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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 potential ascorbate peroxidase inhibitors for anti-leishmaniasis therapy
(2024-08)Abstract L eishmaniasis is a prevalent disease that impacts 98 countries and territories, mainly in Africa, Asia, and South America. It can cause substantial illness and death, particularly in its visceral manifestation ... -
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 ... -
Is Educating Girls the Best Investment for South Asia? Association Between Female Education and Fertility Choices in South Asia: A Systematic Review of the Literature
(2018-07-13)Background: Universal education is a key strategy to enhance the well-being of individuals and improve the economic and social development of societies. A large proportion of school-aged girls in developing countries are ... -
Is retinopathy due to stargardt’s disease or after malaria treatment with chloroquine?
(2018-11)Abstract: Central vision impairment associated with macular degeneration in young adults in the absence of other chronic conditions can be associated with an autosomal recessive condition known as Stargardt’s Disease (SD). ... -
Is robotic assistance an added value in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery? A meta-analysis from propensity score–matched series
(2023)Objectives: There is still ongoing debate about the benefits of robotic assistance (R-MVS) in comparison with video assistance (V-MVS) in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. This study aims to update the current ... -
Is there a gender gap in global rheumatology leadership?
(2022-08)Introduction: While the rheumatology workforce in many countries is increasingly becoming gender-balanced [1], advancing equity in academic recognition is still an unmet need. A report from 2015 estimated that 66% of ... -
ISPAD roving reporters 2020
(2021)PLENARY 1: ADVANCES IN DIABETES Type 1 diabetes (T1D) progresses through stages. Those at increased genetic risk progress to alterations in immune regulation leading to an imbalance between T regulatory and T effector ... -
Job Stickiness of young nurses in Ontario: Does the employerorganization participation in the Nursing Graduate Guaranteeinitiative make a difference?
(2017-04-21)Abstract: This study assesses the long-term impact of the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) initiative using the concept of “stickiness” to examine the employment trends of young nurses in Ontario and evaluate the effect ... -
Kawasaki disease (KD) and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) in a Middle Eastern patient cohort
(2023)Objective: This is a comprehensive characteristic study of Kawasaki disease (KD) and Multi system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) in the Middle East that creates a formula to differentiate between the two. ... -
Kawasaki Disease Arab Initiative [Kawarabi]: Establishment and Results of a Multicenter Survey
(2022)Abstract: Studies on Kawasaki disease (KD) in Arab countries are scarce, often providing incomplete data. This along with the benefts of multicenter research collaboratives led to the creation of the KD Arab Initiative ... -
Kawasaki disease in children from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2012-2020): a single-centre retrospective clinical case series
(2022-11)Abstract: Kawasaki disease (KD) is most common among East Asian children. There is a lack of data from Middle Eastern countries. We conducted a retrospective study of 27 paediatric patients with KD in Dubai, United Arab ...
