Decreased Interfacial Dynamics Caused by the N501Y Mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 S1 Spike:ACE2 Complex by Wesam S. Ahmed (10170053)

“…By the end of March 2021, these variants were accounting for about two-thirds of SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating worldwide. Specifically, the N501Y mutation in the S1 spike receptor binding domain (S1-RBD) of these variants have been reported to increase its affinity for ACE2, although the basis for this is not entirely clear yet. …”

Can “Stop The Bleed” training courses for laypersons improve hemorrhage control knowledge, skills, and attitudes? A systematic review by Rafael Consunji (768892)

“…The evaluation of clinically relevant patient outcomes, specifically their effect on preventable deaths from traumatic exsanguination, is needed to strengthen further the evidence behind the recommendations for more widespread teaching of “STB” courses.…”

The reactive heart by Nature Research (16552612)

“…“[They] are obvious therapeutic targets. Channel- and organ-specific inhibitors may be of significant utility for improving patient conditions, and [some of these] are already under investigation.”…”

Stem cell library screen identified ruxolitinib as regulator of osteoblastic differentiation of human skeletal stem cells by Nihal AlMuraikhi (6002234)

“…Chemical biology approaches using small molecules targeting specific signaling pathways are increasingly employed to manipulate stem cell differentiation fate.…”

Metabolomic Profiling of Pregnancies With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Identifies a Unique Metabolic Signature and Potential Predictive Biomarkers of Low Birth Weight by Ilhame Diboun (3522413)

“…</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">PCOS pregnancies resulted in babies with a lower birth weight, marked by a unique metabolic signature that was enriched with specific triglycerides and unsaturated fatty acids. …”

Simplifying the diagnosis of acute fever by Nature Research (16552612)

“…This suggests that these indices have good sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of tuberculosis.</p><p>“These results may not be applicable to other, especially non-tropical, locations,” says Viswanathan. …”

Morphological, Genetic Diversity and Molecular Markers Study of <i> </i><i>Senna</i> Species in Arid Regions by Njoud Abdulla Al-Ishaq (23753025)

“…The main methods used in this project included closely examining the structure of <i>Senna</i> plants with scanning electron microscopy, extracting DNA to obtain genetic material, measuring the amount and quality of DNA with NanoDrop spectrophotometry, making copies of specific DNA parts using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and sorting and studying DNA pieces by size with gel electrophoresis. …”

Evaluating the Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Central Venous Pressure Monitoring for Critically Ill Patients. A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Eman E. Shaban (17337676)

“…IJV measurements also demonstrated moderate reliability, particularly in scenarios where IVC assessments were impractical. Sensitivity and specificity analyses indicated that POCUS-derived indices could predict CVP with variable accuracy. …”

Inequalities in cardiovascular disease among elderly Indians: A gender perspective analysis using LASI wave-I (2017-18) by Bijaya K Padhi (16823745)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">Result show gender differential in CVD prevalence and underlying <u>risk factors</u>, underscoring the need for gender-specific preventive strategies and interventions. Our findings highlight the importance of refined approach to cardiovascular health that considers the complex interplay of biological, social, and environmental determinants.…”

Arsenic: A double-edged sword by Nature Research (16552612)

“…</p><p>“While As₂O₃ is toxic for many different cells in the body, leukaemia cells have a higher sensitivity,” says Dietrich Büsselberg from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. “In a very specific concentration range, apoptosis is induced in these cells, while most of the other cells still survive.”…”

Sickness absenteeism among primary health care workers in Qatar before and during the COVID-19 pandemic by Asma Ali Al-Nuaimi (15283906)

“…</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p dir="ltr">Overall and cause specific sick leave rates among HCWs varied significantly across different periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”

Applications of social theories of learning in health professions education programs: A scoping review by Banan Mukhalalati (9721338)

“…However, learning theories are not regularly and consistently implemented in educational practices, partly due to a paucity of specific in-context examples to help educators consider the relevance of the theories to their teaching setting. …”

Spatial Pattern and Key Environmental Determinants of Vegetation in Sand Mining and Non-Mining Sites along the Panjkora River Basin by Kishwar Ali (14581226)

“…<p dir="ltr">A specific set of environmental conditions characterizes plant species patterns and distribution on Earth. …”

The Monkeypox Outbreak and Implications for Dental Practice by Lakshman Samaranayake (19139075)

“…Implementing standard, contact, and droplet infection control measures, patient isolation, and referral are important, particularly during a local outbreak. A vaccine specific for MPX is under development, although the <u>smallpox vaccine</u> appears to be effective.…”

Artificial Intelligence for Skin Cancer Detection: Scoping Review by Abdulrahman Takiddin (14153181)

“…The studies included in this scoping review had to fulfill several selection criteria: being specifically about skin cancer, detecting or classifying skin cancer, and using AI technologies. …”

Tipping the Balance: Vitamin D Inadequacy in Children Impacts the Major Gut Bacterial Phyla by Parul Singh (191877)

“…Vitamin D concentrations are partially determined by genetic factors. Specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes involved in vitamin D transport, metabolism, or binding have been found to be associated with its serum concentration, and these SNPs differ among ethnicities. …”

Can AI Help in Screening Viral and COVID-19 Pneumonia? by Muhammad E. H. Chowdhury (14150526)

“…The classification accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and specificity for both the schemes were 99.7%, 99.7%, 99.7% and 99.55% and 97.9%, 97.95%, 97.9%, and 98.8%, respectively. …”

Examining the Correlation Between Out-On-Pass Privileges and Post-Discharge Urine Drug Test Outcomes in an Addiction Rehabilitation Center in Qatar by Faycal Walid Ikhlef (22827494)

“…The median time-to-relapse was 28 days, with a longer duration observed among those granted OOP. Specifically, during the 26-week study period, 25% of patients with OOP relapsed compared to 50% of those without OOP (statistically significant difference; P = .04892). …”

Machine learning for predicting outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A systematic review by Ruba Sulaiman (17734065)

“…The severity of these complications depends on pre-existing clinical conditions and patient specific complex anatomical features. Accurate prediction of TAVI outcomes will assist in the precise risk assessment for patients undergoing TAVI. …”

Workforce localization in the UAE : recruitment and selection challenges and practices in private and public organizations by Waxin, Marie-France

“…We found some differences between PVOs and PSOs: PSOs tended to reserve specific positions for local employees, used more targeted external recruitment methods and more numerous effectiveness evaluation measures than PVOs. …”
Get full text