College of Medicine: Recent submissions
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Virtual Care? Telepharmacy in Critical Care Settings for Patient-Centered Care and Multidisciplinary Collaboration: A Scoping Review of Activities, Benefits, Economic Impact, Challenges, and Knowledge Gaps
( Mary Ann Liebert Inc. , 2024 , Article Review)Background: Very few studies have investigated telepharmacy (TP) in critical care. This scoping review undertook this task. Methods: We searched the following five electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, WoS, Scopus, CINAHL). ... -
Efficacy of Buzzy Device Versus EMLA Cream for Reducing Pain during Needle-Related Procedures in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2024 , Article)Objectives Several pain management tools exist but with limitations in their efficacy or applicability. The EMLA (eutectic mixture of local anesthetics) cream is currently used for pain relief for needle-related procedures; ... -
Varicocele repair for severe oligoasthenoteratozoospermia: Scoping review of published guidelines, and systematic review of the literature
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article Review)Background: The outcomes of varicocele repair (VR) for severe oligozooasthenoteratozoospermia (OAT) have not been widely examined. Methods: Assessment of outcomes of VR after severe OAT, employing scoping review of published ... -
Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectiveTo objectively evaluate technical skill acquisition in hypospadias repair procedures during surgical training using noninvasive wearable sensor technology. MethodsWe combined subjective video evaluations with ... -
Deregulated transcription factors in the emerging cancer hallmarks
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Cancer progression is a multifaceted process that entails several stages and demands the persistent expression or activation of transcription factors (TFs) to facilitate growth and survival. TFs are a cluster of proteins ... -
Breaking the silence-systematic review of the socio-cultural underpinnings of men's sexual and reproductive health in Middle East and North Africa (MENA): A handful of taboos?
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article Review)Background: Sociocultural aspects can impact sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Despite this, no study appraised the socio-cultural underpinnings impacting men's SRH in MENA (Middle East and North Africa). The current ... -
Cognitive Load Estimation Using a Hybrid Cluster-Based Unsupervised Machine Learning Technique
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2024 , Article)The increasing prevalence of non-invasive, portable Electroencephalography (EEG) sensors for neuro-physiological measurements has propelled EEG-based assessments of cognitive load (CL) into the spotlight. In this study, ... -
Sales and regulatory status of fixed dose combination psychotropic drugs in India: a retrospective longitudinal study
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background: There is limited evidence to support use of fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. This study aimed to examine the sales and regulatory status of psychotropic FDCs in ... -
Does age matter? Impact of age on testicular function and pregnancy outcomes following microsurgical varicocelectomy in patients with grade 3 varicocele
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Objective To evaluate the effects of age on semen and hormonal parameters following microsurgical varicocelectomy among patients with grade 3 varicocele, and to compare fertility outcomes between younger (<40 years) and ... -
The predictors of successful methotrexate treatment of tubal ectopic pregnancy
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background The pre-treatment characteristics of the patient and ectopic pregnancy to determine the patients who are likely to successfully respond to methotrexate (MTX) therapy remain controversial. This study investigated ... -
Effects of probiotic supplementation in adult with atopic dermatitis: a systematic review with meta-analysis
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article Review)Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases. The effect of probiotic administration on the severity of AD in adults has shown inconsistent results. Objectives: To determine ... -
Exploiting transcription factors to target EMT and cancer stem cells for tumor modulation and therapy
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Transcription factors (TFs) are essential in controlling gene regulatory networks that determine cellular fate during embryogenesis and tumor development. TFs are the major players in promoting cancer stemness by regulating ... -
Infrequent but serious? Beriberi And Thiamine deficiency among adolescents and young adults after bariatric surgery
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundThiamine deficiency (TD) among adolescents following metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) has not been assessed. ObjectiveWe assessed TD among adolescents following MBS. SettingUniversity Hospital. MethodsA ... -
Epidemiology and Management of Gestational Diabetes
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2025 , Article)The International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) estimates the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to be 14% worldwide. Of those with GDM, 30% to 70% have early GDM, which is ... -
Metabolically Healthy Obesity Is Characterized by a Distinct Proteome Signature
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Obesity is commonly associated with metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Moreover, individuals with obesity are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, a subgroup of ... -
Harnessing Pharmacomultiomics for Precision Medicine in Diabetes: A Comprehensive Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article Review)Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the fastest-growing non-communicable disease worldwide, accounting for around 90% of all diabetes cases and imposing a significant health burden globally. Due to its phenotypic heterogeneity and ... -
Gender-based differences in the prevalence and types of adverse childhood experiences and their associations with psychological distress and perceived lack of safety among adolescents in Qatar
( Routledge , 2025 , Article)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are detrimental to well-being, but gender-specific data in Arab countries is scarce. We explored gender differences in prevalence and associations of ACEs with psychological distress ... -
Population-Based Norms for the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in Arab Adults
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2025 , Article)Objective: The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a brief screening instrument for detecting mild cognitive dysfunction, a precursor to many cognitive disorders, such as dementia, which have increased in prevalence ... -
Decoding silent speech: a machine learning perspective on data, methods, and frameworks
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article Review)At the nexus of signal processing and machine learning (ML), silent speech recognition (SSR) has evolved as a game-changing technology that allows for communication without audible voice. This study offers a thorough ... -
Design, Synthesis, and Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation In Vitro and In Silico of Novel Flavone Derivatives
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)A series of flavone derivatives (4–6) were synthesized via cyclization of 2′ hydroxychalcones 3 into flavonols 4 using the Algar–Flynn–Oyamada reaction. Flavonols 4 were then O-cyanomethylated to flavones 5, followed by ...
