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Descriptive histomorphological evaluation of the testis and caudal epididymis following treatment with rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia) and sutherlandia (Lessertia frutescens) in healthy and streptozotocininduced diabetic rats
(2022)Objective: To evaluate the testis and the cauda epididymis after treating both healthy and diabetic rats with rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia), and sutherlandia (Lessertia frutescens), ... -
COVID-19 Transcriptomic Atlas: A Comprehensive Analysis of COVID-19 Related Transcriptomics Datasets
(2021)Background: To develop anti-viral drugs and vaccines, it is crucial to understand the molecular basis and pathology of COVID-19. An increase in research output is required to generate data and results at a faster rate, ... -
Counterfeit and substandard drugs in Sub-Saharan Africa may pose a major hurdle to H3Africa’s initiative to study genetics of kidney disease progression
(2017)To the Editor: The Human Heredity and Health in Africa Kidney Disease Research Network aims to investigate the genetics of renal disease progression.1 Diabetes mellitus and hypertension have emerged as the commonest ... -
Correction to: The 2020 blast in the Port of Beirut: can the Lebanese health system “build back better”?
(2020)Correction to: BMC Health Serv Res 20, 1040 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-05906-y Following publication of the original article [1], the Editor identified an error in the article title. The article title ... -
Comorbidities Associated With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents at a Tertiary Care Setting
(2022)Abstract: Studies have revealed high rates of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric comorbid conditions among individuals diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, research on this topic in ... -
Changes in incisor relationship over the life course - Findings from a cohort study
(2021)Objective: The aim of this longitudinal cohort study was to investigate the changes in incisor relationship over three decades from adolescence to mid-adulthood. Materials and Methods: The sample included 1,037 ... -
Background Parenchymal Enhancement on Breast MRI as a Prognostic Surrogate: Correlation With Breast Cancer Oncotype Dx Score
(2021)Purpose: Breast MRI background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) can potentially serve as a prognostic marker, by possible correlation with molecular subtype. Oncotype Dx, a gene assay, is a prognostic and predictive ... -
Asthma Associated Cytokines Regulate the Expression of SARS-CoV-2 Receptor ACE2 in the Lung Tissue of Asthmatic Patients
(2022)Abstract: It is still controversial whether chronic lung inflammation increases the risk for COVID-19. One of the risk factors for acquiring COVID-19 is the level of expression of SARS-CoV-2 entry receptors, ACE2 and ... -
Impact of ongoing conflict on the mental health of healthcare workers in Palestine
(2022)Letter to the Editor: Palestine, a country afflicted by protracted political instability, has suffered vast crises throughout its history. The recent turmoil between Israel and Palestine that started in May 2021 has ... -
Human gingival fibroblasts: Isolation, characterization, and evaluation of CD146 expression
(2021)Abstract: Gingival fibroblasts (GFs) that exhibit adult stem cell-like characteristics are known as gingival mesenchymal stem cells (GMSCs). Specific mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) markers have not been identified to ... -
Estimation of Anatomical Dimensions of the Thorax from Computed Tomography Images of the Adult and Pediatric Indian Population for Developing Optimal Radiological Protocols
(2021)Purpose: Ionizing radiation has been extensively used for medical diagnosis since its discovery in 1895; however, excessive use can lead to deleterious effects. Prior knowledge on radiological protocols based on ... -
Enhancing public trust in COVID-19 vaccination during the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup: a call for action
(2022)Abstract: The COVID-19 continues to be a global threat with many countries currently battling the third wave of this pandemic.1 This pandemic has caused long-term effects in the form of health, human and economic loss ... -
Endocrine Disease as a Cause of Cardiovascular Disease: Current Perspectives
(2020)Abstract: This special issue of “Current Pharmaceutical Design” is dedicated to endocrine diseases that are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD). In relation to Reproductive Endocrinology, ... -
Effect of sonic irrigation activation at different frequencies in smear layer removal; An in vitro experimental study
(2022)Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the vibration/oscillation frequencies of WaterPik and EndoActivator devices and their effectiveness in smear layer (SL) removal. Materials and Methods: The root ... -
Educating the next generation, is every case a case for training?
(2021)Abstract: Current elective waiting lists are in crisis due to a combination of reduced access to surgery during the start of the pandemic and further COVID waves adding to the pressure on beds necessary for elective ... -
Early alterations of social brain networks in young children with autism
(2018)Abstract: Social impairments are a hallmark of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), but empirical evidence for early brain network alterations in response to social stimuli is scant in ASD. We recorded the gaze patterns ... -
Knee meniscal retears after repair: A systematic review comparing diagnostic imaging modalities
(2022)Abstract: The meniscus is a relatively avascular fibrocartilaginous structure that provides a key role in shock absorption and load transmission. However, accurate diagnosis of meniscal retear can present a clinical ... -
Role of flavonoids in thrombotic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory diseases
(2017)Abstract: The failure of mechanisms of natural anti-coagulation either due to genetic impairment or due to severe external injuries may result in a condition called thrombosis. This is believed to be the primary cause for ... -
Educating the next generation, is every case a case for training?
(2021)Summary: Current elective waiting lists are in crisis due to a combination of reduced access to surgery during the start of the pandemic and further COVID waves adding to the pressure on beds necessary for elective inpatient ... -
Utility of droplet digital PCR and NGS-based CNV clinical assays in hearing loss diagnostics: current status and future prospects
(2021)Introduction: Genetic variants in over 100 genes can cause non-syndromic hearing loss (NSHL). Comprehensive diagnostic testing of these genes requires detecting pathogenic sequence and copy number alterations with economical, ...
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