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    • Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Michael, Brauer; Roth, Gregory A; Aravkin, Aleksandr Y; Zheng, Peng; Abate, Kalkidan Hassen; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the contributions of risk factor exposures to ...
    • Correlates of childhood caries: A study in Qatar 

      Chrisopoulos, Sergio; AlKhtib, Asmaa Othman; Al Darwish, Mohamed Sultan; Mohamed, Hasaan Gassim Saad; Mathew, Tintu; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons , 2023 , Article)
      Background: The prevalance of dental caries in children in Qatar is high, which necessitates preventive efforts. Aim: To identify the sociodemographic and behavioural correlates of dental caries in the primary dentition ...
    • Successful treatment of pachyonychia congenita with simvastatin 

      Iqneibi, Mariam; Al-Khawaga, Sara; Wafi, Omar; Steinhoff, Martin ( John Wiley and Sons , 2023 , Other)
      Pachyonychia congenita (PC) is a rare autosomal-dominant genodermatosis. It is an ectodermal, dysplastic disorder of keratinization that typically arises at birth or early infancy due to keratin-specific gene mutations, ...
    • Atopic dermatitis: A global health perspective 

      Faye, Ousmane; Flohr, Carsten; Kabashima, Kenji; Ma, Lin; Paller, Amy S.; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons , 2023 , Article)
      The International Society of AD (ISAD) organized a roundtable on global aspects of AD at the WCD 2023 in Singapore. According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) consortium, at least 171 million individuals were affected ...
    • Severe atopic dermatitis in an Asian-Arabic population treated with dupilumab: A retrospective observational study 

      Al Chalabi, Radi; Sherbash, Mohamed; Al-Marri, Fahad; Iqneibi, Mariam; Joy, Febu Elizabeth; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons , 2024 , Other)
      Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, inflammatory skin disease characterized by a TH2-deviated immune response in the acute phase and a TH2/TH1/TH17/TH22-skewed immune response in the chronic phase1 associated with pruritus. ...
    • Retrospective evaluation of a TEN/SJS series managed with a new treatment protocol 

      Steinhoff, Martin; Buddenkotte, Joerg; Al-Shafi, Wadha; Al-Marri, Hissa; Emam, Fatima; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons , 2024 , Other)
      Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare, life-threatening diseases without standardized treatment. The mortality rate ranges from 20% to 50%, and can reach up to 90%, based on the ...
    • Cytochrome P450 Enzymes: The Old Pandora's Box with an Ever-Growing Hope for Therapy Optimization and Drug Development-Editorial 

      El-Yazbi, Ahmed F.; Eid, Ali H. ( American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapy (ASPET) , 2024 , Other)
      In 1841, the notion of drug metabolism in the body was coined with the discovery of hippuric acid as a metabolite of benzoic acid in urine of human subjects (Ure, 1841). Since then, there has been an explosive growth in ...
    • Effectiveness of 2D magnesium phosphate hydrogel for surgical decontamination of dental implants: A case series 

      Behmanesh, Sara; Chow, Kenneth; Dondani, Jay; Al-Hashedi, Ashwaq; Tamimi, Faleh ( John Wiley and Sons , 2024 , Article)
      Dental implants, recognized for their enhanced functionality and aesthetic outcomes, are susceptible to peri-implant mucositis and subsequent peri-implantitis when oral hygiene is inadequate. Effective biofilm management ...
    • Exploring the Impact of Cigarette Smoke Extracts on Vitamin B12: Insights into the Transformation of Methylcobalamin and Hydroxycobalamin to Cyanocobalamin through in Vitro Evaluation 

      Al Zoubi, Mazhar Salim; Al-Oun, Mus'Aab A.; Abusahyoun, Fatima Yacoub; Abualarja, Manal Issam; Al Smadi, Asmaa; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons , 2024 , Article)
      Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble molecule required for the proper functioning of metabolism, blood and DNA synthesis, and neurological development. Vitamin B12 exists in several forms: methylcobalamin (MeCbl), ...
    • The Rehabilitation Landscape in a Low-to-Middle-Income Country: Stakeholder Perspectives and Policy Implications—A Qualitative Study 

