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Possibility and Challenges of Conversion of Current Virus Species Names toLinnaean Binomials
(2017-05-01)Botanical, mycological, zoological, and prokaryotic species names follow the Linnaean format, consisting of anitalicized Latinized binomen with a capitalized genus name and a lower case species epithet (e.g.,Homo sapiens). ... -
Post-COVID syndrome, inflammation, and diabetes
(2022)Abstract: The raging COVID-19 pandemic is in its third year of global impact. The SARS CoV 2 virus has a high rate of spread, protean manifestations, and a high morbidity and mortality in individuals with predisposing ... -
A potential rise of breast cancer risk in the UAE post-COVID-19 lockdown: A call for action
(2022)Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first detected in late December of 2019 with early reports of pneumonia-like symptoms from Wuhan, China. This outbreak has quickly caused major healthcare havoc, with ... -
Potential Strategies to Control the Risk of Antifungal Resistance in Humans: A Comprehensive Review
(2023)Abstract: Fungal infections are becoming one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in people with weakened immune systems. Mycoses are becoming more common, despite greater knowledge and better treatment methods, ... -
Potentially Zoonotic Viruses in Wild Rodents, United Arab Emirates, 2019—A Pilot Study
(2023)Abstract: The majority of emerging viral infectious diseases in humans originate from wildlife reservoirs, such as rodents and bats. We investigated a possible reservoir, namely wild gerbils and mice trapped in a desert ... -
Potentials of additional copper filtration on radiation dose and image quality for adults underwent digital chest X-ray imaging in Dubai Health Authority - UAE
(2023)Objective: To explore the potentials of adding copper (Cu) filter on image quality and patient dose of adult patients underwent chest X-ray examination Methods: Patients were divided into four groups. Group 1, ... -
Precipitating Factors for Hospitalization with Heart Failure: Prevalence and Clinical Impact Observations from the Gulf CARE (Gulf aCute heArt failuRe rEgistry)
(2019)Objective: Despite the expanding burden of heart failure (HF) worldwide, data on HF precipitating factors (PFs) in developing countries, particularly the Middle East, are very limited. We examined PFs in patients hospitalized ... -
Precision MedicineWhere have we reached and where are we headed?
(2017-09-25)Conclusion: The journey to personalised cancer treatment continues and, happily, this goal may no longer be quite so elusive. The advent of immunohistochemistry and monoclonal antibodies were torchbearers for tailored ... -
Precision of a Reflectance Spectrophotometer in Measuring Anterior Tooth Color
(2018)Background: Intraorally, a common instrumental approach for measuring tooth color is reflectance spectrophotometry. Objective: To evaluate the precision of a reflectance spectrophotometer in accurately measuring ... -
Precision of the virtual occlusal record
(2019)Objectives: To evaluate the precision of the virtual occlusal record using the Carestream CS3600 Intraoral Scanner (Carestream Dental, Atlanta, Ga). Materials and Methods: A total of 20 participants were recruited ... -
Predicting 30‑Day Hospital Readmission Risk in a National Cohort of Patients with Cirrhosis
(2019)Background: Early hospital readmission for patients with cirrhosis continues to challenge the healthcare system. Risk stratification may help tailor resources, but existing models were designed using small, single-institution ... -
Prediction of COVID-19 severity using laboratory findings on admission: informative values, thresholds, ML model performance
(2021)Background: Despite the necessity, there is no reliable biomarker to predict disease severity and prognosis of patients with COVID-19. The currently published prediction models are not fully applicable to clinical ... -
Predictors of early death risk among untransplanted patients with combined immunodeficiencies affecting cellular and humoral immunity: A multicenter report
(2022-11)Background: There is an increased demand for hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) to treat various diseases including combined immunodeficiencies (CID), with limited worldwide availability. Variables affecting the ... -
Predictors of orthodontic residency performance: An assessment of scholastic and demographic selection parameters
(2019)Objective: To evaluate the association between resident selection criteria, including Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, and student performance in an orthodontic residency program. Materials and Methods: This ... -
Predictors of Shoulder Degeneration in the KwaZulu-Natal Population of South Africa
(2018-03)Abstract: The critical shoulder angle and acromion index are conventional radiological tools employed as predictors of shoulder degeneration. As they represent the static components of glenohumeral stability, the ... -
Preliminary Performance of the Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT): Association Between ADAT Scores and Other Variables for Applicants to Residency Programs at a U.S. Dental School
(2018)Abstract: Historically, dental residency programs have used numerical assessment criteria to evaluate and identify qualified candidates for admission. Recent elimination of such assessment tools has undermined many ... -
Premature Myocardial Infarction in the Middle East and North Africa: Rationale for the Gulf PREVENT Study
(2019-05)Abstract: The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has a high burden of morbidity and mortality due to premature ( 55 years in men; 65 years in women) myocardial infarction (MI) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). ... -
Preparation Prerequisites for Effective Irrigation of Apical Root Canal: A Critical Review
(2017)Background: It is well recognized that disinfection of the complex root canal system at the apical root canal remains the most critical therapeutic measure to treat apical periodontitis. Materials and Methods: ... -
Present status and future directions: Hydraulic materials for endodontic use
(2022)Background: Hydraulic materials are used in Endodontics due to their hydration characteristics namely the formation of calcium hydroxide when mixing with water and also because of their hydraulic properties. These materials ... -
Presurgical Infant Orthopedic Videos on YouTube™: A Thematic Analysis of Caregiver Narratives
(2024)Objective: Information regarding how caregivers cope when using presurgical infant orthopedic (PSIO) appliances is sparse. This study aimed to understand caregivers’ perspectives and experiences with contemporary PSIO ...