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Neural Processing of Dynamic Animated Social Interactions in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A High-Density Electroencephalography Study
(2019-08-22)Background: Atypical neural processing of social visual information contributes to impaired social cognition in autism spectrum disorder. However, evidence for early developmental alterations in neural processing of ... -
No Evidence of Mosquito Involvement in the Transmission of Equine Hepacivirus (Flaviviridae) in an Epidemiological Survey of Austrian Horses
(2019)Prevalence studies have demonstrated a global distribution of equine hepacivirus (EqHV), a member of the family Flaviviridae. However, apart from a single case of vertical transmission, natural routes of EqHV transmission ... -
Non-withdrawal of beta blockers in acute decompensated chronic and de novo heart failure with reduced ejection fraction in a prospective multicentre study of patients with acute heart failure in the Middle East
(2017-05-17)Objectives: Beta blockers reduce mortality in heart failure (HF). However, it is not clear whether they should be temporarily withdrawn during acute HF. Design: Analysis of prospectively collected data. Setting: The ... -
Nootkatone confers hepatoprotective and anti-fibrotic actions in amurine model of liver fibrosis by suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis
(2017-11-20)Abstract: In this study, the hepatoprotective and anti-fibrotic actions of nootkatone (NTK) were investigated using carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver fibrosis in mice. CCl4 administration elevated serum aspartate ... -
A novel HRM assay for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of eight poxviruses of medical and veterinary importance
(2017-02-20)Abstract: Poxviruses belonging to the Orthopoxvirus, Capripoxvirus and Parapoxvirus genera share common host species and create a challenge for diagnosis. Here, we developed a novel multiplex PCR method for the simultaneous ... -
Novel mutations in actionable breast cancer genes by targeted sequencing in an ethnically homogenous cohort
(2019)Background: Genetic testing is becoming an essential tool for breast cancer (BC) diagnosis and treatment pathway, and particularly important for early detection and cancer prevention. The purpose of this study was to ... -
Novel mutations in actionable breastcancer genes by targeted sequencing in anethnically homogenous cohort
(2019)Background:Genetic testing is becoming an essential tool for breast cancer (BC) diagnosis and treatment pathway,and particularly important for early detection and cancer prevention. The purpose of this study was to explore ... -
Occlusal Outcome Assessment of Orthodontic Treatments Performed at An Educational Institute in Dubai
(2016)Aim: To assess occlusal outcome of comprehensive orthodontic treatments performed by postgraduate students at an educational institute in Dubai. Materials and Methods: Consecutive patients’ files, including dental ... -
Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer incidence trends and disparities in the United States: 2000–2010
(2015-05-11)Background: Changes in the incidence of oral cancer based on anatomic location and demographic factors over time have been reported in the United States. The purpose of this study was to use recent data to examine oral ... -
Oral Health Challenges Facing the Autistic Child in Dubai: A Survey
(2016-08)Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the challenges faced by the autistic children and their families in Dubai from three different perspectives of dental care: oral care at home, oral care at the dentist and ... -
Oral Health Problems in Leukaemic Paediatric Patients in the United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Study
(2016-08)Aims: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of oral health problems in leukaemic paediatric patients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and correlate it to the phase of chemotherapy. Materials and ... -
Oral Health Status among Children with Cerebral Palsy in Dubai United Arab Emirates: A Case Control Study
(2016-08)Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Materials and Methods: 84 CP children (mean age =9.33 ±3.89) and 125 healthy ... -
The Oral Health Status of Attendees and Residents in UAE Care Homes
(2019-08)Background: The oral health status of day stay attendees and residents in care homes in the UAE has not been previously investigated. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the oral health status of care home ... -
Oral Manifestations and Dentofacial Anomalies in Beta Thalassaemia Major Children in Dubai (UAE): A Case Control Study 2015
(2016-08)Aims: The purpose of this study was to identify special oral and dentofacial manifestations peculiar to beta thalassaemia major children in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Materials and Methods: A total of 38 ... -
OTUD7A Regulates Neurodevelopmental Phenotypes in the 15q13.3 Microdeletion Syndrome
(2018-02-01)Abstract: Copy-number variations (CNVs) are strong risk factors for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. The 15q13.3 microdeletion syndrome region contains up to ten genes and is associated with numerous conditions, ... -
Outcomes by Mode of Transport of ST Elevation MI Patients in the United Arab Emirates
(2017)Introduction: The purpose of this multicenter, prospective study was to assess differences indemographics, medical history, treatment times, and follow-up status among patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction ... -
Overall and Anterior Tooth Size Ratios In A Group of Emiratis
(2016)Aims: 1- To study overall and anterior tooth size ratios in a group of Emiratis with Class I normal occlusion. 2- To estimate overall and anterior tooth size ratios in different malocclusion groups of Emiratis. 3- To ... -
The paradox of falling job satisfaction withrising job stickiness in the German nursingworkforce between 1990 and 2013
(2017-08-29)Background: Literature reports a direct relation between nurses’ job satisfaction and their job retention (stickiness). The proper planning and management of the nursing labor market necessitates the understanding of job ... -
Patient and System-Related Delays of Emergency Medical Services Use in Acute STElevation Myocardial Infarction: Results from the Third Gulf Registry of Acute Coronary Events (Gulf RACE-3Ps)
(2016-01-25)Background Little is known about Emergency Medical Services (EMS) use and pre-hospital triage of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in Arabian Gulf countries. Methods Clinical arrival and ... -
Patient Satisfaction with Complete Dentures in Fujairah Dental Center
(2017-08)Introduction: Complete dentures are the most common treatment modality for edentate patients. Patient satisfaction with their dentures has not been previously investigated in the UAE. Aim: This study aimed to assess ...