Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors, 1990–2019 by Gregory A. Roth (6302315)

“…The global trends for disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and years of life lost also increased significantly, and years lived with disability doubled from 17.7 million (95% UI: 12.9 to 22.5 million) to 34.4 million (95% UI:24.9 to 43.6 million) over that period. …”

Double versus triple arthrodesis for adult-acquired flatfoot deformity due to stage III posterior tibial tendon insufficiency: a prospective comparative study of two cohorts by Amr A. Fadle (14150298)

“…Both double and triple arthrodesis groups had a statistically significant improvement of the mean AOFAS hindfoot score post-operatively (71.46 ± 7.77 vs. 88.38 ± 3.66, p < 0.001) and (66.9 ± 7.69 vs. 85 ± 5.83, p < 0.001), respectively. In the double arthrodesis group, the mean calcaneal pitch angle increased from 11.46° pre-operatively to 19.34° (MD = 8.45°, p < 0.001). …”

Achieving low-density lipoprotein cholesterol treatment goals among dyslipidemic individuals in the Levant by Ghanem, Georges

“…Smoking, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, history of cardiovascular disease, increased waist circumference, and elevated pre-treatment LDL-C level were all associated with not reaching LDL-C goals. …”
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Association between Healthy Lifestyle Index and Cognitive decline In Community- Dwelling Lebanese Older Adults by Ezzeddine, Maha

“…Cognitive decline was assessed using three measurement tools: RUDAS, IQCODE and 10/66 DRG and the healthy lifestyle index (HLI) was based on 5 components: diet, BMI, alcohol, physical activity and smoking with a score ranging from 0 to 20. …”
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Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) Sensor: A Concept of Physical Versus Virtual Sensing by Ahmed Alsarraj (16876014)

“…To overcome the limitations of producing physical sensor arrays, this article proposes a concept of virtual sensing that enables to augment a single sensing platform into a virtual array, thus, increasing the detection accuracy at no extra cost of producing a large physical sensors array. …”

Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Cardiac Arrest: Scoping Review by Asma Alamgir (18288895)

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and big data have been increasingly used to enhance the ability to predict and prepare for the patients at risk.…”

Colon Cancer General Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness Channels: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Mu'taz Massad (22466734)

“…Awareness of colon cancer and its screening tools has a fundamental role in increasing screening participation. The information about Jordanians' awareness of colon cancer screening is inadequate.…”

Time to diagnose and time to surgery in patients presenting with necrotizing fasciitis: a retrospective analysis by Murad S. Alahmad (22457605)

“…Early diagnosis (≤ 6 h) was associated with lower mortality (5.7% vs. 13.2%) and shorter LOS (17 vs. 27 days) compared to delayed diagnosis. …”

Evolution of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms after bariatric surgery: A dose–response meta-analysis by Abdel-Naser Elzouki (9376853)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Obesity is associated with increased prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease, with recent reports suggesting improvement in gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and weight loss following bariatric surgical intervention. …”

Oral Spirulina Platensis Attenuates Hyperglycemia and Exhibits Antinociceptive Effect in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Neuropathy Rat Model by Mohamed M Abdel-Daim (20362725)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Pain scores were increased in the diabetic groups during both phases of the experiment. …”

On the Trail of Library Projects: Discovering Transformative Power of Cross-sector and Community-driven Partnerships by Vasilije Milnović (21692867)

Deep learning-based cross-device standardization of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for enhanced bacterial recognition by Sakib Mahmud (22652357)

“…To address this gap, we collected SERS spectra from analytes spread on silver nanorod (AgNR) substrates using four portable Raman systems (Enwave, Tec5, First Defender, and Rapid ID) and one laboratory-grade reference device (Renishaw). …”

Attitudes, motivators, and barriers toward influenza vaccination for children: a study from a conflict-ridden country by Wesam S. Ahmed (10170053)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Despite the increased recommendations for influenza vaccination, particularly among high-risk groups such as young children, Yemen lacks an influenza vaccination program, and the influenza vaccine is not included in the national immunization regime. …”

Clinical and biochemical determinants of length of stay, readmission and recurrence in patients admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis by Fateen Ata (12217764)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The increasing prevalence of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) related admissions poses a significant burden on the healthcare systems globally. …”

Innovative and Sustainable Management Practices Using Qatari Mycorrhizae Fertilizers for Enhanced Production of Green beans by Naema A. Yahya (23752905)

Thermal Management System Optimization for Electronics Using Loop Heat Pipe, Guided by Hybrid Heat-Sink Benchmarks, to Enhance Energy Efficiency and Sustainability by Morsi, Kareem

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The impact of enteric coating of aspirin on aspirin responsiveness in patients with suspected or newly diagnosed ischemic stroke: prospective cohort study: results from the (ECASIS... by Mohamed Nabil Elshafei (9960500)

“…</p> <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p>A significant proportion of ASA non-responsiveness was recorded regardless of ASA formulation administered. The increased risk of ASA non-responsiveness in diabetic patients needs further exploration by larger prospective studies.…”

Intracoronary pharmacological therapy versus aspiration thrombectomy in STEMI (IPAT-STEMI): A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials by Rasha Kaddoura (12506936)

“…Thrombolytics significantly improved TIMI flow grade 3 (odds ratio = 3.71, 95% CI: 1.85–7.45), complete STR (odds ratio = 3.64, 95% CI: 1.60–8.26), and TMPG 3 (odds ratio = 5.31, 95% CI: 2.48–11.36). Thrombolytics significantly reduced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (odds ratio = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.13–0.65) without increasing bleeding risk. …”

Human AGR2 Deficiency Causes Mucus Barrier Dysfunction and Infantile Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Ahmad A. Al-Shaibi (18552234)

“…Patient biopsy specimens showed reduced goblet cells; depletion of MUC2, MUC5AC, and MUC6; up-regulation of AGR2; and increased ER stress. …”

Chamber investigation of the formation and transformation of secondary organic aerosol in mixtures of biogenic and anthropogenic volatile organic compounds by Aristeidis Voliotis (16563090)

“…The α-pinene–o-cresol system yield appeared to be increased compared to that calculated based on the additivity, whilst in the α-pinene–o-cresol–isoprene system the measured and predicted yields were comparable. …”