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Preliminary results of orthogeriatric management in patients with hip fracture: Impact on functional recovery and survival
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)IntroductionOrthogeriatric units have demonstrated improvements in functional recovery and survival in older adults hospitalised for hip fracture. The aim of this study is to present preliminary results of the interdisciplinary ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of adherence to antihypertensive medication: a nationwide cross-sectional study
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, contributing significantly to global morbidity and mortality. Despite advancements in antihypertensive therapies, adherence to ... -
Objective assessment of penile curvature in hypospadias: A narrative review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundHypospadias-associated ventral curvature (VC) exerts a critical influence on surgical decision-making and repair outcomes. Despite the clinical significance of VC, assessment is frequently performed by unaided ... -
Mpox in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Addressing a new challenge to regional health security
( Sultan Qaboos University , 2025 , Other)Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), originally detected in 1970 in rural settlements inside the rainforest regions of Central and West Africa, when ... -
Potential Resistance Mechanisms Exhibited by Cystic Fibrosis Patients Against SARS-CoV-2
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic. The virus primarily spreads through person-to-person contact via aerosols and droplets, contributing ... -
Pharmacotherapeutic perspectives on nutraceuticals in the treatment of MASLD and MASH
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2025 , Other)Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatohepatitis (MASH) continue to be serious global health concerns despite various concerted efforts. There has been ... -
Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide-Based Graft-Versus-Host Disease Prophylaxis After Mismatched Unrelated Donor Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
( American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) , 2025 , Article)PURPOSEAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a curative treatment for advanced hematologic malignancies. HSCT using human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-mismatched donors is historically associated with ... -
Pharmacotherapeutic Insights into Diabetic Wound Pathogenesis and Management
( Bentham Science , 2025 , Other)In their manuscript entitled "Understanding Diabetic Wounds: A Review of Mechanisms, Pathophysiology, and Multimodal Management Strategies," Niharika et al. [1] discuss the multifaceted realm of diabetic wounds. Their ... -
Predictors of treatment failure and outcome assessment of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy with the Dornier Compact Delta® III Pro: Experience from the first 1000 treatments
( PAGEPress , 2025 , Article)Background: The Dornier Compact Delta ® III Pro is a next-generation extracorporeal shock wave lithotripter featuring flat-panel detector technology for enhanced imaging and a compact modular design. This study evaluates ... -
Neural signals, machine learning, and the future of inner speech recognition
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Inner speech recognition (ISR) is an emerging field with significant potential for applications in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and assistive technologies. This review focuses on the critical role of machine learning ... -
Molecular and immunohistochemical markers in appendiceal mucinous neoplasms: A systematic review and comparative analysis with ovarian mucinous neoplasms and colorectal adenocarcinoma
( University of Murcia , 2025 , Article)Introduction. Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (AMNs) represent a rare and diagnostically challenging group of tumors. This systematic review aims to summarize the reported molecular and immunohistochemical markers (IHC) ... -
Modeling chronic pain interconnections using Bayesian networks: insights from the Qatar Biobank study
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Introduction: This study examines the interdependencies among different chronic pain locations and their relationships with age and gender, critical for effective clinical strategies. Methods: A Bayesian network approach ... -
Molecular diagnosis of campylobacter splenic abscess in an immunocompetent adolescent: A case report and literature review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Splenic abscess is a rare, life-threatening condition often resulting from hematogenous spread or contiguous infection. We report a 14-year-old immunocompetent male presenting with fever, diarrhea, and left upper quadrant ... -
Mammalian PI-Phospholipase C Isozymes: Structural and Functional Insights and Roles in Health and Disease
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)The Phosphoinositide Specific-Phospholipase C (PI-PLC) family of enzymes plays a crucial role in various cellular processes by catalyzing the hydrolysis of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate [PI(4,5)P<inf>2</inf>] into ... -
Exploring ethnic disparities in hypospadias incidence: A meta-analysis of epidemiological studies
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)IntroductionHypospadias is a common congenital condition, yet the etiology and risk factors, including ethnic disparities, are not fully understood. While some studies suggest that ethnicity may influence the incidence of ... -
Evidence-Based Human Clinical Trials on Antidiabetic Herbal Remedies Commonly Used in the Middle East
( Sultan Qaboos University , 2025 , Article)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent metabolic disorder with significant health and economic impacts. This review examined Middle Eastern herbs as alternative T2DM treatments in human randomised controlled trials ... -
Evaluation of Reporting Methods for Assessment and Surgical Planning of Perianal Fistulas
( Springer Nature Link , 2025 , Article)Perianal fistula is a complex condition where surgeons conduct surgeries based on the mentally mapped images they created from the information found in the radiology report. If not properly treated, a fistula could reoccur. ... -
Evaluating the Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Central Venous Pressure Monitoring for Critically Ill Patients. A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Central venous pressure (CVP) is a critical parameter for assessing volume status in critically ill patients, traditionally measured through invasive central venous catheterization. While effective, this method poses risks ... -
Estimates of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the Middle East and North Africa region: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Prevalence estimates for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are not readily available, amid a lack of recent evidence. In this study, we estimated the prevalence ... -
Flow-Controlled Manual Ventilator (FCmV): A New Horizon in Elective and Emergency Airway Scenarios
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Book chapter)Ventilation through narrow bore catheters has been historically limited to patients with a patent upper airway, as expiration is limited by the high airway resistance of the catheter. Even in patients with patent upper ...