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Impact of telehealth implementation on no-show rates in mental health psychology outpatient services in Qatar: A comparative analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Previous research has established psychological interventions to be effective in treating mental health disorders and mitigating pandemic-related mental health challenges (World Health Organization, 2022). The escalation ... -
Advancements in Deep Learning for B-Mode Ultrasound Segmentation: A Comprehensive Review
( IEEE Xplore , 2024 , Article)Ultrasound (US) is generally preferred because it is of low-cost, safe, and non-invasive. US image segmentation is crucial in image analysis. Recently, deep learning-based methods are increasingly being used to segment US ... -
An Appraisal of Schoolmasters’ Status in Pre-Modern Muslim Societies
( Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad , 2023 , Article)Medieval Muslim sources convey two extremely opposing pictures of schoolmasters. Alongside the official, aspirational image of the virtuous providers of knowledge, another subversive stream of literature lampoons them as ... -
Islamization of Knowledge as a “Muslim Question” The Critique of Islāmiyyat al-Ma‘rifah Between Universality, Cultural Locality, and the Rhetoric of the Crisis of Islam
( Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad , 2024 , Article)Islamization of knowledge (islāmiyyat or aslamat al-ma‘rifah) has emerged as one of the most significant Muslim global intellectual enterprises over the past half-century. Its efforts to integrate Islamic epistemology with ... -
The Relevance of Islamic Law to Non-Muslims in Muslim Juridical Sources
( Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad , 2021 , Article)A standard question in early and medieval works of uṣūl al-fiqh (the theory and principles of Islamic jurisprudence) was whether non-Muslims were addressed by the specific rules of Islamic law and meant to abide by them. ... -
Management strategies and outcomes of thromboembolism prevention in atrial fibrillation co-existing with immune thrombocytopenia: A review of evidence
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)This review aimed to assess bleeding risks and explore management options in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), aiming to formulate an optimal therapeutic approach for improved patient ... -
Utilization of the Transparent Peer Review Policy to Train Graduate Pharmacy Students on Scientific Critique
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)ObjectiveRecognizing the importance of training graduate students in scientific critique and peer review, we introduced an innovative instructional strategy using the transparent peer review policy (TPRP). This study aimed ... -
A comprehensive study to learn the impact of augmented reality and haptic interaction in ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy training and education
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Simulation based training methods are gaining popularity as they could provide a platform for practitioners to gain hands-on experience without causing ethical issues. By combining augmented reality (AR) and haptics, a ... -
Novel applications of deep learning in surgical training
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)This chapter explores the novel applications of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically deep learning (DL) in surgical training. It aims to clarify the concepts associated with DL and address implementation approaches ... -
Deletion of Transient Receptor Channel Vanilloid 4 Aggravates CaCl2-Induced Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Vascular Calcification: A Histological Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Vascular calcification is calcium deposition occurring in the wall of blood vessels, leading to mechanical stress and rupture due to a loss of elasticity and the hardening of the vessel wall. The role of the Transient ... -
Pharmacokinetics of single-dose rivaroxaban under fed state in obese vs. non-obese subjects: An open-label controlled clinical trial (RIVOBESE-PK)
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)The evidence of rivaroxaban's pharmacokinetics in obese compared with non-obese populations remains inconclusive. We aimed to compare the pharmacokinetic profile of rivaroxaban between obese and non-obese populations under ... -
The Predictive Value of Plasma Sodium and Other Laboratory Parameters in Determining Complicating Appendicitis in Children
( S. Karger AG , 2024 , Article)Objective: Finding a reliable preoperative predictor of complicated acute appendicitis (AA) has been a challenging diagnostic problem. The present study aimed to identify potential factors that may predict complicated AA ... -
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors improve cardiovascular outcomes post-acute coronary syndrome complicated by acute heart failure
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains a risk factor for heart failure (HF). Therefore, we aimed to assess the cardioprotective role of sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors post-ACS in patients with ... -
Comparative in-vivo bond failure rate of orthodontic brackets when bracket base is treated with micro-abrasive blasting vs. acid etching: eighteen month randomized control trial and scanning electron microscope study
( PeerJ Inc. , 2024 , Article)Background The aim of this study was threefold. Firstly, it aimed to introduce and detail a novel method for chemically etching the bases of stainless-steel orthodontic brackets. Secondly, the study sought to investigate ... -
Adverse pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. Different diagnostic criteria are used for GDM, and it is not ... -
Oral Side Effects of Systemic Medications
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter provide an overview of recognised oral side effects of medications with a focus on systemic medications. A wide range of oral side effects are discussed, including gingival hyperplasia, lichenoid reactions, ... -
Safety of high-carbohydrate fluid diet 2 h versus overnight fasting before non-emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A single-blind, multicenter, randomized controlled trial
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2024 , Article)Background: Although overnight fasting is recommended prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), the benefits and safety of high-carbohydrate fluid diet (CFD) intake 2 h before ERCP remain unclear. ... -
Improved pediatric ICU mortality prediction for respiratory diseases: machine learning and data subdivision insights
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)The growing concern of pediatric mortality demands heightened preparedness in clinical settings, especially within intensive care units (ICUs). As respiratory-related admissions account for a substantial portion of pediatric ... -
Phenolic profile, nutritional potential and biological activities of wildly grown accessions of Cucumis melo var. Agrestis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The aim of the present research work was to investigate the variation in nutritional potential, phenolic profile, antioxidant, and free radical scavenging activities of four wildly grown accessions of Cucumis melo var. ... -
Frequency and Comparison of Personality Types of Pre-Medical and First-Year Medical Students in Choosing Medicine as a Career Choice and its Association with the Education System and Socioeconomic Status
( Army Medical College , 2024 , Article)Objective: To determine the frequency and compare personality types among pre-medical and first-year medical students and their relation to the education system and socioeconomic status. Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional ...
