Kefir exhibits anti‑proliferative and pro‑apoptotic effects on colon adenocarcinoma cells with no significant effects on cell migration and invasion by Khoury, Nathalie

“…Results from RT‑PCR showed that kefir decreases the expression of transforming growth factor α (TGF‑α); and transforming growth factor‑β1 (TGF‑β1) in HT‑29 cells. …”
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Olodaterol for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Ramadan, Wijdan H.

“…Olodaterol (Striverdi Respimat, Boehringer Ingelheim), a LABA with high selectivity for β2-adrenergic receptors, is indicated for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); the recommended dose is 5 µg, to be delivered once daily via the Respimat inhaler. …”
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Revealing the Adoption Factors of Electric Vehicles in Dubai by BIN HUMAID, HUDA

“…By using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis, our findings indicate a significant association between the willingness to adopt EVs and several factors, including the performance characteristics and economic cost. …”
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Driving simulation sickness and the sense of presence: Correlation and contributing factors by Mustafa Almallah (17280568)

“…Simulation sickness (SS) and the sense of presence (SP) are two well-known factors that could affect the results of the driving simulator experiments. …”

Evaluation of The Factors Affecting Microplastics and Nanoparticles in Plastic Water Supply Pipes by Hammodat, Amina Rayan

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Combined bronchodilators (tiotropium plus olodaterol) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Ramadan, Wijdan H.

“…The combination of olodaterol and tiotropium provided additional improvements in lung function greater than monotherapy with each drug alone. Several well-designed randomized trials confirmed that the synergistic effect of both drugs in combination was able to improve lung function and health-related quality of life without a significant increase in adverse effects. …”
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Proteomics Analysis of Human Obesity Reveals the Epigenetic Factor HDAC4 as a Potential Target for Obesity by Mohamed Abu-Farha (18535590)

“…<p dir="ltr">Sedentary lifestyle and excessive energy intake are prominent contributors to obesity; a major risk factors for the development of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. …”

Dissecting the signaling pathways regulating the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in brain tumor cells. (c2017) by Nicolas, Samer Michel

“…However, when both RhoA and RhoC were knocked down, VEGF expression decreased after EGF stimulation. Moreover, when the astrocytoma cells were subjected to hypoxia at different times, we detected a significant increase in pERK. …”
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Hypoxic Stress Induces Complement-Mediated Lysis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Downregulating Factor H and CD59 by Ramada R. Khaswaneh (22224544)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Our results showed for the first time that severe hypoxia can significantly impair Factor H secretion and CD59 expression in MSCs. …”

Effect of Girder Damage on the Structural Behavior of Slab-on-Girder Bridges by Elozn, Ahmed E.

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Risk Factors for Post-Cesarean, Surgical Site Infections in a Multi-Ethnic Population of Qatar by Sufia Athar (14777830)

“…SSIs with multiple drug-resistant organisms were significantly high. Physicians should give special attention to modifiable risk factors and antibiotic stewardship to decrease the risk of SSI and improve patient outcomes.…”

An Investigation into the factors influencing Arabic speaking students’ proficiency in the Arabic language in Dubai British School by AL AHMAD, ALAAEDDIN MEHY

“…This is likely due to the difference in linguistic environment experienced by the students in the British schools, relative to those in the Arabic schools, and which this study significantly correlated with decreased proficiency. …”
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Dual-labeled trastuzumab-based imaging agent for the detection of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 overexpression in breast cancer by Sampath, Lakshmi

“…Overexpression of the human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER) family has been implicated in cancer because of its participation in signaling pathways regulating cellular proliferation, differentiation, motility, and survival. …”
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Validation of Polygenic Risk Scores for Coronary Heart Disease in a Middle Eastern Cohort Using Whole Genome Sequencing by Mohamad Saad (214545)

“…Of 400 known genome-wide significant loci, 33 replicated at <i>P</i><10−4. However, the 9p21 locus did not replicate. …”

A cross-sectional analysis of zinc and copper levels and their relationship to cardiovascular disease risk markers in Qatar biobank participants by Abdelhamid Kerkadi (10724304)

“…<p dir="ltr">Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. …”

Which factor explains the life‐history of <i>Xanthium strumarium</i> L., an aggressive alien invasive plant species, along its altitudinal gradient? by Rafi Ullah (8146836)

Regional variations in incidence of surgical site infection and associated risk factors in women undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis by Nazmul, Islam

“…Meta-regression showed a significant decrease in SSI incidence in HICs. Maternal factors, procedural aspects, and care quality were associated with SSI. …”
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The impact of metformin therapy for gestational diabetes on fetal growth in women with risk factors for fetal growth restriction- a registry-based study from Qatar by Komal Rafique (17075074)

“…</p> <h3>Conclusion</h3> <p>The results of this study suggest that in women with additional risk factors for FGR, the concurrent use of metformin significantly decreases the birthweight and increases the risk for LBW, SFD, PTB and admission to NICU. …”

Outdoor Air Pollution and Human Health by Haider Abbas Khwaja (19438321)

“…Air pollution exposure is well known to cause several diseases and pose a greater risk to human health, and most significantly contributes to cardiopulmonary diseases, stroke, lung cancer, and communicable diseases, such as pneumonia. …”

Global, regional and national burden of bladder cancer and its attributable risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of... by Saeid Safiri (3713035)

“…Bladder cancer accounted for 4.39 million (4.09 to 4.70) DALYs in 2019, and the age-standardised DALY rate decreased significantly by 18.6% (11.2 to 24.3) during the period 1990–2019. …”