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The prevalence of orofacial clefts in Qatar : a cross-sectional nationwide study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Cleft lip and palate are congenital craniofacial anomalies that significantly impact individuals and their families, both medically and psychosocially. The Qatari population has unique characteristics that are ... -
Examining the perception of undergraduate health professional students of their learning environment, learning experience and professional identity development: a mixed-methods study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: The quality of the learning environment significantly impacts student engagement and professional identity formation in health professions education. Despite global recognition of its importance, research on ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of non-adherence to antihyperlipidemic medication: a nationwide cross sectional survey in Pakistan
( Nature Research , 2024 , Article)Hyperlipidemia significantly contributes to the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. However, about half of the patients do not adhere to their antihyperlipidemic medications, leading to healthcare costs and premature ... -
The transformation of Jordan's healthcare system in an area of conflict
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: The Jordanian healthcare system has evolved over the past decades expanding its services, technological, and educational resources. A comprehensive view of this system is lacking. The objective of this report ... -
Robotic approach for locally advanced rectal cancer: stepwise demonstration of operative strategy
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Other)Increasingly, many studies have shown better short-term outcomes and equivalent oncological data in favor of laparoscopy when comparing to open surgery. However, locally advanced colorectal cancers present particular ... -
Machine learning-based prognostic model for 30-day mortality prediction in Sepsis-3
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Sepsis poses a critical threat to hospitalized patients, particularly those in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Rapid identification of Sepsis is crucial for improving survival rates. Machine learning techniques ... -
Automated grading of prenatal hydronephrosis severity from segmented kidney ultrasounds using deep learning
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Background and motivations: Antenatal or prenatal hydronephrosis (AHN) is a common kidney complication in unborn children. While AHN is generally benign and resolves over time, this condition can inflict serious kidney ... -
Fabrication of silver-doped titanium vanadium nitride (TiVN) coatings for biomedical applications
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The term "silver-doped vanadium titanium nitride" refers to a class of composite biomaterial that combines the characteristics of vanadium titanium nitride with silver's antibacterial and bioactive capabilities. Using the ... -
Evaluating the use of virtual simulation training to support pharmacy students' competency development in conducting dispensing tasks
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Background: The incorporation of digital health technologies in undergraduate teaching, such as the MyDispense program, provides a simulated opportunity to support students' competency development in dispensing tasks. ... -
Report from the World Health Organization's immunization and vaccines-related implementation research advisory committee (IVIR-AC) ad hoc meeting, 28 June - 1 July 2024
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference Paper)The World Health Organization's Immunization and Vaccines-related Implementation Research Advisory Committee (IVIR-AC) serves to independently review and evaluate vaccine-related research to maximize the potential impact ... -
Tobacco use and khat chewing among adolescents in Yemen: a large-scale school-based cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Objective: The present study sought to assess the prevalence and determinants of tobacco use (cigarette smoking and shisha use) and khat chewing among Yemeni adolescents, and to evaluate their knowledge and attitudes toward ... -
Facilitators and barriers to interprofessional collaboration among health professionals in primary healthcare centers in Qatar: a qualitative exploration using the "Gears" model
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: The number of patients seeking medical care is increasing, necessitating more access to primary healthcare services. As several of these patients usually present with complex medical conditions, the need for ... -
National study comparing psychiatric presentations among migrants and citizens in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Arab countries host 10 % of the global migrant population, yet research on the mental health of migrant workers within this region is notably lacking. Addressing this gap, our study marks the inaugural nationwide investigation ... -
Anticancer drug delivery: Investigating the impacts of viscosity on lipid-based formulations for pulmonary targeting
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Pulmonary drug delivery via aerosolization is a non-intrusive method for achieving localized and systemic effects. The aim of this study was to establish the impact of viscosity as a novel aspect (i.e., low, medium and ... -
Targeting of S-phase kinase associated protein 2 stabilized tumor suppressors leading to apoptotic cell death in squamous skin cancer cells
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)S-phase kinase-associated protein 2 (Skp2) is an F-box protein overexpressed in human cancers and linked with poor prognosis. It triggers cancer pathogenesis, including stemness and drug resistance. In this study, we have ... -
Virus-Induced Host Chemokine CCL2 in COVID-19 Pathogenesis: Potential Prognostic Marker and Target of Anti-Inflammatory Strategy
(2024 , Article)A wide variety of inflammatory mediators, mainly cytokines and chemokines, are induced during SARS CoV-2 infection. Among these proinflammatory mediators, chemokines tend to play a pivotal role in virus-mediated immunopathology. ... -
Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 1 in the United States: Systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study aimed to analytically describe the epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection in the United States through a systematic review and meta-analytics. We reviewed 159 publications, identifying 190 ... -
Midwakh smoking as an emerging risky behavior: insight from Qatar 2022
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Background: Alternative tobacco products like midwakh are gaining popularity as potential substitutes for traditional cigarettes despite a misconception among smokers that they may be less harmful. Objectives: To determine ... -
Video Lecture Capture in Pharmacy Education: Insights From the Pandemic Experience
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an abrupt and widespread transition to remote learning, compelling higher education institutions to swiftly adjust to novel modalities. This study examines the post-pandemic insights and ... -
Network Pharmacology Integrated With Quantum-Polarized Ligand Docking and Molecular Simulation Revealed the Anti-Diabetic Potential of Curcumin
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder affecting millions of people worldwide and causes serious complications such as diabetic nephropathy. Curcumin, a natural polyphenol derived from turmeric, has demonstrated ...
