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    • Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Austin, Carter; Zhang, Meixin; Tram, Khai Hoan; Walters, Magdalene K; Jahagirdar, Deepa; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundAs set out in Sustainable Development Goal 3.3, the target date for ending the HIV epidemic as a public health threat is 2030. Therefore, there is a crucial need to evaluate current epidemiological trends and ...

    • Human papillomavirus prevalence and genotypes in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: A scoping review 2017-2024 

      AlMesbah, Nahlah; Maatoug, Jihene; Selim, Nagah; Bougmiza, Iheb ( HBKU Press , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Cervical cancer remains a global health challenge, claiming the lives of millions annually and having a significant impact on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary ...

    • The interplay between vitamin D status, subclinical inflammation, and prediabetes 

      Arabi, Ahmed; Nasrallah, Dima; Mohsen, Sara; Abugharbieh, Lana; Al-Hashimi, Dana; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Vitamin D's role extends beyond classical calcium and phosphate homeostasis to encompass a pivotal influence on immune modulation and metabolic health. The mechanisms by which vitamin D exerts these effects involve its ...

    • Performance Characteristics of Next-Generation Sequencing–Based Engraftment Monitoring and Microchimerism Detection in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation A Practical Approach for Clinical Assay Validation 

      Amanda G., Blouin; Nelson, Wyatt; Geraghty, Daniel; Askar, Medhat; Ye, Fei ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Chimerism analysis by next-generation sequencing (NGS) is an emerging method for engraftment monitoring after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. A high-sensitivity method is required for the detection of ...

    • “Happily tired”: A descriptive qualitative study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women academics in Qatar 

      Suhad, Daher-Nashif; Khaled, Salma Mawfek; O'Hara, Lily; Alsayed Hassan, Diana; Al-Wattary, Noor; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted existing gender inequalities and inequities in academia, such as unequal workload distribution and insufficient recognition of women's scientific and institutional contributions. This study ...

    • Etiology of exudative pleural effusion among adults: differentiating between tuberculous and other causes, a multicenter prospective cohort study 

      Mousa, Hussein; Thomas, Merlin; Al-Tikrity, Mustafa; Elarabi, Anam; Hameed, Mansoor; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      ObjectivesExudative pleural effusions have a broad etiology and usually necessitate further investigative workup, including invasive procedures. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the demographic, clinical, and ...

    • Postmicturition dribble in men with no previous urogenital surgery: Systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment modalities 

      Albakr, Ahmed; El Ansari, Walid; Mahdi, Mohammed; Megahed, Heba; Lock, Merilyn; ... more authors ( John Wiley & Sons , 2023 , Article)
      Introduction: Postmicturition dribble (PMD) is common in males. Little is known about PMD etiology, but it is either secondary to urethral/prostatic surgery or primary (no previous surgery). Despite PMD's high prevalence, ...

    • Western diet induces mild metabolic impairment and aggravates neuropathology in an experimental mouse model of traumatic brain injury 

      Judith, Nwaiwu; Ibeh, Stanley; Reslan, Mohammad Amine; Bakkar, Nour-Mounira Z.; Nasrallah, Leila; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and lifestyle habits such as Western diet (WD) consumption represent two risk factors that affect an individual's health outcome globally. Individuals with TBI have a greater risk of mortality ...

    • Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar 

      Mohamed, Sallam; Jabbar, Raihana; Mahadoon, Lylu K.; Elshareif, Tasneem J.; Darweesh, Mariam; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundPublic health threats can significantly impact mass gatherings and enhancing surveillance systems would thus be crucial. Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) was introduced to Qatar to complement the ...

    • Generation of Novel Tumour-Selective SEA Superantigen-Based Peptides with Improved Safety and Efficacy for Precision Cancer Immunotherapy 

      Bashraheel, Sara S.; Al-Sulaiti, Haya; Goda, Sayed K. ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)
      Bacterial superantigens are T-cell-stimulatory protein molecules which produce massive cytokines and cause human diseases. Due to their ability to activate up to 20% of resting T-cells, they have effectively killed ...

    • Tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma: A case report of rare tumor 

      Abdullah M., Al-Jubouri; Khalil, Ibrahim A.; Alhyari, Abdelkareem; Alkabbani, Majd; Badawi, Alaeddin; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      Tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a rare renal cancer first recognized by the WHO in 2016 as independent disease category, characterized by its typically indolent features and low rates of metastasis. We present ...

    • Hidradenitis suppurativa and its association with obesity, smoking, and diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Elzawawi, Khaled E.; Elmakaty, Ibrahim; Habibullah, Mohammad; Ahmed, Mohamed Badie; Al Lahham, Salim; ... more authors ( Wiley online library , 2024 , Article)
      Our meta-analysis aimed to quantify the association between Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and several risk factors including obesity, smoking, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We searched PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web ...

    • Skull base plasmacytoma in young patients aged below 40 years: Radiological perspectives and clinical outcomes 

      Elsabah, Hesham; Ghasoub, Rola; Soliman, Dina S.; Ibrahim, Feryal; Aldapt, Mahmood B.; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Plasmacytoma of the skull base is a rare manifestation of plasma cell neoplasm with only a few cases documented in literature involving young adults. Plasmacytoma can be an isolated solitary lesion or a secondary ...

    • Early vs delayed insertion of penile prosthesis in patients with refractory priapism: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Elmarasi, Mohamed; Alsaeedi, Ahmad; Elmakaty, Ibrahim; Elsayed, Basel; Khalil, Ibrahim A; ... more authors ( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article Review)
      Introduction: Refractory priapism, characterized by persistent and prolonged painful erections despite initial treatment maneuvers, can significantly impair erectile function secondary to ischemia-induced corporal tissue ...

    • Alterations in Choline Metabolism in Non-Obese Individuals with Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 

      Al-Sulaiti, Haya; Anwardeen, Najeha; Bashraheel, Sara S.; Naja, Khaled; Elrayess, Mohamed A. ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)
      The prevalence of non-obese individuals with insulin resistance (IR) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing worldwide. This study investigates the metabolic signature of phospholipid-associated metabolites in non-obese ...

    • Effectiveness of, and Satisfaction with, a Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction Knowledge and Skills Masterclass for a World-Wide Audience 

      El Ansari,Walid; Arafa,Mohamed; Lock,Merilyn; Shah,Rupin; Agarwal,Ashok ( Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology , 2024 , Article)
      Purpose This is the first study to assess the impact of an online microsurgical testicular sperm extraction (mTESE) masterclass. We: 1) describe the masterclass’s scientific content; 2) appraise the participants’ acquisition ...

    • Commentary to "Comparison of hypospadias phenotype pixel segmentation to GMS score"; towards precision care in hypospadias management: Navigating challenges and embracing innovation 

      Abbas, Tariq ( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)
      This article presents a comparison between hypospadias pixel segmentation and GMS score for the classification of hypospadias . Introducing a comprehensive and standardized approach to the assessment and surgical management ...

    • Unique Lessons From the Natural Progression of Rejection in Human Uterine Allografts 

      Johannesson, Liza; Wood-Trageser, Michelle A.; Lesniak, Drew; Punar, Metin; Klingman, Lynne; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: Uterus transplantation (UTx) is a novel treatment for absolute uterine infertility. Acute T cell-mediated rejection (TCMR) can be monitored only through serial cervical biopsies. Methods: This study, the first ...

    • Reply to letter to the editor: "Plate Objective Scoring Tool (POST) in distal hypospadias: Correlation with post-repair complications" 

      Abbas, Tariq ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      We extend our sincere gratitude to the authors for their thoughtful and insightful letter concerning our article titled "Plate Objective Scoring Tool (POST) in distal hypospadias: Correlation with post-repair complications." ...

    • Successful treatment of staghorn stones with flexible ureteroscopy and thulium fiber laser (TFL) lithotripsy: initial experience with 32 cases 

      Gul, Tawiz; laymon, Mahmoud; Alrayashi, Maged; Abdelkareem, Mohamed; Salah, Morshed ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)
      Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of flexible ureteroscopy with thulium fiber laser lithotripsy for management of renal staghorn stones. Materials and Methods Thirty-two patients with staghorn stones were ...