Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950–2023: a demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Comprehensive, comparable, and timely estimates of demographic metrics—including life expectancy and age-specific mortality—are essential for evaluating, understanding, and addressing trends in population health. The ... -
An evaluation of pre-post antimicrobial stewardship healthcare educational intervention studies utilizing the Kirkpatrick model: a scoping review
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)Introduction: Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) education plays a vital role in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), yet its long-term impact on behavior and clinical outcomes remains underexplored. Educational ... -
Comparative bio-effect of gadolinium with alternative contrast medium of magnesium chloride and zinc oxide nanoparticles on single-strand DNA following exposure to magnetic resonance imaging
( Novin Medical Radiation Institute , 2024 , Article)Background: Gadolinium (Gd) is a widely used MRI contrast agent that improvesvisibility and aids in accurate diagnosis. However, conflicting reports exist regarding itsgenotoxic effects. This study investigates the bio-effects ... -
Evaluation of the Biological Effects of Exposures to Magnetic Resonance Imaging on Single-Strand DNA: An In-vivo Study
( Universiti Putra Malaysia Press , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful diagnostic technique used to acquire detailed information on the structure and function of the body’s organs. Data on the extent of genetic damage following ... -
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Traditional and Complementary Medicines among the General Public in Malaysia
( Universiti Putra Malaysia Press , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Traditional and complementary medicines (TCM) are widely used for disease management in Malaysia. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) toward TCM among the general public ... -
The epidemiology and burden of smoking in countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundTobacco smoking has long been a regional health priority for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Despite decades of commitment to implementing tobacco control measures, the ASEAN region continues ... -
Global, regional, and national incidence and mortality burden of non-COVID-19 lower respiratory infections and aetiologies, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundLower respiratory infections (LRIs) are a major global contributor to morbidity and mortality. In 2020–21, non-pharmaceutical interventions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic reduced not only the transmission ... -
Trends and demographic differences in interpersonal violence against children in sub-Saharan Africa: Findings from the 1990-2019 Global Burden of Disease Study
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2025 , Article)Objectives To analyse the past 30-year trends in mortality and morbidity of interpersonal violence against children, its demographic distribution and correlation with specific risk factors. Design Ecological study at the ... -
The global, regional, and national burden of cancer, 1990–2023, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundCancer is a leading cause of death globally. Accurate cancer burden information is crucial for policy planning, but many countries do not have up-to-date cancer surveillance data. To inform global cancer-control ... -
Zebrafish: A Versatile and Powerful Model for Biomedical Research
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)Zebrafish (Danio rerio) have become a versatile model in precision medicine, bridging fundamental biology with translational applications. Their optical transparency, rapid development, and high genetic conservation with ... -
Methodological considerations on paracetamol pharmacokinetics in spinal muscular atrophy: A response to Zhao et al.
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)We have reviewed with great interest the recent study examining the pharmacokinetics (PK) of paracetamol in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).1 Paracetamol remains a critical antipyretic and analgesic agent for ... -
دور القضاء الوطني في حسم التعارض بين الشروط النموذجية للبائع والمشتري في ظل اتفاقية فيينا
( كلية القانون الكويتية العالمية , 2025 , Article)تشهد التجارة الدولية استخداما مضطردا للشروط النموذجية عند إبرام العقود. وفي الغالب، تتعارض لائحة الشروط النموذجية للبائع مع لائحة الشروط النموذجية للمشتري في بعض المسائل؛ على اعتبار أن كلا منهما – عند إعداد لائحته – يحرص ... -
Rehabilitation of the Atrophic Edentulous Maxilla: A Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing Survival of Delayed-Loaded Implants in Grafted Bone Versus Immediately Loaded Implants in Native Bone
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)Objectives: This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the survival rate of implants placed in grafted edentulous maxillary arches following a delayed loading protocol versus a graftless approach with an immediate ... -
Reassessing PCI Timing in High Bleeding Risk Patients: Evidence, Strategies, and Outcomes
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with high bleeding risk (HBR) presents a therapeutic challenge, requiring careful balancing of ischemic prevention and bleeding avoidance. The Academic Research Consortium ... -
Advances in Nitrogen-Rich Wastewater Treatment: A Comprehensive Review of Modern Technologies
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)Nitrogen-rich wastewater is a major environmental issue that requires proper treatment before disposal. This comprehensive overview covers biological, physical, and chemical nitrogen removal methods. Simultaneous ... -
Development of Novel Composite Membranes in Water/Wastewater Treatment
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Composite membranes have attracted significant attention due to their flexibility in having more than one layer, with many materials being used to form the membrane. This will enable the scientific and the industrial ... -
Removal of Organic Contaminants in Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) Process Water Using Adsorption on Activated Carbon Fibers (ACFs)
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Gas-To-Liquid (GTL) processing involves the conversion of natural gas to liquid hydrocarbons that are widely used in the chemical industry. In this process, the Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) approach is utilized and, as a result, ... -
Regenerable chitosan-embedded magnetic iron oxide beads for nitrate removal from industrial wastewater
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2024 , Article)Industrial sites worldwide significantly contribute to water pollution. Nitrates are a common effluent pollutant from such sites. Effective means to remove nitrate ions (NO3−) from polluted waters are needed. Chitosan ... -
Nanofiller-tuned microporous polymer molecular sieves for energy and environmental processes
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2015 , Article)Microporous polymers with molecular sieving properties are promising for a wide range of applications in gas storage, molecular separations, catalysis, and energy storage. In this study, we report highly permeable and ... -
Future Techniques and Perspectives on Implanted and Wearable Heart Failure Detection Devices
( wiley , 2022 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the applications and challenges of implantable devices for heart failure (HF) monitoring, as well as their prospects and limitations, and lists some of the data sets recently collected from wearable ...
