Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions

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    • Reply to Letter to the Editor on “Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model and Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills” 

      Mohamed, Fawzy; Tiryaki, Sibel; Abbas, Tariq; Hadidi, Ahmed ( Elsevier , 2025 , Other)
      Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the comments regarding our article on hypospadias surgery training through a 1-day surgical course. We appreciate the detailed insights provided and would like to address each ...

    • Investigating the impact of trial retractions on the healthcare evidence ecosystem (VITALITY Study I): retrospective cohort study. 

      Xu, Chang; Fan, Shiqi; Tian, Yuan; Liu, Fuchen; Furuya-Kanamori, Luis; ... more authors ( BMJ Publishing Group Ltd , 2025 , Article)
      To investigate the impact of retracted trials on the production and use of healthcare evidence in the evidence ecosystem. Retrospective cohort study based on forward citation searching. Retraction Watch up to 5 November ...

    • Hormonal predictors of the lean phenotype in humans. 

      Ahmed, Mohamed Badie; Habib, Abdella M; Badran, Saif; Alsherawi, Abeer; Al-Mohannadi, Fatima; ... more authors ( Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , 2025 , Article)
      Clinical obesity is characterized by excessive fat accumulation and an increased risk of numerous associated comorbidities. Adipose tissue secretes leptin and other adipokines, which play key roles in regulating energy ...

    • Hormonal predictors of the insulin sensitive phenotype in humans. 

      Ahmed, Mohamed Badie; Habib, Abdella M; Badran, Saif; Alsherawi, Abeer; Elnefaily, Sherouk Essam; ... more authors ( Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , 2025 , Article)
      Clinical obesity, a chronic condition marked by excessive fat accumulation, often leads to insulin resistance and a heightened risk of comorbidities. This study aimed to identify hormonal predictors of an insulin-sensitive ...

    • Plasma volume variations in response to high intensity interval training in obese women: The influential role of menopausal status and age 

      Jabbour, Georges; Sellami, Maha; Iancu, Horia-Daniel ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on plasma volume (PV) variations in obese women, with a focus on understanding how menopausal status and age influence these changes. ...

    • Problematic trials are contaminating the evidence ecosystem. 

      Liu, Fuchen; Xu, Chang; Doi, Suhail A; Chu, Haitao; Liu, Hui ( BMJ Publishing Group Ltd , 2025 , Article)
      As clinicians, we navigate complex decision making in our daily clinical practice. These decisions are based on our expertise, guided by clinical guidelines, and grounded in the most up-to-date evidence. An important part ...

    • Effects of Trehalose Administration in Patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type III 

      Mobini, Moein; Radbakhsh, Shabnam; Kubaski, Francyne; Eshraghi, Peyman; Vakili, Saba; ... more authors ( Bentham Science Publishers , 2023 , Article)
      Background and Aim: Mucopolysaccharidosis type III (MPS III) is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease (LSD) caused by a deficiency of lysosomal enzymes required for the catabolism of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), ...

    • Seroprevalence and Distribution of Toxoplasma gondii Infections among Patients in the West Bank, Palestine (2017-2021) 

      Seir, Rania Abu; Behnke, Jerzy M.; Abu-Madi, Marawan ( American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene , 2024 , Article)
      Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the obligate intracellular protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. The current study assessed the seroepidemiological status and risk factors of T. gondii in the West Bank, Palestine. We ...

    • Prevalence of syphilis infection among migrant workers in Qatar: a nationwide cross-sectional survey 

      Nasrallah, Gheyath K; Chemaitelly, Hiam; Ismail, Ahmed Ismail Ahmed; Al-Sadeq, Duaa W; Amanullah, Fathima H; ... more authors ( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)
      Objectives Scant data are available on syphilis infection within migrant populations worldwide and in the population of the Middle East and North Africa region. This study investigated the prevalence of both lifetime and ...

    • Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexually transmitted infection testing and diagnosis in Lebanon: A retrospective chart review 

      Sunji, Nadine; Boufadel, Peter; Fakih, Iman; Ahmad, Jana Haidar; Choufani, Mathieu; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundSocial distancing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions to sexual health services (SHS) worldwide. During the first year of the pandemic, Lebanon implemented multiple lockdowns during which ...

