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Processed and ultra-processed foods are associated with depression and anxiety symptoms in a cross-sectional sample of urban Lebanese adults
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Elsevier
, 2025 , Article)
While low dietary quality has been linked to poor mental health, evidence on more direct relations of specific dietary quality indicators, namely degrees of food processing, with mental health disorders remains limited. ...
Association between clinical laboratory indicators and WOMAC scores in Qatar Biobank participants: The impact of testosterone and fibrinogen on pain, stiffness, and functional limitation
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Walter de Gruyter GmbH
, 2025 , Article)
Objectives: The association between baseline laboratory parameters and experienced well-being in healthy individuals remains uncertain. This study explored the relationship between clinical laboratory profiles and Western ...
Oncoproteins E6/E7 of the human papillomavirus types 16 & 18 synergize in modulating oncogenes and tumor suppressor proteins in colorectal cancer
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2025 , Article)
Objective
Our study presents a novel analysis of the oncogenes and tumor suppressor proteins directly modulated by E6/E7 of high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, in colorectal cancer (CRC).
Methods
HCT 116 (KRAS mutant) & ...
Empowering nurse leaders: readiness for AI integration and the perceived benefits of predictive analytics
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2025 , Article)
Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into healthcare, particularly through predictive analytics that can enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Nursing leaders play a crucial ...
Validation of the emergency surgery score’s predictive accuracy for postoperative outcomes and ICU admissions in MENA vs. non-MENA emergency surgery patients
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Springer Nature
, 2025 , Article)
Background: The Emergency Surgery Score (ESS) has demonstrated strong predictive value for morbidity, mortality, and long-term survival outcomes. However, its applicability and validity in the Middle East and North Africa ...
Optimizing Mean Arterial Pressure Targets for Septic Shock Patients With Chronic Hypertension: A Narrative Review
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John Wiley & Sons
, 2025 , Article)
Background and Aims: Septic shock is a serious infection-related condition that has a big effect on public health. To improve organ perfusion and prognosis in septic shock patients with chronic high blood pressure, optimal ...
Safety and Efficacy of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Older Adults with Variable Disease States: A Meta-analysis of Large Placebo-Controlled Trials
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Springer Nature
, 2025 , Article)
Background: Recent guidelines recommend the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors (SGLT2i) in patients suffering from cardiorenal diseases. However, the safety and efficacy of SGLT2i in older adults ...
Regional variations in incidence of surgical site infection and associated risk factors in women undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis
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Elsevier
, 2025 , Article)
BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common postoperative complications after cesarean section (CS), with increased mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. ObjectiveTo ...
Differences in vaping frequency and negative health effects experienced from vaping in a sample of vapers from three Middle Eastern countries
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Elsevier
, 2025 , Article)
AimTo examine differences in the likelihood of higher vaping frequency and experiencing negative effects from vaping in a sample of vapers from three Middle Eastern countries. MethodsAdult vapers completed an online ...
Impact of bodyweight loss on type 2 diabetes remission: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis of randomised controlled trials
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Elsevier
, 2025 , Article)
BackgroundBodyweight loss is associated with type 2 diabetes remission; however, the quantitative relationship between the degree of bodyweight loss and the likelihood of remission, after controlling for confounding factors, ...