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Corrigendum to "Periprocedural Anticoagulation Management of Patients receiving Warfarin in Qatar: A Prospective Cohort Study". [Current Problems in Cardiology Volume 46, Issue 6, June 2021, 100816] (Current Problems in Cardiology (2021) 46(6), (S0146280621000311), (10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.100816))
( Elsevier , 2021 , Other)Authors regret an affiliation was missed for Dr. Nabil Shallik in the original version. The affiliation "Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt" has now been added. And also the order of authors has been ... -
Ovarian torsion: A retrospective case series at a tertiary care center emergency department
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Ovarian torsion (OT) is a gynecological emergency that can have diverse clinical presentations makings its diagnosis especially challenging. Few studies exist in the literature describing the clinical presentation as well ... -
Dietary Intake Is Not Associated with Body Composition nor with Biochemical Tests but with Psychological Status of Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Chemotherapy can negatively affect cancer patients’ eating patterns, psychological status, body composition, and quality of life. In this study, we aimed to investigate the correlations between dietary intake/care and the ... -
Revolutionizing cancer care strategies: immunotherapy, gene therapy, and molecular targeted therapy
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2024 , Other)Despite the availability of technological advances in traditional anti-cancer therapies, there is a need for more precise and targeted cancer treatment strategies. The wide-ranging shortfalls of conventional anticancer ... -
Use of machine learning to assess factors affecting progression, retention, and graduation in first-year health professions students in Qatar: a longitudinal study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Across higher education, student retention, progression, and graduation are considered essential elements of students’ academic success. However, there is scarce literature analyzing these attributes across ... -
Impact of Moderate Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers and Telomere Length in Sedentary and Moderately Active Individuals with Varied Insulin Sensitivity
( Dove Medical Press , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Physical activity-associated immune response plays a crucial role in the aging process. This study aimed to determine the impact of short-term moderate physical activity on cytokine levels, oxidative stress ... -
Outcomes of critically ill COVID-19 patients boarding in the emergency department of a tertiary care center in a developing country: a retrospective cohort study
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Background: Boarding of critically ill patients in the emergency department (ED) has long been known to compromise patient care and affect outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple hospitals worldwide experienced ... -
Computational Analysis Reveals Distinctive Interaction of miRNAs with Target Genes in the Pathogenesis of Chronic Kidney Disease
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The regulation of genes is crucial for maintaining a healthy intracellular environment, and any dysregulation of gene expression leads to several pathological complications. It is known that many diseases, including kidney ... -
A concise overview of advancements in ultrasensitive biosensor development
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)Electrochemical biosensing has evolved as a diverse and potent method for detecting and analyzing biological entities ranging from tiny molecules to large macromolecules. Electrochemical biosensors are a desirable option ... -
Surface plasmon resonance-based synthesis of gold nanorods for sensing applications
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Gold nanomaterials possess leading interest in the field of nanomaterials due to their vast applications both in advanced chemical and medicinal industries. Gold nanorods (AuNRs) were synthesized via a seed-mediated growth ... -
Using a pharmacist-led educational tool to teach elementary and middle-school students in Lebanon about microbes, antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance: A pilot study
( International Pharmaceutical Federation , 2023 , Article)Background: Teaching school students about antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can shape their future behaviour to become antibiotic guardians. This study aims to assess the impact of a pharmacist-led educational ... -
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a Model for the Study of Developmental and Cardiovascular Toxicity of Electronic Cigarettes
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)The increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as an alternative to conventional tobacco products has raised concerns regarding their potential adverse effects. The cardiovascular system undergoes intricate ... -
A review of technical and quality assessment considerations of audio-visual and web-conferencing focus groups in qualitative health research
(2023 , Article)The transition from the conventional approach to an online setting in conducting focus groups (FGs) for qualitative research is an increasingly adopted approach in health-related research. The purpose of this narrative ... -
Correction to: A qualitative assessment of medical students' readiness for virtual clerkships at a Qatari university during the COVID-19 pandemic (BMC Medical Education, (2023), 23, 1, (186), 10.1186/s12909-023-04117-3)
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Other)Correction: BMC Medical Education (2023) 23:186 Following publication of the original article [1], due to a typesetting error, references [19] and [20] were written incorrectly. The correct references are given below: [19] ... -
Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B inhibition improves endoplasmic reticulum stress-impaired endothelial cell angiogenic response: A critical role for cell survival
( Spandidos publications , 2021 , Article)Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress contributes to endothelial dysfunction, which is the initial step in atherogenesis. Blockade of protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)1B, a negative regulator of insulin receptors that is ... -
Testing the Anticancer Effect of Matcha Using Zebrafish as an Animal Model
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients show the poorest prognosis and survival and the highest metastasis prevalence among all breast cancer subtypes. Matcha ... -
Factors Affecting Influenza Vaccination Uptake and Attitudes among Lebanese University Students: The Impact of Vaccination Promotional Programs and COVID-19 Pandemic
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Vaccination is the most effective preventative strategy against influenza, yet university students' influenza vaccination uptake remains low. This study aimed firstly to determine the percentage of university students who ... -
Higher serum uric acid is associated with poorer cognitive performance in healthy middle-aged people: a cross-sectional study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Age-related cognitive impairment can occur many years before the onset of the clinical symptoms of dementia. Uric acid (UA), a metabolite of purine-rich foods, has been shown to be positively associated with improved ... -
MDM2- an indispensable player in tumorigenesis
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2023 , Article Review)Murine double minute 2 (MDM2) is a well-recognized molecule for its oncogenic potential. Since its identification, various cancer-promoting roles of MDM2 such as growth stimulation, sustained angiogenesis, metabolic ... -
Factors Affecting Referral and Patient Access to Heart Function Clinics in Ontario: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholders
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Background: Though heart failure patients benefit from multidisciplinary care in heart function clinics (HFCs), utilization is suboptimal and inequitable. This study investigated factors influencing referral and patient ...