Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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Monocyte-to-HDL ratio (MHR) as a novel biomarker: reference ranges and associations with inflammatory diseases and disease-specific mortality
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Monocyte-to-HDL Ratio (MHR) biomarker reflects monocyte-driven inflammation and HDL's anti-inflammatory properties. MHR's reference ranges and prognostic utility remain undefined. We establish normal MHR reference ... -
The role of immune checkpoints in modulating cancer stem cells anti-tumor immune responses: implications and perspectives in cancer therapy
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article Review)Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a minor subpopulation of tumor cells characterized by self-renewal capacity and stemness features and are responsible for tumor progression and therapy resistance. Several studies have shown ... -
Long-term symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection in a cohort of healthcare workers in Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, healthcare workers faced a significantly elevated risk of exposure and infection compared to the general population due to their frontline roles in patient care. ... -
Pediatric rhabdomyolysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of etiologies, management, and outcomes
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially fatal disorder that occurs due to various causes. Therefore, the aim of this meta-analysis was to identify the underlying causes, evaluate the treatment options, and determine ... -
The impact of virtual reality (VR) on pain management in the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article Review)Background: Although pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy are available, pain management in the emergency department (ED) may be difficult. In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a practical ... -
Idiopathic granulomatous lobular mastitis emulating breast carcinoma: a case report
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Idiopathic granulomatous lobular mastitis is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of the breast. Idiopathic granulomatous lobular mastitis is a benign entity of unknown etiology occurring mainly in women of ... -
Uterine fibroids in women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study at the primary health care corporation in Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Uterine fibroids are a major cause of hysterectomy and morbidity among women of childbearing age, yet data in Qatar are limited. Objectives: This study examines the epidemiology, health-related characteristics, ... -
Retraction note: Inhibition of alpha-synuclein seeded fibril formation and toxicity by herbal medicinal extracts (BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, (2020), 20, 1, (73), 10.1186/s12906-020-2849-1)
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)The authors have retracted this article. After publication, concerns were raised regarding high similarity between the electron microscopy images in this article and several earlier articles [1,2,3], as well as image overlap ... -
The association between magnesium intake and circadian syndrome among US adults attending NHANES 2005-2016
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background Circadian Syndrome (CircS) expands on metabolic syndrome (MetS) by including circadian rhythm disturbances and depression. It has been shown to be a better predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than MetS. ... -
Mycoplasma-pneumonia-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome in an adult: a case report
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Stevens-Johnson syndrome epitomizes an acute, exceptionally rare, and capricious immunological phenomenon marked by potentially life-threatening skin reactions, involvement of mucous membranes, and concomitant ... -
The role of AI-driven communication in delirium prevention, detection, and care for critically ill ICU patients: A systematic review with inductive thematic synthesis
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article Review)BackgroundDelirium remains one of the most consequential complications among critically ill patients in ICUs, exerting profound effects on morbidity, mortality, and annual healthcare costs exceeding $81 billion. Communication ... -
Digital Interventions for Palliative Care Education for Nursing Students: A Systematic Review
( MDPI , 2026 , Article)Background/Objectives: Palliative care education is a core component of undergraduate nursing preparation; however, many nursing students report limited exposure and confidence in providing end-of-life care. Digital and ... -
Pancreatic Cancer Education: A Scoping Review of Evidence Across Patients, Professionals and the Public
( MDPI , 2026 , Article)Background: Pancreatic cancer is the least survivable malignancy, with five-year survival below 10%. Its vague, non-specific symptoms contribute to late diagnosis and poor outcomes. Targeted education for healthcare ... -
Exnovation: A Concept Analysis.
( Wiley , 2026 , Article)To conduct an in-depth concept analysis of exnovation, exploring its significance, conceptual mechanisms and impacts in administration, business and healthcare, particularly emphasising its relevance to nursing. Exnovation ... -
Global, regional, and national burden of chronic respiratory diseases and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 1990-2023: a Global Burden of Disease study.
( nature medicine , 2026 , Article)Chronic respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumoconiosis, interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary sarcoidosis, are major global causes of mortality and morbidity. ... -
Global Prevalence and Cancer Risk of Epstein–Barr Virus and Human Papillomavirus Coinfection in Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( MDPI , 2025 , Article)Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy and a dominant cause of cancer mortality among women worldwide. Alongside established risk factors, recent studies highlight oncoviruses like ... -
تنامي ظاهرة العسكرة في السودان: المظاهر والأسباب والتداعيات
( المركز العربي للأبحاث ودراسة السياسات - معهد الدوحة للدراسات العليا , 2024 , Article)يهدف هذا البحث إلى تسليط الضوء على التصاعد المستمر لدور العسكريين في السياسة السودانية، وجهود القوى المدنية لمحاصرة هذه الظاهرة ونتائج هذه الجهود. ويركز على مظاهر وأسباب ونتائج تنامي العسكرة خلال فترات الحكم العسكري الثلاث ... -
السياسة الخارجيّة الروسيّة تجاه أفريقيا في عهد الرئيس بوتين: الأهداف والاستراتيجيّات وآفاق المستقبل
( جمعية كليات الآداب في الجامعات أعضاء اتحاد الجامعات العربية , 2024 , Article)يهدف هذا البحث الدراسة إلى مناقشة أهداف وأدوات واستراتيجيات السياسة الروسية في إفريقيا خلال عهد الرئيس الروسي فلاديمير بوتين. تدور مشكلة البحث حول أسباب إصرار القيادة الروسية على التوسع في إفريقيا على الرغم من وجود قوى ... -
تحوُّل الميليشيات الحكومية إلى جيوش موازية: أنموذج قوات الدعم السريع
( مركز دراسات الوحدة العربية , 2024 , Article)يشرح هذا البحث أسباب ونتائج تحول المليشيات الحكومية إلى جيوش موازية، ويركز بوجه خاص على قوات الدعم السريع السودانية التي تحولت من مليشيا محلية محدودة إلى قوة ضاربة وموازية للجيش السوداني الذي يصل عمره إلى ما يقارب المئة ... -
Rebuilding Trust and Social Cohesion in Post-War Sudan: Opportunities and Challenges
( Université de Batna 1 El Hadj Lakhdar , 2025 , Article)This study examines the social, economic, and psychological impacts of the war that broke out in Sudan in April 2023, and investigates the possibility of building trust and restoring social cohesion and national unity in ...
