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Teaching about health systems in the UAE
(2012)Introduction: In many countries, health systems face challenges as they adapt to demographic change, new disease patterns and rising costs. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is no exception. Its health system is facing the ... -
The legal framework and initiatives for promoting safety in the United Arab Emirates
(2012)Introduction: Injury is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE is a rapidly developing country with fast economic growth, demographical and environmental changes that are ... -
An analysis of the health status of the United Arab Emirates: the ‘Big 4’ public health issues
(2013)Background: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a rapidly developing country composed of a multinational population with varying educational backgrounds, religious beliefs, and cultural practices, which pose a challenge ... -
Health and health systems performance in the United Arab Emirates
(2013)Abstract: In the early 2000s, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had good levels of health and its health system was ranked twenty-seventh in the world by the World Health Organization. Since that time, to further improve ... -
The “Arab World” is not a useful concept when addressing challenges to public health, public health education, and research in the Middle East
(2014)Introduction: Interest in public health in the “Arab World” has intensified following the political and social changes that have affected the Middle East since 2010. A new textbook has been published (1), an international ... -
Tracking the Implementation of Electronic Medical Records in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Using an Adoption Benchmarking Tool
(2017)Abstract: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), health services have developed greatly in the past 40 years. To ensure they continue to meet the needs of the population, innovation and change are required including investment ... -
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the United Arab Emirates: a 12-year retrospective analysis of evolving trends
(2023-12)Abstract: Introduction: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major contributor to the global burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). As MRSA continues to evolve, the need for continued surveillance ... -
Association of Cardiovascular Disease with Severe Dengue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2023-12)Abstract: Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and dengue are both significant global health concerns, and their intersection presents a growing clinical challenge. Emerging evidence suggests that individuals with ... -
Phytic acid effect on periodontal ligament fibroblast: An in-vitro study
(2023-12)Abstract: Objectives: This study evaluated phytic acid (IP6) effect on the viability, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and calcium release of human periodontal ligament (HPDL) cells in optimal (OGL) and elevated glucose ... -
Integrated Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery and Cranial Orthosis Program
(2023-12)Abstract: Introduction: Craniosynostosis results from premature fusion of the cranial sutures. There has been a continuous evolution of surgical correction techniques from an extensive open procedure to the minimally ... -
A patient with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome with concomitant common variable immunodeficiency
(2023-11)Abstract: In patients with 18q deletion syndrome (18q-), immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, and allergies have been described in a subset. Pitt-Hopkins syndrome represents a specific subset of patients with 18q- who have a ... -
Temporal trends of hemoglobin among pregnant women: The Mutaba'ah study
(2023-11)Abstract: Background: Low hemoglobin (Hb) level is a leading cause of many adverse pregnancy outcomes. Patterns of changes in Hb levels during pregnancy are not well understood. Aim: This study estimated Hb levels, ... -
Mutational spectrum and phenotypic variability of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and related disorders in a Bangladeshi population
(2023-11)Abstract: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe rare neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in the X-linked dystrophin gene. Several mutations have been identified, yet the full mutational spectrum, and their ... -
Effects of whole-body vibration or resistive-vibration exercise on blood clotting and related biomarkers: a systematic review
(2023-11)Abstract: Whole-body vibration (WBV) and resistive vibration exercise (RVE) are utilized as countermeasures against bone loss, muscle wasting, and physical deconditioning. The safety of the interventions, in terms of the ... -
Rapid Transformation from Face to Face to Virtual Simulation During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Impact on the Simulation Process during "The Little Room of Horrors"
(2023-11)Abstract: Objective: 1. To explore the feasibility of a rapid transformation from face to face to virtual simulation and its impact on the simulation process 2. To explore the efficacy of a rapid transformation from face ... -
Chronic granulomatous disease in the United Arab Emirates: clinical and molecular characteristics in a single center
(2023-11)Abstract: Background: Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a genetic disorder caused by defective oxidative burst within phagocytes, manifesting as recurrent, severe infections as well as hyperinflammation. Objective: ... -
Multi-Omics Profiling of Candida albicans Grown on Solid Versus Liquid Media
(2023-11)Abstract: Candida albicans is a common pathogenic fungus that presents a challenge to healthcare facilities. It can switch between a yeast cell form that diffuses through the bloodstream to colonize internal organs and a ... -
Evolving trends among Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a 12-year retrospective study from the United Arab Emirates
(2023-11)Abstract: Introduction: Pseudomonas is a group of ubiquitous non-fermenting Gram-negative bacteria (NFGNB). Of the several species associated with humans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) can acclimate to diverse environments. ... -
Antimicrobial resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae: a retrospective analysis of emerging trends in the United Arab Emirates from 2010 to 2021
(2023-11)Abstract: Introduction: Although pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) have been effective in reducing the burden of Streptococcus pneumoniae infections, there is a paucity of data on the relationship with antimicrobial ... -
Multi-Omics Profiling of Candida albicans Grown on Solid Versus Liquid Media
(2023-11)Abstract: Candida albicans is a common pathogenic fungus that presents a challenge to healthcare facilities. It can switch between a yeast cell form that diffuses through the bloodstream to colonize internal organs and a ...