College of Medicine: Recent submissions
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Metronidazole in conjunction with penicillin neither prevents recurrence nor enhances recovery from peritonsillar abscess when compared with penicillin alone: A prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
( Oxford University Press , 2016 , Article)Objectives The objectives of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of metronidazole in conjunction with penicillin in preventing the recurrence of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) and to learn whether metronidazole enhances ... -
Generalisability theory analyses of concept mapping assessment scores in a problem-based medical curriculum
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article)Context In problem-based learning (PBL), students construct concept maps that integrate different concepts related to the PBL case and are guided by the learning needs generated in small-group tutorials. Although an ... -
Surgical management of Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis (EPS) in children: international case series and literature review.
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis (EPS) is a rare phenomenon in paediatric patients with kidney failure treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD). This study highlights clinical challenges in the management of EPS, with ... -
Synthesis of evidence from zero-events studies: A comparison of one-stage framework methods
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2021 , Article)In evidence synthesis, dealing with zero-events studies is an important and complicated task that has generated broad discussion. Numerous methods provide valid solutions to synthesizing data from studies with zero-events, ... -
Highly Sensitive Detection and Differentiation of Endotoxins Derived from Bacterial Pathogens by Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering.
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Bacterial endotoxins, as major components of Gram-negative bacterial outer membrane leaflets and a well-characterized TLR4-MD-2 ligand, are lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) that are constantly shed from bacteria during growth ... -
Comparing Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Detecting the In Vitro Activity of Colistin against Different Gram-Negative Bacilli
( Austin Publishing Group , 2021 , Article)The surge in the prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacterial infections with limited treatment led to colistin reusing to treat MDR infections. This study aimed to determine economical, simple, and ... -
Intersectionality and Femicide: Palestinian Women's Experiences With the Murders of Their Beloved Female Relatives
( SAGE , 2021 , Article)This article examines how the intersectionality between political, socio-cultural, and demographic factors influences femicide events and women's experiences in Gaza. Based on the testimonies of 13 female first-degree ... -
Efficacy of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19 infection: A meta-review of systematic reviews and an updated meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)To synthesize findings from systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the efficacy and safety of chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) with or without Azithromycin for treating COVID-19, and to update the evidence ... -
Impaired Binding to Junctophilin-2 and Nanostructural Alteration in CPVT Mutation
( American Heart Association , 2021 , Article)RATIONALE: Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is a rare disease, manifested by syncope or sudden death in children or young adults under stress conditions. Mutations in the Ca2+ release channel/type 2 ... -
Homozygous mutation in MCM7 causes autosomal recessive primary microcephaly and intellectual disability
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2021 , Article)Minichromosomal maintenance (MCM) complex components 2, 4, 5 and 6 have been linked to human disease with phenotypes including microcephaly and intellectual disability. The MCM complex has DNA helicase activity and is ... -
Copresence of High-Risk Human Papillomaviruses and Epstein-Barr Virus in Colorectal Cancer: A Tissue Microarray and Molecular Study from Lebanon
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) have been reported to be present in different types of human cancers ... -
Prevalence and determinants of symptomatic COVID-19 infection among children and adolescents in Qatar: A cross sectional analysis of 11445 individuals.
( Cambridge University Press , 2021 , Article)There is a paucity of evidence about the prevalence and risk factors for symptomatic infection among children. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of symptomatic COVID-19 and its risk factors in children and ... -
Methodological assessment of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on COVID-19: A meta-epidemiological study
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)Rationale, aims, and objectives: COVID-19 has caused an ongoing public health crisis. Many systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been performed to synthesize evidence for better understanding this new disease. However, ... -
Comparison of immunogenicity and safety of licensed Japanese encephalitis vaccines: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)IntroductionAnnually more than 100,000 Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases and 25,000 deaths worldwide are caused by JE virus infection. More than 15 JE vaccines are currently in use worldwide. It is unknown whether any of ... -
Association of β-Adrenergic Receptor Gene Polymorphisms With Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in an Arab Population
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2016 , Article)We evaluated the association between beta-adrenergic receptor genes (ADRB1 and ADRB2) polymorphism, cardiovascular risk, and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in individuals from an Arab ethnicity. A total of 388 Qatari ... -
Solely abluminal drug release from coronary stents could possibly improve reendothelialization
( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2016 , Article)Objectives To compare a new stent with an asymmetric coating, eluting the drug to the abluminal surface, to a stent with a conventional coating eluting the drug both to the luminal and the abluminal side. Background Stents ... -
A Qualitative Study on Implementation of the Intelligent Bed: Findings from a Rehabilitation Ward at a Large Chinese Tertiary Hospital
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Article)The intelligent bed, a mechanical hospital bed equipped with several electronic sensor functions, is an assistive healthcare solution intended to reduce the manual workload of health professionals by providing valuable ... -
The predictors of perforated appendicitis in the pediatric emergency department: A retrospective observational cohort study
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Objective Appendiceal perforation has significant effects on perioperative morbidity and postoperative outcome. The present study aimed to identify possible predictive factors associated with perforated appendicitis (PA) ... -
Umbilical cord hernia associated with complete evagination of the patent omphalomesenteric duct and prolapse of adjacent ileal limbs
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Utilization of the evidence from studies with no events in meta-analyses of adverse events: an empirical investigation
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Zero-events studies frequently occur in systematic reviews of adverse events, which consist of an important source of evidence. We aimed to examine how evidence of zero-events studies was utilized in the meta-analyses of ...