Non-Invasive Biomarkers for Early Lung Cancer Detection by Harman Saman (16316283)

“…<p dir="ltr">Worldwide, lung cancer (LC) is the most common cause of cancer death, and any delay in the detection of new and relapsed disease serves as a major factor for a significant proportion of LC morbidity and mortality. …”

Three cases of chronic photodermatitis successfully treated with upadacitinib by Hissa Al-Marri (22827287)

“…Here, we report three cases of chronic photodermatitis treated with upadacitinib, a selective Janus kinase 1 inhibitor, as monotherapy, which resulted in fast, significant and sustainable improvement of signs and symptoms, with a favourable safety and tolerability profile.…”

Osteoporosis: An under-recognized public health problem by Rajasree Vijayakumar (19807284)

“…Therefore, improved awareness of the disease may influence personal habits, reduce suffering, and alleviate the burden on healthcare expenditure.…”

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Automated Risk Detection Based on UAE National Health Survey Data: A Framework for the Construction and Optimization of Binary Classification Machine Learn... by Mohamed, AlShuweihi

“…ML based informal diagnostic and decision support systems can provide a first line of detection to alert patients about potential disease risk. Early alert of T2DM risk using a free ML tool can help the patients and healthcare workers to manage the disease as early as possible, reducing the risk of complication and financial burden.…”
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Predictors of Mortality in Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Regardless of Early Left Ventricular Unloading: A National Experience by Alaa Rahhal (14150403)

“…The significant positive predictors of mortality with VA-ECMO regardless of IABP in CS were CPR > 20 minutes (aOR 14.74, 95% CI 2.02-107.41; p-value= 0.008), older age (i.e., greater than 55 years) and LM disease of more than 50% stenosis were associated with a fourfold increase in the odds of mortality while on VA-ECMO. …”

Two-surgeon technique of parenchymal transection contributes to reduced transfusion rate in patients undergoing major hepatectomy by Palavecino, Martin

“…Although transfusion rates can be reduced to almost 0 in uncomplicated hepatectomies, the blood transfusion rates associated with liver resection remain significant at tertiary referral centers, such as ours. …”
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Beware of covert enemies: Candida orthopsilosis malignant otitis externa with base of the skull osteomyelitis, a case report and review of literature by Junais Koleri (17280586)

“…The patient was treated presumptively with a prolonged course of antibiotics without clinical improvement, coupled with progression of radiological findings and significant disease extension. …”

Using the Community Perception Tracker to inform COVID-19 response in Lebanon and Zimbabwe: A qualitative methods evaluation by Majorin, Fiona

“…However, with practise, collaboration and iterative improvements to the recommended CPT steps, staff found the process to be feasible and a significant value-add to their programming. …”
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Efficacy and safety of using Etelcalcetide for controlling secondary hyperparathyroidism by Tarek Fouda (18472476)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">In Qatar, secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a common problem in haemodialysis (HD) patients, associated with significant clinical consequences for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients, including osteitis fibrosa cystica and calcific cardiovascular disease, broadly referred to as CKD–mineral bone disorder. …”

An IoT Assisted Real-Time High CMRR Wireless Ambulatory ECG Monitoring System with Arrhythmia Detection by Hassan Ali (3348749)

“…<p dir="ltr">The absence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) diagnostic and management solutions cause significant morbidity among populations in rural areas and the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) emergency. …”

Combination of intracameral and intrastromal voriconazole in the treatment of recalcitrant acremonium fungal keratitis by Haddad, Randa S.

“…This cost-effective treatment modality proved to be significant in impeding the progression of this potentially blinding disease and improving visual prognosis.…”
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An Evaluation of Short-Term Effects of Different Soil Management Systems on Soil Physical, Structural and Hydraulic Properties and an Estimation and Optimization of Water Infiltrat... by Merheb, Caroline

“…As this stands, this study attempt to solve three questions: (1) what are the changes and their significance that the soil management systems impose on soil properties? …”
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Efficacy and safety of aldafermin in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Mohamed Mahmoud Marey (18560902)

“…However, its effectiveness in improving histologic fibrosis, while showing numerical trends, still lacks statistical significance. …”

Keeping Qatar’s vaccines cold by Nature Research (16552612)

“…<p dir="ltr">Immunization coverage in Qatar has improved significantly since 1979, when it introduced the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Expanded Program on Immunization. …”

Palliative Tumor Control by Trabectedin in Pediatric Advanced Sarcoma by Nasser, Soumana C.

“…The patient's quality of life improved as noted by a significant decrease in opiate requirements and ability to tolerate oral intake. …”
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The characteristics of <i>CALR</i> mutations in myeloproliferative neoplasms: a clinical experience from a tertiary care center in Qatar and a literature review by Mostafa Najim (14150400)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The data shows a significant rise in CALR-positive MPN diagnoses in younger people, emphasizing the need for a better assessment tool to improve disease management and reduce complications.…”

Rituximab and Pirfenidone in the Treatment of Steroid‐Refractory Bleomycin Lung Injury by Aasir M. Suliman (14150217)

“…The addition of rituximab and pirfenidone led to significant clinical and radiological improvement, highlighting the potential role of these agents in managing steroid‐refractory BILI.…”

The role of bedside functional echocardiography in the assessment and management of pulmonary hypertension by Kiran More (17562483)

“…Over the last couple of decades, there have been significant advances in management and techniques, which have resulted in improved survival. …”

Brucellar cervical epidural abscess - A rare cause of neck pain by Mohamed abdunasser M. Baghi (17302870)

“…The combination of the therapeutic strategies we used lead to a significant clinical improvement in this rare case.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: IDCases<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01101" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01101</a></p>…”

The Relationship between Smoking Cessation and Health Insurance Coverage: An Analysis of Cost Saving and Health Outcomes by Al Farhan, Nasser

“…The use of tobacco products remains a significant public health concern worldwide, with smoking being a leading cause of preventable death and disease. …”
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