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Rapid-Onset Obesity With Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation, Autonomic Dysregulation, and Neuroendocrine Tumor (ROHHADNET) Syndrome: A Case Report
(2023)
Abstract:
Here, we report the case of a rare and complex disorder, rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, autonomic dysregulation, and neuroendocrine tumor (ROHHADNET) syndrome, in a threeyear-old ...
GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists in overweight/obese patients for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease prevention: Where are we now?
(2023)
Introduction:
Obesity is a highly prevalent chronic disease characterized by an increase of body fat stores.1 Increased adiposity (body fat), particularly abdominal/visceral fat, plays a role in altering immune and ...
Nigella sativa and its chemical constituents: pre clinical and clinical evidence for their potential anti SARS CoV 2 effects
(2023)
Abstract:
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused over 500 million reported cases of COVID-19 worldwide with relatively high morbidity and mortality. Although global vaccination drive has ...
Genetic determinants of severe COVID 19 in young Asian and Middle Eastern patients: a case series
(2023)
Abstract:
Studies of genetic factors associated with severe COVID-19 in young adults have been limited in non-Caucasian populations. Here, we clinically characterize a case series of patients with COVID19, who were otherwise ...
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 ...
Long-Term Recurrent Intramedullary Arachnoid Cyst: Case Report and Literature Review
(2023)
Objectives:
This article reports the management of a case of a 32-year-old male who presented with progressive weakness in the lower limbs and spastic paraparesis secondary to an intramedullary arachnoid cyst (IMAC). For ...
Deciphering the Role of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 in Endometrial Cancer in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Protocol for a Methodological Approach Using Cell Culture Experiments
(2023)
Background:
Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common gynecological cancer in women globally. It is linked to increasing obesity rates and longer life spans. The molecular mechanisms leading to EC are unclear; however, ...
Perinatal Risk Factors in Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Dubai: A Case-Control Study
(2023)
Introduction:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by deficits in socialemotional reciprocity and associated behavioral symptoms. The goal of this study was to examine perinatal risk ...
Gender-specific Reference Range for Serum Leptin in Omani Population
(2023)
Objectives:
Leptin is a hormone that contributes to glucose homeostasis and food intake regulation via its action on the hypothalamus. Leptin level increases with obesity and overfeeding and decreases with energy deficiency. ...
The scope of metaverse in enhancing telepsychiatry training and digital literacy among psychiatrists
(2023)
Introduction:
The uptake of telemedicine in healthcare continues to gain popularity and widespread acceptance, particularly in the field of psychiatry. In the wake of robust evidence showing that telepsychiatry practices ...