College of Medicine: Recent submissions

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    • The correlation between ureteric orifice morphology and primary vesicoureteral reflux grade and the impact on the effectiveness of endoscopic reflux correction 

      Zlatan, Zvizdic; Catic, Adna; Zivojevic, Selma; Jonuzi, Asmir; Glamoclija, Una; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      IntroductionEarly diagnosis and treatment of primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are essential for preserving renal function. ObjectivesThe study explored whether preoperative cystoscopic grading of refluxing ureteric ...

    • Precise and insufficient scientific endeavour: COVID-19 pandemic experience from Bosnia and Herzegovina 

      Fojnica, Adnan; Vranic, Semir ( Edinburgh University Global Health Society , 2023 , Article)
      The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacted a heavy burden for healthcare systems and medical professionals globally. Countries with a substantial portion of unvaccinated populations face difficulties in defending ...

    • High-throughput autoantibody screening identifies differentially abundant autoantibodies in autism spectrum disorder 

      Mesleh, Areej; Ehtewish, Hanan; Lennard, Katie; Abdesselem, Houari B.; Al-Shaban, Fouad; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)
      Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by defects in two core domains, social/communication skills and restricted/repetitive behaviors or interests. There is no approved ...

    • Surgical management and outcomes of traumatic global brachial plexus injury: A concise review and our center approach 

      Ahmed, Mohamed Badie; Al Lahham, Salim; Aljassem, Ghanem; Asnaf, Ayman A.H.; Alyazji, Zaki T.N.; ... more authors ( Walter de Gruyter , 2023 , Article)
      Global brachial plexus injury (GBPI) mainly affects adults and causes severe life-changing consequences that lead to the deterioration of patients' quality of life. Several surgical approaches have been described and ...

    • Shrinking the battlefield in cancer therapy: Nanotechnology against cancer stem cells 

      Queenie, Fernandes; Therachiyil, Lubna; Khan, Abdul Q.; Bedhiafi, Takwa; Korashy, Hesham M; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, presenting a significant healthcare challenge owing to the limited efficacy of current treatments. The application of nanotechnology in cancer treatment ...

    • Role of HMGB1 and its associated signaling pathways in human malignancies 

      Sourour, Idoudi; Bedhiafi, Takwa; Pedersen, Shona; Elahtem, Mohamed; Alremawi, Izzaldin; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      The High-Mobility Group Box-1 (HMGB1), a non-histone chromatin-associated protein, plays a crucial role in cancer growth and response to therapy as it retains a pivotal role in promoting both cell death and survival. HMGB1 ...

    • Revolutionizing chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis: A deep dive into the diverse applications of machine learning 

      Elhadary, Mohamed; Elshoeibi, Amgad Mohamed; Badr, Ahmed; Elsayed, Basel; Metwally, Omar; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a B cell neoplasm characterized by the accumulation of aberrant monoclonal B lymphocytes. CLL is the predominant type of leukemia in Western countries, accounting for 25% of cases. ...

    • Regulatory Mechanisms That Guide the Fetal to Postnatal Transition of Cardiomyocytes 

      Burgon, Patrick G.; Weldrick, Jonathan J.; Talab, Omar Mohamed Sayed Ahmed; Nadeer, Muhammad; Nomikos, Michail; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)
      Heart disease remains a global leading cause of death and disability, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the heart’s development, repair, and dysfunction. This review surveys recent discoveries that explore the ...

    • Advances in nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery for combining PARP inhibitors and immunotherapy in advanced ovarian cancer. 

      Abujamous, Lama; Soltani, Abderrezzaq; Al-Thawadi, Hamda; Agouni, Abdelali ( Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , 2023 , Article Review)
      Advanced ovarian cancer is a malignancy that spreads beyond the ovaries to the pelvis, abdomen, lungs, or lymph nodes. Effective treatment options are available to improve survival rates in patients with advanced ovarian ...

    • Potential Therapeutic Targets of Resveratrol in the Prevention and Treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis 

      Ramli, Iman; Cheriet, Thamere; Posadino, Anna Maria; Giordo, Roberta; Zayed, Hatem; ... more authors ( IMR Press Limited , 2023 , Article)
      Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a feared component in over 200 interstitial pulmonary diseases, which are characterized by increased alveolar wall thickness, excessive scarring, and aberrant extracellular matrix restructuring ...

