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Implications of conflict on mental health in Somalia and beyond
(2022)Introduction: Somalia, a nation in the horn of Africa, has been suffering from continuous conflict, political unrest and a high disease burden since the outbreak of civil war in 1991 (World Bank n.d.; IHME n.d.). The ... -
Implications of preexisting asthma on COVID-19 pathogenesis
(2021)Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic spreading at an alarming rate has taken a heavy toll on the public healthcare systems and economies worldwide. An abnormal and overactivated inflammatory response ... -
Implications of social media misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine confidence among pregnant women in Africa
(2022)Abstract: It has been over a year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and subsequently a global pandemic. The world has experienced ... -
Importance of efficient operation note writing: review of guidance
(2021)Background: Operative notes are the most important account of a surgical procedure containing all details that may have been encountered during the surgery. Summary: Below par quality of these notes remains a ... -
In death there is life: perceptions of the university community regarding body donation for educational purposes in the United Arab Emirates
(2021)Abstract: Human body dissection is the traditional instructional method for anatomy education worldwide, providing a kinaesthetic learning experience that is often challenging to achieve with other teaching techniques. ... -
In Silico Analysis of Publicly Available Transcriptomic Data for the Identification of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer-Specific Biomarkers
(2023)Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women and is classified into multiple subtypes. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype, with high mortality rates and limited ... -
In Silico Bioinformatics Followed by Molecular Validation Using Archival FFPE Tissue Biopsies Identifies a Panel of Transcripts Associated with Severe Asthma and Lung Cancer
(2022)Abstract: Severe asthma and lung cancer are both heterogeneous pathological diseases affecting the lung tissue. Whilst there are a few studies that suggest an association between asthma and lung cancer, to the best of our ... -
Inborn errors of type I IFN immunity in patients with life-threatening COVID-19
(2020)Introduction: Clinical outcomes of human severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection range from silent infection to lethal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Epidemiological studies have ... -
Incidence and impact of cardiorenal anaemia syndrome on all-cause mortality in acute heart failure patients stratified by left ventricular ejection fraction in the Middle East
(2018-10-12)Aims: This study aims to evaluate the incidence and impact of cardiorenal anaemia syndrome (CRAS) on all-cause mortality in acute heart failure (AHF) patients stratified by left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) status ... -
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 ... -
Incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in the United Arab Emirates; comparison of six diagnostic criteria: The Mutaba'ah Study
(2022-12)Background: For more than half a century, there has been much research and controversies on how to accurately screen for and diagnose gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). There is a paucity of updated research among the ... -
Incidence of occupational contact dermatitis in healthcare workers: a systematic review
(2020)Abstract: Healthcare workers (HCWs) can be considered at an increased risk of developing occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) due to repetitive hand washing with soaps and disinfectants and extended use of gloves for ... -
An Incidental Finding of a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in a 62-Year-Old Male: A Case Report
(2022-11)Abstract: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are uncommon GI tract cancers that develop from immature mesenchymal cells. It might be difficult to get an early diagnosis of people with small bowel GISTs, which can ... -
Increase in human West Nile and Usutu virus infections, Austria, 2018
(2018-10-25)Abstract: Between 28 June and 17 September 2018, 27 cases of human West Nile virus infections were recorded in Austria; four cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease, 11 cases of West Nile fever, ... -
Increases in statin eligibility to reduce cardiovascular risk according to the 2013 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines in the Africa Middle East region: a sub-analysis of the Africa Middle East Cardiovascular Epidemiological (ACE) study
(2019)Background: With development of cholesterol management guidelines by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA), more individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease may be eligible for statin ... -
Increasing Completion Rate and Benefits of Checklists: Prospective Evaluation of Surgical Safety Checklists With Smart Glasses
(2019)Background: Studies have demonstrated that surgical safety checklists (SSCs) can significantly reduce surgical complications and mortality rates. Such lists rely on traditional posters or paper, and their contents are ... -
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 ... -
Infections of horses and shrews with Bornaviruses in Upper Austria: a novel endemic area of Borna disease
(2017-06-21)Borna disease, a lethal infection with Borna disease virus-1 (BoDV-1), was diagnosed in four horses from Upper Austria in 2015 and 2016. All cases occurred in winter (two cases in February 2015 and two cases in December ... -
Innate and Adaptive Immune Genes Associated with MERS-CoV Infection in Dromedaries
(2021)Abstract: The recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has refocused attention to the betacoronaviruses, only eight years after the emergence of another zoonotic betacoronavirus, the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). ... -
Insights into Synonymous Codon Usage Bias in Hepatitis C Virus and Its Adaptation to Hosts
(2023)Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is enveloped RNA virus, encoding for a polyprotein that is processed by cellular proteases. The virus is responsible for liver cirrhosis, allograft rejection, and human hepatocellular ...