Biomedical Sciences: Recent submissions
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Second-hand smoke exposure level in the household increases risk of chest pain and wheezing: evidence from Qatar biobank
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Background: Despite research on the association between second-hand smoke exposure and chest pain/wheezing, evidence on the levels of exposure in the household and their relation to these outcomes is lacking. Our study ... -
Natural Antioxidants as Regulators of Circular RNA Expression and Function
( Wiley , 2025 , Article)Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of noncoding RNAs characterized by covalently closed loop structures that confer high stability and diverse regulatory functions. Emerging evidence suggests that circRNAs modulate gene ... -
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Sciences: A Scoping Review
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing important roles in healthcare diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of diseases. Despite this widespread implementation of AI in biomedical sciences, ... -
Qatar’s National Expanded Metabolic Newborn Screening Program: Incidence and Outcomes
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: Newborn screening is an essential public health strategy that aims to detect a range of conditions, including inborn errors of metabolism, in neonates shortly after birth. The timely identification is crucial ... -
Transcriptomic profiling and bioinformatics-driven statistical prioritization of CRC biomarkers: A step toward precision oncology
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundColorectal adenocarcinoma (COAD) is among the most common causes of cancer-related death globally. Early detection and targeted therapy depend on identifying key molecular biomarkers that drive tumor progression. ... -
Environmental Amoxicillin Exposure Induces Cardiotoxicity in Zebrafish Embryos: A Comprehensive Assessment of Heart Function and Molecular Responses
( MDPI , 2025 , Article)Background/Objectives. Environmental pollution poses a significant threat to human health, primarily through the degradation of natural ecosystems. Emerging organic contaminants (EOCs), such as pharmaceuticals like ... -
Characterization of Flow Structure and Wall Shear Stress in Patient-Specific Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Phantom Using Particle Image Velocimetry
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2025 , Article)Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an irreversible dilation of the abdominal aorta that carries a significant risk of rupture if not adequately screened and treated. This condition poses a severe threat, with a mortality ... -
Molecular insights and emerging therapeutic perspectives of the lncRNA GAS5/miR-21 axis in cancer, fibrosis, cardiovascular, and immune disorders
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have redefined the complexity of gene regulation, with the long non-coding (lncRNA) GAS5/miR-21 axis emerging as a critical determinant of cell fate across diverse pathological contexts. This review ... -
Global burden of chikungunya virus infections and the potential benefit of vaccination campaigns
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)The first vaccine against chikungunya virus (CHIKV) has now been licensed; however, due to a limited knowledge of the underlying global burden, its potential to reduce disease burden remains unknown. We used data from ... -
Immune histories and natural infection protection during the omicron era
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Past immunological events can either enhance or compromise an individual's future immune protection. This study investigated how different severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) natural ... -
JAK-STAT Signaling in Autoimmunity and Cancer
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2025 , Article Review)The JAK-STAT pathway is an essential cell survival signaling that regulates gene expressions related to inflammation, immunity and cancer. Cytokine receptors, signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) proteins, ... -
Insects in agricultural greenhouses: a metagenomic analysis of microbes in Trialeurodes vaporariorum infesting tomato and cucumber crops
( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article)Introduction: With the predicted 9-10 billion world population increase by 2050 and its accompanying need for sustainable food production, and with the harsh climate conditions challenging agriculture and food security in ... -
Machine learning applications in the analysis of sedentary behavior and associated health risks
( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article Review)Background: The rapid advancement of technology has brought numerous benefits to public health but has also contributed to a rise in sedentary lifestyles, linked to various health issues. As prolonged inactivity becomes a ... -
Development of an RT-LAMP Assay for Detecting tet(M) in Enterococcus Species: Enhancing AMR Surveillance Within the One Health Sectors
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria in humans, animals, and the environment underscores the necessity for a rapid, sensitive, and specific method to identify resistance genes. Objectives: ... -
Silicone quaterium-22 surfactant as an eco-friendly carbon steel anticorrosive: Assessment of corrosion inhibition properties and ecotoxicity in zebrafish embryos
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Corrosion of carbon steel pipelines in the oil and gas industry presents operational and environmental challenges, requiring safer alternatives to toxic corrosion inhibitors. This study evaluates Silicon-Q-22 (SQ22) as a ... -
Comprehensive global-scale evaluation of the COVID-19 pandemic associated with 234 countries, territories, and sub-national locations during 2020–2024
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Comprehensive estimation of COVID-19, including infection, death, excess mortality, case fatality rate (CFR), and infection fatality rate (IFR), is essential for understanding the pandemic’s pattern. The location-specific ... -
Correction to: Intravenous administration of gold nanoparticles in rats exhibit alterations in sphingomyelins, bile acids, sphingolipids, and cholesterol esters levels (Emergent Materials, (2025), 8, 2, (985-998), 10.1007/s42247-024-00888-7)
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)The original version of this publication contained wrong texts in the Acknowledgement section and in the Author contributions section. In addition, the article note on page 1 has been corrected. These errors have been ... -
Comprehensive performance evaluation of four chemiluminescence immunoassays for detecting vitamin D deficiency across diverse clinical conditions
( The Public Library of Science (PLOS) , 2025 , Article)Background/Objectives Vitamin D deficiency is a significant global health concern, requiring accurate diagnosis. This study evaluates the performance of four chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) platforms; Snibe, Roche, ... -
Silver-based dressings for the prevention of surgical site infections: evidence from randomized trials
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) are a major cause of postoperative complications, increasing morbidity and healthcare costs. Silver-based dressings are commonly used due to their antimicrobial properties, but ... -
Outcomes and management of Peyronie’s disease with combined treatment of collagenase clostridium histolyticum, vacuum erection device, and tadalafil
( Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications , 2025 , Article)Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a connective tissue disorder characterized by abnormal collagen deposition in the tunica albuginea, leading to penile curvature, pain, and erectile dysfunction. This study aimed to evaluate the ...
