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Toward the upscaling of school nutrition programs in Dubai: An exploratory study
(2022-11)Background: School nutrition programs impact the intellectual, social, and emotional development of school children, as well as their future risk of developing Non-Communicable Diseases. While many stakeholders are ... -
Toxoplasma Shelph, a Phosphatase Located in the Parasite Endoplasmic Reticulum, Is Required for Parasite Virulence
(2022)Abstract: Toxoplasma gondii is a single-celled parasitic eukaryote that evolved to successfully propagate in any nucleated cell. As with any other eukaryote, its life cycle is regulated by signaling pathways controlled ... -
Traditional Uses, Pharmacological Efficacy, and Phytochemistry of Moringa peregrina (Forssk.) Fiori. —A Review
(2018-05-11)Abstract: Moringa is a sole genus of Moringaceae family with 13 species distributed in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. Among them, Moringa peregrina is one of the species which has wide range of traditional, ... -
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 ... -
Translating evidence into practice: Lessons for CPD
(2018)Background: Failure to translate best evidence into practice often generates inappropriate, unsafe, and costly healthcare.The continuing professional development (CPD) of physicians and other health professionals represents ... -
The transmission ecology of Tahyna orthobunyavirus in Austria as revealed by longitudinal mosquito sampling and blood meal analysis in foodplain habitats
(2021)Background: Tahyna orthobunyavirus (TAHV) is a mosquito-borne virus that may cause mild fu-like symptoms or neurological symptoms in humans. It is historically associated with foodplain habitats in Central Europe, and ... -
Treatment of eculizumab refractory paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: A systematic review about current treatment options and future direction
(2023)Objectives: C5 inhibitors such as eculizumab and ravulizumab are the first-line treatment in the management of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). However, some patients develop novel symptoms as part of their ... -
Treatment of Fresh Meat, Fish and Products Thereof with Cold Atmospheric Plasma to Inactivate Microbial Pathogens and Extend Shelf Life
(2022-11)Abstract: Assuring the safety of muscle foods and seafood is based on prerequisites and specific measures targeted against defined hazards. This concept is augmented by ‘interventions’, which are chemical or physical ... -
Trends in prevalence and determinants of severe and moderate anaemia among women of reproductive age during the last 15 years in India
(2023)Background: Anaemia is a serious global public health problem that disproportionally affects children, adolescent girls, and women of reproductive age, especially pregnant women. Women of reproductive age are more ... -
Tumoral heterogeneity in neuroblastoma
(2022)Abstract: Neuroblastoma is a solid, neuroendocrine tumor with divergent clinical behavior ranging from asymptomatic to fatal. The diverse clinical presentations of neuroblastoma are directly linked to the high intra- and ... -
A tunable LIC1-adaptor interaction modulates dynein activity in a cargo-specific manner
(2020)Abstract: Cytoplasmic dynein-1 (dynein) is the motor responsible for most retrograde transport of cargoes along microtubules in eukaryotic cells, including organelles, mRNA and viruses. Cargo selectivity and activation ... -
Twelve Months Down the Line: do we know Anything more about the Presence of the SARS-CoV-2 in Human Semen?
(2021)Letter to Editor: Based on current evidence, although the virus could be causing adverse effects in the male reproductive tract, its presence in Semen continues to be debated because current evidence suggests that the ... -
Twitter-based crowdsourcing: What kind of measures can help to end the COVID-19 pandemic faster?
(2022)Background: Crowdsourcing is a low-cost, adaptable, and innovative method to collect ideas from numerous contributors with diverse backgrounds. Crowdsourcing from social media like Twitter can be used for generating ideas ... -
Two Stage Resection of a Giant Trigeminal Schwannoma in a Non-Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Pediatric Patient: A Case Report, Systematic Review and Intraoperative video
(2022-12)Background: Trigeminal schwannoma is an uncommon tumor in pediatric patients. Several surgical approaches have been described in the literature. Methods: The case of an 11-year-old boy with a giant dumbbell-shaped ... -
UAE efforts in promoting COVID-19 vaccination and building vaccine confidence
(2021)Abstract: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is leading globally in many indicators for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. This ranges from taking adequate preventive measures to the free vaccination drive and viable public ... -
Ultraviolet-C-Based Mobile Phone Sanitisation for Global Public Health and Infection Control
(2023)Abstract: Introduction. Mobile phones act as fomites that pose a global public health risk of disseminating microorganisms, including highly pathogenic strains possessing antimicrobial resistances. The use of ultraviolet-C ... -
UMP-CMP kinase 2 gene expression in macrophages is dependent on the IRF3-IFNAR signaling axis
(2021)Abstract: Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are highly-conserved pattern recognition receptors that mediate innate immune responses to invading pathogens and endogenous danger signals released from damaged and dying cells. ... -
Understanding CAM use in Lebanon: Findings from a national survey
(2018-07-25)Abstract: The main objective of this study was to identify predictors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use in Lebanon.Data for this study were drawn from a national survey conducted among Lebanese adults ... -
Understanding the Role of Innate Immune Cells and Identifying Genes in Breast Cancer Microenvironment
(2020)Abstract: The innate immune system is the first line of defense against invading pathogens and has a major role in clearing transformed cells, besides its essential role in activating the adaptive immune system. Macrophages, ... -
Unique vascular patterns of the internal iliac artery and its clinical import in pelvic surgery
(2021)Introduction: With the rising incidence in global maternal mortality caused by obstetric hemorrhage, ligation of the internal iliac artery has emerged as a significant procedure in these patients due to its role as the ...