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  • Defective ryanodine receptor N-terminus inter-subunit interaction is a common mechanism in neuromuscular and cardiac disorders 

    Zhang, Yadan; Rabesahala de Meritens, Camille; Beckmann, Astrid; Lai, F. Anthony; Zissimopoulos, Spyros ( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)
    The ryanodine receptor (RyR) is a homotetrameric channel mediating sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca<sup>2+</sup> release required for skeletal and cardiac muscle contraction. Mutations in RyR1 and RyR2 lead to life-threatening ...
  • Disparate molecular mechanisms in cardiac ryanodine receptor channelopathies 

    Zhang, Yadan; Seidel, Monika; Rabesahala de Meritens, Camille; Beckmann, Astrid; Ahmed, Syeda; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)
    Aims: Mutations in the cardiac ryanodine receptor (RyR2) are associated with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT). This study investigates the underlying molecular mechanisms for CPVT mutations ...
  • The 6th Qatar International Internal Medicine (6-QIIM) Conference 2025: Enhancing patient care through regional and international collaboration and innovation 

    Elzouki, Abdel Naser; Alkadi, Mohamad M.; Akbar, Raza; Mathew, Joe; Zahid, Muhammad; ... more authors ( HBKU Press , 2025 , Other)
    Internal Medicine has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, encompassing telemedicine, personalized medicine, and artificial intelligence. However, significant challenges persist. Noncommunicable diseases such ...
  • Microneedle Delivery of Heterologous Microparticulate COVID-19 Vaccine Induces Cross Strain Specific Antibody Levels in Mice 

    Arte, Tanisha Manoj; Patil, Smital Rajan; Adediran, Emmanuel; Singh, Revanth; Bagwe, Priyal; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)
    Background: In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global health, largely driven by the emergence of various genetic mutations within the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Although the pandemic phase has passed, ...
  • Impact of polypharmacy phenogroups on different heart failure phenotypes in patients with chronic heart failure: a retrospective examination of real-world cohort 

    Sukik, Aseel; Aboughalia, Ahmed Tarek; Said Wali, Abdul Haseeb; Al Radaideh, Amro; Elsayed, Omar Mohamed; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2025 , Article)
    Background: Polypharmacy is a rising morbidity amongst patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), with reported prevalence ranging from 70% to 85%. While polypharmacy is essential for managing comorbid conditions, its exact ...
  • Gum Acacia supplementation improves adiponectin levels and HbA1c/adiponectin ratio in women with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial 

    Babiker, Rasha; Ali, Ibrahim Abdelrhim; Merghani, Tarig H.; Banaga, Amin S.I.; Hashim, Nada Tawfig; ... more authors ( Functional Food Center Inc. , 2025 , Article)
    Background: Adiponectin contributes to the regulation of glucose homeostasis and lipid profiles and plays a role in maintaining average body weight. At high serum concentrations, adiponectin sensitizes cells to insulin and ...
  • Rethinking the Diagnosis and Management of Antibody-Mediated Rejection in Multidisciplinary Transplant Meetings: A Global Survey and Banff Working Group Recommendations 

    Sapir-Pichhadze, Ruth; Askar, Medhat; Cooper, Matthew; Cornell, Lynn D.; Cozzi, Emanuele; ... more authors ( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)
    Introduction: The diagnosis of antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) requires input from several transplant professionals. Bringing clinical and laboratory experts together may help standardize care. Yet, little is known about ...
  • Leveraging Machine and Deep Learning Algorithms for hERG Blocker Prediction 

    Mohammad, Syed; Chandrasekar, Vaisali; Aboumarzouk, Omar; Vikram Singh, Ajay; Prasad Dakua, Sarada ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) , 2025 , Article)
    The human ether-a-go-go-related (hERG) gene is crucial in enabling the regulation of repolarisation process in the heart. Some chemicals act as hERG blockers, resulting in prolonged QT intervals. Predicting the binding ...
  • Direct and indirect estimation of stature using measurements of metacarpals of South Africans of African descent 

    Adebesin, Abduljalil; Mohamed, Youssef; Al-Obaidan, Noor; Al-Matwi, Mohammed; Olateju, Oladiran; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)
    Background: Stature reconstruction is an important component of skeletal analysis in personal identification. The mathematical method has been used in various parts of the world to establish standards for estimation of ...
  • Comparison between flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath and standard ureteral access sheath during flexible ureteroscopy for the management of kidney stone: systematic review and meta-analysis 

    Alnadhari, Ibrahim; Abdeljaleel, Osama; Ali, Omar; Shamsodini, Ahmad; Al-Ansari, Abdulla; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)
    Objectives: Flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) is a commonly chosen technique for kidney stone treatment. The use of ureteral access sheaths (UAS) enhances both access and the procedure's effectiveness. This study performs a ...
  • Psychosocial Evaluation of Prospective Living Kidney Donors in Qatar: A Profile of Prospective Donors, Process, and Outcomes 

