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Recent Submissions
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Seroprevalence and Distribution of Toxoplasma gondii Infections among Patients in the West Bank, Palestine (2017-2021)
( American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene , 2024 , Article)Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the obligate intracellular protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. The current study assessed the seroepidemiological status and risk factors of T. gondii in the West Bank, Palestine. We ... -
Prevalence of syphilis infection among migrant workers in Qatar: a nationwide cross-sectional survey
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)Objectives Scant data are available on syphilis infection within migrant populations worldwide and in the population of the Middle East and North Africa region. This study investigated the prevalence of both lifetime and ... -
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexually transmitted infection testing and diagnosis in Lebanon: A retrospective chart review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundSocial distancing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions to sexual health services (SHS) worldwide. During the first year of the pandemic, Lebanon implemented multiple lockdowns during which ... -
Prediction of stroke-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia: Machine learning approach
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundStroke-associated Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) significantly impacts patient outcomes. This study explores the utility of machine learning models in predicting HAP in stroke patients, leveraging national ... -
gnas Knockdown Induces Obesity and AHO Features in Early Zebrafish Larvae
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)GNAS (Guanine Nucleotide-Binding Protein, Alpha Stimulating) is a complex gene that encodes the alpha subunit of the stimulatory G protein (Gsα), critical for signaling through various G protein-coupled receptors. Inactivating ... -
Subclinical Myocardial Dysfunction Assessment Using Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Patients With Psoriasis: A Pilot Meta-Analysis
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article Review)Introduction: Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease associated with elevated cardiovascular risk due to inflammatory and oxidative stress. Two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) can detect both ... -
Mechanical jejunal obstruction caused by a migrated intragastric balloon: a case report
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)An intragastric balloon is often used as a temporary solution for weight loss. It is endoscopically placed into the stomach and filled with air or saline to encourage fullness and reduce meal intake. A 23-year-old female ... -
Artificial blood-hope and the challenges to combat tumor hypoxia for anti-cancer therapy
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article Review)The blood plays a vital role in the human body and serves as an intermediary between various physiological systems and organs. White blood cells, which are a part of the immune system, defend against infections and regulate ... -
Epidemiology of gonorrhea in countries of the Middle East and North Africa: systematic review, meta analyses, and meta regressions
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infection in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remains poorly understood, despite the global recognition of its disease burden and the growing concern regarding ... -
Estimated global and regional incidence and prevalence of herpes simplex virus infections and genital ulcer disease in 2020: mathematical modelling analyses
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)Objectives Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 infections are lifelong and can cause symptomatic genital ulcer disease (GUD). HSV-2 almost always causes sexually transmitted genital infection, while HSV-1 mainly ... -
Metabolic signatures of combined exercise and fasting: an expanded perspective on previous telomere length findings
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Aging is a complex process marked by a gradual decline in physiological function and increased susceptibility to diseases. Telomere length is frequently regarded as one of the primary biomarkers of aging. ... -
Context-Tailored Food-Based Nutrition Education and Counseling for Pregnant Women to Improve Birth Outcomes: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial in Rural Malawi
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundInadequate maternal dietary intakes remain a public health challenge in low-income countries like Malawi and can cause adverse birth outcomes. ObjectivesTo improve maternal dietary intakes and thus reduce the ... -
Curcumin as a novel therapeutic candidate for cancer: can this natural compound revolutionize cancer treatment?
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article Review)Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite advances in medical treatments, current therapeutic strategies, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and surgical resection, have not ... -
Factor V Leiden (R506Q), Prothrombin G20210A, and MTHFR C677T Variants and Thrombophilia in Qatar Biobank Participants: A Case Control Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Background: Thrombophilia, a predisposition to develop blood clots, is very common and can have serious sequelae. Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of three thrombophilia-related genetic variants-factor V ... -
Hypoxic Stress Induces Complement-Mediated Lysis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Downregulating Factor H and CD59
( Korean Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society , 2025 , Article)Background: Factor H and membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis (CD59) are key regulators of complement activation. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) secrete Factor H and express CD59 to protect themselves from complement-mediated ... -
Unraveling the Omega-3 Puzzle: Navigating Challenges and Innovations for Bone Health and Healthy Aging
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs, n-3 PUFAs), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), are essential polyunsaturated fats primarily obtained from fatty ... -
Identification of novel hypertension biomarkers using explainable AI and metabolomics
( Springer , 2024 , Article)Background: The global incidence of hypertension, a condition of elevated blood pressure, is rising alarmingly. According to the World Health Organization's Qatar Hypertension Profile for 2023, around 33% of adults are ... -
Unraveling the proteomic signatures of coronary artery disease and hypercholesterolemia.
( The Association of Basic Medical Sciences , 2024 , Article)Atherosclerosis, a leading cause of coronary artery disease (CAD), is heavily influenced by hypercholesterolemia (HC). Proteomics research has shown promise in identifying biological markers for CAD diagnosis and prognosis. ... -
Would Artificial Intelligence Improve the Quality of Care of Patients With Rare Diseases?
( Innovative Healthcare Institute , 2024 , Article)Rare diseases are characterized by low prevalence, they affect 4-5 patients per 10,000 people, which results in a lack of knowledge, guidelines, training, and diagnostic complexities among clinicians. This significantly ... -
Inflammation-Modulating Biomedical Interventions for Diabetic Wound Healing: An Overview of Preclinical and Clinical Studies
( American Chemical Society , 2024 , Article Review)A diabetic wound exemplifies the challenge of chronic, nonhealing wounds. Elevated blood sugar levels in diabetes profoundly disrupt macrophage function, impairing crucial activities such as phagocytosis, immune response, ...
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