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Asthma severity as a contributing factor to cancer incidence: A cohort study
(2021)
Background:
A putative link between asthma and asthma severity with the occurrence of cancer has been suggested but has not been fully investigated. The objective of this study is to assess the incidence of all types of ...
Utility of oral glucose tolerance test in predicting type 2 diabetes following gestational diabetes: Towards personalized care
(2021)
Background:
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at a seven-fold higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) within 7-10 years after childbirth, compared with those with normoglycemic pregnancy. Although ...
The Socio-Demographic Characteristics Associated with Non-Communicable Diseases among the Adult Population of Dubai: Results from Dubai Household Survey 2019
(2021)
Abstract:
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of death worldwide. In the UAE, NCDs account for nearly 77% of all deaths. There is limited empirical research on this topic in the UAE.We aimed ...
Dietary Patterns and Associated Microbiome Changes that Promote Oncogenesis
(2021)
Abstract:
The recent increases in cancer incidences have been linked to lifestyle changes that result in obesity and metabolic syndrome. It is now evident that these trends are associated with the profound changes that ...
Herringbone Microfluidic Probe for Multiplexed Affinity-Capture of Prostate Circulating Tumor Cells
(2021)
Abstract:
In this work, for first time, circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are captured on an open biofunctionalized substrate with multiplexing capability. This is achieved by developing a new microfluidic probe (MFP) ...
Mobile device use among emergency department healthcare professionals: prevalence, utilization and attitudes
(2021)
Abstract:
Mobile devices are increasingly permeating healthcare and are being regularly used by healthcare providers. We examined the prevalence and frequency of mobile device use, and perceptions around clinical and ...
Phytic Acid: Properties and Potential Applications in Dentistry
(2021)
Abstract:
Inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) is the most abundant inositol phosphate in nature and an essential molecule for different biological functions. IP6 has a unique structure granting it distinctive properties; a high ...
Novel Markers in Pediatric Acute Lymphoid Leukemia: The Role of ADAM6 in B Cell Leukemia
(2021)
Background:
The extensive genetic heterogeneity found in the B cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL) subtype of childhood ALL represents a potential repository of biomarkers. To explore this potential, ...
Mucin Secretion in Cystic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review
(2021)
Background:
Mucus protects the epithelium against invaders and toxic materials. Sticky and thick mucus is characteristic of CF.
Objective:
The aim of this systematic review is to characterize the specific mucins ...
Rezum therapy, a feasible and safe treatment for the larger prostate
(2021)
Abstract:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the leading cause of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) in men worldwide. Urinary frequency, nocturia and incomplete emptying are common symptoms experienced by men with ...