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Recent Submissions
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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. ... -
Navigating new healthcare systems: a qualitative exploration of barriers, facilitators, and service utilization among Ukrainian refugees in five host countries.
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 displaced millions. While the European Union's Temporary Protection Directive aims to facilitate the right to healthcare for Ukrainian citizens staying ... -
Common data elements of cerebral palsy registries in Arabic-speaking countries: A scoping review
( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)Aim: To (1) identify and extract common data elements (CDEs) reported in registry- and population-based cerebral palsy (CP) studies in Arabic-speaking countries (ASCs), (2) compare reporting across study designs to ensure ... -
N-Lactoyl amino acids: insights from metabolite genome-wide association studies and phenome-wide association analysis
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)N-lactoyl-amino acids (Lac-AA) are emerging as important metabolites with diverse physiological roles. This study integrates metabolomics and genomics to investigate the genetic determinants and clinical relevance of three ... -
By the end of the puerperium: Kinematic assessment of lumbar spine range of motion after experiencing cesarean or vaginal birth
( SAGE , 2025 , Article)Background: Pregnancy induces spinal changes that are generally expected to resolve by the end of the puerperium. However, the mode of delivery may influence this recovery. Purpose: This study aimed to assess pain-free ... -
Systematic review with meta-analysis on the quality of life of women undergoing IVF using Ferti-QOL questionnaire
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Infertility is a global health concern affecting millions of couples, with in vitro fertilization (IVF) emerging as a prominent solution. While IVF offers hope, it also presents significant physical, emotional, ... -
Clustering of Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviours and Its Contextual Determinants in Adolescents: A Multilevel Analysis of School-Based Surveys in 45 Countries
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: This study examined the clustering of unhealthy lifestyle behaviours and their determinants among adolescents across Europe, Central Asia, and North America. Methods: The study included 210,713 adolescents aged ... -
In Vitro Analysis of the Dynamic Role of the Bacterial Virulence Factors in Skin Wound Healing
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)The skin acts as a primary barrier against environmental insults and maintains homeostasis. Injury initiates a wound healing cascade of hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. In chronic wounds, persistent ... -
Association of the healthy eating index with overweight and obesity among children aged 4 to 9 years in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Background: Pediatric obesity is a growing public health concern globally and in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Understanding diet quality in relation to obesity risk is essential for developing effective interventions. ... -
Exploring Skin Cancer Risk in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Single Arm of Meta-analysis
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article Review)Skin cancers are among the most prevalent malignancies that develop following renal transplantation. This review aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the risk of skin cancer among patients with chronic ... -
Deciphering the genetic diversity in the Arabian Peninsula and Africa: insights from Y-STR data
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Middle Eastern and African populations make up a significant portion of the global population and exhibit substantial genetic diversity. However, genetic studies on these populations have been largely underrepresented ... -
Evaluation of Mineral Content in Preterm Human Milk and Infant Formulas in Qatar: Assessing Compliance With Dietary Recommendations and Label Accuracy
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)Preterm infants have higher energy and nutrient needs compared to term infants, with human milk recommended as the primary feeding choice and infant formula as the secondary option. This study aimed to evaluate the ... -
Microsecond simulations to investigate the structural mechanism of super-resistant double mutations in BTK to the covalent inhibitor ibrutinib in multiple leukemia
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) is an anchor in B-cell receptor signaling and plays an important role in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The use of covalent inhibitors of BTK, such as ibrutinib, enhances the survival ... -
Mental health of university students: a cross-sectional study from Qatar
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)This study explored the prevalence, associated factors, and management strategies related to mental health among university students in Qatar. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among students aged 18 and older. Data ... -
Effectiveness and durability of a fourth dose of ancestral-strain mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection: a nationwide matched cohort study in Qatar
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Concerns about waning immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and the emergence of new variants underscore the need for booster doses. Using a matched cohort design, this ... -
Snake venom in conjugation with silica nanoparticles: an emerging cancer therapy
( Walter de Gruyter GmbH , 2025 , Article Review)Cancer remains one of the most prevalent causes of mortality worldwide and thus necessitates the development of novel therapeutic strategies. Snake venom, consisting of a complex mixture of bioactive proteins and peptides, ... -
Selenium Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy: Unveiling Cytotoxic Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article Review)Background: Cancer represents a complex group of diseases characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, invasion, and metastasis. These features pose significant challenges to conventional therapeutic approaches, necessitating ... -
Red Meat Consumption, Iron Status, and Cardiometabolic Risk in Qatari Adults: A Cross-Sectional Gender-Stratified Analysis from the QPHI-QBB Data in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: Red meat, a significant source of heme iron, may influence iron status and metabolic health, particularly in Qatar, where consumption is high. Understanding these associations is essential for addressing iron ... -
Surgical Strategies in Renal Cancer: A Meta-analysis of Partial vs. Radical Nephrectomy Outcomes Across Tumor Stages
( HBKU Press , 2025 , Article Review)Background: Surgical intervention remains the primary treatment for localized renal tumors and masses, with partial nephrectomy (PN) and radical nephrectomy (RN) being the two most frequently employed procedures. The choice ... -
Sleep patterns in autistic children and adolescents and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: A systematic review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundSleep patterns significantly influence health and wellbeing, with disturbances to sleep quality and duration, and increased sleep disorders commonly affecting autistic people. The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown altered ...
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