Dynamic Change in Insulin Resistance Induced by Free Fatty Acids Is Unchanged Though Insulin Sensitivity Improves Following Endurance Exercise in PCOS by Myint Myint Aye (6404327)

“…The glucose disposal rate during the lipid infusion was reduced following exercise in PCOS, indicating decreased IR (67 ± 5 vs. 50 ± 7%, p = 0.02), but IR was not altered in controls (49 ± 7 vs. 45 ± 6%, p = 0.58). The incrementally increased IR induced by the lipid infusion did not differ between controls and PCOS.…”

Tumor size predicts vascular invasion and histologic grade by Abdalla, Eddie

“…Despite the known association between tumor size and vascular invasion, a proportion of patients with large tumors can be treated surgically with excellent outcomes. …”
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Ethnic-specific association of amylase gene copy number with adiposity traits in a large Middle Eastern biobank by Niccolo’ Rossi (14152692)

“…We observe a negative association between AMY1 CNs and trunk fat percentage in the Qatari population (P = 7.50 × 10−3) and show that Qataris of Arab descent have significantly lower CN at AMY1 (P = 1.32 × 10−10) as well as less favorable adiposity and metabolic profiles (P < 1.34 × 10−8) than Qataris with Persian ancestry. …”

Drivers obesity and road crash risks in the United States by Junaid Ahmad Bhatti (366799)

“…<p dir="ltr">We assessed obesity trends in US drivers involved in fatal crashes since 1999 and distinguished whether crash risk factors were different between obese and non-obese drivers. We included drivers of passenger cars involved in fatal traffic crashes between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2012. …”

From past famines to present crises: The epigenetic impact of maternal malnutrition on offspring health in Gaza by Mohamed Adil Shah Khoodoruth (14589828)

“…Moreover, the association between early gestational famine exposure and increased risk of psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia aligns with similar findings from the Chinese Famine of 1959–1961, reinforcing the necessity to address the psychiatric implications of prenatal environmental stressors (Susser et al., 1996, Xu et al., 2009).…”

Determinants of Disordered Eating Patterns among an LGTBQ Community in Lebanon by Harb, Hana

“…Therefore, this cross-sectional observational study based in Lebanon that aims at investigating the relationship between sexual orientation and gender identity with disordered eating behaviors. …”
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Pattern of Postoperative Mortality After Esophageal Cancer Resection According to Center Volume by Markar, Sheraz

“…Propensity-matched analysis demonstrated LV centers were significantly associated with increased 30-day POM, and POM secondary to anastomotic leak, and pulmonary- and cardiac-related causes. …”
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Impact of pharmacist-conducted anticoagulation patient education and telephone follow-up on transitions of care by Karaoui, Lamis R.

“…No difference in bleeding rates at day 3 and 30 post-discharge was observed between the groups. Conclusions Although pharmacist-conducted anticoagulation education did not appear to reduce bleeding or readmission rates at day 30, pharmacist education significantly increased patient communication with their providers in the early days post-discharge.…”
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Climate change dynamics for global energy security and equity: Evidence from policy stringency drivers by Dagar, Vishal

“…The findings reveal that increased financial integration significantly enhances ES by easing capital flow into energy infrastructure, which is crucial for stable energy supply chains. …”
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Programming Effects of Short Prenatal Exposure to Dexamethasone in Sheep by Abouantoun, Tamara

“…At 130 days of gestation, dexamethasone administered between 26 to 28 days of gestation (group DF; n8), resulted in an increased expression of angiotensinogen in hypothalamus (in arbitrary units: 2.5 0.3 versus 1.3 0.3 in the saline group [group SF], n10; P0.05). …”
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In‐hospital neonatal mortality and the role of consanguinity by Matar, Maroun

“…The aim of this study was to determine the association between consanguinity and in‐hospital mortality in newborns. …”
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Determinants of nurse absenteeism and intent to leave: An international study by Burmeister, Elizabeth A.

“…Increased perception of unit staffing inadequacy, lower job satisfaction, less nurse experience, and younger age were significant contributors to nurse absenteeism and intent to leave. …”
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Sustainable Solution for Plastic Pollution: Upcycling Waste Polypropylene Masks for Effective Oil-Spill Management by Junaid Saleem (14670322)

“…<p dir="ltr">The use of Polypropylene PP in disposable items such as face masks, gloves, and personal protective equipment has increased exponentially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing significantly to microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment. …”

The Efficacy of Lubiprostone in Patients of Constipation: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Umar Akram (20151411)

“…In opioid‐induced constipation (OIC), lubiprostone increased SBM within 24 h (RR 1.277, 95% CI 1.105–1.475) but did not significantly affect abdominal pain (RR 4.321, 95% CI 0.624–29.941). …”

Impact of the fear of Covid-19 infection on intent to breastfeed; a cross sectional survey of a perinatal population in Qatar by Shuja Mohd Reagu (12051406)

“…Worries around contamination increase during the perinatal period and can be expressed as increase in obsessive compulsive symptoms. …”

The synergistic effects of cationic surfactant and smart seawater on the recovery of medium-viscosity crude oil from low-permeability carbonates by Osama Massarweh (17012217)

“…The use of smart SW and CTAB significantly altered the wettability of carbonate rock towards water-wet and reduced the interfacial tension (IFT) between crude oil and water, reaching levels below 0.087 mN/m. …”

Thrombophilic genetic anomalies and their association with dialysis initiation age in a cohort of Lebanese hemodialysis patients by Barbari, A.

“…OBJECTIVES:The relationship between chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease is complex and bidirectional. …”
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Vitamin K2 supplementation and arterial stiffness among renal transplant recipients—a single-arm, single-center clinical trial by Kilany, Hala

“…ubclinical vitamin K deficiency is prevalent among renal transplant recipients and is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, the association between vitamin K supplementation and improvement of arterial stiffness has not been explored in the renal transplant population. …”
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Neutrophil‐to‐Lymphocyte Ratio Predicts Dialysis Timing & Prognosis in Critically Ill Patients by Abdulqadir J. Nashwan (11659453)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Elevated NLR levels were significantly associated with increased in‐hospital mortality. …”

The safety of outpatient total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abdulaziz F. Ahmed (14150082)

“…The revision rates were similar between both groups at a 12–24 months follow-up. Two studies reported a significant reduction in costs in favour of outpatient TSA.…”