• Family caregivers' contributions to self-care behaviors among heart failure patients in Oman. 

  Alharrasi, Maryam; Alnoumani, Huda; Al-Ghassani, Amal; Amirtharaj, Anandhi; Bin Ali, Wafaa; Al-Zakwani, Ibrahim; Aldaken, Laila; Al Hinai, Mahmood; Abu Raddaha, Ahmad H... more authors ... less authors ( Public Library of Science , 2025 , Article)

  Family caregiver's role can be involving patients with heart failure (HF) in each behavior of self-care such as treatment adherence, and healthy eating, which will \ultimately lead to disease control. This study aimed to ...
• Indications and clinical outcomes of percutaneous cholecystostomies in acute cholecystitis: a study from Qatar. 

  Ghali, Mohamed Said; Ali, Syed Muhammad; Gibreal, Khadija Jaffar Siddig; Singh, Rajvir; Shehata, Mona S; Al-Zoubi, Raed M; Zarour, Ahmad... more authors ... less authors ( BioMed Central , 2025 , Article)

  Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a prevalent condition in emergency departments (EDs). Standard care involves early laparoscopic cholecystectomy; however, in cases of delayed presentation, high surgical risk, or during situations ...
• Comparative Radiological Outcomes of Stand-alone Cage versus Cage and Plate in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study. 

  Moghamis, Isam Sami; Alhammoud, Abduljabbar; Elshoeibi, Amgad M; Abudalou, Abedallah; Derbas, Jawad; Alhardallo, Mutaz Awad; Abdelsalam, Salahuddeen; Baco, Abdulmoeen... more authors ... less authors ( Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. , 2024 , Article)

  Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is one of the most commonly used techniques for neural decompression in degenerative cervical radiculopathy and cervical myelopathy. Controversies regarding the superiority ...
• Prevalence and associated factors of oral pigmented lesions among Yemeni dental patients: a large cross-sectional study. 

  Alhowshabi, Asma'a Mansour; ALHajj, Wadhah Abdul Nasser; Al-Hajri, Manal Mohammed; Al-Akwa'a, Ola Mohsen; Halboub, Esam; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali... more authors ... less authors ( BioMed Central , 2025 , Article)

  The literature is scarce and inconsistent regarding the prevalence, types, and risk factors of oral pigmented lesions (OPL). The present study investigated the prevalence, types, and distribution of OPL, as well as their ...
• Reactivity of aragonite with dicalcium phosphate facilitates removal of dental calculus. 

  Elhadad, Amir; Basiri, Tayebeh; Al-Hashedi, Ashwaq; Smith, Sophia; Moussa, Hanan; Veettil, Sadiya; Soriano, Eva Mª Pérez; Tamimi, Faleh... more authors ... less authors ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)

  Dental calculus, a main contributor of periodontal diseases, is mostly composed of inorganic calcium phosphate species such as dicalcium phosphate, whitlockite, octa calcium phosphate, and hydroxyapatite. Under physiological ...
• Evaluating Hospital Admission Data as Indicators of COVID-19 Severity: A National Assessment in Qatar. 

  Sukik, Layan; Chemaitelly, Hiam; Ayoub, Houssein H; Coyle, Peter; Tang, Patrick; Hasan, Mohammad R; Yassine, Hadi M; Al Thani, Asmaa A; Al-Kanaani, Zaina; Al-Kuwari, Einas; Jeremijenko, Andrew; Kaleeckal, Anvar Hassan; Latif, Ali Nizar; Shaik, Riyazuddin Mohammad; Abdul-Rahim, Hanan F; Nasrallah, Gheyath K; Al-Kuwari, Mohamed Ghaith; Butt, Adeel A; Al-Romaihi, Hamad Eid; Al-Thani, Mohamed H; Al-Khal, Abdullatif; Bertollini, Roberto; Abu-Raddad, Laith J... more authors ... less authors ( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)

  Accurately assessing SARS-CoV-2 infection severity is essential for understanding the health impact of the infection and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. This study investigated whether SARS-CoV-2-associated ...
• Evaluating chemiluminescent immunoassays for syphilis detection: A comparative analysis 

