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The Immunomodulatory Role of Microbiota in Rheumatic Heart Disease: What Do We Know and What Can We Learn from Other Rheumatic Diseases?
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article Review)
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) represents a serious cardiac sequela of acute rheumatic fever, occurring in 30-45% of patients. RHD is multifactorial, with a strong familial predisposition and known environmental risk factors ...
An optimized CT-dense agent perfusion and micro-CT imaging protocol for chick embryo developmental stages.
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BMC
, 2024 , Article)
Compared to classical techniques of morphological analysis, micro-CT (μ-CT) has become an effective approach allowing rapid screening of morphological changes. In the present work, we aimed to provide an optimized micro-CT ...
The genetic basis and the diagnostic yield of genetic testing related to nonsyndromic hearing loss in Qatar
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Hearing loss is the most predominant sensory defect occurring in pediatrics, of which, 66% cases are attributed to genetic factors. The prevalence of hereditary hearing loss increases in consanguineous populations, and the ...
Elaeagnus Angustifolia Plant Extract inhibits Epithelial- mesenchymal Transition in Human Colorectal Cancer via β-catenin/JNK signaling Pathways
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University of Jordan,Deanship of Scientific Research
, 2023 , Article)
Elaeagnus angustifolia (EA) is a traditional plant that has been used as an alternative medicine for centuries. EA roles as anti-cancer has been investigated against different types of cancer, however, its effect against ...
Serum NMR-Based Metabolomics Profiling Identifies Lipoprotein Subfraction Variables and Amino Acid Reshuffling in Myeloma Development and Progression
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable hematological cancer. It is preceded by monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance (MGUS)—an asymptomatic phase. It has been demonstrated that early detection increases the 5-year ...
Turning point in COVID-19 severity and fatality during the pandemic: a national cohort study in Qatar
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2023 , Article)
Objective To assess the evolution of COVID-19 severity and fatality in a unique setting that consistently applied, throughout the pandemic, rigorous and standardised criteria for defining severe COVID-19 outcomes.
Methods ...
The effect of novel nitrogen-based chalcone analogs on colorectal cancer cells: Insight into the molecular pathways
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
In colorectal cancer (CRC), aberrations in KRAS are associated with aggressive tumorigenesis and an overall low survival rate because of chemoresistance and adverse effects. Ergo, complementary, and integrative medicines ...
Characterization of the Efficacy of a Split Swine Influenza A Virus Nasal Vaccine Formulated with a Nanoparticle/STING Agonist Combination Adjuvant in Conventional Pigs
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Swine influenza A viruses (SwIAVs) are pathogens of both veterinary and medical significance. Intranasal (IN) vaccination has the potential to reduce flu infection. We investigated the efficacy of split SwIAV H1N2 antigens ...
History of primary-series and booster vaccination and protection against Omicron reinfection
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
, 2023 , Article)
Laboratory evidence suggests a possibility of immune imprinting for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. We investigated the differences in the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in a ...
Impact of Moderate Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers and Telomere Length in Sedentary and Moderately Active Individuals with Varied Insulin Sensitivity
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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 ...