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How do we strengthen the health workforce in a rapidly developing high-income country? A case study of Abu Dhabi's health system in the United Arab Emirates
(2019-01)Background: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a rapidly developing high-income country that was formed from the union of seven emirates in 1971. The UAE has experienced unprecedented population growth coupled with increased ... -
How does allergen sensitization affect orthodontic tooth movement associated phenomena? A systematic review of animal studies
(2022)Background: The immunologic reaction of chronically allergic and asthmatic patients is characterized by systemic imbalances, resulting in an upregulation of mediators that might also be involved in bone remodeling during ... -
How orthodontic research can be enriched and advanced by the novel and promising evolutions in biomedicine
(2021)Abstract: Recent advances in developmental, molecular and cellular biology as well as biomedical technologies show a promising future for crossing the gap between biomedical basic sciences and clinical orthodontics. ... -
Human Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Reduces Sympathetic Outflow and Long-Term Blood Pressure
(2020)Summary: This study hypothesized that dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation would reduce sympathetic nerve activity and would alter hemodynamic variables. This study directly recorded muscle sympathetic nerve activity ... -
Human gingival fibroblasts: Isolation, characterization, and evaluation of CD146 expression
(2021)Abstract: Gingival fibroblasts (GFs) that exhibit adult stem cell-like characteristics are known as gingival mesenchymal stem cells (GMSCs). Specific mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) markers have not been identified to ... -
Human physiology adaptation to altered gravity environments
(2021)Abstract: Multiple transitions between gravity levels will occur during planetary exploration missions. In reaction to these gravitational transitions, physiological adaptation will be initiated. However, the physiological ... -
Hybrid child friendly biological primary molar restorative alternatives to general anaesthesia
(2018-09)Abstract: Management of early childhood caries, especially in high caries prevalence regions, is challenging, with multiple extractions under general anaesthesia (GA) becoming frequently unavoidable. This paper describes ... -
A hypertension risk score for adults: a population-based cross-sectional study from the Dubai Household Survey 2019
(2021)Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop a risk score model for predicting hypertension specific to the population of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to facilitate prevention and early intervention. Methods: A ... -
“I Must Try Harder”: Design Implications for Mobile Apps and Wearables Contributing to Self-Efficacy of Patients With Chronic Conditions
(2019)Background: Diverse wellness-promoting mobile health technologies, including mobile apps and wearable trackers, became increasingly popular due to their ability to support patients’ self-management of health conditions. ... -
Iatrogenic (Traumatic) Occipital Artery Pseudoaneurysm – Rare Complication of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt in an Infant: Case Report and Review of the Literature
(2018)Abstract: Although ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is the most common procedure performed by pediatric neurosurgeons, it is still associated with frustrating complications, most common of which are obstruction and ... -
ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Bornaviridae
(2021)Abstract: Members of the family Bornaviridae produce enveloped virions containing a linear negative-sense non-segmented RNA genome of about 9 kb. Bornaviruses are found in mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. The most-studied ... -
Identification of Breast Cancer LCK Proto-Oncogene as a Master Regulator of TNBC Neutrophil Enrichment and Polarization
(2023)Abstract: The role of neutrophils in breast cancer shows that the N1 proinflammatory subtype can suppress and attack the tumor. In contrast, the N2 pro-tumor subtype aids the tumor in its survival, progression, and ... -
Identification of early indicators of altered metabolism in normal development using a rodent model system
(2018-03-01)Abstract: Although the existence of a close relationship between the early maternal developmental environment, fetal size at birth and the risk of developing disease in adulthood has been suggested, most studies,however, ... -
Identification of Key Factors for Optimized Healthcare Services: A Protocol for a Multi-phase Study of the Dubai Vaccination Campaign
(2022)Background: Mass vaccination of the global population against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) posed multiple challenges, including effectively administering millions of doses in a short period of time while ensuring ... -
Identification of Predictive Biomarkers for Lymph Node Involvement in Obese Women With Endometrial Cancer
(2021)Abstract: Obesity, an established risk factor for endometrial cancer (EC), is also associated to increased risks of intraoperative and postoperative complications. A reliable tool to identify patients at low risk for lymph ... -
Identification of public health priorities, barriers, and solutions for Kuwait using the modified Delphi method for stakeholder consensus
(2021)Abstract: The rapid modernization and economic developments in Kuwait, have been accompanied by substantial lifestyle changes such as unhealthy diet and physical inactivity. These modifiable behaviours have contributed ... -
Identification of Specific Biomarkers and Pathways in the Treatment Response of Infliximab for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: In-Silico Analysis
(2023)Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. In biological therapy, infliximab became the first anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agent approved for ... -
IL-13 Augments Histone Demethylase JMJD2B/KDM4B Expression Levels, Activity, and Nuclear Translocation in Airway Fibroblasts in Asthma
(2021)Purpose: Asthma is one of the most common obstructive pulmonary diseases worldwide. Epigenetic alterations, including DNA methylation and histone modifications, have been reported to contribute to asthma pathogenesis. ... -
IL-13 Polymorphism (IL-13 rs1800925 (-1055) (C/T) is Associated with Severe Hepatic Fibrosis in Human Schistosomiasis
(2015-01-25)Abstract: An association study of a cohort of 177 Sudanese patients infected with Schistosoma mansoni {82 (46%) males and 95 (54%) females} was conducted to investigate the correlation of four polymorphisms {IFN-γ rs2069705 ... -
IL-17 Induced Autophagy Regulates Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Fibrosis in Severe Asthmatic Bronchial Fibroblasts
(2020)Abstract: The accumulation of fibroblasts, their synthesis of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and their innate resistance to apoptosis are characteristics of subepithelial fibrosis observed in severe asthma. Interleukin-17 ...