  Ahmed, Ismail; Younes, Nadin; Ayoub, Houssein; Nasrallah, Dana F.; Al-Emadi, Jawaher A.; Khalid, Hadiya M.; Abouassali, Mazen Najib; Elshaikh, Manal; Karimeh, Ibrahim Wissam; Ibrahim, Mohammed Abdelfatah; Ali, Mutaz Mohamed; Shaar, Ibrahim Al; Younes, Salma; Zein, Nouran; Nizamuddin, Parveen Banu; Yassine, Hadi M.; Abu-Raddad, Laith J.; Nasrallah, Gheyath K.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)

  BackgroundSyphilis, caused by Treponema pallidum (TP), remains a significant global public health concern, with approximately 8 million new cases annually. Diagnosing syphilis is challenging due to its often-asymptomatic ...
• The epidemiology of antimicrobial resistant bacterial infection in Qatar: A systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Rasha, Abu El-Ruz; Masoud, Ovelia A.; Ibrahim, Amal A.; Chivese, Tawanda; Zughaier, Susu M. ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)

  BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the current silent pandemic responsible for approximately five million deaths annually. According to the WHO, antimicrobial resistance is one of the top global public health ...
• Corrigendum to “synthesis of curcuma longa doped cellulose grafted hydrogel for catalysis, bactericidal and insilico molecular docking analysis” [Int. J. Biol. Macromol, 253 (2023) 126827] 

  Iram, Shahzadi; Islam, Muhammad; Saeed, Hamid; Haider, Ali; Shahzadi, Anum; Rathore, Hassan Anwer; Ul-Hamid, Anwar; Abd-Rabboh, Hisham S.M.; Ikram, Muhammad... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)

  The authors regret. Fig. 5 should be read along with unzoomed FESEM images provided in corresponding figure for better understanding. Fig. 5 Download: Download high-res image (391KB) Download: Download full-size ...
• Does reducing the acid-etching time increase the micro-tensile bond strength of a bulk fill composite to dentin using different universal adhesives? 

  Öztürk, Elif; Meric, Omer Taha; Helvacioglu-Yigit, Dilek ( BioMed Central , 2025 , Article)

  The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate whether a reduced phosphoric acid etching time would have an impact on the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of different universal adhesives to dentin using a bulk-fill ...
• The protective role of lidocaine in surgeries involving trigeminal nerve manipulation: a meta-analysis of trigeminocardiac reflex prevention. 

  Al-Qiami, Almonzer; Amro, Sarah; Sarhan, Khalid; Arafeh, Yusra; Milad, Mina; Omar, Islam; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J... more authors ... less authors ( Springer , 2025 , Article)

  The trigeminocardiac reflex (TCR) is activated when the trigeminal nerve is manipulated through mechanical pressure, traction, or irritation. This leads to a rapid increase in parasympathetic activity, resulting in a ...
• Recent advances in stem cell-based therapies for type 1 diabetes: A glimpse into the future. 

  Hassanein, Ahmed; Akhtar, Saghir ( The Association of Basic Medical Sciences , 2025 , Article Review)

  Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a serious, chronic metabolic and autoimmune disease that affects millions globally. While insulin administration remains the most effective treatment, it is not a cure. Long-term therapies, ...
• Exploring Beyond Numeric Weight Loss: The Metabolic Effects of Semaglutide. 

  Sara, Sokary; Bawadi, Hiba ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)

  The global burden of overweight and obesity has increased by threefold since the 1970s, which led to increased incidences of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. This review aimed to explore the metabolic impacts ...
• Prevalence of hypodontia and other developmental dental anomalies in children with or without molar incisor hypomineralisation 

