Establishing a certificate in the analysis of medical data: a cross-sectional evaluation of a continuing professional development course in biostatistics in for healthcare professi... by Saima Ali (5393201)

“…<h3 dir="ltr">Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Healthcare professionals often face challenges in conducting and publishing research, citing a lack of biostatistical knowledge and skills as a significant barrier. In response, a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course was developed to enhance local research capacity.…”

COVID-19 biomarkers for severity mapped to polycystic ovary syndrome by Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

“…These protein panels target biological processes involved in vessel damage, platelet degranulation, the coagulation cascade and the acute phase response [1], with greater protein changes dependent on the COVID-19 severity. However, it is observed that in metabolic conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome expressed proteins differ compared to control women [2] and PCOS patients have increased platelet aggregation and decreased plasma fibrinolytic activity, resulting in a prothrombotic propensity [3, 4], with elevated coagulation markers [5]. …”

Knee Angle Affects Posterior Chain Muscle Activation During an Isometric Test Used in Soccer Players by Paul James Read (14152221)

“…<div><p>Background: It has been suggested that altering the knee flexion angle during a commonly used supine isometric strength test developed with professional soccer players changes preferential hamstring muscle recruitment. …”

The risk of chromium picolinate supplementation in normolipidemic rats fed regular or high fat diet. (c2005) by Bou Farah, Helena

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Modeling electricity consumption patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic across six socioeconomic sectors in the State of Qatar by Ammar Abulibdeh (15785928)

“…<p dir="ltr">The propagation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the associated measures taken by many countries to slow down the spread of the disease, has significantly affected all aspects of people's lives, including the global energy sector. …”

Short Term Fluctuations in the CEO Effect: Evidence from the 2008 Financial Crisis by Haj Youssef, Moustafa

“…Using mixed effect modeling with crossed and nested factors, we find that the CEO effect significantly drops from the pre-crisis to the crisis period, but increases again to pre-crisis levels in the post-crisis period. …”
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The anticancer effect of β-2 himachalen-6-ol from Lebanese wild carrot on human acute myeloid leukemia cells. (c2016) by Boulos, Joelle C.

“…In addition, β-2- himachalen-6-ol seems to be only present in the Lebanese wild carrot, and it is prevalent in closed umbels collected from Mount Lebanon without significant changes with altitude. All AML cells were sensitive to the major compound with Mono-Mac-1 being the most sensitive (12 μg/mL), and U937 the least sensitive (30 μg/mL). …”
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Mapping subnational HIV mortality in six Latin American countries with incomplete vital registration systems by Local Burden of Disease HIV Collaborators (13279180)

“…Despite decreases in national HIV mortality in all countries—apart from Ecuador—across the period of study, we found broad variation in relative changes in HIV mortality at the municipality level and increasing relative inequality over time in all countries. …”

Microbiome‐modulating nutraceuticals ameliorate dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta‐regression of clinical trials by Ridhima Kaul (12485902)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Data from 47 trial comparisons across 42 studies (n = 2692) revealed that, compared to placebo/control groups, the administration of pro/pre/synbiotics was associated with statistically significant changes in total cholesterol (−9.97 mg/dL [95% CI: −15.08; −4.87], p < 0.0001), low‐density lipoprotein (−6.29 mg/dL [95% CI: −9.25; −3.33], p < 0.0001), high‐density lipoprotein (+3.21 mg/dL [95% CI: 2.20; 4.22], p < 0.0001), very‐low‐density lipoprotein (−4.52 mg/dL [95% CI: −6.36; −2.67], p < 0.0001) and triglyceride (−22.93 mg/dL [95% CI: −33.99; −11.87], p < 0.001). …”

How global spine sagittal alignment and spinal degeneration affect locomotive syndrome risk in the elderly by Ramada R. Khasawneh (6837734)

“…Except for L1–L2 and L5–S1, lumbar disc height (LDH) decreased with higher LS risk stages. LOF occurrence increased notably with higher LS risk stages. Spinal inclination angle (SIA) significantly increased with advancing LS risk stages.…”

Adapting to Climate Risk? Local Population Dynamics in the United States by Agustín Indaco (21633494)

“…We also find that the agglomeration is largely driven by increases in the (white) working-age population. In addition, we show that high-risk tracts have typically grown more than low-risk tracts <i>within</i> the same county, suggesting the presence of highly localized amenities. …”

The effects of Ramadan fasting on clinical and biochemical markers among hemodialysis patients: A prospective cohort study by Emad Khazneh (4901830)

“…Additionally, RFG and RPFG had significant increase in mean serum potassium as compared to RNFG. …”

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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The Effect of Different Doses of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine on the Properties of Subarachnoid Blockade: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mohammad K Al Nobani (16561248)

“…<p><b>Background:</b> Dexmedetomidine is a sedative and analgesic medication which has gained an increased usage as an adjuvant to both general and regional anaesthesia in recent years. …”

Outcomes of POCUS‐Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access in Difficult Venous Access Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Hany A. Zaki (17337673)

“…A systematic review of 15 studies with 1485 patients, sourced from five databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, showed POCUS significantly improved success rates (OR: 4.25), first‐attempt success (OR: 5.31), reduced attempts (MD: −0.83), and decreased procedure time (MD: −9.75 min). …”

Distribution network line protection in the presence of distributed generation by Margossian, Harag

“…By gathering information about the changes in the network, including the status of switches and DGs and changing the settings of the protection relays accordingly, the reliability, selectivity and speed of the protection system can be maintained while increasing its complexity and cost. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete (RC) T-Beams Strengthened with Pre-Stressed Iron-Based (FeMnSiCrNi) Shape Memory Alloy Bars by Khalil, Ahmed

“…Based on the numerical results, it was found that increasing the compression strength from 30 to 60 MPa slightly improves the beam’s strength (by 2%), but it significantly increases its ductility by approximately 45%. …”
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Clinical correlates of white-matter abnormalities on head magnetic resonance imaging by Dimassi, Hani

“…The children with white-matter abnormalities and decreased tone had significantly less signal intensity abnormality than the other study groups. …”
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Techno-Economic Analysis of Autotrophic Microalgae for Biofuel Production in India by Krishnan, Nithya Srinath

“…Exhaustion of the global petroleum reserve combined with the growing concern about environmental quality, particularly climate change has increased the search for alternate sources of energy. …”
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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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