Serum Vitamin D Concentration ≥75 nmol/L Is Related to Decreased Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Biomarkers, Metabolic Syndrome, and Diabetes; and Increased Cardiorespiratory Fitn... by Vijay Ganji (8710491)

Prevalence and clinical significance of antiphospholipid antibodies in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 admitted to intensive care units: a prospective observational study by Mostafa Najim (14150400)

“…Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and clinical significance of aPLs among critically ill patients with COVID-19. …”

The Association of Hypertension with Increased Mortality Rate During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Update with Meta-analysis by Ahmad R. Al-Qudimat (17337808)

“…Meta-regression analysis results also showed a statistically significant association between hypertension and COVID-19 mortality.…”

Addition of sphingosine-1-phosphate to human oocyte culture medium decreases embryo fragmentation by Zreik, Tony

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Prevalence, risk factors, and predictors of pelvic organ prolapse by Deeb, Mary E.

“…Increasing age, increasing vaginal parity, and a body mass index higher than 24 kg/m2 were found to be significant risk factors for POP, with relative risks of 1.09 (P < 0.001), 2.31 (P < 0.0001), and 1.62 (P = 0.048) respectively. …”
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A slow but steady nanoLuc: R162A mutation results in a decreased, but stable, nanoLuc activity by Wesam S. Ahmed (10170053)

“…Here, we combined molecular dynamics (MD) simulation and mutational analysis to show that the R162A mutation results in a decreased but stable <u>bioluminescence </u>activity of NLuc in living cells and in vitro. …”

Does standalone phacoemulsification lower intraocular pressure in glaucomatous eyes? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Osama Hussein (21301202)

“…In conclusion, standalone phacoemulsification significantly lowers IOP and reduces the need for glaucoma medications in patients with glaucoma.…”

Influenza prevalence and vaccine efficacy among diabetic patients in Qatar by Swapna, Thomas

“…Among the typed IVA-positive cases, 33.4% were H1N1, and 7.7% were H3N2. A significant decrease in influenza infections was reported in vaccinated DM patients (14.5%) when compared to non-vaccinated patients (18.9%) (p-value = 0.006). …”
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Influenza prevalence and vaccine efficacy among diabetic patients in Qatar by Swapna Thomas (17337925)

“…Among the typed IVA-positive cases, 33.4% were H1N1, and 7.7% were H3N2. A significant decrease in influenza infections was reported in vaccinated DM patients (14.5%) when compared to non-vaccinated patients (18.9%) (p-value = 0.006). …”

Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of chewing tobacco use in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Diseas... by Parkes J Kendrick (9714851)

“…Among females, none of these 12 countries had significant decreases in prevalence of chewing tobacco use, whereas seven of 12 countries had a significant decrease in the prevalence of tobacco smoking use for the period. …”

Prevalence of Aggression in Displaced Syrian Adolescents Attending Afternoon Public Schools in Beirut by Bouclaous, Carmel

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The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Low Back Pain Among People with Flat Feet by Almutairi, Adel F.

“…Flat feet increased the chances of having ALBP by 3.28 times and CLBP by 4.5 times. …”
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Impact of miscuffing during home blood pressure measurement on the prevalence of masked hypertension by Mourad, Jean-Jacques

“…The low market availability and increased cost of large cuffs should also be addressed.…”
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Prevalence of bullying and violence among adolescents in Arab Gulf countries: a systematic review by Amani N. Alansari (19743643)

“…Academic impacts included increased absenteeism (24–29%) and decreased performance.…”

Burnout increased among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amit Abraham (5534822)

Exendin-4 alleviates steatosis in an in vitro cell model by lowering FABP1 and FOXA1 expression via the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway by Olfa Khalifa (10914452)

Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors, and Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes of Statins Discontinuation: A Systematic Review by Shahd A. Ageeb (22047824)

“…Five studies that reported the cardiovascular risk of statin discontinuation within the first year of initiation showed significantly increased risk of discontinuation, including all‐cause mortality (hazard ratio: 1.36–3.65).…”

Lifetime prevalence, risk, and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in Qatar's national mental health study by Salma Mawfek Khaled (14159013)

“…Younger cohorts and later age of onset were significantly predictors of treatment.</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">Lifetime prevalence of mental disorders in Qatar is comparable to other countries. …”

Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant nasal and pharyngeal colonization in outpatients in Lebanon by Sfeir, Maroun

“…The only significant risk factors playing a role in increasing the carriage of S aureus were related to health care exposure.…”
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Impact of COVID‑19 pandemic restrictions and subsequent relaxation on the prevalence of respiratory virus hospitalizations in children by Ahmed Abushahin (17337703)