  Hani, Nazzal; Rodd, Helen D.; Alrashed, Hoor N.; Bonifacio, Clarissa Calil; Choe, Ruth Wei; Crombie, Felicity; El Shafei, Jumana; El Shahawy, Osama; Al Sheeb, Muneera; Foláyan, Moréniké Oluwátóyìn; Arowolo, Olaniyi; Gambetta-Tessini, Karla; de Vries, Aniek; Goyal, Ashima; Gupta, Arpit; Hasmun, Noren; Hussein, Iyad; Issa, Ahmad I.; Jundi, Suhad; Abedalhaleem, Eman Bassam; Kowash, Mawlood; Alshamsi, Aysha; Salami, Anas; Manton, David J.; Muñoz-Sandoval, Cecilia; Narasimhan, Srinivasan; Omar, Samah; Parekh, Susan; Drysdale, David; Popoola, Bamidele O.; Shields, Stephanie; Silva, Mihiri J.; Taylor, Greig; Yang, Naomi Qiyue... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)

  ObjectivesTo investigate whether hypodontia and other developmental dental anomalies were more common in children with MIH than their unaffected peers, and to determine if sex or geographical location had any effect on ...
• Trueness and precision of facial scan and virtual patient representation workflow 

  Al Hamad, Khaled Q.; Ayyad, Jad Q.; Al-Rashdan, Bashar A.; Al Quran, Firas A. ( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)

  Purpose: To investigate the feasibility and accuracy (trueness and precision) of facial scanning and virtual patient representation (VPR). Materials and Methods: One participant was recruited and informed consent was ...
• Associations between inflammation-related dietary patterns and obesity: A cohort study among Tibetan adults 

  Sun, Xiaomin; Jian, Wenxiu; Tang, Xiao; Li, Rui; Zhang, Bin; Chen, Yingxin; Wang, Haijing; Zhao, Lei; Zhang, Yangrui; Kumpei, Tanisawa; Shi, Zumin; Wang, Youfa; Peng, Wen... more authors ... less authors ( Cambridge University Press , 2025 , Article)

  Substantial changes resulting from the interaction of environmental and dietary factors contribute to an increased risk of obesity, while their specific associations with obesity remain unclear. Identify inflammation-related ...
• Exploring the medicinal potential of Citrus limon var. pompia camarda var. nova: From phytochemicals to therapeutic applications 

  Anna Maria, Posadino; Maccioccu, Paola; Giordo, Roberta; Spissu, Ylenia; Eid, Ali H.; Barberis, Antonio; Pintus, Gianfranco; Fenu, Grazia... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)

  Citrus limon var. pompia Camarda var. nova, (CLP) an endemic citrus fruit from Sardinia, is emerging as a significant source of bioactive compounds with extensive health benefits. This comprehensive review examines the ...
• Novel thiazolones for the simultaneous modulation of PPARγ, COX-2 and 15-LOX to address metabolic disease-associated portal inflammation 

  Mai S., El-Shoukrofy; Ismail, Azza; Elhamammy, Reem H.; Abdelhady, Sherien A.; Nassra, Rasha; Makkar, Monica S.; Agami, Mahmoud A.; Wahid, Ahmed; Nematalla, Hisham A.; Sai, Minh; Merk, Daniel; El-Yazbi, Ahmed F.; Belal, Ahmed S.F.; Eid, Ali H.; Elzahhar, Perihan A.... more authors ... less authors (2025 , Article)

  A hybrid pharmacophore model, based on structural motifs previously identified by our team, was employed to generate ligands that simultaneously target COX-2, 15-LOX, and PPARγ in the context of metabolic dysfunction-associated ...
• Development of a peak insertion torque prediction model for parallel-walled dental implants 

  Ammar A., Alsheghri; Abdalla, Ali N.; Mokahhal, Basel; Cortes, Arthur R.G.; Garcia-Denche, Jesús Torres; Celemin, Alicia; Cascos, Rocio; Song, Jun; Tamimi, Faleh... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)

  Implant peak insertion torque is a commonly used indication of primary stability that dentists rely on to make clinical decisions. The aim of this manuscript is to model the peak torque required for dental implant insertion ...
• The association between the oral microbiome and hypertension: a systematic review 

  Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Al-Mashraqi, Abeer A.; Al-Qadhi, Gamilah; Al-Hebshi, Nezar; Ba-Hattab, Raidan ( Taylor & Francis , 2025 , Article)

  Background: This study systematically reviewed the available evidence regarding the potential association between oral microbiota and hypertension. Methods: A comprehensive search of online databases was conducted by two ...

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