Faculty Publications (CoM): Recent submissions
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Middle Eastern Genetic Variation Improves Clinical Annotation of the Human Genome
(2022)Abstract: Genetic variation in populations of Middle Eastern origin remains highly underrepresented in most comprehensive genomic databases. This underrepresentation hampers the functional annotation of the human genome ... -
Drug-induced acute pancreatitis in a bodybuilder: a case report
(2022)Background: Unregulated use of a variety of drugs and supplements by bodybuilders and athletes is common and can lead to severe adverse complications. Only a small proportion of acute pancreatitis cases are drug induced, ... -
Nano-targeting vascular remodeling in cancer: Recent developments and future directions
(2022)Abstract: Tumor growth and progression are strictly dependent on the adequate blood supply of oxygen and nutrients. The formation of new blood vessels and vascular networks is essential to ensure this demand. Blood vessels ... -
Implications of social media misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine confidence among pregnant women in Africa
(2022)Abstract: It has been over a year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and subsequently a global pandemic. The world has experienced ... -
Omics and Male Infertility: Highlighting the Application of Transcriptomic Data
(2022)Abstract: Male infertility is a multifaceted disorder affecting approximately 50% of male partners in infertile couples. Over the years, male infertility has been diagnosed mainly through semen analysis, hormone evaluations, ... -
NADPH-derived ROS generation drives fibrosis and endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in systemic sclerosis: Potential cross talk with circulating miRNAs
(2022)Abstract: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an immune disorder characterized by diffuse fibrosis and vascular abnormalities of the affected organs. Although the etiopathology of this disease is largely unknown, endothelial ... -
COVID-19 Transcriptomic Atlas: A Comprehensive Analysis of COVID-19 Related Transcriptomics Datasets
(2021)Background: To develop anti-viral drugs and vaccines, it is crucial to understand the molecular basis and pathology of COVID-19. An increase in research output is required to generate data and results at a faster rate, ... -
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 ... -
Correction to: The 2020 blast in the Port of Beirut: can the Lebanese health system “build back better”?
(2020)Correction to: BMC Health Serv Res 20, 1040 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-05906-y Following publication of the original article [1], the Editor identified an error in the article title. The article title ... -
Comorbidities Associated With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents at a Tertiary Care Setting
(2022)Abstract: Studies have revealed high rates of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric comorbid conditions among individuals diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, research on this topic in ... -
Changes in incisor relationship over the life course - Findings from a cohort study
(2021)Objective: The aim of this longitudinal cohort study was to investigate the changes in incisor relationship over three decades from adolescence to mid-adulthood. Materials and Methods: The sample included 1,037 ... -
Background Parenchymal Enhancement on Breast MRI as a Prognostic Surrogate: Correlation With Breast Cancer Oncotype Dx Score
(2021)Purpose: Breast MRI background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) can potentially serve as a prognostic marker, by possible correlation with molecular subtype. Oncotype Dx, a gene assay, is a prognostic and predictive ... -
Asthma Associated Cytokines Regulate the Expression of SARS-CoV-2 Receptor ACE2 in the Lung Tissue of Asthmatic Patients
(2022)Abstract: It is still controversial whether chronic lung inflammation increases the risk for COVID-19. One of the risk factors for acquiring COVID-19 is the level of expression of SARS-CoV-2 entry receptors, ACE2 and ... -
Impact of ongoing conflict on the mental health of healthcare workers in Palestine
(2022)Letter to the Editor: Palestine, a country afflicted by protracted political instability, has suffered vast crises throughout its history. The recent turmoil between Israel and Palestine that started in May 2021 has ... -
Human gingival fibroblasts: Isolation, characterization, and evaluation of CD146 expression
(2021)Abstract: Gingival fibroblasts (GFs) that exhibit adult stem cell-like characteristics are known as gingival mesenchymal stem cells (GMSCs). Specific mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) markers have not been identified to ... -
Estimation of Anatomical Dimensions of the Thorax from Computed Tomography Images of the Adult and Pediatric Indian Population for Developing Optimal Radiological Protocols
(2021)Purpose: Ionizing radiation has been extensively used for medical diagnosis since its discovery in 1895; however, excessive use can lead to deleterious effects. Prior knowledge on radiological protocols based on ... -
Enhancing public trust in COVID-19 vaccination during the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup: a call for action
(2022)Abstract: The COVID-19 continues to be a global threat with many countries currently battling the third wave of this pandemic.1 This pandemic has caused long-term effects in the form of health, human and economic loss ... -
Endocrine Disease as a Cause of Cardiovascular Disease: Current Perspectives
(2020)Abstract: This special issue of “Current Pharmaceutical Design” is dedicated to endocrine diseases that are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD). In relation to Reproductive Endocrinology, ... -
Effect of sonic irrigation activation at different frequencies in smear layer removal; An in vitro experimental study
(2022)Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the vibration/oscillation frequencies of WaterPik and EndoActivator devices and their effectiveness in smear layer (SL) removal. Materials and Methods: The root ... -
Early alterations of social brain networks in young children with autism
(2018)Abstract: Social impairments are a hallmark of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), but empirical evidence for early brain network alterations in response to social stimuli is scant in ASD. We recorded the gaze patterns ...