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Rapid detection of European orthobunyaviruses by reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays
(2016)Abstract: The development of reverse transcriptase loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) assays are described herein for the detection of two orthobunyaviruses (Bunyaviridae), which represent the two main ... -
Rapid transition to distance learning due to COVID-19: Perceptions of postgraduate dental learners and instructors
(2021)Abstract: The outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) necessitated an abrupt transition from on campus, face-to-face sessions to online, distance learning in higher education institutions. The purpose of this study ... -
Rapid whole genome sequencing of critically ill pediatric patients from genetically underrepresented populations
(2022)Abstract: We describe a case series of fve infants (age range: 1–90 days; 4 females and 1 male) who presented to Al Jalila Chil dren’s intensive care units (ICU) with complex multisystem disorders. Patients were Emirati, ... -
A rapid whole-genome sequencing service for infants with rare diseases in the United Arab Emirates
(2023)Introduction: A large body of evidence now supports use of rapid whole-genome sequencing (rWGS) as a cost-effective tool for timely diagnosis and tailored management of critically ill children with rare diseases. However, ... -
Rapid-Onset Obesity With Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation, Autonomic Dysregulation, and Neuroendocrine Tumor (ROHHADNET) Syndrome: A Case Report
(2023)Abstract: Here, we report the case of a rare and complex disorder, rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, autonomic dysregulation, and neuroendocrine tumor (ROHHADNET) syndrome, in a threeyear-old ... -
A rare case of blue nevus in the rectum
(2019)Abstract: A 54 year old female of Sudanese origin with a history of hypothyroidism and hyperlipidemia presented to the gastroenterology department complaining of chronic abdominal pain, nausea and heartburn. Colonoscopy ... -
A rare case of gastric duplication cyst in a male paediatric Caucasian patient: a case report
(2022)Abstract: Anywhere in the alimentary canal, you can find a gastric duplication cyst, a spherical muscle formation lined by mucosal membrane. It is an uncommon example of a group of congenital intestinal abnormalities. ... -
A Rare Case of Miller Fisher Syndrome in a 45- Year-Old Female
(2023)Abstract: Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) is an uncommon form of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a neurological condition that is acquired, degenerative, demyelinating, and frequently characterized by gradual, symmetrical ... -
A Rare Case of Primary Mycobacterium tuberculosis Myositis of the Thigh in an Immunocompetent Infant
(2023)Abstract: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection is a serious health condition that affects individuals of all age groups. Although MTB infections are more common in immunocompromised patients, they are frequently ... -
A Rare Case of Sarcoidosis Presenting as an Isolated Breast Mass and Pain: A Case Report and Literature Review
(2023)Abstract: Objective: Rare disease Background: Sarcoidosis is a benign systemic granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology that affects multiple organs. Patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis usually present with nonspecific ... -
Rare predicted loss-of-function variants of type I IFN immunity genes are associated with life-threatening COVID-19
(2023)Background: We previously reported that impaired type I IFN activity, due to inborn errors of TLR3- and TLR7dependent type I interferon (IFN) immunity or to autoantibodies against type I IFN, account for 15–20% of cases ... -
Rates, Distribution, and Implications of Post-zygotic Mosaic Mutations in Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2017-09)Abstract: We systematically analyzed post-zygotic mutations (PZMs) in whole-exome sequences from the largest collection of trios (5,947) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) available, including 282 unpublished trios, and ... -
Re-Visiting the Decay, Missing, Filled Teeth (DMFT) Index with a Mathematical Modeling Concept
(2016-02)Background: The well-established DMFT index has been used for over 75 years as a key for measuring dental caries in dentistry. DMFT is applied to permanent dentition and expressed as the total number of teeth decayed (D), ... -
Re: The Impact of COVID-19 Vaccine on Sperm Quality
(2022)Experts summary: Owing to concerns about the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on male fertility and the potential analogous effects of the coronavirus vaccine, Barda and colleagues ... -
Readiness to Embrace Artificial Intelligence Among Medical Doctors and Students: Questionnaire-Based Study
(2022)Background: Similar to understanding how blood pressure is measured by a sphygmomanometer, physicians will soon have to understand how an artificial intelligence–based application has come to the conclusion that a patient ... -
Recent advances in the immunopathogenesis of severe asthma
(2022)Abstract: Severe asthma is a heterogeneous disease encompassing different phenotypes and endotypes. Although patients with severe asthma constitute a small proportion of the total population with asthma, they largely ... -
Recent advances in vitamin D implications in chronic respiratory diseases
(2022)Abstract: Chronic airway inflammatory and infectious respiratory diseases are the most common medical respiratory conditions, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Vitamin D (1,25(OH)2D3) deficiency has ... -
Reconnoitering the Role of Long-Noncoding RNAs in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Descriptive Review
(2021)Abstract: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of hereditary cardiomyopathy. It is characterized by an unexplained non-dilated hypertrophy of the left ventricle with a conserved or elevated ejection ... -
Reconnoitering the Therapeutic Role of Curcumin in Disease Prevention and Treatment: Lessons Learnt and Future Directions
(2022)Abstract: Turmeric is a plant with a very long history of medicinal use across different cultures. Curcumin is the active part of turmeric, which has exhibited various beneficial physiological and pharmacological effects. ... -
Recrudescence of Scarlet Fever and Its Implications for Dental Professionals
(2023)Abstract: A significant increase in the incidence of scarlet fever, mainly in Europe, has been noted during the COVID-19 postpandemic period. Scarlet fever is caused by a pyrogenic exotoxinproducing streptococcus—Streptococcus ...