MBRU Knowledge Repository: Recent submissions
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The use of aesthetic paediatric full coverage restorations among paediatric dental practitioners: an international survey
(2023-07)Abstract: Despite the recent growing evidence in support of prefabricated zirconia crown use as a successful option in managing grossly carious anterior and posterior primary teeth, the use of such crowns remains controversial ... -
Wearables for personalized monitoring of masticatory muscle activity — opportunities, challenges, and the future
(2023)Abstract: Wearable devices are worn on or remain in close proximity of the human body. The use of wearable devices specifc to the orofacial region is steadily increasing. Orofacial applications of wearable devices include ... -
The Effect of Chlorhexidine on Bacterial Contamination of Hall Technique Elastomeric Orthodontic Separators and Gingival Health: A Pilot Study
(2023)Objective: To study the effect of chlorhexidine on elastomeric orthodontic separators (EOS) bacterial-colonisation and gingival-health in Hall technique (HT) patients. Material and Methods: Prospective invivo pilot ... -
The effect of Aspalathin linearis, Cyclopia intermedia and Sutherlandia frutescene on sperm functional parameters of healthy male wistar rats
(2023)Introduction: Rooibos (Aspalathin linearis), honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia), and sutherlandia (Sutherlandia frutescene) are three Southern Africa indigenous plants, of which the extracts have become house-hold items and ... -
Cell‑specifc MAPT gene expression is preserved in neuronal and glial tau cytopathologies in progressive supranuclear palsy
(2023)Abstract: Microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT) aggregates in neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes in a number of neurodegenerative diseases, including progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Tau is a target of ... -
Kawasaki disease (KD) and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) in a Middle Eastern patient cohort
(2023)Objective: This is a comprehensive characteristic study of Kawasaki disease (KD) and Multi system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) in the Middle East that creates a formula to differentiate between the two. ... -
Treatment of eculizumab refractory paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: A systematic review about current treatment options and future direction
(2023)Objectives: C5 inhibitors such as eculizumab and ravulizumab are the first-line treatment in the management of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). However, some patients develop novel symptoms as part of their ... -
The role of atherogenic lipoproteins in diabetes: Molecular aspects and clinical significance
(2023)Abstract: Dyslipidaemia plays a prominent role in the genesis of atherosclerotic plaque and the increased cardiovascular risk in diabetes. Macrophages readily take up atherogenic lipoproteins, transforming into foam cells ... -
Trends in prevalence and determinants of severe and moderate anaemia among women of reproductive age during the last 15 years in India
(2023)Background: Anaemia is a serious global public health problem that disproportionally affects children, adolescent girls, and women of reproductive age, especially pregnant women. Women of reproductive age are more ... -
MERS-CoV Found in Hyalomma dromedarii Ticks Attached to Dromedary Camels at a Livestock Market, United Arab Emirates, 2019
(2023)Abstract: The main mode of transmission of Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (MERS-CoV) between dromedaries is likely via the respiratory route. However, there must be other modes to explain how the ... -
Epidemiology and outcome of an acute kidney injuries in the polytrauma victims admitted at the apex trauma center in Dubai
(2023)Background: Polytrauma from road accidents is a common cause of hospital admissions and deaths, frequently leading to acute kidney injury (AKI) and impacting patient outcomes. Methods: This retrospective, single-center ... -
Recrudescence of Scarlet Fever and Its Implications for Dental Professionals
(2023)Abstract: A significant increase in the incidence of scarlet fever, mainly in Europe, has been noted during the COVID-19 postpandemic period. Scarlet fever is caused by a pyrogenic exotoxin-producing streptococcus—Streptococcus ... -
Development of a calculated panel reactive antibody calculator for the United Arab Emirates: a proof of concept study
(2023)Abstract: Calculated panel reactive antibody (CPRA) is used to help increase sensitized patient’s access to transplantation. United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a diverse resident population hence we developed a UAE–CPRA ... -
Effect of Different Silane Coupling Agents on the Bond Strength between Hydrogen Peroxide-Etched Epoxy-Based-Fiber-Reinforced Post and Composite Resin Core
(2023)Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of various silane coupling agents on the micro-push-out bond strength between a hydrogen peroxide-etched epoxy-based fiber-reinforced post and composite resin ... -
Using Fetal Fibronectin Test to Reduce Hospital Admissions with Diagnosis of Preterm Labor: An Economic Evaluation Study
(2023)Background: Preterm labor and delivery remain a major problem in obstetrics accounting for perinatal morbidity and mortality. The challenge is to identify those with true preterm labor to avoid unnecessary hospital ... -
Exact correction factor for estimating the OR in the presence of sparse data with a zero cell in 2 × 2 tables
(2023)Abstract: In case-control studies, odds ratios (OR) are calculated from 2 × 2 tables and in some instances, we observe small cell counts or zero counts in one of the cells. The corrections to calculate the ORs in the ... -
oFlowSeq: a quantitative approach to identify protein coding mutations affecting cell type enrichment using mosaic CRISPR‑Cas9 edited cerebral organoids
(2023)Abstract: Cerebral organoids are comprised of diverse cell types found in the developing human brain, and can be leveraged in the identification of critical cell types perturbed by genetic risk variants in common, ... -
Anti‑Balamuthia mandrillaris and anti‑Naegleria fowleri efects of drugs conjugated with various nanostructures
(2023)Abstract: Balamuthia mandrillaris and Naegleria fowleri are protist pathogens that can cause fatal infections. Despite mortality rate of>90%, there is no effective therapy. Treatment remains problematic involving repurposed ... -
Lack of ethnic diversity in single-cell transcriptomics hinders cell type detection and precision medicine inclusivity
(2023)Abstract: Perhaps one of the most revolutionary next generation sequencing technologies is single-cell (SC) transcriptomics, which was recognized by Nature in 2013 as the method of the year. SC-technologies delve deep ... -
Is robotic assistance an added value in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery? A meta-analysis from propensity score–matched series
(2023)Objectives: There is still ongoing debate about the benefits of robotic assistance (R-MVS) in comparison with video assistance (V-MVS) in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. This study aims to update the current ...