Faculty Publications (CoM): Recent submissions
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Age-related alterations and senescence of mesenchymal stromal cells: Implications for regenerative treatments of bones and joints
(2021)Abstract: The most common clinical manifestations of age-related musculoskeletal degeneration are osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, and these represent an enormous burden on modern society. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) ... -
A Venomics Approach to the Identification and Characterization of Bioactive Peptides From Animal Venoms for Colorectal Cancer Therapy: Protocol for a Proof-of-Concept Study
(2021)Background: Cancer is the third leading cause of death in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after cardiovascular diseases and accidents. In the UAE, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the first and fourth most common cancer in males ... -
E2F5 Promotes the Malignancy of Ovarian Cancer Via the Regulation of Hippo and Wnt Pathways
(2021)Background: E2F5 is a transcription factor that is overexpressed in the early stages of ovarian cancer and has been suggested as a potential biomarker for early detection. In this study, we aimed to examine the role of ... -
Diversity of West Nile and Usutu virus strains in mosquitoes at an international airport in Austria
(2021)Abstract: Increased globalization and international transportation have resulted in the inadvertent introduction of exotic mosquitoes and new mosquito-borne diseases. International airports are among the possible points ... -
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 ... -
A hypertension risk score for adults: a population-based cross-sectional study from the Dubai Household Survey 2019
(2021)Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop a risk score model for predicting hypertension specific to the population of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to facilitate prevention and early intervention. Methods: A ... -
Diabetes mellitus as a comorbidity in COVID-19 infection in the United Arab Emirates
(2021)Objectives: To compare risk factors and clinical outcomes among COVID-19 patients with or without diabetes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: Data of 350 COVID-19 positive patients, admitted to Al Kuwait ... -
Detection of OXA-23, GES-11 and NDM-1 among carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Dubai: A preliminary study
(2021)Letter to Editor: Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative organism that has become a significant offender in health-care facilities, with the worldwide spread of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) ... -
Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Distance Learning Framework to Expedite Medical Education during COVID-19 pandemic: A Proof-of-Concept Study
(2021)Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced medical schools to suspend on-campus live-sessions and shift to distance-learning (DL). This precipitous shift presented medical educators with a challenge, ‘to create a ... -
Low Birth Weight Prevalence in Children Diagnosed with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Dubai
(2021)Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of low birth weight and other perinatal risk factors in children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. This is one of the first studies in the Arabian ... -
ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Bornaviridae
(2021)Abstract: Members of the family Bornaviridae produce enveloped virions containing a linear negative-sense non-segmented RNA genome of about 9 kb. Bornaviruses are found in mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. The most-studied ... -
Factors associated with self-reported medical errors among healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study from Oman
(2021)Background: Despite efforts to improve patient safety, medical errors remain prevalent among healthcare workers. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between self-reported medical ... -
Vitamin D Regulates the Expression of Glucocorticoid Receptors in Blood of Severe Asthmatic Patients
(2021)Purpose: Vitamin D (VitD) deficiency is a significant public health concern in many areas around the globe and has been associated with many immune-mediated diseases, including asthma. Severe asthma has been linked to a ... -
Impact of Bilateral versus Single Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting on the Long-Term Survival in Adults: A Systematic Review
(2021)Objective: To analyse the survival of patients who had undergone bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting versus those with single internal thoracic artery grafting from the available literature. Moreover, this study ... -
MERS-CoV in sheep, goats, and cattle, United Arab Emirates, 2019: Virological and serological investigations reveal an accidental spillover from dromedaries
(2021)Abstract: The recent COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated again the global threat posed by emerging zoonotic coronaviruses. During the past two decades alone, humans have experienced the emergence of several coronaviruses, ... -
The mutagenic effect of tobacco smoke on male fertility
(2021)Abstract: Despite the association between tobacco use and the harmful effects on general health as well as male fertility parameters, smoking remains globally prevalent. The main content of tobacco smoke is nicotine and ... -
Behavioral Activation (BA) in the Management of Depression in an Adolescent with Down Syndrome in Dubai
(2021)Abstract: Depression has been commonly treated with psychotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy for several decades. Ongoing research in the field has suggested promise for behavioral activation (BA), a form of psychotherapeutic ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Can Generalized Poisson model replace any other count data models? An evaluation
(2021)Background: Count data represents the number of occurrences of an event within a fixed period of time. In count data modelling, overdispersion is inevitable. Sometimes, this overdispersion may not be just due to the ...