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Rates, Distribution, and Implications of Post-zygotic Mosaic Mutations in Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2017-09)Abstract: We systematically analyzed post-zygotic mutations (PZMs) in whole-exome sequences from the largest collection of trios (5,947) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) available, including 282 unpublished trios, and ... -
Relation Between Soft and Hard Tissue Changes Following Maxillary Osteotomies In Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: A Meta- Analysis
(2018)AIM: To systematically investigate the available literature regarding the relation between soft and hard tissue changes following maxillary osteotomies in cleft lip and palate patients that could be used as an aid in ... -
The Relationship Between Endodontic Case Complexity and Treatment Outcomes
(2017-08)Introduction: The primary goal of endodontic therapy is to prevent or heal apical periodontitis. Dental pulp has a complex internal anatomy, a thorough knowledge of both root and root canal morphology is, therefore, a ... -
Research productivity in the United Arab Emirates: A 20-year bibliometric analysis
(2019)Background: Despite increased attention on science and research in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), little is known about the national state of research productivity and how it evolved over time. Methods: Using the world's ... -
RoB-SPEO: A tool for assessing risk of bias in studies estimating the prevalence of exposure to occupational risk factors from the WHO/ILO Joint Estimates of the Work-related Burden of Disease and Injury
(2020)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are developing joint estimates of the work-related burden of disease and injury (WHO/ILO Joint Estimates). For this, systematic ... -
SARS-CoV-2 and the testis: similarity with other viruses and routes of infection
(2020)Abstract: Since the start of the latest coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak, the number of infected individuals and cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been increasing exponentially worldwide. Of interest is existing ... -
Searching for Atrial Fibrillation Poststroke A White Paper of the AF-SCREEN International Collaboration
(2019)Abstract: Cardiac thromboembolism attributed to atrial fibrillation (AF) is responsible for up to one-third of ischemic strokes. Stroke may be the first manifestation of previously undetected AF. Given the efficacy of oral ... -
Self-reported breast feeding practices and the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: prospective cohort study
(2016-11-08)Background: The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a practice guideline for healthcare providers to promote breastfeeding and increase breastfeeding rates. Objective: This study aimed to examine reported ... -
Serogenotyping and emergence of extended-spectrum blactamase genes in non-typhoidal Salmonella: first report from Saudi Arabia
(2016-04-12)Salmonella are Gram-negative bacteria with >50 serogroups and >2500 serotypes. Ubiquitous non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) serotypes are associated with high morbidity and mortality. The classical approach for Salmonella ... -
A Serological Protein Microarray for Detection of Multiple Cross-Reactive Flavivirus Infections in Horses for Veterinary and Public Health Surveillance
(2017)Abstract: The genus Flavivirus in the family Flaviviridae includes some of the most important examples of emerging zoonotic arboviruses that are rapidly spreading across the globe. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), West ... -
Serum sonic hedgehog (SHH) and interleukin-(IL-6) as dual prognostic biomarkers in progressive metastatic breast cancer
(2017-05-11)Abstract: Serum from one hundred and ten breast cancer patients and thirty healthy female volunteers, were prospectively collected and evaluated for serum levels of Shh and IL-6 using human Shh and IL-6 specific enzyme-linked ... -
A single-centre investigator-blinded randomised parallel group clinical trial to investigate the effect of probiotic strains Streptococcus salivarius M18 and Lactobacillus acidophilus on gingival health of paediatric patients undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances: study protocol
(2019)Background There is limited data on the beneficial effects of probiotics on the gingival health of patients undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances. This study aims to compare the effect of probiotic tablets ... -
Socioeconomic Factors and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography: A Multicentre Study ofArabian Gulf States
(2017-03-16)Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death worldwide. The association of socioeconomic status with CAD is supported by numerous epidemiological studies. Whether such factors ... -
Spatial and Phylodynamic Survey on Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Strains in Northeast of Iran
(2018-01-29)Background: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is asymptomatic in infected animals, yet the virus poses a serious threat to humans causing a symptomatic, hemorrhagic disease with a high case-fatality rate. Numerous ... -
Specialty Preferences and Motivating Factors: A National Survey on Medical Students from Five UAE Medical Schools
(2016)Background: Workforce planning is critical for being able to deliver appropriate health service and thus is relevant to medical education. It is, therefore, important to understand medical students’ future specialty choices ... -
Spread of Aedes japonicus japonicus (Theobald, 1901) in Austria, 2011–2015, and first records of the subspecies for Hungary, 2012, and the principality of Liechtenstein, 2015
(2016-06-24)Background: The Asian bush mosquito, Aedes (Hulecoeteomyia) japonicus japonicus (Theobald, 1901) (Diptera: Culicidae), was first identified in Austria in August 2011 in the federal state of Styria at the border to ... -
Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Strategies for the Recruitment and Retention of Primary Health Care Employees in Qatar: A Qualitative Approach
(2017-07-14)This study explores the recruitment and retention conditions influencing primary health care (PHC) human resources for health (HRH) in Qatar and suggests strategies for their improvement. A qualitative design employing ... -
Strengthening the Interaction of the Virology Community with the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) by Linking Virus Names and Their Abbreviations to Virus Species
(2019)Abstract. The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) is tasked with classifying viruses into taxa (phyla to species) and devising taxon names. Virus names and virus name abbreviations are currently not ... -
Study to Evaluate Gingival Crevicular Blood as a Screening Tool for Blood Glucose Concentration
(2018-08)Introduction: There is a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in the UAE. Recent national guidelines advise screening for undiagnosed diabetes in all adults aged ≥ 30 years. This study assessed the feasibility ... -
The success of Preformed Metal Crowns in Primary Molars using the Hall Technique Versus the Conventional Method: A Retrospective Study in a Postgraduate Setting
(2017-08)Background: Preformed metal crowns (PMCs) have been used conventionally for decades in managing multi-surface carious primary molars in children. However, the Hall Technique (HT) is a controversial novel method, used in ...