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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Refractive Errors and Effective Spectacle Coverage in Emiratis and Non-Emiratis Aged 40 Years or Older: the Dubai Eye Health Survey
(2023)Purpose: The aim was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of refractive errors (REs) and the effective spectacle coverage in Emiratis and non-Emiratis in Dubai. Design: The Dubai Eye Health Survey was a ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of High-Risk Disordered Eating Amongst Adolescents and Young Adults in the Middle East: A Scoping Review
(2022)Abstract: High-risk disordered eating (HRDE) negatively affects physical, mental, and social wellbeing. This scoping review aimed to estimate the prevalence of HRDE amongst adolescents and young adults in the Middle East. ... -
The prevalence of novel periodontal pathogens and bacterial complexes in Stage II generalized periodontitis based on 16S rRNA next generation sequencing
(2021)Objective: To define the subgingival microbial profile associated with Stage II generalized periodontitis using next-generation sequencing and to determine the relative abundance of novel periodontal pathogens and bacterial ... -
Prevalence of the additional head of quadriceps femoris in the South Indian population: a cadaveric and radiological study
(2021)Abstract: Quadriceps femoris is an extensor muscle in the anterior compartment of thigh and is traditionally taught to be composed of four heads. Recently, there is an increased interest in the occurrence of an additional ... -
Prevalence of, and factors associated with health supplement use in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: a population-based crosssectional study
(2019)Background: Health supplement (HS) products that are available in the Emirate of Dubai (United Arab Emirates; UAE) contain chemicals that may adversely affect human health. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence ... -
Prevalence of, and Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasites in Multinational Expatriate Workers in Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates: An Occupational Cross‑Sectional Study
(2019-04)Abstract: To estimate the prevalence of, and identify factors associated with intestinal parasites (IPs) in expatriate workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). All expatriate workers (N = 115) in a conveniently selected ... -
Prevalence, management, and outcomes of familial hypercholesterolemia in patients with acute coronary syndromes in the Arabian Gulf
(2018-05-01)Background: Information on the epidemiology of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in the Arabian Gulf region, which has an elevated rate of consanguinity and type II diabetes, is scarce. Objectives: To assess the ... -
The prevalence, severity, and risk factors for dry eye disease in Dubai – a cross sectional study
(2021)Background: The prevalence of dry eye disease is increasing globally and requires the attention of healthcare professionals as it worsens patients’ quality of life. No published studies on the epidemiology of dry eyes ... -
A profession in danger: Stakeholders’ perspectives on supporting the pharmacy profession in Lebanon
(2020)Background: Lebanon boosts one of the highest pharmacists to population ratios globally (20.3/10,000). Yet, workforce analysis elicited serious concerns with the distribution, practice environments and regulation of ... -
Promising Antimycobacterial Activities of Flavonoids against Mycobacterium sp. Drug Targets: A Comprehensive Review
(2022-08)Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) caused by the bacterial pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) remains a threat to mankind, with over a billion of deaths in the last two centuries. Recent advancements in science have ... -
Promoting Research, Awareness, and Discussion on AI in Medicine Using #MedTwitterAI: A Longitudinal Twitter Hashtag Analysis
(2022-07)Abstract: Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape medical practice and the delivery of healthcare. Online discussions surrounding AI’s utility in these domains are increasingly emerging, ... -
The proneural transcription factor ASCL1 regulates cell proliferation and primes for differentiation in neuroblastoma
(2022)Abstract: Neuroblastoma is believed to arise from sympathetic neuroblast precursors that fail to engage the neuronal differentiation programme, but instead become locked in a pro-proliferative developmental state. ... -
Protocol for a Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Exposure to Occupational Solar UltraViolet Radiation (UVR) Among Outdoor Workers
(2021)Background: Solar UltraViolet Radiation (UVR) is considered the most relevant occupational carcinogenic exposure in terms of the number of workers exposed (i.e., outdoor workers) and UVR-induced skin cancers are among ... -
Protocol for developing a core outcome set for male infertility research: an international consensus development study
(2022)Abstract: Male infertility affects millions of men world-wide, and many different treatments have been proposed for this. How effective these treatments are can only be truly understood if clinical trials report the same ... -
Psychiatric Co-Morbidities in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Detailed Findings from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey in the English Population
(2020)Abstract: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition which causes great sufferance to the individuals affected. The occurrence of comorbidities in PTSD is a frequent event with a negative impact on outcome. This ... -
The psychological aftermath of an emerging infection affecting pregnant women: is monkeypox to blame?
(2022-12)Introduction: As the world grapples with life changed by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging infections with consequential public health threats continue to be invariably reported in various regions of ... -
The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults and children in the United Arab Emirates: a nationwide crosssectional study
(2021)Background: The psychosocial impact of previous infectious disease outbreaks in adults has been well documented, however, there is limited information on the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults and ... -
Publisher Correction: Rates, distribution and implications of postzygotic mosaic mutations in autism spectrum disorder
(2020)Publisher Correction: In the version of this article initially published, in Fig. 2a, zeros were omitted from the y-axis labels on the histogram. They should read, from bottom to top: 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04, 0.05, 0.06, ... -
A pushing chronic care forward in Abu Dhabi by identifying priorities and addressing barriers: A modified Delphi technique
(2018-06)Objective: This study aimed to elucidate the top five key priorities and barriers to chronic care in the health system of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design: A modified Delphi study was performed to reach ...