Medicine Research: Recent submissions

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    • Metabolomic profiling reveals key metabolites associated with hypertension progression 

      Al Ashmar, Sarah; Anwardeen, Najeha Rizwana; Anlar, Gulsen Guliz; Pedersen, Shona; Elrayess, Mohamed A.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: Pre-hypertension is a prevalent condition among the adult population worldwide. It is characterized by asymptomatic elevations in blood pressure beyond normal levels but not yet reaching the threshold for ...

    • Incidence, clinical features, and outcomes of posterior circulation ischemic stroke: insights from a large multiethnic stroke database 

      Imam, Yahia Z.; Chandra, Prem; Singh, Rajvir; Hakeem, Ishrat; Al Sirhan, Sally; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Posterior cerebral circulation ischemic stroke (PCS) comprises up to 25% of all strokes. It is characterized by variable presentation, leading to misdiagnosis and morbidity and mortality. We aim to describe PCS ...

    • What Matters Most: Determinants Associated with the Selection of Medical Residencies in Qatar 

      Kane, Tanya; Ford, Jason; Saady, Rafif Mahmood Al; Vranic, Semir; Musa, Omran AH; ... more authors ( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      Purpose: There have been several studies into medical student career decision making in occidental countries (eg US, UK), but medical career selection in a Middle Eastern context has not been as well studied. This study ...

    • Estimates of the prevalence of male circumcision in sub-Saharan Africa from 2010-2023 -A systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Elsayed, Basant; Elmarasi, Mohamed; Madzime, Ruvarashe J.; Mapahla, Lovemore; ElBadway, Menatalla M. S.; ... more authors ( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)
      Background Male circumcision (MC) is a key part of the package of interventions to prevent HIV, the biggest health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective To estimate the male circumcision prevalence and to evaluate the ...

    • Accuracy of procalcitonin for diagnosing sepsis in adult patients admitted to the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Zaki, Hany A.; Bensliman, Soumaya; Bashir, Khalid; Iftikhar, Haris; Fayed, Mohamed H.; ... more authors ( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)
      Background Differentiating sepsis from non-infectious systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is challenging. Biomarkers like procalcitonin (PCT) aid early risk assessment and guide antibiotic use. This study aims ...

    • Breast lump as the initial presentation of metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma: a case report and comprehensive literature review 

      Ibisevic, Nermina; Tomic, Kresimir; Humackic, Alen; Guzin, Zlatko; Lukic, Blanka; ... more authors ( Medicinska Naklada Zagreb , 2024 , Article)
      Uterine leiomyosarcoma (uLMS) is a rare but aggressive cancer with a high metastatic potential and an unfavo-rable prognosis. A 54-year-old woman with a history of uterine fibroids clinically presented with a painless, ...

    • Elucidating the chemical profile and biological studies of Verbascum diversifolium Hochst. extracts 

      Yagi, Sakina; Nilofar, Nilofar; Uba, Abdullahi Ibrahim; Caprioli, Giovanni; Mustafa, Ahmed M.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)
      The present study was designed to evaluate the chemical composition, antioxidant, enzyme inhibition and cytotoxic properties of different extracts from aerial parts of V. diversifolium (family Scrophulariaceae), a plant ...

    • A Path towards Timely VAP Diagnosis: Proof-of-Concept Study on Pyocyanin Sensing with Cu-Mg Doped Graphene Oxide 

      Noorizadeh, Mohammad; Geetha, Mithra; Bensaali, Faycal; Meskin, Nader; Sadasivuni, Kishor K.; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)
      In response to the urgent requirement for rapid, precise, and cost-effective detection in intensive care units (ICUs) for ventilated patients, as well as the need to overcome the limitations of traditional detection methods, ...

    • Status of Polymer Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)-Based Three-Dimensional Printing (3DP) in the Pharmaceutical Industry 

      Iqbal, Heba; Fernandes, Queenie; Idoudi, Sourour; Basineni, Renuka; Billa, Nashiru ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)
      Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing (3DP) is arguably a versatile and more efficient way for the production of solid dosage forms such as tablets. Of the various 3DP technologies currently available, fused deposition ...

    • The Contemporary Role of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in the Management of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Is It the Same in All Settings? 

      Elmakaty, Ibrahim; Saglio, Giuseppe; Al-Khabori, Murtadha; Elsayed, Abdelrahman; Elsayed, Basant; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)
      Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients has transitioned from the standard of care to a treatment option limited to those with unsatisfactory tyrosine kinase inhibitor ...

