Obesity and menopause by Albert A. Opoku FRCOG (15955340)

“…<p dir="ltr">The global obesity pandemic continues to rise, with figures from the World Health Organization showing that 13% of the world's adult population was obese in 2016. Obesity has significant implications, with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and several malignancies.…”

Long non-coding RNA MALAT1 promotes steatosis in HepG2 cells by modulating target gene expression in presence of Exendin-4 by Olfa Khalifa (10914452)

“…Accordingly, more recently biomarkers including noncoding RNAs have been investigated for their involvement in the disease. There are several types of noncoding RNAs associated with NAFLD. …”

Redox Homeostasis and Inflammation Responses to Training in Adolescent Athletes: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Evdokia Varamenti (8154642)

“…Following more extended training periods, GSH showed moderate increases (ES 1.131; 95% CI 0.350 to 1.913;<i>Z</i>= 2.839,<i>p</i>= 0.005) while TBARS displayed a small decrease (ES 0.568; 95% CI − 0.062 to 1.197;<i>Z</i>= 1.768,<i>p</i>= 0.077). …”

Willingness to participate in genome testing: a survey of public attitudes from Qatar by Hanan F. Abdul Rahim (9330201)

“…Willingness to participate was significantly associated with basic literacy in genetics, a family history of genetic diseases, and previous experience with genetic testing through premarital screening. …”

Preparation of Mesoporous/Microporous MnCo₂O₄ and Nanocubic MnCr₂O₄ Using a Single Step Solution Combustion Synthesis for Bifunction Oxy... by Anchu Ashok (14152020)

“…Chronoamperometric (CA) runs for 24 h shows excellent stability of MnCo₂O₄ without any significant decrease in the current or potential value in ORR and OER. …”

An assessment of the level of concern among hospital-based health-care workers regarding MERS outbreaks in Saudi Arabia by Abolfotouh, Mostafa A.

“…After adjustment for covariates, high concern scores were significantly associated with being a Saudi national (p < 0.001), a non-physician (p < 0.001) and working in the central region (p < 0.001). …”
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Scatter search for protein structure prediction. (c2008) by Kehyayan, Christine Houry

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Evolutionary algorithm for protein structure prediction by Mansour, Nashat

“…The protein structure prediction problem has real-world significance where several diseases are associated with the wrong folding of proteins. …”
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Adaptation of a Mice Doppler Echocardiography Platform to Measure Cardiac Flow Velocities for Embryonic Chicken and Adult Zebrafish by Fatiha M. Benslimane (6695087)

“…These systems are also associated with significant costs. Alternatively, there are more economical single-mode echocardiography platforms. …”

Is extended hepatectomy for hepatobiliary malignancy justified? by Abdalla, Eddie

“…However, the procedure may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. …”
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The Role of the Lebanese Mediterranean Diet on Gut Health, Anxiety, and Depression by AbdulGhani, Dana

“…Objectives: A Mediterranean-style diet (MeDi) that is rich in high proportion of fibers, healthy fats, antioxidants, and polyphenols has been associated with the prevention of several metabolic diseases. …”
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Optimal management, prevalence, and clinical behavior of saddle pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Fateen Ata (12217764)

“…Female sex (61.5 % vs. 41.3 %, p = 0.019), hypoxemia (90 % vs. 59.2 %, p < 0.001), massive PE features (89.7 % vs. 30.1 %, p < 0.001), associated chronic kidney disease (CKD) (10.3 % vs. 1.4 %, p = 0.002), and the need for mechanical ventilation (28.2 % vs. 13.1 %, p = 0.02) were significantly associated with increased mortality. …”

Renal Nutrition-Related Knowledge, Dietary Compliance and Malnutrition among Hemodialysis Patients in Lebanon by El Nakouzi, Jana

“…Weight loss was the most common phenotypic criterion among malnourished patients, while severe weight loss was significantly associated with poor compliance. Additionally, people with poor compliance tended to be younger (<55 years of age) and with lower levels of income and education (p<0.05) Conclusion and Recommendations: Malnutrition rates are alarmingly high among patients with ESKD in our sample and are significantly associated with poor treatment and dietary compliance. …”
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Renal Function Decline in Recipients and Donors of Kidney Grafts by Bahous, Sola Aoun

“…Later decline was significantly associated with donor age and aortic stiffness. …”
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The Use of Technology in Raising Awareness:An investigation into E-learning Systems for Helping Children with Diabetes by Hammad Al-Mansoori, Mona Ali Abdullah

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Type II diabetes mellitus and hyperhomocysteinemia by Platt, Daniel E.

“…The MTHFR 667C>T only associated significantly with high Hc levels. Conclusion These results suggest population-specific variations among a range of mechanisms that modulate the association of Hc and T2DM, providing a probe for future studies.…”
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Relationship between impulsivity and clinical and sociodemographic variables among Lebanese patients with bipolar disorder by Azzam, P.

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Why does the adverse effect of inappropriate MRI for LBP vary by geographic location? An exploratory analysis by Mujahed Shraim (14153145)

“…Although the prevalence of eMRI for occupational LBP varies substantially among states, it is unknown whether the risk of prolonged disability associated with eMRI varies according to individual and area-level characteristics. …”

The effect of microbiome-modulating probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics on glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of clin... by Pradipta Paul (12628162)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Data from 68 trial comparisons across 58 studies (n = 3835) revealed that, compared to placebo/control group, administration of pro/pre/synbiotics was associated with statistically significant changes in fasting plasma glucose (−12.41 mg/dl [95% CI: −15.94; −8.88], p 0.0001), glycated hemoglobin (−0.38% [95% CI: −0.47; −0.30], p 0.0001), fasting insulin (−1.49 µU/mL [95% CI: −2.12; −0.86], p 0.0001), HOMA-IR (−0.69 [95% CI: −1.16; −0.23], p = 0.0031) and QUICKI (0.0148 [95% CI: 0.0052; 0.0244], p = 0.0025), but not C-peptide (−0.0144 ng/mL [95% CI: −0.2564; −0.2275], p = 0.9069). …”

Diabetes mellitus and renal failure by Aoun, S.

“…Diabetes mellitus and end-stage renal disease are two pathologic entities associated with increased cardiovascular risk. …”
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