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From tackles to trauma: investigating the influence of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on public maxillofacial department in Qatar - an observational study.
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2024 , Other)The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup (FIFA-WC) is considered the pinnacle of international sporting events, attracting a diverse array of attendees from across the globe1. Hosting such an ... -
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of De Novo Belatacept-based Immunosuppression After Lung Transplantation.
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2024 , Article)Chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) is the leading cause of death beyond the first year after lung transplantation. The development of donor-specific antibodies (DSA) is a recognized risk factor for CLAD. Based on ... -
Determining the conclusiveness of a meta-analysis.
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2024 , Article)The pursuit of conclusive evidence related to an unanswered foreground (decision-making) question has been the driving factor behind multiple ongoing and planned randomized controlled trials as well as meta-analyses. ... -
Remotely induced storm effects on the coastal flooding along the southwest coast of India
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The southwest coast of India is exposed to long-period swells propagated from the South Indian Ocean during pre- and post-monsoon seasons. Although swells from the Southern Ocean and Atlantic Ocean were identified in the ... -
Comparison of bias adjustment in meta-analysis using data-based and opinion-based methods.
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2024 , Article)Several methods exist for bias adjustment of meta-analysis results, but there has been no comprehensive comparison with unadjusted methods. We compare 6 bias-adjustment methods with 2 unadjusted methods to examine how these ... -
Excision and Reconstruction of Atypical Chest Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review.
( Karger , 2024 , Article)Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) originated as keloid sarcoma, gaining its current designation in 1925. DFSP exhibits slow growth, categorizing it as a low- to intermediate-grade malignant sarcoma. Initially presenting ... -
Unlocking the secrets: exploring the influence of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and microbiome on cancer development.
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Gut microbiota regulates various aspects of human physiology by producing metabolites, metabolizing enzymes, and toxins. Many studies have linked microbiota with human health and altered microbiome configurations with the ... -
Comparison of postoperative pain in children after maintenance anaesthesia with propofol or sevoflurane: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Propofol and sevoflurane are two of the most commonly used anaesthetics for paediatric surgery. Data from some clinical trials suggest that postoperative pain incidence is lower when propofol is used for maintenance of ... -
Influence of lack of blinding on the estimation of medication-related harms: a retrospective cohort study of randomized controlled trials.
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Empirical evidence suggests that lack of blinding may be associated with biased estimates of treatment benefit in randomized controlled trials, but the influence on medication-related harms is not well-recognized. We aimed ... -
تدخّل القضاء في تشكيل هيئة التحكيم: دراسة مقارنة
( دار نشر جامعة قطر , 2024 , Article)يهدف البحث إلى دراسة مدى أخذ قانون التحكيم القطري بتدخّل القضاء في تشكيل هيئة التحكيم، وبيان مدى أخذه بالضمانات التي من شأنها أن تتلافى الآثار السلبية لذلك التدخّل. وقد اعتمد البحث المنهجين الاستنباطي، والاستقرائي؛ ... -
Targeting HER2-positive breast cancer cells by a combination of dasatinib and BMS-202: Insight into the molecular pathways.
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Recent investigations have reported the benefits of using a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, dasatinib (DA), as well as programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors in the management of several solid tumors, including breast ... -
Seasonal variability of hydrography off the east coast of Qatar, central Arabian Gulf
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)Seasonal variability of hydrography along a nearshore-offshore transect in the eastern part of the EEZ of Qatar has been analyzed using in situ measurements carried out during 5 different months. The study reveals distinct ... -
Correction: Statistical analysis plan and protocol updates for Gestational diabetes in Uganda and India: Design and Evaluation of Educational Films for Improving Screening and Self-management (GUIDES) trial.
( BioMed Central (BMC) , 2024 , Other)Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that the 5th author’s affiliation was incorrect. Corrected affiliation: Giridhara R Babu, Professor of Global Health, Department of Population ... -
The Effects of Salinity and Genotype on the Rhizospheric Mycobiomes in Date Palm Seedlings.
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Salinity severely affects the health and productivity of plants, with root-associated microbes, including fungi, potentially playing a crucial role in mitigating this effect and promoting plant health. This study employed ... -
Prenatal psychological distress and 11β-HSD2 gene expression in human placentas: Systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)BackgroundThe placenta acts as a buffer to regulate the degree of fetal exposure to maternal cortisol through the 11-Beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase isoenzyme type 2 (11-β HSD2) enzyme. We conducted a systematic review ... -
A combined strategies intervention on the World Health Organization prescribing indicators: A quasi-randomised trial.
( AOSIS Publishing , 2024 , Article)Irrational medicine use is a global problem that may potentiate antimicrobial resistance. This study aims to assess prescribing practices and the effect of a prescription audit and feedback coupled with small-group education ... -
Co-explosivity versus leading effects: Evidence from crude oil and agricultural commodities
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Unlike previous studies investigating the interdependence and co-movements between different commodity prices, this paper examined the co-explosivity versus leading effects between the Brent oil prices and agricultural ... -
Conjoint Analysis of Blockchain Adoption Challenges in Government
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2024 , Article)This study identifies the critical challenges for blockchain adoption in government, and more specifically in the delivery of public services in the state governments of India. A literature review and focus-group with ... -
Civil Conflict, Cash Transfers, and Child Nutrition in Yemen
(2021 , Article)The most dramatic outcomes of protracted civil conflict include increased malnutrition among children and the resulting consequences for lifelong health and prosperity. Little is known about how to mitigate the nutritional ... -
Accelerating the Transition to a Circular Economy for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050: A Systematic Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 will require tackling both energy-related and non-energy-related GHG emissions, which can be achieved through the transition to a circular economy (CE). The focus of climate change ...