Factors associated with functional disability among Lebanese elderly living in rural areas by Zgheib, Elias

“…Skin ulcer (ORa = 8.569; CI 5.330-14.823), followed by dementia (ORa = 3.667; CI 1.167-8.912), and anti-gout drugs (ORa = 3.962; CI 1.290-7.622) were found to be significantly associated with increased odds of disability the most. …”
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Relationship Between Hyperglycemia and Infection in Critically Ill Patients by Btaiche, Imad F.

“…Uncontrolled hyperglycemia may be associated with complications such as fluid and electrolyte disturbances and increased infection risk. Studies have demonstrated impairment of host defenses, including decreased polymorphonuclear leukocyte mobilization, chemotaxis, and phagocytic activity related to hyperglycemia. …”
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Genome-Based Characterization of Bacterial Pathogens Causing Bloodstream Infection by Boujanian, Carni

“…Bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial pathogens are considered among the risk factors that pose a severe threat to public health, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. …”
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Prediction of stroke-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia: Machine learning approach by Abujaber, Ahmad A.

“…Patients with higher stroke severity, dysphagia, and those arriving by ambulance were at increased risk for HAP. ConclusionThis study enhances our understanding of early predictive factors for HAP in stroke patients and underlines the potential of machine learning to improve clinical decision-making and personalized care.…”
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Fermentation-induced modifications to the structural, surface, and functional properties of quinoa proteins by Mohammad Alrosan (20089263)

“…Notably, fermentation significantly increases the digestibility of QPs from 78.13 to 85.24%, thereby enhancing their nutritional value. …”

A novel hybrid methodology for fault diagnosis of wind energy conversion systems by Khaled Dhibi (16891524)

“…This phase helps in improving data by removing redundant and unimportant features. …”

Inflammatory Markers and COVID-19 Disease Progression by Santosh Kumar Sidhwani (16488557)

“…Despite ongoing research, transmission risks and many disease characteristics remain unclear. …”

Is embolization of segment 4 portal veins before extended right hepatectomy justified? by Kishi, Yoji

“…Results After a median of 27 days, the S2+3 volume increased significantly after both RPVE and RPVE+4, but the absolute increase was significantly higher for RPVE+4 (median, 106 mL vs 141 mL; P = .044), as was the hypertrophy rate (median, 26% vs 54%; P = .021). …”
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Autism spectrum disorder in Qatar: Profiles and correlates of a large clinical sample by Fouad Alshaban (6176771)

“…<p dir="ltr">Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an increasingly prevalent disorder. Although around 15% of cases are caused by specific genetic causes, most cases involve a complex and variable combination of genetic risk and environmental factors that are not yet identified. …”

Masked phenomenon: renal and cardiovascular complications; review and updates by Elmukhtar Habas (14777677)

“…The masked phenomenon (MP) (MHTN and MUHTN) increases susceptibility to end-organ damage (a two-fold greater risk for cardiovascular events and kidney dysfunction). …”

School children growth monitoring program in the state of Qatar: Observations from two survey rounds in 2016–17 and 2019–20 by Mohammed H. Al‐Thani (21406742)

“…Statistically significant shifts in BMI‐z‐score categories were noted for students of different age groups, gender, and nationality.…”

Recent advances in the treatment and outcome of locally advanced rectal cancer by Abdalla, Eddie

“…However, in the late era, 1-, 3-, and 5-year overall survival rates improved significantly compared with those of the early era, and also compared with each of the preceding 5-year intervals.…”
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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals With Pre-existing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in the State of Qatar: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study by Maryam Siddiqui (5638019)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Those with the duration of diagnosis of OCD of<10 years showed a statistically significant increase in the mean YBOCS score of 5.54 from pre-pandemic to during pandemic, which was significant at <i>p</i> = 0.006. …”

Evaluating the degree of difficulty of laparoscopic colorectal surgery by Dimassi, Hani

“…These concerns have now been addressed in randomized controlled trials that have shown that the laparoscopic approach is associated with the same significant short-term benefits without a compromise in oncological long-term outcomes.7- 10 It is therefore anticipated that there will be an increased demand for laparoscopic colorectal procedures in the future, with many surgeons entering this field. …”
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Efficacy and safety of using Etelcalcetide for controlling secondary hyperparathyroidism by Tarek Fouda (18472476)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The conversion of Cinacalcet to Etelcalcetide in HD patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism resulted in a significant improvement in PTH level. It was well tolerated by patients with no reported side effects.…”

The Impact of Different Urban Configurations on Outdoor Thermal Comfort: A Case Study of the Military Camps in Abu Dhabi, UAE by Ahmed, Amal Mohamed

“…One main conclusion is that bioclimatic urban design can be used to achieve a significant improvement of outdoor thermal comfort. …”
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Symptoms of depression and anxiety in anorexia nervosa by Mattar, Lama

“…For those with AN, psychological, nutritional and biological parameters improved significantly during hospitalisation. Levels of serotonin markers were significantly lower in the AN group compared to the control group, at admission and at discharge. …”
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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Low Body Weight Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Mohamed Nabil Elshafei (9960500)

“…</p><h3>Discussion</h3><p dir="ltr">In this meta-analytical review comprising both real-world and randomized controlled studies, the use of DOAC analogs in low body weight patients (body weight of <60 kg or BMI<18 kg/m2) with atrial fibrillation was associated with increased risks of stroke-related events, composite outcomes, and mortality compared to non-low body weight cohorts patients. …”

Vitamin D₃ metabolite ratio as an indicator of vitamin D status and its association with diabetes complications by Lina H. M. Ahmed (9571561)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Vitamin D deficiency is diagnosed by total serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration and is associated with poor health and increased mortality; however, some populations have low 25(OH) D concentrations without manifestations of vitamin D deficiency. …”

Khalasa date palm leaf fiber as a potential reinforcement for polymeric composite materials by Elsadig Mahdi (9967349)

“…CE applications can be a viable option for the sustainable production of polymeric composite materials by decreasing the cost and improving product lifetimes and mechanical performance. …”