MBRU Knowledge Repository: Recent submissions
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Pasta Supplemented with Opuntia ficus-indica Extract Improves Metabolic Parameters and Reduces Atherogenic Small Dense Low-Density Lipoproteins in Patients with Risk Factors for the Metabolic Syndrome: A Four-Week Intervention Study
(2020)Abstract: Food supplementation with Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) has been associated with a significant reduction in total cholesterol, body fat, hyperglycemia and blood pressure. Since OFI may also have antioxidant and ... -
Peptidomic Analysis of Skin Secretions of the Caribbean Frogs Leptodactylus insularum and Leptodactylus nesiotus (Leptodactylidae) Identifies an Ocellatin with Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial Activity
(2020)Abstract: Ocellatins are peptides produced in the skins of frogs belonging to the genus Leptodactylus that generally display weak antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative bacteria only. Peptidomic analysis of ... -
Multiple early introductions of SARS‑CoV‑2 into a global travel hub in the Middle East
(2020)Abstract: International travel played a significant role in the early global spread of SARS-CoV-2. Understanding transmission patterns from different regions of the world will further inform global dynamics of the pandemic. ... -
Saliva as an Alternative Specimen for Molecular COVID-19 Testing in Community Settings and Population-Based Screening
(2020)Purpose: With the easing of restriction measures, repeated community-based sampling for tracking new COVID-19 infections is anticipated for the next 6 to 12 months. A non-invasive, self-collected specimen like saliva ... -
Dephosphorylation of the Proneural Transcription Factor ASCL1 Re-Engages a Latent Post-Mitotic Differentiation Program in Neuroblastoma
(2020)Abstract: Pediatric cancers often resemble trapped developmental intermediate states that fail to engage the normal differentiation program, typified by high-risk neuroblastoma arising from the developing sympathetic ... -
Recruitment and retention strategies, policies, and their barriers: A narrative review in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
(2020)Background: Understanding factors affecting recruitment and retention of health workers in rural and remote communities is necessary for proper policy development and the equitable achievement of Universal Health ... -
Daily Use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil with High Oleocanthal Concentration Reduced Body Weight, Waist Circumference, Alanine Transaminase, Inflammatory Cytokines and Hepatic Steatosis in Subjects with the Metabolic Syndrome: A 2-Month Intervention Study
(2020)Abstract: Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) intake is associated with reduced cardiovascular risk, and its phenolic compound oleocanthal (OC) has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The cardiometabolic effects of ... -
Association of QRS narrowing with response to cardiac resynchronization therapy-a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
(2019-08-07)Abstract: Prolonged QRS duration, which reflects a higher degree of mechanical dysynchrony, is a predictor of response to CRT. However,the association of QRS narrowing after biventricular pacing with CRT response rates ... -
Fibroblast-derived Gremlin1 localises to epithelial cells at the base of the intestinal crypt
(2019-07-23)Abstract: Gremlin1 (GREM1) is a secreted glycoprotein member of the differential screening-selected gene in aberrant neuroblastoma (DAN) family of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) antagonists, which binds to BMPs ... -
Diagnostic Markers of User Experience, Play, and Learning for Digital Serious Games: A Conceptual Framework Study
(2019-07-16)Background: Serious games for medical education have seen a resurgence in recent years, partly due to the growth of the video game industry and the ability of such games to support learning achievements. However, there ... -
Descriptive Usability Study of CirrODS:Clinical Decision andWorkflow Support Tool for Management of Patients With Cirrhosis
(2019-07-03)Background: There are gaps in delivering evidence-based care for patients with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Objective: Our objective was to use interactive user-centered design methods to develop the Cirrhosis ... -
Virtual Patient Simulations in Health Professions Education: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by the Digital Health Education Collaboration
(2019-07)Background: Virtual patients are interactive digital simulations of clinical scenarios for the purpose of health professions education. There is no current collated evidence on the effectiveness of this form of ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with infectious intestinal diseases in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 2017: A population-based cross-sectional study"
(2019-06)Background: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a rapidly developing high-income country that has experienced significant population growth, urbanization, and improvements in the standard of living since its formation in ... -
Specific detection and differentiation of tick‐borne encephalitis and West Nile virus induced IgG antibodies in humans and horses
(2019)Abstract: Tick‐borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are important arthropod‐ borne zoonotic flaviviruses. Due to the emergence of WNV in TBEV‐endemic regions co‐circulation of both viruses is increasing. ... -
Taxonomy of the order Mononegavirales: update 2019
(2019-05-14)Abstract: In February 2019, following the annual taxon ratification vote, the order Mononegavirales was amended by the addition of four new subfamilies and 12 new genera and the creation of 28 novel species. This article ... -
West Nile and Usutu virus infections and challenges to blood safety in the European Union
(2019-06-06)Abstract: West Nile virus (WNV) and Usutu virus (USUV) circulate in several European Union (EU) countries. The risk of transfusion- transmitted West Nile virus (TT-WNV) has been recognized, and preventive blood safety ... -
Prevalence of, and Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasites in Multinational Expatriate Workers in Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates: An Occupational Cross‑Sectional Study
(2019-04)Abstract: To estimate the prevalence of, and identify factors associated with intestinal parasites (IPs) in expatriate workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). All expatriate workers (N = 115) in a conveniently selected ... -
Regulation of Angiotensin- Converting Enzyme 2 in Obesity: Implications for COVID-19
(2020)Abstract: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Age, smoking, obesity, and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes have been described as risk factors for severe ... -
Negative Effects On Cancer Care Due To COVID-19 Implications: Observations From A Cancer Center In The UAE
(2020)Abstract: In 2019, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to be a public health emergency of international concern that rapidly escalated to pandemic status in 2020 (1). As of ... -
Liraglutide Increases Serum Levels of MicroRNA-27b, -130a and -210 in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Novel Epigenetic E ect
(2020)Abstract: Liraglutide has shown favourable e_ects on several cardiometabolic risk factors, beyond glucose control. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate gene expression, resulting in post-transcriptional modifications of cell ...