College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 in Europe: systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Background: Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a globally prevalent, life-long, sexually transmitted infection. This study characterized HSV-2 seroprevalence in Europe for various at-risk populations and ... -
Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 1 and genital herpes in Australia and New Zealand: Systematic review, meta-analyses and meta-regressions
( Cambridge University Press , 2023 , Article)Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection is a lifelong infection that is acquired primarily orally and during childhood. We aimed to characterise HSV-1 epidemiology in Australia and New Zealand. HSV-1-related data as ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pediatricians in relation to breastfeeding support: A national survey in Lebanon
( PLOS Medicine , 2023 , Article)Background Rates of breastfeeding (BF) remain suboptimal despite overwhelming evidence for its benefits to the mother and child. Pediatricians play an important role in supporting breastfeeding (BF). In Lebanon, the rates ... -
First report of the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation’s Registry (ICRR)
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Objectives: Cardiac rehabilitation–programs comprehensively delivering outpatient secondary prevention–is under-available and under-studied in the resource-poor settings where it is needed most. This report summarizes the ... -
Impact of metformin treatment on cobalamin status in persons with type 2 diabetes
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)Over the last decades, low vitamin B12 status has been reported in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Metformin, the first-line therapy for lowering blood glucose, is the main driving factor behind this ... -
Effect of lifestyle intervention on HbA1c levels in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes across ethnicities: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)AimsWeight reduction is fundamental for the management and remission of diabetes. We aimed to assess ethnic differences in the effects of lifestyle weight-loss interventions on HbA1c levels in overweight or obese adults ... -
Metformin and HER2-positive breast cancer: Mechanisms and therapeutic implications
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Due to the strong association between diabetes and cancer incidents, several anti-diabetic drugs, including metformin, have been examined for their anticancer activity. Metformin is a biguanide antihyperglycemic agent used ... -
Inflammation and hypertension: Underlying mechanisms and emerging understandings
( wiley online library , 2023 , Article Review)Hypertension remains a major contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of global death. One of the major insults that drive increased blood pressure is inflammation. While it is the body's defensive ... -
Serious Games for Learning Among Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( National library of medicine , 2023 , Article)BACKGROUND: Learning disabilities are among the major cognitive impairments caused by aging. Among the interventions used to improve learning among older adults are serious games, which are participative electronic games ... -
Learning from their experiences: Strategies used by youth and young adult ex-vapers
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)IntroductionThe prevalence of vaping among youth and young adults (YYAs; 16–18 and 19–24 years old, respectively) is moderate worldwide. Existing vaping cessation evidence lacks input from ex-vapers with a history of regular ... -
Genomic Alterations, Gene Expression Profiles and Functional Enrichment of Normal-Karyotype Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Based on Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Characterising genomic variants is paramount in understanding the pathogenesis and heterogeneity of normal-karyotype acute myeloid leukaemia (AML-NK). In this study, clinically significant genomic biomarkers were ascertained ... -
The therapeutic potential of matcha tea: A critical review on human and animal studies
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)Matcha is a powdered form of Japanese green tea that has been gaining global popularity recently. Matcha tea has various health benefits, including an enhancing effect on cognitive function, cardio-metabolic health, and ... -
Potential Therapeutic Effects of Sodium Glucose-linked Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Stroke
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article Review)Purpose: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide. Diabetes mellitus and the associated hyperglycemia are important risk factors for acute ischemic stroke and are ... -
Non-coding RNAs as biomarkers of myocardial infarction
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) encompass a family of ubiquitous RNA molecules that lack protein-coding potential and have tissue-specific expression. A significant body of evidence indicates that ncRNA's aberrant expression plays ... -
Dynamic Salmonella Enteritidis biofilms development under different flow conditions and their removal using nanoencapsulated thymol
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)In food industries, microbial contaminations are difficult to control due to the recurrent formation of biofilms that hinders antimicrobials penetration and efficiency. An understanding of Salmonella Enteritidis biofilms ... -
Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Hospitalization Outcomes of Heart Failure in Patients ≥ 60 Years with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) on the hospitalization outcomes in patients ≥ 60 years of age with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) is not well studied. We queried the National Inpatient Sample database ... -
Identification of dysregulated canonical pathways associated with pathogenesis and progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis—An integrated bioinformatics approach
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The mechanisms responsible for the pathogenesis and progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) remain poorly understood, making the diagnosis of ALS challenging. We aimed to find the novel gene biomarkers via ... -
Management of chronic myeloid leukaemia: current treatment options, challenges, and future strategies.
( taylor and francis online , 2023 , Article)Small molecule therapy is a critical component of targeted anticancer treatment, with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) being the first compounds to treat the clonal Chronic Myelogenous Leukaemia (CML) translocation t ... -
A comparison study of prevalence, awareness, treatment and control rates of hypertension and associated factors among adults in China and the United States based on national survey data
( KeAi Communications Co. , 2023 , Article)ObjectiveThis study compared the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension and associated factors in China and the United States (US). MethodsAdult data from nationally representative samples were derived ... -
Diminishing benefits of urban living for children and adolescents’ growth and development
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Optimal growth and development in childhood and adolescence is crucial for lifelong health and well-being1–6. Here we used data from 2,325 population-based studies, with measurements of height and weight from 71 million ...
