Corporate Governance and the diversification discount حسب Boumosleh, Anwar

"…However, we find that the sensitivity of the diversification discount to CEO power decreases significantly after the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which implies that the restrictions and regulations passed by the act enhance corporate governance and limit the misallocation of resources and the diversification discount respectively.…"
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The Effect of Atorvastatin (and Subsequent Metformin) on Adipose Tissue Acylation-Stimulatory-Protein Concentration and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Overweight/Obese Women With Polyc... حسب Thozhukat Sathyapalan (704787)

"…Following the 12 week randomization; both group of women with PCOS were subsequently started on metformin 1,500 mg daily for further 12 weeks to assess whether pre-treatment with atorvastatin potentiates the effects of metformin on markers of adipose tissue function We conducted a post-hoc review to detect plasma ASP and the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL6 and MCP-1 before and after 12 and 24 weeks of treatment.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">There was significant reduction in ASP (156.7 ± 16.2 vs. 124.4 ± 14.8 ng/ml p <0.01), IL-6 (1.48 ± 0.29 vs.0.73 ± 0.34 pg/ml p = 0.01) and MCP-1 (30.4 ± 4.2 vs. 23.0 ± 4.5 pg/ml p = 0.02) after 12 weeks of atorvastatin that was maintained subsequently with 12 weeks treatment with metformin. …"

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Alters Neuropilin-1, PlGF, and SNAI1 Expression Levels and Predicts Breast Cancer Patients Response حسب Noura Al-Zeheimi (5177066)

"…To further identify the role of NRP-1 and its interacting molecules in correspondence with patients' response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), we conducted a comparative study on blood and tissue samples collected from a cohort of locally advanced breast cancer patients, before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). From a panel of tested proteins and genes, we found that the levels of plasma NRP-1, placenta growth factor (PlGF) and immune cell expression of the transcription factor <i>SNAI1</i> before and after NAC were significantly different. …"

Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trial حسب Ramy Abdul-Rahman Ishaq (22928974)

"…Participants were divided into a treatment and a control group. After alignment and leveling with fixed orthodontic appliances using 0.019 × 0.025-inch stainless-steel archwires, the FFRD was fitted. …"

Towards the development of an integrated model for examining the determinants affecting the use of Queue Management Solutions in Healthcare حسب ALQUDAH, ADI AHMAD ALI

"…The results revealed that the new tool is beneficial, and the median times to finish the processes within the patient’s journey have significantly decreased. …"
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Epibenthic communities from offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf are structured by platform age and depth حسب Felipe, Torquato

"…A step further is now required to determine whether these platform foundations should be converted to reefs after their decommissioning (i.e., Rigs to Reefs approach).…"
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Impact of the positive pressure valve on vascular access device occlusions and bloodstream infections حسب Btaiche, Imad

"…With this potential for improving patient outcomes, decreasing costs, and facilitating nursing care and catheter management, the use of PPV devices becomes both advantageous and desirable. …"
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Loss of MMP-8 in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)-associated myoepithelial cells contributes to tumour promotion through altered adhesive and proteolytic function حسب Muge Sarper (3855454)

"…Conversely, knock-down of MMP-8 in N-1089 reduced adhesion and increased migration. Expression of MMP-8 WT in β6-1089 led to greater localisation of α6β4 to HD and reduced retraction fibre formation, this being reversed by MMP-8 knock-down in N-1089. …"

Crunching the numbers of food poisoning in Qatar حسب Nature Research (16552612)

"…The trend was generally decreasing during the investigated time period, which can be attributed to improvements in the food chain and sanitation in the country, they say.…"

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... حسب Saeid Safiri (3713035)

"…Age-standardised death rate decreased by 15.7% (8.6 to 21.0), during the period 1990–2019. …"

Adopting Geophysical Testing Techniques in Geotechnical Investigation and Shallow Foundation Design حسب Amer, Mohammad

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A component analysis of positive behaviour support plans حسب Grey, Ian

"…Measures of challenging behaviour were taken at baseline, after 6 months, and at an average of 26 months follow-up. …"
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Influence of direct electric field on PMCG-alginate-based microcapsule حسب Peter Kasak (1360617)

"…Microcapsules showed swelling and decreasing mechanical properties under the applied electric current, and the microcapsule membrane showed anisotropic swelling on the electrode side. …"

Old subjects with sepsis in the emergency department: trend analysis of case fatality rate حسب Andrea Fabbri (356760)

"…Along the years CFR decreased from 31.8% (2009–2010) to 25.0% (2015–2016); P = 0.007. …"

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in the Adult General Medicine Setting in Qatar حسب Dina Abushanab (10696501)

"…</p><h3> Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The operational costs of the program decreased with maturity by cost savings of QAR125 per 100-patient beds per year. …"

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

"…Phenological patterns and timing (seedling, vegetative growth, flowering and fruiting, drying, and seed bank) were observed during a full year for two seasons. …"

Chemotherapy prior to Hepatic Resection for Colorectal Liver Metastases: Helpful until Harmful? حسب Abdalla, Eddie K.

"…Importantly, bevacizumab decreases the incidence and severity of sinusoidal injury with oxaliplatin therapy. …"
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Acute spasticity in malignant MCA stroke: a case report and review of literature حسب Muhammad Faizan (12710607)

"…Spasticity, a common sequela of stroke, typically occurs days to weeks after the initial event. However, an acute onset of spasticity at presentation is extremely rare. …"

Using a Cavitation Model to Represent the Acoustic Release Kinetics from Folated Micelles حسب Tanbour, Rafeeq Kamal

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Resection of liver metastases from breast cancer حسب Abbott, Daniel

"…This study was performed to identify predictors of survival after hepatectomy. Methods Between 1997 and 2010, 86 patients underwent resection of breast cancer liver metastases. …"
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