Faculty Publications (CoM): Recent submissions
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Epidemiology of vancomycin-resistant enterococci in the United Arab Emirates: a retrospective analysis of 12 years of national AMR surveillance data
(2023)Introduction: Enterococci are usually low pathogenic, but can cause invasive disease under certain circumstances, including urinary tract infections, bacteremia, endocarditis, and meningitis, and are associated with ... -
Morbidity and mortality of acute heart failure patients stratified by mitral regurgitation in the Arabian Gulf: Observations from the Gulf acute heart failure registry (Gulf CARE)
(2023)Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients with acute heart failure (AHF) stratified by mitral regurgitation (MR) in the Arabian Gulf. Patients from the Gulf CARE registry were identified ... -
Tracking Risk Factors Related to an Outbreak of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in a General Medicine Ward
(2023)Background: An outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection occurred in a medical ward involving patients and hospital staff from May to June 2020. Aim: The aim of this study is ... -
An Inquiry-Based Distance Learning Tool for Medical Students Under Lockdown (“COVID-19 Rounds”): Cross-Sectional Study
(2023)Background: The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to both clinical practice and the delivery of medical education. Educators and learners implemented novel techniques, including distance learning and ... -
Entrectinib for NTRK Fusion-Positive Metastatic Melanoma Progressing on Combined PD-1 and CTLA-4 Inhibition: A Case Report
(2023)Introduction: The burden of melanoma is increasing globally. Despite the use of immunotherapy and targeted therapy, the prognosis of metastatic melanoma remains relatively poor. The integration of comprehensive molecular ... -
Editorial: The use of plant metabolites to ameliorate sequelae of chemotherapy
(2023)Introduction: Cancer continues to be a fatal disease with a high annual mortality rate, globally. Despite medical advancements, cancer treatments are often associated with significant adverse effects, posing a great ... -
Editorial: Highlights in women's mental health 2021/22
(2023)Introduction: The Research Topic Highlights in Women’s Mental Health 2021/22 was designed to showcase a selection of high-impact articles across the field of women’s mental health—not grouped by content, but rather ... -
Does the Teaching Modality and Exam Proctoring Setting Influence Pre-Clinical Medical Students’ Performance? A Retrospective Cohort Study of Student Performance in Remote Versus Face-to-Face Setting, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(2023)Objectives: The intent of this study is to compare the academic performance of pre-clinical medical students in online teaching with online proctoring settings versus face-to-face (F2F) teaching with traditional F2F exam ... -
The replication enhancer crtS depends on transcription factor Lrp for modulating binding of initiator RctB to ori2 of Vibrio cholerae
(2023)Abstract: Replication of Vibrio cholerae chromosome 2 (Chr2) initiates when the Chr1 locus, crtS (Chr2 replication triggering site) duplicates. The site binds the Chr2 initiator, RctB, and the binding increases when crtS ... -
Pooled rates and demographics of POTS following SARS-CoV-2 infection versus COVID-19 vaccination: Systematic review and meta-analysis
(2023)Purpose: To address recent concerns of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) occurring after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ... -
Neuronal SNCA transcription during Lewy body formation
(2023)Abstract: Misfolded α-synuclein (α-syn) is believed to contribute to neurodegeneration in Lewy body disease (LBD) based on considerable evidence including a gene-dosage effect observed in relation to point mutations and ... -
The extrafollicular B cell response is a hallmark of childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome
(2023)Abstract: The efficacy of the B cell-targeting drug rituximab (RTX) in childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) suggests that B cells may be implicated in disease pathogenesis. However, B cell characterization in ... -
GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists in overweight/obese patients for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease prevention: Where are we now?
(2023)Introduction: Obesity is a highly prevalent chronic disease characterized by an increase of body fat stores.1 Increased adiposity (body fat), particularly abdominal/visceral fat, plays a role in altering immune and ... -
Incidence and prevalence of neurological disorders in the United Arab Emirates: a systematic review
(2023)Background/Objectives: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a rapidly developing country. With the increase in average life expectancy, high rates of consanguinity, and the adoption of a Western lifestyle, the burden of ... -
Deciphering the Role of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 in Endometrial Cancer in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Protocol for a Methodological Approach Using Cell Culture Experiments
(2023)Background: Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common gynecological cancer in women globally. It is linked to increasing obesity rates and longer life spans. The molecular mechanisms leading to EC are unclear; however, ... -
Gender-specific Reference Range for Serum Leptin in Omani Population
(2023)Objectives: Leptin is a hormone that contributes to glucose homeostasis and food intake regulation via its action on the hypothalamus. Leptin level increases with obesity and overfeeding and decreases with energy deficiency. ... -
Long-Term Recurrent Intramedullary Arachnoid Cyst: Case Report and Literature Review
(2023)Objectives: This article reports the management of a case of a 32-year-old male who presented with progressive weakness in the lower limbs and spastic paraparesis secondary to an intramedullary arachnoid cyst (IMAC). For ... -
Perinatal Risk Factors in Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Dubai: A Case-Control Study
(2023)Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by deficits in socialemotional reciprocity and associated behavioral symptoms. The goal of this study was to examine perinatal risk ... -
Genetic determinants of severe COVID 19 in young Asian and Middle Eastern patients: a case series
(2023)Abstract: Studies of genetic factors associated with severe COVID-19 in young adults have been limited in non-Caucasian populations. Here, we clinically characterize a case series of patients with COVID19, who were otherwise ... -
Nigella sativa and its chemical constituents: pre clinical and clinical evidence for their potential anti SARS CoV 2 effects
(2023)Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused over 500 million reported cases of COVID-19 worldwide with relatively high morbidity and mortality. Although global vaccination drive has ...