Inappropriate Medication Use in Elderly Lebanese Outpatients by Saab, Yolande B.

“…Factors predicting potentially inappropriate drug intake included female sex (65.7% vs 53.3% for males, p = 0.03) and alcohol intake (p = 0.007). There were also significant associations between the likelihood of use of an inappropriate drug and (i) increased number of medical illnesses (p < 0.00002); and (ii) consumption of an over-the-counter drug (OTC) and/or prescription drug (p = 0.048 and p = 0.0035, respectively). …”
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Neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of clinical outcomes in critically ill COVID‐19 patients: A retrospective observational study by Husain S. Ali (11659423)

“…There was also a significant association between the requirement of mechanical ventilation (34.7% vs. 51.8%, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and increased ICU LOS (8 vs. 10 days, <i>p</i> < 0.01) in patients with ICU admission NLR ≥ 6.55.…”

Pancreatitis is frequent among patients with side-branch intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia diagnosed by EUS by Azar, Riad

“…Background Because of greater recognition and improved imaging capabilities, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are being diagnosed with increasing frequency. IPMNs of the main pancreatic duct cause symptoms and lead to pancreatitis. …”
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Reactions, Adsorption and Diffusion in FCC Catalysts by Mahaly, Wafa

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IL-1 stimulates ceramide accumulation without inducing apoptosis in intestinal epithelial cells by Homaidan, Fadia R.

“…They also caused a slight but significant increase in the G2/M phase. …”
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Self-reported awareness and attitude of cancer patients towards clinical nurse coordinators by Deeb, Ahmad

“…Results: The overall percentage mean scores ± standard deviation of knowledge was 59 ± 17, perception towards clinical nurse coordinators (79 ± 14) and attitude towards seeking their services (69 ± 16). Linear regression showed that participants on chemotherapy had significantly better perception (higher scores) compared to participants on concurrent therapies (β = -3.91, p = .049). …”
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Self-DSNet: A Novel Self-ONNs Based Deep Learning Framework for Multimodal Driving Distraction Detection by Mamun Or Rashid (21976373)

“…<p dir="ltr">Distraction can cause delayed decision-making and slower awareness, posing significant risks in driving. …”

The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Undergraduate Students’ Stress and Anxiety in a University in the UAE by Alfalasi, Khulood

“…Education has faced a significant transition in the 21st century, shifting from face-to-face classes to online classes due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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A Low-Cost Strain Gauge Displacement Sensor Fabricated via Shadow Mask Printing by Ying Yi (438810)

“…Once the substrate is deformed, cracks in the solidified ink layer can cause an increased resistance in the conductive path, thus achieving function of stable displacement/strain sensing. …”

A customised fetal growth and birthweight standard for Qatar: a population-based cohort study by Thomas Farrell (3933833)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">The PEARL registry data on women delivering in Qatar (2017–2018) was used to develop a multivariable linear regression model predicting optimal birthweight. …”

Impacts of twenty years of experimental warming on soil carbon, nitrogen, moisture and soil mites across alpine/subarctic tundra communities by Juha M. Alatalo (2931234)

“…<p>High-altitude and alpine areas are predicted to experience rapid and substantial increases in future temperature, which may have serious impacts on soil carbon, nutrient and soil fauna. …”

Sustainable Detoxification of Methylene Blue in Wastewater via Tea Residue Adsorption: Optimization and Kinetics by Farah F. Salameh (21797300)

“…The Sips model confirms significant heterogeneity. The Temkin model, which assumes that the heat of adsorption decreases linearly with coverage due to adsorbent-adsorbate interactions, aligns strongly with the data. …”

Demographic characteristics and clinical and laboratory features of patients with Clostridiodes difficile infection: A retrospective study in Qatar by Vamanjore A., Naushad

“…ObjectivesClostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most common causes of diarrhea in healthcare facilities, imposing a significant burden on health-related budgets and resources worldwide. …”
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Fourier Transform Infrared Imaging—A Novel Approach to Monitor Bio Molecular Changes in Subacute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by Fazle Rakib (5768069)

“…Significant decrease in methyl content and a significant increase in olefinic content were observed in Co and CC regions of mTBI rat brain tissues. …”

Association Between Three-Months Vitamin D Supplementation and Depressive Symptomatology incidence among Saudi Arabian Adults by Khaddaj, Rashel

“…Furthermore, the change between both groups was significantly different (-7.61 ±4.03 in the Vitamin D group, -3.50±1.54 in the control group; p=<0.001) Conclusion: The present study shows thata 50.000 IU/week dose of vitamin D supplementation for 3 months was enough to increase vitamin D levels beyond sufficient and decrease depression symptoms in Saudi Arabian Adults. …”
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Aortic stiffness, living donors, and renal transplantation by Bahous, Sola Aoun

“…In subjects with renal disease, reduced renal function and increased arterial stiffness are significantly associated in cross-sectional studies. …”
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Industrial Processes Performance Improvement using Six Sigma Principles and Tools by AlAwadhi, Alya

“…In general, customer satisfaction increased from 4.8 before Six Sigma to 7.5 after the Six Sigma implementation.…”
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The effect of Hydrogen Peroxide treatments on dental enamel porosity and protein structure and its long-term implications on tooth hardness and optical properties by Ovidiu, Ciobanu

“…Clinical significanceOur findings showed that HP induced denaturation of enamel proteins, resulting in increased enamel porosity and reduced microhardness. …”
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Tirofiban Combination Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Abdullah Bin Kamran (22565237)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">Tirofiban as an adjunct to standard antiplatelet therapy in AIS patients significantly improves functional outcomes and reduces neurological impairment without increasing the risk of sICH.…”

Potentially inappropriate medications use in community-based aged patients: a cross-sectional study using 2012 Beers criteria by Kuyumjian, Yara-Mary

“…The factors associated with PIMs use were age, osteoporosis, Alzheimer/dementia, diabetes, and alcohol consumption. PIMs use increased significantly between Beers criteria 2003 and 2012 (Chi-squared test, P<0.001; McNemar’s test, P<0.001). …”
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