    • Physiological Intracranial Calcifications in Children A computed tomography-based study 

      Al Hajri, Faiza; Sirasanagandla, Srinivasa R.; Boudaka, Ammar; Al Dhuhli, Humoud; Al Ajmi, Eiman ( Sultan Qaboos University , 2023 , Article)
      Objectives: This study aimed to examined the frequency of physiological intracranial calcifications (PICs) in paediatric population using computed tomography (CT). Methods: The brain CT scans of consecutive patients (age ...

    • GPER Acts Through the cAMP/Epac/JNK/AP-1 Pathway to Induce Transcription of Alpha 2C Adrenoceptor in Human Microvascular Smooth Muscle Cells 

      Fardoun, Manal; Nasser, Suzanne A.; El-Yazbi, Ahmed F.; Eid, Ali H. ( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2023 , Article)
      Raynaud's phenomenon, which results from exaggerated cold-induced vasoconstriction, is more prevalent in females than males. We previously showed that estrogen increases the expression of alpha 2C-adrenoceptors (α2C-AR), ...

    • Cohort profile: maternal antecedents of adiposity and studying the transgenerational role of hyperglycaemia and insulin (MAASTHI) 

      Lobo, Eunice; Ana, Yamuna; Deepa, R.; Shriyan, Prafulla; Sindhu, N. D.; ... more authors ( BMJ , 2022 , Article)
      Purpose The Maternal Antecedents of Adiposity and Studying the transgenerational role of Hyperglycaemia and Insulin cohort in Bengaluru, South India, aims to understand the transgenerational role of increased circulating ...

    • Vulnerable newborn types: analysis of subnational, population-based birth cohorts for 541 285 live births in 23 countries, 2000–2021 

      Erchick, D. J.; Hazel, E. A.; Katz, J.; Lee, A. C.C.; Diaz, M.; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2023 , Article)
      Objective: To examine prevalence of novel newborn types among 541 285 live births in 23 countries from 2000 to 2021. Design: Descriptive multi-country secondary data analysis. Setting: Subnational, population-based birth ...

    • Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks, 1990-2022 

      George A., Mensah; Fuster, Valentin; Murray, Christopher J.L.; Roth, Gregory A.; Mensah, George A.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Other)
      The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) is a multinational collaborative research study with >10,000 collaborators around the world. GBD generates a time series of summary measures of health, ...

    • Are advertising policies affirmative in restricting the marketing of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) in India?: Evidence from SWOT Analysis 

      Shalini, Bassi; Bahl, Deepika; Gopal, Sanjana; Sethi, Vani; Backholer, Kathryn; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      The regulatory Indian environment for advertising high fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) foods and non-alcoholic beverages, on various media was reviewed. Identified national-level policies were categorised as mandatory or ...

    • How do tobacco control policies work in low-income and middle-income countries? A realist synthesis 

      Hebbar, Pragati Bhaskar; Dsouza, Vivek; Bhojani, Upendra; Prashanth, Nuggehalli Srinivas; Van Schayck, Onno C.P.; ... more authors ( BMJ , 2022 , Article)
      Background The burden of tobacco use is disproportionately high in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). There is scarce theorisation on what works with respect to implementation of tobacco control policies in these ...

    • Population Preferences for Primary Care Models for Hypertension in Karnataka, India 

      Leslie, Hannah H.; Babu, Giridhara R.; Saldanha, Nolita Dolcy; Turcotte-Tremblay, Anne Marie; Ravi, Deepa; ... more authors ( American Medical Association , 2023 , Article)
      IMPORTANCE Hypertension contributes to more than 1.6 million deaths annually in India, with many individuals being unaware they have the condition or receiving inadequate treatment. Policy initiatives to strengthen disease ...

    • Book review: food and brain health 

      Mohammed, Sawsan; Qoronfleh, M. Walid ( Wolters Kluwer , 2023 , Book Review)
      In 2014, a book entitled “Food and Brain Health” was published by a reputable US-based publisher Nova Science Publishers, Inc, New York. The book is authored and edited by a group of scientists, Dr Musthafa Mohamed Essa ...

    • A Perspective on Patient Safety Culture among Nurses in Qatar 

      Qoronfleh, M. Walid; Essa, Musthafa Mohamed; Mohammed, Sawsan ( Wolters Kluwer , 2023 , Article)
      Background: The vitality of developing a safety culture in healthcare settings has become increasingly important following international investigations that highlighted the failures in health care delivery. Nurses, being ...