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Leprosy: Comprehensive insights into pathology, immunology, and cutting-edge treatment strategies, integrating nanoparticles and ethnomedicinal plants
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article Review)Mycobacterium leprae is the causative agent responsible for the chronic disease known as leprosy. This condition is characterized by dermal involvement, often leading to peripheral nerve damage, sensory-motor loss, and ... -
Leptin And Free Leptin Receptor Is Associated With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In Young Women
( Hindawi Publishing Corporation , 2015 , Article)Leptin has two forms in the circulation: free and bound forms. The soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R) circulates in the blood and can bind to leptin. The aim of this study is to assess the concentrations of the leptin and ... -
Level of Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) F Antibodies in Hospitalized Children and Correlates of Protection.
(2021)RSV is a major cause of lower respiratory infections among children, where no vaccine is available. The stabilized form of the fusion (F) protein, pre-F, is a leading vaccine candidate targeting different populations, ... -
Level of physical activity in patients with osteoporosis
( Springer London , 2016 , Conference Paper)Objectives: The aim of this research was to examine the degree and types of physical activity (heavy physical activity, medium heavy and light physical activity) in female patients with lower bone mineral density compared ... -
Levels of physical activity and sleep patterns among older people with dementia living in long-term care facilities: A 24-hour snapshot
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Objectives To objectively measure over a 24-hour period the daytime and nighttime levels of physical activity and sleep patterns of older people with dementia living in long-term care facilities. Study design Nested ... -
Lifestyle and Dietary Patterns as Risk Factors for Osteoporosis: A Literature Review
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2022 , Article Review)Background: Osteoporosis is a major public health concern and is highly prevalent worldwide. There is increasing evidence about the importance of nutrition to this chronic condition. Aim: In this literature review, we ... -
Lipid profile in Parkinson's disease: The potential role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)BackgroundParkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease manifested as increased tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is essential for neurocognitive function. ... -
A lipidomic screen of hyperglycemia-treated HRECs links 12/15-Lipoxygenase to microvascular dysfunction during diabetic retinopathy via NADPH oxidase
( American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology , 2015 , Article)Retinal hyperpermeability and subsequent macular edema is a cardinal feature of early diabetic retinopathy (DR). Here, we investigated the role of bioactive lipid metabolites, in particular 12/15-lipoxygenase (LOX)-derived ... -
Lipidomics for the Prediction of the Unstable Coronary Plaque
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Plaques that build up in the lining of the coronary arteries are made up of lipids, inflammatory cells, smooth muscle cells and connective tissue. Thormbosis of a not necessarily occlusive but unstable plaque most often ... -
The lived experiences of frontline nurses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Qatar: A qualitative study
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)This study aims to explore the lived experiences of frontline nurses providing nursing care for COVID-19 patients in Qatar. Qualitative, Phenomenological. Nurses were recruited from a designated COVID-19 facility using ... -
Long-term COVID-19 booster effectiveness by infection history and clinical vulnerability and immune imprinting: a retrospective population-based cohort study
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundLong-term effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA boosters in populations with different previous infection histories and clinical vulnerability profiles is inadequately understood. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness ... -
Low risk of serological cross-reactivity between the dengue virus and SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies using advanced detection assays.
( Karger , 2022 , Report)Several studies have reported serological cross-reactivity of the immune responses between SARS-CoV-2 and DENV. Most of the available studies are based on the point of care (POC) rapid testing kits. However, some rapid ... -
Lower Limb Kinetic Asymmetries in Professional Soccer Players With and Without Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Nine Months Is Not Enough Time to Restore "Functional" Symmetry or Return to Performance
( SAGE Publications , 2020 , Article)Residual between-limb deficits are a possible contributing factor to poor outcomes in athletic populations after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Comprehensive appraisals of movement strategies utilized ... -
MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATION FOR OPTIMIZING ASYMMETRICAL REDUCTION OF ACETOPHENONE EMPLOYING COMPLETE CELL OF LACTOBACILLUS SENMAIZUKE AS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY APPROACH
( Prof. Hysen Mankolli, IJEES Electronic Journal Publication , 2020 , Article)Recently, optimization of the bioreduction reactions by optimization methodologies has gained special interest as these reactions are affected by several extrinsic factors that should be optimized for higher yields. An ... -
Machine Learning Application for Optimizing Asymmetrical Reduction of Acetophenone Employing Complete Cell of Lactobacillus Senmaizuke as an Environmentally Friendly Approach
( Hysen MANKOLLI, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) , 2020 , Article)Recently, optimization of the bioreduction reactions by optimization methodologies has gained special interest as these reactions are affected by several extrinsic factors that should be optimized for higher yields. An ... -
Machine learning techniques for predicting depression and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional regional study
( F1000Research , 2022 , Article)Background : Maternal depression and anxiety are significant public health concerns that play an important role in the health and well-being of mothers and children. The COVID-19 pandemic, the consequential lockdowns and ... -
Machine learning techniques for the identification of risk factors associated with food insecurity among adults in Arab countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Background: A direct consequence of global warming, and strongly correlated with poor physical and mental health, food insecurity is a rising global concern associated with low dietary intake. The Coronavirus pandemic has ... -
Macro- and micronutrients consumption and the risk for colorectal cancer among Jordanians
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2015 , Article)OBJECTIVE: Diet and lifestyle have been reported to be important risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the association between total energy and nutrient intake and the risk of developing ... -
Macronutrients Intake and Risk of Stomach Cancer: Findings from Case-Control Study
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Studies on the association between gastric cancer (GC) and the intake of nutrients in Jordan are very limited, while findings from other reports on the intake of energy and macronutrients are controversial. This study aimed ... -
Macronutrients Not Micronutrients Are Associated With the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Jordanian Case-Control Study
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2022 , Article)OBJECTIVES: Pancreatic cancer (PC) has been related directly to many risk factors; however, diet is considered one of the most modifiable risk factors. This study is designed to observe the associations between the intake ...