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Study to Evaluate Gingival Crevicular Blood as a Screening Tool for Blood Glucose Concentration
(2018-08)Introduction: There is a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in the UAE. Recent national guidelines advise screening for undiagnosed diabetes in all adults aged ≥ 30 years. This study assessed the feasibility ... -
Subacute Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis following a Dental Procedure: Case Report and Review of the Literature
(2020)Objectives: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis is a rare but serious condition. Despite increasingly effective treatment, the mortality and risk of long-term sequelae remains significant. The objective of this study is to describe ... -
Substantial in-vitro and emerging clinical evidence supporting immediate dentin sealing
(2021)Abstract: The application of resin adhesive to freshly cut dentin after teeth preparation, the so-called immediate dentin sealing (IDS) has been suggested as an alternative to the delayed dentin sealing (DDS), a technique ... -
The success of Preformed Metal Crowns in Primary Molars using the Hall Technique Versus the Conventional Method: A Retrospective Study in a Postgraduate Setting
(2017-08)Background: Preformed metal crowns (PMCs) have been used conventionally for decades in managing multi-surface carious primary molars in children. However, the Hall Technique (HT) is a controversial novel method, used in ... -
A successful management of left-sided posterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia of the jejunum, ileum, colon and left kidney: a case report
(2022-10)Abstract: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare developmental anomaly in which abdominal contents herniate into the thoracic cavity due to underdevelopment of the diaphragm, possibly leading to pulmonary hypoplasia. ... -
Sugar Composition and Level of Commercially Available Infant Formulae in the United Arab Emirates
(2021)Background: Infant formulae are a primary source of nutrition during the first years of life. Frequently, sugar is added to these formulae, which can lead to different adverse health problems including early childhood ... -
Sugar content in infant formula: Accuracy of labeling and conformity to guidelines.
(2022-07)Background: Infant formulae are a primary source of nutrition during the first years of life, to which sugars are frequently added. This may contribute to adverse dental health problems if consumed excessively when coupled ... -
Sun protection habits and behaviors of a group of outdoor workers and students from the agricultural and construction sectors in north-Italy
(2020)Background: Despite the relevant frequency of ultraviolet induced adverse health effects in workers, solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure is an occupational risk not adequately minimized in Italy. Objective: ... -
Super-enhancer associated core regulatory circuits mediate susceptibility to retinoic acid in neuroblastoma cells
(2022)Abstract: Neuroblastoma is a pediatric tumour that accounts for more than 15% of cancer-related deaths in children. High-risk tumours are often difficult to treat, and patients’ survival chances are less than 50%. Retinoic ... -
Supporting People of Determination through Art Exhibition at Al Maktoum Medical Library
(2019-11)As per the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai is set to become the world’s friendliest place for People of Determination (POD) with the Government of Dubai issuing many legislations to ... -
Supporting Research through Research Workshop Series at MBRU – A Strategic Plan
(2019-11)Al Maktoum Medical Library initiated Research workshop series for students, faculty, staff at MBRU and other medical professionals at Dubai Healthcare City. These workshops aims to develop more confidence by exploring ... -
Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome: Review Medical Science
(2015-12)Abstract: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome is a life threatening breathing disorder, caused by repeated upper airway occlusion during sleep. There are wide ranges of treatment procedures. This review article ... -
Survey and Evaluation of Hypertension Machine Learning Research
(2023)Background: Machine learning (ML) is pervasive in all fields of research, from automating tasks to complex decision-making. However, applications in different specialities are variable and generally limited. Like other ... -
Survey of Dental Implant and Restoration Selection by Prosthodontists in Dubai
(2021)Background: With various surgical and prosthetic component designs being introduced in dental implants, decisions have to be made when choosing a system and a certain prosthodontic protocol. A survey of implant prosthodontic ... -
A Survey of the Application of the Shortened Dental Arch by Dentists in the UAE
(2021)Background: The Shortened Dental Arch (SDA) is a dentition of no more than twenty teeth with an intact anterior region but a reduced number of occluding pairs of posterior teeth. The SDA concept is a valid treatment ... -
Susceptibility and role as competent host of the red-legged partridge after infection with lineage 1 and 2 West Nile virus isolates of Mediterranean and Central European origin
(2018-06-16)Abstract: West Nile virus (WNV; genus Flavivirus; family Flaviviridae) is the aetiological agent of an emerging, mosquito-borne disease with great impact on human and animal health. Over the past 15 years, WNV has been ... -
Suspected Adenovirus Causing an Emerging HEPATITIS among Children below 10 Years: A Review
(2022)Abstract: In October 2021, a case of acute hepatic failure without any known cause was identified in the United States of America. Upon further investigation, other children aged 1–6 years were reported to have the same ... -
Sustained Low Incidence Rates of Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections in the Intensive Care Unit
(2021)Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is an important cause of increased morbidity and mortality in ICUs. The occurrence of CLABSI in significantly higher in developing countries and contributes ... -
Symptom Status, Clinical Subtypes, and Prognosis in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation from the Middle East Region (from the Gulf-SAFE Registry)
(2021)Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is often asymptomatic. The prognosis of asymptomatic AF is at least similar or worse than symptomatic AF, but there are no such data from Middle East patients with AF. The Gulf-SAFE (Gulf ... -
A Synthetic Biology Approach for Vaccine Candidate Design against Delta Strain of SARS-CoV-2 Revealed Disruption of Favored Codon Pair as a Better Strategy over Using Rare Codons
(2023)Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 delta variant (B.1.617.2) appeared for the first time in December 2020 and later spread worldwide. Currently available vaccines are not so efficacious in curbing the viral pathogenesis of the ...