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The association between the oral microbiome and hypertension: a systematic review
( Taylor & Francis , 2025 , Article)Background: This study systematically reviewed the available evidence regarding the potential association between oral microbiota and hypertension. Methods: A comprehensive search of online databases was conducted by two ... -
Prevalence of hypodontia and other developmental dental anomalies in children with or without molar incisor hypomineralisation
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectivesTo investigate whether hypodontia and other developmental dental anomalies were more common in children with MIH than their unaffected peers, and to determine if sex or geographical location had any effect on ... -
Outcomes of the Qatar Transcatheter aortic valve implantation- registry (QATAVI-registry) –first report 24/7/2024
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundTranscatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a therapeutic modality for high-surgical-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. This study describes the outcomes of TAVI performed in Qatar. MethodsThe Qatar ... -
Trueness and precision of facial scan and virtual patient representation workflow
( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)Purpose: To investigate the feasibility and accuracy (trueness and precision) of facial scanning and virtual patient representation (VPR). Materials and Methods: One participant was recruited and informed consent was ... -
Does reducing the acid-etching time increase the micro-tensile bond strength of a bulk fill composite to dentin using different universal adhesives?
( BioMed Central , 2025 , Article)The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate whether a reduced phosphoric acid etching time would have an impact on the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of different universal adhesives to dentin using a bulk-fill ... -
Balancing the Scalpel and the Heart: A Neurosurgeon's Guide to Empathy
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Empathy is a basic core human characteristic, the foundation for social relationships and interpersonal attachment. In medicine, particularly in neurosurgery, empathy goes beyond the concept of clinical neutrality and ... -
Seroprevalence of influenza A H1N1 and influenza D viruses in ruminants in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundInfluenza is among the most common viruses affecting humans and many animals worldwide. While influenza A (IAV) and D (IDV) viruses are associated with respiratory disease in humans and animals, respectively, ... -
Upfront fixed-duration treatment strategies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in Arab populations: a position statement from the Gulf region.
( Frontiers Media , 2025 , Article)The treatment landscape for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has expanded dramatically over the last decade, with a wide range of effective treatments now available. Clinical management of CLL varies widely depending on ... -
A novel deep learning framework for automatic scoring of PD-L1 expression in non-small cell lung cancer.
( The Association of Basic Medical Sciences , 2025 , Article)A critical predictive marker for anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy is programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression, assessed by immunohistochemistry (IHC). This paper explores a novel automated framework using deep learning to ... -
Impact of a potential Chlamydia vaccine in the USA: mathematical modelling analyses.
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)(CT) infection is a global health challenge. New approaches are needed to control CT disease burden. An age-structured deterministic mathematical model calibrated to nationally representative population-based data was ... -
From Cow's Milk to Cheese, Yogurt, and Labneh: Evaluating aflatoxin M fate in Traditional Lebanese Dairy Processing and the Efficacy of Regulations through a Risk Assessment Approach.
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2025 , Article)Aflatoxin M (AFM1) is a potent mycotoxin that can contaminate milk and dairy products. It is a metabolite of aflatoxin B (AFB1), which is produced by certain fungi that infect crops. In Lebanon, traditional dairy ... -
Characteristics and Outcomes of Heart Failure Outpatients with Improvement in Ejection Fraction in Qatar.
( Medknow Publications , 2024 , Article)Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in Qatar has not been well characterized in the outpatient setting. To describe the characteristics of patients with HFrEF who had improvement in their left ventricular ... -
Therapeutic Inertia Quantification in Diabetes Care: A Narrative Review and Synthesis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)PurposeTherapeutic inertia, which refers to the failure to adjust therapy despite suboptimal glycemic control, is a growing concern. This phenomenon is associated with significant adverse health consequences and reflects ... -
Monitoring the impact of regulatory measures on medicine pricing in Thailand: an observation over a 16-year span.
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2025 , Article)Following a 2007 report by the Thai Food and Drug Administration highlighting disparities in drug pricing across different sectors, there has been a concerted effort to establish and enforce a cohesive medicine pricing ... -
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Beyond the Usual Suspects: Case Series of and With Comprehensive Literature Review.
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2025 , Article)While , , and species traditionally account for most cases of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), atypical pathogens can be found. , typically known for causing gastroenteritis, rarely manifests as SBP, while , a ... -
Impact of bodyweight loss on type 2 diabetes remission: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis of randomised controlled trials
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundBodyweight loss is associated with type 2 diabetes remission; however, the quantitative relationship between the degree of bodyweight loss and the likelihood of remission, after controlling for confounding factors, ... -
How Artificial Intelligence Can Revolutionize Evidence-Based Health Care: A Critical Commentary.
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2025 , Article)Evidence-based medicine (EBM) enhances clinical decision-making but faces implementation challenges, particularly in dentistry, where patient-specific complexities limit its effectiveness. This article examines EBM through ... -
Factors associated with contrast-associated acute kidney injury in an emergency department: A cohort study in Lebanon.
( Public Library of Science , 2025 , Article)Contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) is a common problem in hospitals, particularly in low-middle-income countries (LMIC), due to limited resources and a high prevalence of comorbidities. Kidney function ... -
Skeletal, dentoalveolar and soft tissue effects of different maxillary expansion appliances in cleft lip/palate patients: A systematic review and frequentist network meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)IntroductionThis study aimed to assess the available evidence regarding the skeletal, dentoalveolar, and soft tissue effects of different maxillary expansion appliances in cleft lip/palate patients. MethodsWe assessed the ... -
المسؤولية المجتمعية للشركات في ظل أحكام القانون القطري والقوانين المقارنة
( مختبر البحث قانون الأعمال - كلية العلوم القانونية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية - جامعة الحسن الأول , 2021 , Article)شهدت دولة قطر في العقد الأخير تطورا ملحوظا على الصعيد الاقتصادي والثقافي في الدولة، ولعل هذا التطور ساهم في نشوء شركات وطنية وشركات أجنبية بالإضافة إلى الشركات متعددة الجنسيات، وهو دفع المشرع القطري لوضع تنظيم قانون خاص ...
