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Implementing Institutional Repository to Enhance Research Impact of MBRU Community
(2019-11)In this electronic publishing age, academic institutions including universities have increasingly recognized that an institutional repository (IR) is an essential infrastructure for scholarly dissemination. An IR is ... -
Implication of genetic variants in overweight and obesity susceptibility among the young Arab population of the United Arab Emirates
(2020)Objective: Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer. Genetic predisposition has been shown to play a key role in obesity, and genome-wide ... -
Implications and theragnostic potentials of circular RNAs in rheumatic diseases
(2023)Abstract: Circular RNAs (circRNAs), a class of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), are highly stable and ubiquitous molecules that exhibit tissue-specific expression. Accumulating evidence has shown that aberrant expression of ... -
Implications of conflict on mental health in Somalia and beyond
(2022)Introduction: Somalia, a nation in the horn of Africa, has been suffering from continuous conflict, political unrest and a high disease burden since the outbreak of civil war in 1991 (World Bank n.d.; IHME n.d.). The ... -
Implications of preexisting asthma on COVID-19 pathogenesis
(2021)Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic spreading at an alarming rate has taken a heavy toll on the public healthcare systems and economies worldwide. An abnormal and overactivated inflammatory response ... -
Implications of social media misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine confidence among pregnant women in Africa
(2022)Abstract: It has been over a year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and subsequently a global pandemic. The world has experienced ... -
Importance of efficient operation note writing: review of guidance
(2021)Background: Operative notes are the most important account of a surgical procedure containing all details that may have been encountered during the surgery. Summary: Below par quality of these notes remains a ... -
Improving the accuracy of publicly available search engines in recognizing and classifying dental visual assets using convolutional neural networks
(2020)Aim: To assess the accuracy of DigiBrain4, Inc (DB4) Dental Classifier and DB4 Smart Search Engine* in recognizing, categorizing, and classifying dental visual assets as compared with Google Search Engine, one of the ... -
In death there is life: perceptions of the university community regarding body donation for educational purposes in the United Arab Emirates
(2021)Abstract: Human body dissection is the traditional instructional method for anatomy education worldwide, providing a kinaesthetic learning experience that is often challenging to achieve with other teaching techniques. ... -
In Silico Analysis of Publicly Available Transcriptomic Data for the Identification of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer-Specific Biomarkers
(2023)Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women and is classified into multiple subtypes. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype, with high mortality rates and limited ... -
In Silico Bioinformatics Followed by Molecular Validation Using Archival FFPE Tissue Biopsies Identifies a Panel of Transcripts Associated with Severe Asthma and Lung Cancer
(2022)Abstract: Severe asthma and lung cancer are both heterogeneous pathological diseases affecting the lung tissue. Whilst there are a few studies that suggest an association between asthma and lung cancer, to the best of our ... -
In Vitro Assessment of Cytotoxicity and Estrogenicity of Vivera® Retainers
(2018-10)Aim: To investigate the cytotoxicity and estrogenicity of Vivera® retainers by assessing their biological behavioral effects as-received from the manufacturer and after retrieved from patients. Materials and methods: In ... -
In vitro spectrophotometric evaluation of Vivera® clear thermoplastic retainer discolouration
(2014-11)Aims: To investigate the in vitro effect of different staining solutions on the colour stability of Vivera® retainers. Methods: Thirty flat specimens fabricated using the Vivera® material (Align Technology Inc., CA, ... -
An in vivo spectrophotometric evaluation of Vivera® and Essix® clear thermoplastic retainer discolouration
(2018-05-01)Aim: To assess the in vivo colour alterations of two different clear thermoplastic retainers. Methods: Thirty patients were randomly allocated into two Groups (N = 15) following the completion of active orthodontic ... -
Inborn errors of type I IFN immunity in patients with life-threatening COVID-19
(2020)Introduction: Clinical outcomes of human severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection range from silent infection to lethal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Epidemiological studies have ... -
Incidence and impact of cardiorenal anaemia syndrome on all-cause mortality in acute heart failure patients stratified by left ventricular ejection fraction in the Middle East
(2018-10-12)Aims: This study aims to evaluate the incidence and impact of cardiorenal anaemia syndrome (CRAS) on all-cause mortality in acute heart failure (AHF) patients stratified by left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) status ... -
Incidence and prevalence of neurological disorders in the United Arab Emirates: a systematic review
(2023)Background/Objectives: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a rapidly developing country. With the increase in average life expectancy, high rates of consanguinity, and the adoption of a Western lifestyle, the burden of ... -
Incidence of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy after Coronary Procedures in the United Arab Emirates: A Single-Center Study
(2020)Abstract: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing coronary procedures. The reported incidence of CIN ranges from ~3% to 30%. The profile of patients undergoing ... -
Incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in the United Arab Emirates; comparison of six diagnostic criteria: The Mutaba'ah Study
(2022-12)Background: For more than half a century, there has been much research and controversies on how to accurately screen for and diagnose gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). There is a paucity of updated research among the ... -
Incidence of occupational contact dermatitis in healthcare workers: a systematic review
(2020)Abstract: Healthcare workers (HCWs) can be considered at an increased risk of developing occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) due to repetitive hand washing with soaps and disinfectants and extended use of gloves for ...