College of Medicine: المرسلات الحديثة
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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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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"
( 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
( 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 ...