    Fadhil, Riadh A.S.; Al Abdulghani, Asma; Alabdulla, Majid; Ajmal, Nighat A.; Stanciu, Nicoleta R.; ... more authors ( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2025 , Article)
    Background. In Qatar, the Committee for Oversight of Living Donation (COLD) was established at Hamad Medical Corporation in 2014 to provide standardized, multidisciplinary psychosocial evaluation (PE) for prospective living ...
  • Digital twins for the era of personalized surgery 

    Mekki, Yosra Magdi; Luijten, Gijs; Hagert, Elisabet; Belkhair, Sirajeddin; Varghese, Chris; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)
    Digital twins can aid surgeons in training and in performing interventions with greater awareness and precision. The range and variety of digital twins in surgery are described, and their use across perioperative care is ...
  • Kounis syndrome: acute myocardial injury triggered by ant bite-induced anaphylaxis 

    Altermanini, Omar; Ashour, Anas A.; Abdullatef, Waleed K.; Arabi, Abdulrahman; Habib, Mhd Baraa ( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)
    Anaphylaxis triggered by insect bites is well-documented, but its association with acute myocardial injury (AMI) is rare. We report a case of Kounis syndrome, where an ant bite induced anaphylaxis and myocardial injury. A ...
  • From Knowledge to Habits: Changes in COVID-19 Health Attitudes, Practices, and Sources of Information (HAPS) at Qatar University Post-Pandemic. 

    Alkaabi, Ibrahim; Abita, Magdy; Ouda, Amr; Mahdi, Yousif; Malki, Mohammed Imad ( Wiley , 2025 , Article)
    The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted health behaviors globally and this study investigated changes in Health, Attitudes, Practices, and Sources of information (HAPS) among 1186 students, faculty, and staff at Qatar ...
  • Changing life expectancy in European countries 1990–2021: a subanalysis of causes and risk factors from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

    Nicholas, Steel; Bauer-Staeb, Clarissa Maria Mercedes; Ford, John A; Abbafati, Cristiana; Abdalla, Mohammed Altigani; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
    BackgroundDecades of steady improvements in life expectancy in Europe slowed down from around 2011, well before the COVID-19 pandemic, for reasons which remain disputed. We aimed to assess how changes in risk factors and ...
  • Association of physical activity level during pregnancy with preterm birth and infant adiposity: longitudinal analysis from the MAASTHI cohort, India 

    Ana, Yamuna; van den Brand, Floor A.; van Schayck, Onno C.P.; Babu, Giridhara R. ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)
    Background: Physical activity during pregnancy is thought to influence birth outcomes, but its association with it is not fully understood. We aimed to examine the association of sedentary behavior during pregnancy with ...
  • The impact of pre-existing immunity on the emergence of within-host immune-escape mutations in Omicron lineages 

    Ahmed, Muna N.; Habib, Ummay Salma Abu; Abdallah, Abdallah M.; Emara, Mohamed M.; Pain, Arnab; ... more authors ( Microbiology Society , 2025 , Article)
    The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 circulating amongst highly immunized populations is anticipated to induce immunological pressures, potentially compromising existing immunity. This study investigates vaccine-induced ...
  • Shaping the future of cell and gene therapy workforce development: training of cell therapy processing personnel - perspectives from the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy Lab Practices Committee 

    Elena, Maryamchik; Krull, Ashley; Tanhehco, Yvette C.; Askar, Medhat; Cox, Cheryl; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
    BackgroundThe field of cell and gene therapy (CGT) is expanding at a rapid rate. CGT workforce shortage is a growing concern, and high-quality training programs are essential to keep up with the increasing demand for ...
  • Prospective registration was associated with a reduced risk of bias for randomized controlled trials: a meta-research study 

    Yuan, Tian; Lu, Haofei; Zhou, Wenxuan; Suhail, Doi A.R.; Furuya-Kanamori, Luis; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
    ObjectivesTo investigate the association between trial registration and the risk of bias (RoB). Study Design and SettingsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) from systematic reviews of medication-related harm published ...
  • Proteomic analysis reveals potential biomarker candidates in serous ovarian tumors – a preliminary study 

    Pedersen, Shona; Mohamed, Alaaeldin Ali; Krzyslak, Hubert; Al-Kaabi, Latifa Saad S.A.; Abuhaweeleh, Mohannad Natheef; ... more authors ( Termedia Publishing House Ltd. , 2025 , Article)
    Introduction: Ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma (SCA), a deadly gynecologic cancer, often goes undetected until the late stages. Tissue proteomics unveils disease heterogeneity, enhancing tumor classification and enabling ...

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