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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 ... -
An Unusual Presentation of Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome Diagnosed Through Whole Genome Sequencing: A Case Report
(2023)Abstract: Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome is a rare, sporadic disease caused by germline mutations in the Ras/MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) pathway. Patients usually present with craniofacial anomalies, cardiac ... -
An updated overview of cyanidins for chemoprevention and cancer therapy
(2023)Abstract: Anthocyanins are colored polyphenolic compounds that belong to the flavonoids family and are largely present in many vegetables and fruits. They have been used in traditional medicine in many cultures for a long ... -
Uranotaenia unguiculata Edwards, 1913 are attracted to sound, feed on amphibians, and are infected with multiple viruses
(2018-08-06)Background: Uranotaenia unguiculata Edwards, 1913 is a species of mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) native to central Europe. Recently a novel lineage of the West Nile virus (WNV-lineage 4c) was identified in pools of adult ... -
The Urotensin II System and Carotid Atherosclerosis: A Rolein Vascular Calcification
(2016-06-07)Background and Aims: The aims of the present study were to determine the expression of urotensin II(UII),urotensin II related peptide(URP),and the irreceptor (UT) in stable and unstable carotidatherosclerosis, and determine ... -
The Uruguayan semen donor population: A twenty-eight-year retrospective study
(2019)Abstract: Several studies have reported a global decline in seminal quality over the years. The objective of this study was to describe the semen donor population of Uruguay through comparing data of successive samples ... -
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 ... -
Use of convalescent plasma in pregnant women with early stage COVID-19 infection in a tertiary care hospital in Dubai, February to March 2021: a case series study
(2022)Background: The use of COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy is intriguing in view of its safety profle in pregnancy and historical precedence of the use of plasma for ... -
Use of Real-World Evidence for Healthcare Decision Making in the Middle East: Practical Considerations and Future Directions.
(2019)Introduction: Real-world evidence (RWE) is increasingly being used in coverage, reimbursement and formulary decisions for medicines globally. Areas covered: The Middle East (ME) region is significantly behind in ... -
Use of real-world evidence for healthcare decision-making in the Middle East: practical considerations and future directions
(2019)Introduction: Real-world evidence (RWE) is increasingly being used in coverage, reimbursement and formulary decisions for medicines globally. Areas covered: The Middle East (ME) region is significantly behind in ... -
Use of simulation in teaching haematological aspects to undergraduate medical students improves student’s knowledge related to the taught theoretical underpinnings
(2021)Background: Simulation is an educational method which has several modalities and applications. In the last few decades Simulation-Based Medical Education (SBME) has become a significant influence in medical education. ... -
Using Mobile Health to Enhance Outcomes of Noncommunicable Diseases Care in Rural Settings and Refugee Camps: Randomized Controlled Trial
(2018-07)Background: Rural areas and refugee camps are characterized by poor access of patients to needed noncommunicable disease (NCD)–related health services, including diabetes and hypertension. Employing low-cost innovative ... -
Using publicly available datasets to identify population-based transcriptomic landscape contributing to the aggressiveness of breast cancer in young women
(2023)Introduction: Although the risk of breast cancer increases with advancing age, some regions have larger number of young breast cancer patients (≤45 years old), such as the Middle East, Eastern Asia, and North Africa, ... -
Using publicly available transcriptomic data to identify mechanistic and diagnostic biomarkers in azoospermia and overall male infertility
(2022)Abstract Azoospermia, which is the absence of spermatozoa in an ejaculate occurring due to defects in sperm production, or the obstruction of the reproductive tract, afects about 1% of all men and is prevalent in up to ... -
Usutu virus infections among blood donors, Austria, july and august 2017 – Raising awareness for diagnostic challenges
(2017-10)Abstract: Between July and August 2017, seven of 12,047 blood donations from eastern Austria, reacted positive to West Nile virus (WNV) in the cobas test (Roche). Follow-up investigations ...