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Genetic analysis of imported dengue virus strains by Iranian travelers
(2016-09-26)Dengue virus sequences used in this study were obtained from two Iranian patients who were both with a history of traveling to Malaysia. The maximum likelihood phylogenetic tree demonstrated that two sequences were grouped ... -
Prevalence and Characteristics of CAM Use among People Living with HIV and AIDS in Lebanon: Implications for Patient Care
(2016-11-07)This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of Complementary and AlternativeMedicine (CAM) use among People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Lebanon and to identify related issues that may affect patient ... -
Self-reported breast feeding practices and the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: prospective cohort study
(2016-11-08)Background: The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a practice guideline for healthcare providers to promote breastfeeding and increase breastfeeding rates. Objective: This study aimed to examine reported ... -
Clinical Implications of 20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid in the Kidney, Liver, Lung and Brain: An Emerging Therapeutic Target
(2017)Abstract: Cytochrome P450-mediated metabolism of arachidonic acid (AA) is an important pathway for the formation of eicosanoids. The !-hydroxylation of AA generates significant levels of 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid ... -
Genetic loci associated with heart rate variabilityand their effects on cardiac disease risk
(2017)Abstract: Reduced cardiac vagal control reflected in low heart rate variability (HRV) is associated with greater risks for cardiac morbidity and mortality. In two-stage meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies for ... -
An anatomical investigation of the carotid canal
(2017)Background: The carotid canal (CC) located in the petrous temporal bone trans-mits the internal carotid artery, internal carotid venous plexus and sympathetic nerve plexus from the neck into the cranial cavity. It is an ... -
An arthroscopic evaluation of the anatomical “critical zone”
(2017)Background: The “critical zone”, a region of speculated vascularity, is situated approximately 10 mm proximal to the insertion of the supraspinatus tendon. De-spite its obvious role as an anatomical landmark demarcator, ... -
Enthesopathic patterns of two South African female cadavers
(2017)Abstract: Enthesopathy is considered to be an osseous phenomenon, either disease-specific or bone-site specific, which occurs at the enthesis of bone. Upon routine cadaveric dissection of the glenohumeral region in two ... -
Analysis of blood donor pre-donation deferral in Dubai: Characteristics and reasons
(2017)Background: To ensure an adequate and safe blood supply, it is crucial to select suitable donors according to stringent eligibility criteria. Understanding the reasons for donor deferral can help in planning more efficient ... -
Detection of Clostridium difficile antigen and toxin in stool specimens: Comparison of the C. difficile quik chek complete enzyme immunoassay and GeneXpert C. difficile polymerase chain reaction assay
(2017)Background/Aims: Accurate and rapid laboratory diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) remains a significant challenge. A two‑step algorithm for detection of toxigenic C. difficile in stool based on initial ... -
A Serological Protein Microarray for Detection of Multiple Cross-Reactive Flavivirus Infections in Horses for Veterinary and Public Health Surveillance
(2017)Abstract: The genus Flavivirus in the family Flaviviridae includes some of the most important examples of emerging zoonotic arboviruses that are rapidly spreading across the globe. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), West ... -
Usutu virus, Austria and Hungary, 2010-2016.
(2017)Abstract: Usutu virus (USUV,Flaviviridae) was first reported in Europe in Austria in 2001, where it caused wild bird (mainly black bird) mortality until 2005. Since 2006 no further USUV cases were diagnosed in the country. ... -
A Highly Durable RNAi Therapeutic Inhibitor of PCSK9
(2017)To the Editor: The study by Fitzgerald et al. poses the question as to whether inclisiran is suitable for long-term treatment of hyperlipidemia. In contrast with PCSK9 antibodies, which target plasma PCSK9, inclisiran ... -
Counterfeit and substandard drugs in Sub-Saharan Africa may pose a major hurdle to H3Africa’s initiative to study genetics of kidney disease progression
(2017)To the Editor: The Human Heredity and Health in Africa Kidney Disease Research Network aims to investigate the genetics of renal disease progression.1 Diabetes mellitus and hypertension have emerged as the commonest ... -
Role of flavonoids in thrombotic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory diseases
(2017)Abstract: The failure of mechanisms of natural anti-coagulation either due to genetic impairment or due to severe external injuries may result in a condition called thrombosis. This is believed to be the primary cause for ... -
Disparity in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Practices and Outcomes in Arabian Gulf Countries (Gulf COAST Registry).
(2017)Objectives: The objective of this study is to describe contemporary management and 1‑year outcomes of patients hospitalized with ST‑segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in Arabian Gulf countries. Methods: ... -
Systolic Blood Pressure on Admissionand Mortality in Patients HospitalizedWith Acute Heart Failure: ObservationsFrom the Gulf Acute Heart Failure Registry
(2017)Abstract: We investigated the role of systolic blood pressure (SBP) in relation to in-hospital and postdischarge mortality in patients admitted with acute heart failure (AHF). The SBP of 4848 patients aged 18 years admitted ... -
Outcomes by Mode of Transport of ST Elevation MI Patients in the United Arab Emirates
(2017)Introduction: The purpose of this multicenter, prospective study was to assess differences indemographics, medical history, treatment times, and follow-up status among patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction ... -
Validation of the 6-Month GRACE Score in Predicting 1-Year Mortality of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Admitted to the Arabian Gulf Hospitals
(2017)Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are the most common cardiovascular diseases and are associated with a significant risk of mortality and morbidity. The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) risk score postdischarge ... -
Granulomatous hypophysitis: rare disease with challenging diagnosis
(2017)Abstract: Granulomatous hypophysitis is rare pathology that mimics pituitary adenoma. Diagnosis is only confirmed by histopathology examination. Trans-sphenoidal surgery is considered diagnostic when descent tissue specimen ...