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The influence of preparation size on efficacy of EDTA for smear layer removal in the apical part of root canal: an in vitro SEM study
(2019)Background: Success of RCT relies on proper chemomechanical preparation, effective disinfection of root canal system and its three-dimensional obturation. During canal preparation a smear layer cover is produced. Adequate ... -
Information Literacy Integration into Curriculum – A Strategic Plan for MBRU
(2019-11)Information literacy is a set of abilities to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. It is an ability to articulate one's information ... -
The Informed Consent Process in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A review
(2022)Abstract: Informed consent is an essential process in observing the ethical issues in a medical facility. However, there is scanty of information on how the process is carried out. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)is ... -
Initial experience with novel CGRP-receptor inhibitor therapy in Migraine in the United Arab Emirates: a retrospective observational study
(2021)Background: Erenumab is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-receptor antibody inhibiting CGRP function. CGRP is prominently involved in the pathophysiology of migraine through nociceptive modulation in the ... -
Innate and Adaptive Immune Genes Associated with MERS-CoV Infection in Dromedaries
(2021)Abstract: The recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has refocused attention to the betacoronaviruses, only eight years after the emergence of another zoonotic betacoronavirus, the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). ... -
Insights into Synonymous Codon Usage Bias in Hepatitis C Virus and Its Adaptation to Hosts
(2023)Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is enveloped RNA virus, encoding for a polyprotein that is processed by cellular proteases. The virus is responsible for liver cirrhosis, allograft rejection, and human hepatocellular ... -
Integrated analysis of human-animal-vector surveillance: West Nile virus infections in Austria, 2015–2016
(2018-03-14)Abstract: The results of integrated human and veterinary surveillance for West Nile virus (WNV) infections in Austria during the transmission seasons 2015 and 2016 are shown. Altogether WNV nucleic acid was detected in ... -
Interferon-Induced Transmembrane Protein (IFITM3) Is Upregulated Explicitly in SARS-CoV-2 Infected Lung Epithelial Cells
(2020)Abstract: Current guidelines for COVID-19 management recommend the utilization of various repurposed drugs. Despite ongoing research toward the development of a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, such a vaccine will not be available ... -
Intermittent use of biologic agents for the treatment of psoriasis in adults
(2020)Abstract: Current clinical recommendations suggest that continuous treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis with biologic agents is more effective than intermittent treatment in terms of achieving remission and maintaining ... -
The interrelationship and accumulation of cardiometabolic risk factors amongst young adults in the United Arab Emirates: The UAE Healthy Future Study
(2021)Introduction: Similar to other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), people who develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) typically have more than one risk factor. The clustering of cardiovascular risk factors begins in youth, ... -
Interrelationship between the menstrual cycle and the phenomena associated with orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review
(2022)Background: As female hormone levels affect bone metabolism, the changes encountered during the menstrual cycle may exert an influence on the phenomena associated with orthodontic tooth movement. Aim: To systematically ... -
Intraoral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome
(2018)Abstract: Obstructive (Peripheral) Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome (OSAHS) is an increasing breathing problem, caused by the repetition of upper airway narrowing during sleep due to anatomical or pathophysiological effects. ... -
Intraoral Scanners in Orthodontics: A Critical Review
(2022)Background: The use of digital technology has exponentially increased over recent years. Intraoral scanners, especially, have gained traction within orthodontics. The objective of the present review is to investigate the ... -
Introducing the 4Ps Model of Transitioning to Distance Learning: A convergent mixed methods study conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic
(2021)Abstract: Significant concern has been raised regarding the effect of COVID-19 on medical education. This study aimed to shed light on the distance learning experiences of medical students and their instructors at the ... -
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Investigating a rare methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strain: first description of genome sequencing and molecular characterization of CC15-MRSA
(2017-10-04)Purpose: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus CC15 strains (CC15-MRSA) have only been sporadically described in literature. This study was carried out to describe the genetic make-up for this rare MRSA strain. Methods: ... -
Investigating the evolution of undergraduate medical students perception and performance in relation to an innovative curriculum-based research module: A convergent mixed methods study launching the 8A-Model
(2023)Abstract: Background: Embedding into undergraduate medical programs experiential research curricula, based on holistic theories of education which emphasize participation in the social world, remains uncommon. The purpose ... -
Investigating the job satisfaction of healthcare providers at primary healthcare centres in Lebanon: A national cross-sectional study
(2017-04-11)Abstract: Low job satisfaction is linked to higher staff turnover and intensified shortages in healthcare providers (HCP). This study investigates the level of, and factors associated with, HCP job satisfaction in the ... -
Investigating the Relationship Between Resilience, Stress-Coping Strategies, and Learning Approaches to Predict Academic Performance in Undergraduate Medical Students: Protocol for a Proof-of-Concept Study
(2019)Background: The evolution of an undergraduate medical student into an adept physician is perpetual, demanding, and stressful. Several studies have indicated medical students have a higher predominance of mental health ... -
Investigation of static versus dynamic cyclic fatigue resistance in NiTi endodontic instruments with different alloy treatments
(2022)Background: Endodontic rotary instruments can be used in a variety of canal conditions; fatigue fracture is a risk. This study looked at the cyclic fatigue resistance of two batches of nickel–titanium (NiTi) dental rotary ...