    • Prediction of stroke-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia: Machine learning approach 

      Abujaber, Ahmad A.; Yaseen, Said; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Akhtar, Naveed; Imam, Yahia ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      BackgroundStroke-associated Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) significantly impacts patient outcomes. This study explores the utility of machine learning models in predicting HAP in stroke patients, leveraging national ...

    • COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and intentions among parents of children with mental and behavioral disorders 

      Khoodoruth, Mohamed Adil Shah; Ouanes, Sami; Somintac, Kristian; Gulistan, Shaima; Dehwari, Asieh; ... more authors ( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)
      Parent vaccine hesitancy (PVH) remains a significant public health concern, particularly emphasized during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates PVH among parents of children with various psychiatric and ...

    • Qatar dental student perceptions of Sirona prep-check software for learning crown preparations 

      Daas, Hanin; Arregui, María; Tarrida, Lluís Giner; Glanville, Rebecca; Ali, Kamran ( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Contemporary dental education requires swift assimilation of technological advancements to prepare the future generation of dentists. Integrating digital tools, such as prepCheck software in crown preparations ...

    • gnas Knockdown Induces Obesity and AHO Features in Early Zebrafish Larvae 

      Abbas, Alaa; Hammad, Ayat S.; Zakaria, Zain Z.; Al-Asmakh, Maha; Hussain, Khalid; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)
      GNAS (Guanine Nucleotide-Binding Protein, Alpha Stimulating) is a complex gene that encodes the alpha subunit of the stimulatory G protein (Gsα), critical for signaling through various G protein-coupled receptors. Inactivating ...

    • Genetic polymorphisms influencing antihypertensive drug responses 

      El Cheikh, Jana; Hamed, Fouad; Rifi, Hana; Dakroub, Ali H.; Eid, Ali Hussein ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article Review)
      Hypertension is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and its associated morbidity and mortality. The low efficacy observed with some anti-hypertensive therapies has been attributed partly to inter-individual genetic ...

    • ASTCT Consensus Recommendations on Testing and Treatment of Patients with Donor-specific Anti-HLA Antibodies 

      Piyanuch, Kongtim; Vittayawacharin, Pongthep; Zou, Jun; Srour, Samer; Shaffer, Brian; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Donor-specific anti-HLA antibodies (DSA) are an important cause of engraftment failure and may negatively impact survival outcomes of patients receiving allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) using an ...

    • Reduced HDL-cholesterol in long COVID-19: A key metabolic risk factor tied to disease severity 

      Jamila, Al-Zadjali; Al-Lawati, Amal; Al Riyami, Nafila; Al Farsi, Koukab; Al Jarradi, Najwa; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      This controlled study investigated metabolic changes in non-vaccinated individuals with Long-COVID-19, along with their connection to the severity of the disease. The study involved 88 patients who experienced varying ...

    • Development and Usability Evaluation of a Mhealth Application for Health-Care Associated Infections among Health-Care Providers in Malaysia 

      Ismaeil, Rehab; Mat-Nor, Mohd Basri; Kamarudin, Norhidayah Binti; Abubakar, Usman; Fata Nahas, Abdul Rahman; ... more authors ( Medknow Publications , 2024 , Article)
      Background: The effectiveness of reducing healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) depends on increasing healthcare providers’ awareness, skills, and adherence to standard practices. Mhealth applications provide an ...

    • Increase in blood derived mitochondrial DNA copy number in strabismus patients 

      Zehra, Zainab; Zia, Muhammad Amn; Siddiqui, Sorath Noorani; von Bartheld, Christopher S.; Azam, Maleeha; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundAbnormalities in mitochondrial energy homeostasis can lead to various disorders, including ocular motility aberrations. Previous studies have suggested the involvement of mitochondrial aberrations in strabismus ...

    • Beyond fat: Does semaglutide affect lean mass? 

      Tannaz, Jamialahmadi; Eid, Ali H.; Gadde, Kishore M.; Almahmeed, Wael; Kroh, Matthew; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      This opinion paper aims to discuss the influence of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), on lean mass beyond its impact on weight loss. Although significant weight loss is achieved with ...