College of Medicine: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Mental illness stigma as a moderator in the relationship between religiosity and help-seeking attitudes among Muslims from 16 Arab countries
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background Determining the potential barriers responsible for delaying access to care, and elucidating pathways to early intervention should be a priority, especially in Arab countries where mental health resources are ... -
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’ ... -
Exploring the Role of microRNAs in Glioma Progression, Prognosis, and Therapeutic Strategies
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Gliomas, which arise from glial cells in the brain, remain a significant challenge due to their location and resistance to traditional treatments. Despite research efforts and advancements in healthcare, the incidence of ... -
EMERGENCY MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP: LENGTH-OF-STAY IMPACT OF ESTABLISHING A LARGE POST-RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAM
( National library of medicine , 2020 , Article)Background: The length of stay (LOS) is an important operational parameter closely followed in emergency department (ED). This study aims to assess operations impacts of a large post-residency EM Fellowship (EMF) program ... -
Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Serum Amyloid A Protein: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( springer link , 2023 , Article)Background: Obesity is a chronic inflammatory condition and this meta-analysis evaluated the impact of bariatric surgery on SAA. Methods: Studies included all types of bariatric surgery where SAA was measured before and ... -
Emerging roles of activating transcription factor 2 in the development of breast cancer: a comprehensive review.
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article Review)Activating transcription factor 2 (ATF2) is a member of the leucine zipper family of DNA binding proteins that are responsible for regulating various genes that play an essential role in major biological and cellular ... -
Editorial: Global excellence in children and health
( springer link , 2023 , Article)Cooperation and collaboration within and between countries is an increasingly important component of tackling and overcoming the pressing issues impacting upon children's health and wellbeing. This Research Topic (RT) aimed ... -
Development of an evidence-based model for predicting patient, provider, and appointment factors that influence no-shows in a rural healthcare system
(2023 , Article)Background: No-show appointments pose a significant challenge for healthcare providers, particularly in rural areas. In this study, we developed an evidence-based predictive model for patient no-shows at the Marshfield ... -
Comprehensive genomic profiling of a metastatic small cell lung carcinoma with a complete and long-term response to atezolizumab: A case report
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a highly aggressive malignancy with a poor outcome. We present the case of a 57-year-old male patient with extensive-stage (ES-SCLC) treated with chemotherapy and atezolizumab. A complete ... -
Clinical assessment and risk stratification for prehospital use of methoxyflurane versus standard analgesia in adult patients with trauma pain
( PMC , 2023 , Article)Oligoanalgesia, the undertreatment of trauma-related pain using standard analgesics in prehospital and emergency departments, has been extensively documented as one of the major challenges affecting the effective treatment ... -
A comparative study on chemical profiles and biological activities of different extracts of three Verbascum species from Turkey: In vitro, in silico and network pharmacological approaches
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The present study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and enzyme inhibition properties of aerial part of Verbascum cheiranthifolium Boiss. V. myriocarpum Boiss. & Heldr. and V. pyroliforme (Boiss. & Heldr.) Kuntze as well ... -
A Chromosome 9p24.1 Amplification in Colorectal Cancer with Metastases to the Kidney and Adrenal Gland: A Case Report
( karger , 2023 , Article)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide. The Food and Drug Administration recently designated pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) against a programmed death-1 receptor, as ... -
Advancing Artificial Intelligence for Clinical Knowledge Retrieval: A Case Study Using ChatGPT-4 and Link Retrieval Plug-In to Analyze Diabetic Ketoacidosis Guidelines.
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Introduction This case study aimed to enhance the traceability and retrieval accuracy of ChatGPT-4 in medical text by employing a step-by-step systematic approach. The focus was on retrieving clinical answers from three ... -
Linkages between poverty and food insecurity in Pakistan: Evidence from urban and rural households in Peshawar
( PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL PUBLICATIONS , 2023 , Article)Objective: To assess household poverty, sanitation and hygiene practices, and food security in both urban and rural settlements of district Peshawar. Methods: We conducted this cross-sectional study from March 2019 to ... -
Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B inhibition improves endoplasmic reticulum stress-impaired endothelial cell angiogenic response: A critical role for cell survival
( Spandidos publications , 2021 , Article)Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress contributes to endothelial dysfunction, which is the initial step in atherogenesis. Blockade of protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)1B, a negative regulator of insulin receptors that is ... -
Incidence and association of high-risk HPVs and EBV in patients with advanced stages of colorectal cancer from Qatar
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)High-risk Human Papillomaviruses (HPVs) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are present and involved in several types of human carcinomas, including cervical and, head and neck cancers. Nevertheless, their presence and association ... -
Testosterone treatment and change of categories of the International prostate symptom score (IPSS) in hypogonadal patients: 12 years prospective controlled registry study
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Functional hypogonadism is a condition characterized by low testosterone concentrations, occurring more commonly in men as they age. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) is used to categorize the severity of ... -
Organoboronic acids/esters as effective drug and prodrug candidates in cancer treatments: challenge and hope
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article Review)Boronic acids/esters have recently emerged in the field of medicinal and pharmaceutical research due to their exceptional oxophilicity, low toxicity, and unique structure. They are known as potent enzyme inhibitors, cancer ... -
Cytotoxicity and Antibiofilm Activity of Silver-Polypropylene Nanocomposites
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The development of biocompatible nanomaterials that interface with human skin and tissue is critical for advancing prosthetics and other therapeutic medical needs. In this perspective, the development of nanoparticles with ...
