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Hidradenitis suppurativa and its association with obesity, smoking, and diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Wiley online library , 2024 , Article)Our meta-analysis aimed to quantify the association between Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and several risk factors including obesity, smoking, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We searched PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web ... -
The Impact of Diabetes Education by Clinical Pharmacist on Quality of Life and Treatment Satisfaction of Sudanese Individuals With Type II Diabetes Mellitus: Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
( SAGE Journals , 2024 , Article)Background: Patients’ satisfaction with their treatment directly impacts the control of their diabetes. Quality of life is crucial for patients with diabetes mellitus to maintain long-term health and minimize complications. ... -
Skull base plasmacytoma in young patients aged below 40 years: Radiological perspectives and clinical outcomes
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Background: Plasmacytoma of the skull base is a rare manifestation of plasma cell neoplasm with only a few cases documented in literature involving young adults. Plasmacytoma can be an isolated solitary lesion or a secondary ... -
Early vs delayed insertion of penile prosthesis in patients with refractory priapism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article Review)Introduction: Refractory priapism, characterized by persistent and prolonged painful erections despite initial treatment maneuvers, can significantly impair erectile function secondary to ischemia-induced corporal tissue ... -
Green Innovation and Synthesis of Honeybee Products-Mediated Nanoparticles: Potential Approaches and Wide Applications
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Bee products, abundant in bioactive ingredients, have been utilized in both traditional and contemporary medicine. Their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties make them valuable for food, preservation, ... -
Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors, and Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes of Statins Discontinuation: A Systematic Review
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Purpose: Statins are widely prescribed for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) prevention; however, a significant proportion of users discontinue the medication for various reasons. This review aimed to determine the prevalence ... -
Alterations in Choline Metabolism in Non-Obese Individuals with Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)The prevalence of non-obese individuals with insulin resistance (IR) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing worldwide. This study investigates the metabolic signature of phospholipid-associated metabolites in non-obese ... -
Effectiveness of, and Satisfaction with, a Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction Knowledge and Skills Masterclass for a World-Wide Audience
( Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology , 2024 , Article)Purpose This is the first study to assess the impact of an online microsurgical testicular sperm extraction (mTESE) masterclass. We: 1) describe the masterclass’s scientific content; 2) appraise the participants’ acquisition ... -
Commentary to "Comparison of hypospadias phenotype pixel segmentation to GMS score"; towards precision care in hypospadias management: Navigating challenges and embracing innovation
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)This article presents a comparison between hypospadias pixel segmentation and GMS score for the classification of hypospadias . Introducing a comprehensive and standardized approach to the assessment and surgical management ... -
Identification of KSR2 Variants in Pediatric Patients with Severe Early-Onset Obesity from Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)The kinase suppressor of Ras 2 (KSR2) gene is associated with monogenic obesity, and loss-of-function variants in KSR2 have been identified in individuals with severe early-onset obesity. This study investigated KSR2 ... -
Isolated diaphragmatic hydatid cyst: a rare entity in the paediatric population
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)Isolated primary diaphragmatic hydatid disease (HD) occurs in approximately 1% of adult cases. However, this unique presentation of a pediatric diaphragmatic cystic mass has not been previously described in the literature. ... -
Unique Lessons From the Natural Progression of Rejection in Human Uterine Allografts
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Uterus transplantation (UTx) is a novel treatment for absolute uterine infertility. Acute T cell-mediated rejection (TCMR) can be monitored only through serial cervical biopsies. Methods: This study, the first ... -
Reply to letter to the editor: "Plate Objective Scoring Tool (POST) in distal hypospadias: Correlation with post-repair complications"
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)We extend our sincere gratitude to the authors for their thoughtful and insightful letter concerning our article titled "Plate Objective Scoring Tool (POST) in distal hypospadias: Correlation with post-repair complications." ... -
Fatty acid synthase: A key driver of ovarian cancer metastasis and a promising therapeutic target
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Fatty acid synthase (FASN) is a critical enzyme essential for the production of fats in the body. The abnormal expression of FASN is associated with different types of malignancies, including ovarian cancer. FASN plays a ... -
Successful treatment of staghorn stones with flexible ureteroscopy and thulium fiber laser (TFL) lithotripsy: initial experience with 32 cases
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of flexible ureteroscopy with thulium fiber laser lithotripsy for management of renal staghorn stones. Materials and Methods Thirty-two patients with staghorn stones were ... -
Bortezomib exerts its anti-cancer activity through the regulation of Skp2/p53 axis in non-melanoma skin cancer cells and C. elegans
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), encompassing basal and squamous cell carcinoma, is the most prevalent cancer in the United States. While surgical removal remains the conventional therapy with a 95% 5-year cure rate, there ... -
Clusters of lifestyle behavioral risk factors and their associations with depressive symptoms and stress: evidence from students at a university in Finland
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background No previous research of university students in Finland assessed lifestyle behavioral risk factors (BRFs), grouped students into clusters, appraised the relationships of the clusters with their mental well-being, ... -
COVID-19 testing, incidence, and positivity trends among school age children during the academic years 2020-2022 in the State of Qatar: special focus on using CDC indicators for community transmission to evaluate school attendance policies and public health response
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background There exists a gap in our understanding of the age-dependent epidemiological dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 among school-age children in comparison to adults within the State of Qatar. Additionally, there has been ... -
Correction to: Successful treatment of staghorn stones with flexible ureteroscopy and thulium fiber laser (TFL) lithotripsy: initial experience with 32 cases (Urolithiasis, (2024), 52, 1, (102), 10.1007/s00240-024-01598-9)
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of flexible ureteroscopy with thulium fiber laser lithotripsy for management of renal staghorn stones. Materials and methods Thirty-two patients with staghorn stones were ... -
Assessment of treatment needs, barriers, and self-perception regarding oral health among female university students: a cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background The study aimed to compare the self-perceived oral health status measured through a self-administered questionnaire with clinically determined oral health status measured by decayed-missing-filled teeth (DMFT) ...