      Maart, Rentia Amelia; Mji, Gubela; Morris, Linzette Deidré; Ernstzen, Dawn Verna ( SAGE , 2024 , Article)
      The need for rehabilitation is increasing on a global level due to a rise in non-communicable diseases, aging and medical advances, and in South Africa (SA), due to the quadruple burden of disease. More information is ...
    • Comparing E-Cigarettes and Traditional Cigarettes in Relation to Myocardial Infarction, Arrhythmias, and Sudden Cardiac Death: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

      Yacoub, Mohammed I.; Aslanoğlu, Aziz; Khraim, Fadi; Alsharawneh, Anas; Abdelkader, Raghad; ... more authors ( SAGE , 2025 , Article)
      Background: The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as a perceived safer alternative to traditional cigarettes has grown rapidly. However, the cardiovascular risks associated with e-cigarettes compared to regular ...
    • Enhancing medication management of older adults in Qatar: healthcare professionals’ perspectives on challenges, barriers and enabling solutions 

      Alyazeedi, Ameena; Stewart, Carrie; Soiza, Roy L.; Stewart, Derek; Awaisu, Ahmed; ... more authors ( SAGE , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications are significant challenges in older adults’ medication management. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) is a comprehensive approach ...
    • Unveiling the Dialectics of Cloud-ERP Technology: A Multi-Case Study on the Logic Multiplicity and Emergent Interactions among IT and Finance Professionals 

      Ammar, Sameh ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      This study examines a relatively neglected account of how Cloud ERP-induced dialectics are inherited by multiple logics and managed by professionals in IT and finance. Using logic multiplicity, this investigation was ...
    • Unveiling hidden patterns between managerial assumptions, international market orientation, and performance: an unexplored journey into Japanese SMEs 

      Abu Farha, Allam; Elbanna, Said; Al-kwifi, Osama Sam; Uenishi, Satoko ( Emerald Publishing , 2024 , Article)
      Purpose This study seeks to investigate how managerial assumptions shape international market orientation (IMO) and how IMO, in turn, affects the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), drawing from ...
    • Uncovering the International view of e-government studies: a bibliometric review 

      Benmoussa, Mohammed Soufiane; Augustie, Cindy; Muneeza, Aishath; Bin-Nashwan, Saeed Awadh; Abu-Shanab, Emad A.; ... more authors ( Inderscience Publishers , 2024 , Article)
      This paper aims to undertake a bibliometric analysis of e-government studies utilising the Scopus database. The study followed an archival review approach with data collected from the Scopus database. A mixed method was ...
    • The Impact of Cultural Dimensions and Quality of Life on Smartphone Addiction and Employee Performance: The Moderating Role of Quality of Life 

      Alshare, Khaled; Moqbel, Murad; Merhi, Mohammad I.; Bartelt, Valerie; Alam, Maliha ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Smartphones, while ubiquitous and beneficial, can lead to problematic use. This study investigates the intricate interplay between cultural dimensions, smartphone addiction, and employee performance. Through the lens of ...
    • When does entrepreneurial leadership enhance supply chain resilience? A three-way interaction analysis 

      Al-Swidi, Abdullah Kaid; Al-Hakimi, Mohammed A.; Al-Hosam, Asma; Al Koliby, Ibraheem Saleh ( Emerald Publishing , 2024 , Article)
      Purpose: The research on entrepreneurial leadership (EL) and supply chain resilience (SCR) relationship is still in its exploration stage. Previous research indicates that EL is important for enhancing supply chain ...
    • What drives cryptocurrency pump and dump schemes: Coin versus market factors? 

      Lanouar, Charfeddine; Mahrous, Ahmed ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      This paper investigates both coin-specific and market-based factors that drive cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes. It analyzes a data set comprising 1457 pump events that occurred from January 3, 2018, to January 2, 2022. ...
    • Unraveling the multiscale comovement of green bonds and structural shocks: An oil-driven analysis 

      Mobeen Ur, Rehman; Nautiyal, Neeraj; Zeitun, Rami; Vo, Xuan Vinh; Ghardallou, Wafa ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      This paper examines the multiscale comovement between the green bonds issued in developed countries and international oil-driven shocks. We extracted the oil shocks using a structural vector autoregressive model. The ...
    • Unfolding BP's reframe through reform strategies for politically connected governance practice and geopolitical disruptions 

      Ammar, Sameh; Elsayed, Nader ( John Wiley and Sons , 2024 , Article)
      This study examines British Petroleum's (BP) strategic framing and deployment of politically connected governance (PCG) practices amidst geopolitical disruptions from 2010 to 2017. Through thematic analysis, the study ...