    • The Frequency, Severity, and Risk Factors of Hickman Catheter-Related Complications in Pediatric Cancer Patients: A Single-Center Experience from Bosnia and Herzegovina 

      Zvizdic, Zlatan; Zaimovic, Emin; Milisic, Emir; Jonuzi, Asmir; Glamoclija, Una; ... more authors ( AVES , 2024 , Article)
      Objective: This study aimed to identify the frequency, severity, and risk factors associated with Hickman catheter-related complications in children with hemato-oncological malignancies at the largest pediatric tertiary ...

    • Corrigendum: Cardioprotective effect of Sanguisorba minor against isoprenaline-induced myocardial infarction in rats (Frontiers in Pharmacology, (2023), 14, (1305816), 10.3389/fphar.2023.1305816) 

      Hosseini, Azar; Ghorbani, Atieh; Sadat Alavi, Mohaddeseh; Forouhi,Nima; Rajabian,Arezoo; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)
      In the published article, there was an error in Figure 4A as published. During the last stage of revision, labels in Figure 4A were inadvertently altered, and the group labels in the figure were mistakenly substituted. The ...

    • Trilayer composite scaffold for urethral reconstruction: in vitro evaluation of mechanical, biological, and angiogenic properties 

      Abbas, Tariq O.; Parangusan, Hemalatha; Yalcin, Huseyin C.; Hassan, Mohamed; Zakrif, Lubna; ... more authors ( IOP Publishing , 2024 , Article)
      Regeneration of damaged urethral tissue remains a major challenge in the field of lower urinary tract reconstruction. To address this issue, various synthetic and natural biodegradable biomaterials are currently being ...

    • Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Alize J, Ferrari; Santomauro, Damian Francesco; Aali, Amirali; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abbafati, Cristiana; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Background Detailed, comprehensive, and timely reporting on population health by underlying causes of disability and premature death is crucial to understanding and responding to complex patterns of disease and injury ...

    • Human antigen R: Exploring its inflammatory response impact and significance in cardiometabolic disorders 

      Abdelsam, Shahenda Salah; Ghanem, Sarah Khalaf; Zahid, Muhammad Ammar; Abunada, Hanan H.; Bader, Loulia; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2024 , Article Review)
      RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) play a crucial role in the regulation of posttranscriptional RNA networks, which can undergo dysregulation in many pathological conditions. Human antigen R (HuR) is a highly researched RBP that ...

    • The Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank. 

      Akbar, Zoha; Kunhipurayil, Hasna H; Saliba, Jessica; Ahmad, Jamil; Al-Mansoori, Layla; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2024 , Article)
      Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) manifestations range from mild to severe life-threatening symptoms, including death. COVID-19 susceptibility has been associated with various factors, but studies in Qatar are limited. ...

    • Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Naghavi, Mohsen; Ong, Kanyin Liane; Aali, Amirali; Ababneh, Hazim S.; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy ...

    • Practices and outcomes of responsive caregiving on child neurodevelopment and mental health across diverse global populations: a scoping review protocol. 

      Lobo, Eunice; Mahapatra, Sandeep; Babu, Giridhara Rathnaiah; van Schayck, Onno Cp; Srinivas, Prashanth Nuggehalli; ... more authors ( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)
      Responsive caregiving (RC) leads to positive outcomes in children, including secure attachment with caregivers, emotional regulation, positive social interactions and cognitive development. Through our scoping review, we ...

    • Gender-Specific Fat Distribution and Association with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Study of Adiposity Indicators (DEXA, BMI, Waist-to-Hip Ratio) in Adults from Qatar 

      Tawanda Chivese; Giridhara Rathnaiah, Babu; Yousif, Duaa; ElTantawi, Nouran; Badr, Ahmed; ... more authors ( Dove Press Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      Aim: This study aimed to investigate the difference in adiposity measured by DEXA between people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and those without. Moreover, we investigated the most reliable adiposity measure for ...

    • The effect of novel nitrogen-based chalcone analogs on colorectal cancer cells: Insight into the molecular pathways 

      Arij Fouzat, Hassan; Hussein, Ola; Al-Barazenji, Tara; Allouch, Asma; Kamareddine, Layla; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      In colorectal cancer (CRC), aberrations in KRAS are associated with aggressive tumorigenesis and an overall low survival rate because of chemoresistance and adverse effects. Ergo, complementary, and integrative medicines ...