MBRU Knowledge Repository: Recent submissions
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Mandibular molar uprighting using orthodontic miniscrew implants: a systematic review
(2018)Abstract: The purpose of this systematic review was to identify studies and present the use of miniscrew implants (MIs) as an alternative treatment to mandibular molar uprighting. An electronic search and handsearching ... -
Nitrogen Accumulation in Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) Slurry Exposed to Virucidal Cold Atmospheric Plasma Treatment
(2021)Abstract: Viral contamination of edible bivalves is a major food safety issue. We studied the virucidal effect of a cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) source on two virologically different surrogate viruses [a double-stranded ... -
New World camelids are sentinels for the presence of Borna disease virus
(2021)Abstract: Borna disease (BD), a frequently fatal neurologic disorder caused by Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1), has been observed for decades in horses, sheep, and other mammals in certain regions of Europe. The bicoloured ... -
Nerolidol Mitigates Colonic Inflammation: An Experimental Study Using both In Vivo and In Vitro Models
(2021)Abstract: Nerolidol (NED) is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol present in various plants with potent anti-inflammatory e_ects. In the current study, we investigated NED as a putative anti-inflammatory compound ... -
Molecular Examination of Differentially Expressed Genes in the Brains of Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis Mice Post Herceptin Treatment
(2021)Objective: Herceptin (trastuzumab) is an approved drug for treating HER2+ breast cancer patients, but its use for other diseases is not established. We sought to investigate the effects of Herceptin on ameliorating ... -
miRCOVID-19: Potential Targets of Human miRNAs in SARS-CoV-2 for RNA-Based Drug Discovery
(2021)Abstract: Sense-antisense interactions of long and short RNAs in human cells are integral to posttranscriptional gene regulation, in particular that of mRNAs by microRNAs. Many viruses, including severe acute respiratory ... -
Medical and Health-Related Misinformation on Social Media: Bibliometric Study of the Scientific Literature
(2022)Background: Social media has been extensively used for the communication of health-related information and consecutively for the potential spread of medical misinformation. Conventional systematic reviews have been published ... -
Mechanical Properties of Orifice Preflaring Nickel-titanium Rotary Instrument Heat Treated Using T-Wire Technology
(2018)Introduction: This study examined whether the use of T-Wire heat treatment enhanced the resistance to torsional force, cyclic fatigue, and bending stiffness of orifice preflaring nickel-titanium instruments. Methods: Ninety ... -
Maintenance of neutralizing antibodies over ten months in convalescent SARS-CoV-2 afflicted patients
(2021)Abstract Knowledge of the level and duration of protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 after primary infection is of crucial importance for preventive approaches. Currently, there is a lack of evidence on the persistence ... -
M680I/M694V Heterozygous Mutation in Early Onset Familial Mediterranean Fever
(2021)Abstract: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a hereditary autoinflammatory disorder affecting individuals with biallelic pathogenic mutations in the MEFV gene. The disease is characterized by recurrent attacks of fever ... -
Lipids derived from Camel milk regulate NLRP3 inflammasome subunit-dependent inflammatory responses in human macrophages
(2021)Background: Camel milk is widely used for its reported anti-diabetic and health promoting effects. Lipids derived from the milk have also been shown to exhibit potent anti-inflammatory effects. The mechanism through which ... -
How orthodontic research can be enriched and advanced by the novel and promising evolutions in biomedicine
(2021)Abstract: Recent advances in developmental, molecular and cellular biology as well as biomedical technologies show a promising future for crossing the gap between biomedical basic sciences and clinical orthodontics. ... -
Host transcriptomic profiling of COVID-19 patients with mild, moderate, and severe clinical outcomes
(2021)Abstract: Characterizing key molecular and cellular pathways involved in COVID-19 is essential for disease prognosis and management. We perform shotgun transcriptome sequencing of human RNA obtained from nasopharyngeal ... -
Higher Temperatures, Higher Solar Radiation, and Less Humidity Is Associated With Poor Clinical and Laboratory Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients
(2021)Background: The COVID-19 pandemic varies between countries, with suggestions that weather might contribute to the transmission mode, disease presentation, severity, and clinical outcomes. Yet the exact link between climate ... -
Herringbone Microfluidic Probe for Multiplexed Affinity-Capture of Prostate Circulating Tumor Cells
(2021)Abstract: In this work, for first time, circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are captured on an open biofunctionalized substrate with multiplexing capability. This is achieved by developing a new microfluidic probe (MFP) ... -
Genetic differences between benign phyllodes tumors and fibroadenomas revealed through targeted next generation sequencing
(2021)Abstract: Breast fibroepithelial lesions are biphasic tumors which comprise the common benign fibroadenomas (FAs) and the rarer phyllodes tumors (PTs). This study analyzed 262 (42%) conventional FAs, 45 (7%) cellular FAs, ... -
Leveraging the Added Value of Experiential Co-Curricular Programs to Humanize Medical Education
(2021)Background: The aftermath of the 1910 Flexner report resulted in significant gaps in the structure of medical education. Experiential co-curricular opportunities can contribute to addressing these gaps. Purpose: To ... -
Ligament Tissue Engineering: The Anterior Cruciate Ligament
(2021)Abstract: Due to ongoing problems with reconstructive surgery and recent advancements in the field of musculoskeletal tissue engineering, regeneration of ligaments in general and of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ... -
Kidney Dysfunction among COVID-19 Patients in the United Arab Emirates
(2021)Objectives: We sought to determine the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) among patients with COVID-19 and to examine its correlation with different demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics. ... -
Genotype-phenotype correlation identified a novel SARS-CoV-2 variant possibly linked to severe disease
(2021)Abstract: The geographic location and heterogeneous multi-ethnic population of Dubai (United Arab Emirates; UAE) provide a unique setting to explore the global molecular epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 and relationship between ...