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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 ... -
Ileal Transposition in Rats Reduces Energy Intake, Body Weight, and Body Fat Most Efficaciously When Ingesting a High-Protein Diet
(2020)Purpose: Ileal transposition (IT) allows exploration of hindgut effects of bariatric procedures in inducing weight loss and reducing adiposity. Here we investigated the role of dietary macronutrient content on IT effects ... -
Illuminating the Molecular Intricacies of Exosomes and ncRNAs in Cardiovascular Diseases: Prospective Therapeutic and Biomarker Potential
(2022-11)Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Accumulating evidences have highlighted the importance of exosomes and non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in cardiac physiology and pathology. ... -
Iloprost Attenuates Oxidative Stress-Dependent Activation of Collagen Synthesis Induced by Sera from Scleroderma Patients in Human Pulmonary Microvascular Endothelial Cells
(2021)Abstract: Endothelial cell injury is an early event in systemic sclerosis (SSc) pathogenesis and several studies indicate oxidative stress as the trigger of SSc-associated vasculopathy. Here, we show that circulating ... -
Imagining the Future of Learning in Healthcare: The GAME 2019 #FuturistForum
(2021)Abstract: The GAME 2019 #FuturistForum involved an exchange of ideas and perspectives on the future of learning in healthcare and necessary evolutions to sustain future health systems. This event allowed for reflection ... -
Immediate Effect of Twin Block Appliance on the Airway on a Sample of Patients with Class II/1 Malocclusion on Skeletal II Base
(2017-04-26)Abstract: There is a background relationship between the mode of breathing and antero-posterior jaw relation. Severe mandibular deficiency has been linked to reduced oropharyngeal airway dimension. Dental literature ... -
Immediate Postoperative Treatment of Keloids with Intraoperative Radiation Therapy Technology: A Pilot Study
(2021)Background: The combination of surgery and postoperative radiotherapy allows for the most effective results with keloids. In this trial, surgery and intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) technology were used—the ... -
Impact of #PsychTwitter in promoting global psychiatry: A hashtag analysis study
(2023)Introduction: Multiple studies have shown how valuable Twitter hashtags can be for promoting content related to dierent themes in the online community. This arena has grown into a rich data source for public health ... -
Impact of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors/Angiotensin Receptors Blockers on Mortality in Acute Heart Failure Patients with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in the Middle East: Observations from the Gulf Acute Heart Failure Registry (Gulf CARE)
(2018)Aims: To evaluate the impact of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)/ Angiotensin Receptors Blockers (ARBs) on in-hospital, 3- and 12-month all-cause mortality in Acute Heart Failure (AHF) patients with left ... -
Impact of Bilateral versus Single Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting on the Long-Term Survival in Adults: A Systematic Review
(2021)Objective: To analyse the survival of patients who had undergone bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting versus those with single internal thoracic artery grafting from the available literature. Moreover, this study ... -
The Impact of Cantilever Direction on the Clinical Outcome of Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses
(2017-08)It has been shown that dental implants tend to lose bone over time, which ultimately results in soft tissue loss. Recent studies, however, suggest that the design of implant-supported prostheses may contribute to peri-implant ... -
The impact of CBP expression in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer
(2021)Background: The development of new biomarkers with diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic prominence will greatly enhance the management of breast cancer (BC). Several reports suggest the involvement of the histone ... -
Impact of Clopidogrel on Mortality in Patients With Acute Heart Failure Stratified by Coronary Artery Disease: Findings From the Arabian Gulf Acute Heart Failure Registry (Gulf CARE)
(2018)Abstract: We evaluated the impact of clopidogrel use on 3- and 12-months all-cause mortality in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) stratified by coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients admitted to 47 hospitals in ... -
Impact of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) on diagnostic thinking in endodontics of posterior teeth: A before-after study
(2016)Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of limited volume CBCT upon diagnosis as part of endodontic management of posterior teeth. The null hypothesis that CBCT does not make any difference in endodontic ... -
Impact of Cone Beam Computed Tomography on Treatment Planning in Endodontics
(2017-01)Introduction The use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is rapidly increasing in all areas of dentistry, as it provides valuable 3D information of the area under investigation in a matter of minutes. However, the ... -
The Impact of Congenitally Missing Teeth on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
(2019)Aim: Unlike laboratory or clinical indices, patient-reported outcomes may provide more information on the physical and psychosocial effects of various conditions. The aim of this study was to systematically investigate ... -
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of university students in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study
(2022-11)Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had a signifcant impact on the mental well-being of students worldwide. There is a scarcity of information on the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on university ... -
Impact of diabetes on mortality and rehospitalization in acute heart failure patients stratified by ejection fraction
(2019)Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the impact of diabetes mellitus on all-cause mortality and rehospitalization rates at 3 months and at 1 year in patients admitted with acute heart failure (AHF) stratified by ... -
Impact of Digoxin on Mortality in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Stratified by Heart Failure: Findings From Gulf Survey of Atrial Fibrillation Events in the Middle East
(2016)Objective: The use of digoxin in patients having atrial fibrillation (AF) with or without heart failure (HF) is not without controversy. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of digoxin therapy on mortality ... -
Impact of Dual versus Single Antiplatelet Therapy on Major Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome in the Arabian Gulf
(2019)Objective: To evaluate the association of dual versus single antiplatelet therapy with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the Arabian Gulf. Subjects and Methods: ...