Profile, and Potential Health Benefits 

      Posadino, Anna Maria; Maccioccu, Paola; Eid, Ali H.; Giordo, Roberta; Pintus, Gianfranco; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)
      Citrus limon var. pompia Camarda var. nova, commonly known as pompia, is a distinctive citrus ecotype native to Sardinia, notable for its unique botanical, phytochemical, and potential health benefits. It holds cultural ...

    • Phenotypic switch of vascular smooth muscle cells in COVID-19: Role of cholesterol, calcium, and phosphate 

      Ghanem, Laura; Essayli, Dina; Kotaich, Jana; Zein, Mohammad Al; Sahebkar, Amirhossein; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2024 , Article Review)
      Although the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), primarily manifests as severe respiratory distress, its impact on the cardiovascular system ...

    • Emerging understandings of the role of exosomes in atherosclerosis. 

      Wehbe, Zena; Wehbe, Maya; Al Khatib, Ali; Dakroub, Ali H; Pintus, Gianfranco; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2024 , Article Review)
      Atherosclerosis remains a major contributor to cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Despite the elucidation of several molecular, biochemical, and cellular aspects that contribute ...

    • Rhus coriaria induces autophagic and apoptotic cell death in pancreatic cancer cells 

      El Mahi, Yassine; Nizami, Zohra Nausheen; Wali, Adil Farooq; Al Neyadi, Aysha; Magramane, Mohamed; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)
      Background:Pancreatic cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide with increasing global incidence. We previously reported the anticancer effect of Rhus coriaria ethanolic extract (RCE) in triple negative ...

    • The differential expression of adipose tissue genes in short, medium and long-term periods after bariatric surgery 

      Mahjoubin-Tehran, Maryam; Atkin, Stephen L.; Jamialahmadi, Tannaz; Kroh, Matthew; Eid, Ali H.; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Bariatric surgery is an approved treatment for obesity that consistently improves metabolic syndrome, with well-documented beneficial effects on dyslipidemia, cardiovascular risk, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and glucose ...

    • Efficacy of statin therapy in reducing epicardial adipose tissue: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Jamialahmadi, Tannaz; Simental-Mendia, Luis E.; Eid, Ali H.; Almahmeed, Wael; Salehabadi, Sepideh; ... more authors ( Termedia Publishing , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: Understanding the effect of statins on epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is important as it may help reduce the negative impact of EAT-derived molecules on the cardiovascular system and consequently on coronary ...

    • Deciphering metabolomics and lipidomics landscape in zebrafish hypertrophic cardiomyopathy model 

      Jacob, Shana; Abuarja, Tala; Shaath, Rulan; Hasan, Waseem; Balayya, Saroja; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      To elucidate the lipidomic and metabolomic alterations associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) pathogenesis, we utilized cmybpc3-/- zebrafish model. Fatty acid profiling revealed variability of 10 fatty acids ...

    • The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on PAI-1 Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis 

      Jamialahamdi, Tannaz; Mirhadi, Elaheh; Almahmeed, Wael; Sukhorukov, Vasily N.; Eid, Ali H.; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the effect of bariatric surgery on circulating PAI-1. The meta-analysis was provided by comprehensive meta-analysis (CMA) V4 software. Meta-analysis of 33 studies showed ...

    • Forecasting the effects of smoking prevalence scenarios on years of life lost and life expectancy from 2022 to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Dana, Bryazka; Reitsma, Marissa B; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abd Al Magied, Abdallah H A; Abdelkader, Atef; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundSmoking is the leading behavioural risk factor for mortality globally, accounting for more than 175 million deaths and nearly 4·30 billion years of life lost (YLLs) from 1990 to 2021. The pace of decline in smoking ...

    • Corrigendum to “P value–driven methods were underpowered to detect publication bias: analysis of Cochrane review meta-analyses”, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, volume 118, (2020), 86-92. 

      Luis, Furuya Kanamori; Xu, Chang; Lin, Lifeng; Doan, Tinh; Chu, Haitao; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      The authors regret Tinh Doan’s affiliation in the paper ‘‘Department of Statistics, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA’’ is incorrect. Tinh Doan’s correct affiliation is ‘‘ANU College of Health and Medicine, ...

    • Erratum: Assessing the consistency of iPSC and animal models in cystic fibrosis modelling: A meta-analysis. (PLoS ONE (2022) 17:8 (e0272091) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272091) 

      Darwish, Toqa; Al-Khulaifi, Azhar; Ali, Menatalla; Mowafy, Rana; Arredouani, Abdelilah; ... more authors ( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)
      There are errors in the Funding section. The correct Funding statement is: The author acknowledges Qatar National Library for funding the publication of the article.

    • Sensitive objective markers for measuring aspirin responsiveness in pregnancy: An explorative scoping review 

      Azhar, Al-Khulaifi; Khatib, Malkan; Sayed, Gamal; Doi, Suhail A.; Danjuma, Mohammed Ibn-Mas’ud ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundAspirin is frequently used in pregnancy to decrease the risk of developing pre-eclampsia. Studies have highlighted this potential benefit which in theory happens by inhibition of platelet function. However, ...

    • Defining the exit meta-Analysis 

      Abdulmajeed, Jazeel; Furuya-Kanamori, Luis; Chivese, Tawanda; Xu, Chang; Thalib, Lukman; ... more authors ( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: In recent decades, clinical research has seen significant advancements, both in the generation and synthesis of evidence through meta-Analyses. Despite these methodological advancements, there is a growing ...