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Telehealth satisfaction among patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional analysis
( PeerJ Inc. , 2025 , Article)Background. The study aims to assess telehealth satisfaction among patients with chronic diseases focusing on key demographic and clinical factors that influence satisfaction. Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study ... -
Clinical outcome of OviTex reinforced tissue matrix in hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( HBKU Press , 2025 , Article)Background: This review provides a comprehensive and current overview of the clinical outcomes associated with the use of OviTex reinforced tissue matrix (RTM) in hernia repair. Methods: We conducted a systematic review ... -
Outcomes and management of Peyronie’s disease with combined treatment of collagenase clostridium histolyticum, vacuum erection device, and tadalafil
( Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications , 2025 , Article)Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a connective tissue disorder characterized by abnormal collagen deposition in the tunica albuginea, leading to penile curvature, pain, and erectile dysfunction. This study aimed to evaluate the ... -
Sleep Quality and Its Predictors Among Pregnant Women in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study
( Dove Medical Press , 2025 , Article)Introduction: Pregnant women often report poor sleep quality and increased sleep disturbances, especially in the second and third trimesters. Studies showed inconsistent prevalence of poor sleep quality among pregnant ... -
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Effectiveness on Gait, Balance, and Motor Functions in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
( Sage Journals , 2025 , Article)BackgroundStudies on non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) for children with cerebral palsy (CP) have yielded inconsistent findings regarding motor skills. This research will evaluate its efficacy through a systematic ... -
Factors Associated with Physical Activity Among People with Multiple Sclerosis in Jordan: Which Clinical Characteristics are Important?
( SAGE , 2025 , Article)BackgroundPhysical activity (PA) enhances mental and physical functioning of people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Yet, PwMS often do not engage in sufficient PA in the Middle East region.ObjectiveTo explore PA-associated ... -
Exploring Differentially Methylated Genes among Preterm Birth and Full-Term Birth
( Karger , 2025 , Article)INTRODUCTION: Preterm birth (PTB) is a major contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality. DNA methylation plays a critical role in fetal development and may serve as an epigenetic biomarker for PTB. However, few ... -
Red Beet Process Waste: A Sustainable Glucose Syrup Alternative for Gummy Confectionery
( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)ABSTRACT: Red beet (RB) is a key component in the natural colorant market. Various efficiency challenges, arising from process waste, affect their production. Disposal of these wastes elevates production costs and poses ... -
Characterizing low femoral neck BMD in Qatar Biobank participants using machine learning models
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Identifying determinants of low bone mineral density (BMD) is crucial for understanding the underlying pathobiology and developing effective prevention and management strategies. Here we applied machine learning ... -
The impact of digital literacy and internet usage on health behaviors and decision-making in Arab MENA countries
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundDigital literacy is essential for health behaviors and decision-making, particularly in Arab MENA countries, where access to digital resources varies considerably. ObjectiveThis study investigates the impact of ... -
Near-complete Middle Eastern genomes refine autozygosity and enhance disease-causing and population-specific variant discovery
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Advances in long-read sequencing have enabled routine complete assembly of human genomes, but much remains to be done to represent broader populations and show impact on disease-gene discovery. Here, we report highly ... -
Joint analysis of diet quality, inflammatory potential of diet and ultra-processed food exposure in relation to chronic respiratory diseases and lung cancer mortality
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectiveExamined the combined effects of ultra-processed food (UPF), Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015), and Dietary Antioxidant Index (DAI) on mortality from chronic respiratory diseases ... -
Diet-induced mechanical stress promotes immune and metabolic alterations in the Drosophila melanogaster digestive tract
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)A fundamental query in immunology is how cells recognize danger in the tissue milieu. For many years, standpoints were mainly centered around damaged cells or structures of invading pathogens, like lipopolysaccharide, being ... -
The role of soluble CD40L in autoimmune diseases
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)CD40−CD40L is essential for immune system modulation because it coordinates both adaptive and inflammatory responses.Systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, thrombocytopenic purpura, ... -
Comprehensive analysis of human coronavirus antibody responses in ICU and non-ICU COVID-19 patients reveals IgG3 against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein as a key biomarker of disease severity
( Microbiology Society , 2025 , Article)Introduction. Pre-existing immunity to human coronaviruses (HCoVs) may shape the immune response in COVID-19 patients. Increasing evidence suggests that immune cross-reactivity between SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses ... -
Prevalence and predictors of breastfeeding practices in Saudi Arabia: a national cross-sectional study based on the 2021 WHO breastfeeding indicators.
( BioMed Central , 2025 , Article)Breastfeeding is described as a cost-effective strategy to improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases later in life. This study aims to provide national estimates for ... -
Antibody-dependent enhancement of SARS-CoV-2, the impact of variants and vaccination
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2025 , Article)This study characterized antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) in serum samples from individuals exposed to SARS-CoV-2 via infection or vaccination and evaluated its association with SARS-CoV-2 variants (Wuhan and Omicron), ... -
The impact of pre-existing immunity on the emergence of within-host immune-escape mutations in Omicron lineages
( 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 ... -
Glucosamine Schiff bases as fluorescent sensors for recognition of Al+3 and Zn+2 ions
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Glucosamine salicylidene (GAS) and Glucosamine-4-nitrosalicylidene (GANS) were synthesized using microwave and investigated as water-soluble chemosensors for aluminum and zinc ions. UV–vis, fluorescence titration, binding ... -
The effect of colchicine on myocardial infarction: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)IntroductionMyocardial infarction (MI) is associated with a significant post-event inflammatory response which further contributes to post-MI prognosis. Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory agent, exhibits potential benefits ...
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