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Reduction in prevalence of spousal physical violence against women in India: evidence from three national surveys
(2023)Abstract: Spousal physical violence (PV) against women is considered to be major health issue in developing countries. Lifetime physical violence is a composite outcome consists of hit, kick, beat, slap and threatened ... -
The Use of Bone Density Scan in Monitoring Treatment Response in Patients Diagnosed with Osteoporosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(2023)Abstract: Osteoporosis is characterized as a metabolic bone disease defined by low bone mineral density (BMD) and bone tissue degeneration, particularly a reduction in the number of trabeculae and a drop in cortical bone ... -
Prevalence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Hepatitis B Population within Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 39,050 Participants
(2023)Background and aim: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a significant complication of hepatitis B and still poses a global public health concern. This systematic review and meta-analysis provide adequate details on the ... -
Exercise Therapy in the Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
(2023)Abstract: The incidence and prevalence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) are increasing globally and have a marked economic burden in the United States. The American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology ... -
A rapid whole-genome sequencing service for infants with rare diseases in the United Arab Emirates
(2023)Introduction: A large body of evidence now supports use of rapid whole-genome sequencing (rWGS) as a cost-effective tool for timely diagnosis and tailored management of critically ill children with rare diseases. However, ... -
Spindle cell lipoma of the tongue: First case report from the Gulf region and review of the literature
(2023)Introduction: Lipomas are prevalent benign soft tissue neoplasms of mesenchymal origin that develop in up to 20% of cases in the head and neck area. Oral lipoma is considered to account for 1% to 4% of all benign mouth ... -
A Rare Case of Sarcoidosis Presenting as an Isolated Breast Mass and Pain: A Case Report and Literature Review
(2023)Abstract: Objective: Rare disease Background: Sarcoidosis is a benign systemic granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology that affects multiple organs. Patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis usually present with nonspecific ... -
Single-cell reconstruction and mutation enrichment analysis identifies dysregulated cardiomyocyte and endothelial cells in congenital heart disease
(2023)Abstract: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most prevalent neonatal congenital anomalies. To catalog the putative candidate CHD risk genes, we collected 16,349 variants [single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) and ... -
A 12‑month prospective real‑life study of opicapone efficacy and tolerability in Emirati and non‑White subjects with Parkinson’s disease based in United Arab Emirates
(2023)Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, and the condition is complicated by the emergence of wearing of/motor fuctuations with levodopa treatment after a variable period. ... -
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting With Severe Hypothyroidism and Extensive Pericardial Effusion in a Child
(2023)Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease, which may be associated with other autoimmune diseases, like autoimmune hypothyroidism. Both disorders can involve the cardiovascular system ... -
Severe Neurologic Disease in a Horse Caused by Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus, Austria, 2021
(2023)Abstract: As evidenced by sero-epidemiological studies, infections of horses with the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) occur frequently in TBEV-endemic areas. However, there are only very few reports of clinical cases. ... -
Application of CRISPR-Cas System to Mitigate Superbug Infections
(2023)Abstract: Multidrug resistance in bacterial strains known as superbugs is estimated to cause fatal infections worldwide. Migration and urbanization have resulted in overcrowding and inadequate sanitation, contributing to ... -
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Bioactive Compounds from Seaweeds, Bryozoans, Jellyfish, Shellfish and Peanut Worms
(2023)Abstract: Inflammation is a defense mechanism of the body in response to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells, toxic compounds or radiation. However, chronic inflammation plays an important role in the ... -
Seasonal Prevalence of Respiratory Pathogens Among Children in the United Arab Emirates: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in the PreCOVID-19 Era
(2023)Background: Viral respiratory infections in children pose a significant burden on healthcare facilities globally. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) these account for 15% of all healthcare encounters among children. ... -
Effectiveness of collaborative tele-mental health care for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in United Arab Emirates
(2023)Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. Accessing services for this disorder is a worldwide challenge and requires innovative interventions. Aims: We aimed to ... -
Assessment of the Performance of Obesity Measures in the Screening of Hypertension in a South African Adolescent Population
(2023)Abstract: Obesity is known to be one of the most significant risk factors for essential hypertension in childhood. However, whether obesity cut-offs may predict hypertension screening in adolescents remains controversial. ... -
Indirect Treatment Comparison of First-Line CDK4/6-Inhibitors in Post-Menopausal Patients with HR+/HER2− Metastatic Breast Cancer
(2023)Background: CDK4/6-inhibitors have demonstrated similar efficacy and are considered an effective first-line endocrine treatment of patients with hormone-receptor positive (HR+)/humanepidermal-growth-factor-receptor-2 ... -
Sex Variations in Retinal Microcirculation Response to Lower Body Negative Pressure
(2023)Introduction: Lower body negative pressure (LBNP) is routinely used to induce central hypovolemia. LBNP leads to a shift in blood to the lower extremities. While the effects of LBNP on physiological responses and large ... -
Transcriptomic analysis identifies four novel receptors potentially linking endometrial cancer with polycystic ovary syndrome and generates a transcriptomic atlas
(2023)Abstract: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is associated with a 3 to 4-fold increased risk of endometrial cancer (EC), but molecular mechanisms are unclear. Upregulation of the IGF1 gene in PCOS endometrium may increase ... -
Palbociclib releases the latent differentiation capacity of neuroblastoma cells
(2023)Abstract: Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in infants, arising from developmentally stalled neural crest-derived cells. Driving tumor differentiation is a promising therapeutic approach for this ...