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D-dimer, Troponin, and Urea Level at Presentation With COVID-19 can Predict ICU Admission: A Single Centered Study
(2020)Background: Identifying clinical-features or a scoring-system to predict a benefit from hospital admission for patients with COVID-19 can be of great value for the decision-makers in the health sector. We aimed to identify ... -
Daily Use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil with High Oleocanthal Concentration Reduced Body Weight, Waist Circumference, Alanine Transaminase, Inflammatory Cytokines and Hepatic Steatosis in Subjects with the Metabolic Syndrome: A 2-Month Intervention Study
(2020)Abstract: Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) intake is associated with reduced cardiovascular risk, and its phenolic compound oleocanthal (OC) has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The cardiometabolic effects of ... -
Data and Lifelong Learning Protocol: Understanding Cultural Barriers and Facilitators to Using Clinical Performance Data to Support Continuing Professional Development.
(2018-10)Abstract: Continuing professional development (CPD) can support delivery of high-quality care, but may not be optimized until we can understand cultural barriers and facilitators, especially as innovations emerge. Lifelong ... -
Deciphering the Role of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 in Endometrial Cancer in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Protocol for a Methodological Approach Using Cell Culture Experiments
(2023)Background: Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common gynecological cancer in women globally. It is linked to increasing obesity rates and longer life spans. The molecular mechanisms leading to EC are unclear; however, ... -
Deep Learning Based Automatic Assessment of Lung Impairment in COVID-19 Pneumonia: Predicting Markers of Hypoxia With Computer Vision
(2022-07)Background: Hypoxia is a potentially life-threatening condition that can be seen in pneumonia patients. Objective: We aimed to develop and test an automatic assessment of lung impairment in COVID-19 associated ... -
Demographic characteristics of Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analyses and Randomized Controlled Trials in non-orthodontic journals with impact factor
(2017-08)Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify authorship characteristics of all orthodontic systematic reviews (SRs), meta-analyses (MAs) and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in nonorthodontic journals with ... -
Demographic characteristics of systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials in orthodontic journals with impact factor
(2015-03-18)Introduction: The aim of this study was to explore demographic characteristics of systematic reviews (SRs), meta-analyses (MAs), and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in orthodontic journals with an impact ... -
Demystifying Smoker’s Paradox: A Propensity Score–Weighted Analysis in Patients Hospitalized With Acute Heart Failure
(2019)Background: Smoker’s paradox has been observed with several vascular disorders, yet there are limited data in patients with acute heart failure (HF). We examined the effects of smoking in patients with acute HF using data ... -
Denial in Cancer—Salutary or Deleterious
(2019-04)Abstract: Cancer, in common with other life-threatening or life-modifying illnesses, evokes strong psycho-emotional re-actions from patients, their families, and society [1]. Denial is one of the significant reactions ... -
Dental Arch Dimensions and Form in a Sudanese Sample
(2018)Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine the dental arch dimen¬sions (width and length) and form in a group of a Sudanese sample population. Background: The size and shape of dental arches have significant ... -
Dental arch dimensions, form and tooth size ratio among a Saudi sample
(2018)Objectives: To determine the dental arch dimensions and arch forms in a sample of Saudi orthodontic patients, to investigate the prevalence of Bolton anterior and overall tooth size discrepancies, and to compare the ... -
Dental arch spatial changes after premature loss of first primary molars: a systematic review of controlled studies
(2017)Abstract: Studies investigating dental arch spatial changes following first primary molar premature loss are controversial regarding clinical significance. The purpose of this review was to systematically investigate the ... -
Dental calcification stages as determinants of the peak growth period
(2016-07-25)Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of dental maturation stages for identifying individual-specific skeletal maturation phases. Subjects and methods: Prior to initiating ... -
Dental Caries Experience and Oral Health in Down Syndrome Children In Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A Case Control Study
(2016-08)Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status in Down syndrome (DS) children in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Materials and Methods: A total of 106 DS children (mean age = 9.3 ± 2.8)and 125 ... -
Dental Implant and Restoration Selection by Prosthodontists in Dubai
(2017-08)Introduction: Dental implant prostheses are dental prostheses that are retained and/or supported by implants placed in the partially or completely edentulous jaw. With various implant systems and prosthetic component ... -
Dental Implications of Down Syndrome (DS): Review of the Oral and Dental Characteristics
(2017-05-27)Abstract: A literature search was conducted to identify the key oral and dental manifestations of DS. These findings are discussed and used to suggest recommendations for treatment planning in DS patients for the practicing ... -
Dental students' and faculty perception of online exams with e-invigilation in Cyprus
(2023)Introduction: During the recent pandemic, e-learning and e-assessment methods have been implemented worldwide, providing opportunities for further implementation in the dental curriculum. This study aims to research the ... -
Dentine-pulp tissue engineering in miniature swine teeth by set calcium silicate containing bioactive molecules
(2017)Objective: The present study aims to investigate whether reparative dentinogenesis could be guided at central pulpal sites or at a distance from the amputated pulp of miniature pig teeth, by using set calcium silicate-based ... -
Dentists knowledge of the guidelines of traumatic dental injuries in the United Arab Emirates
(2018-12)Aim: This study aimed to assess general dental practitioners’ (GDPs) knowledge within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs), and to compare their level of knowledge ... -
Dentists knowledge, attitudes, and professional behavior toward the COVID-19 pandemic : A multisite survey of dentists perspectives
(2021)Background: COVID-19 continues to affect the dental community worldwide. The authors conducted a cross-sectional electronic study using a multisite survey to examine dentists’ knowledge, attitudes, and professional behavior ...
