Clinical and biochemical determinants of length of stay, readmission and recurrence in patients admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis by Fateen Ata (12217764)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The increasing prevalence of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) related admissions poses a significant burden on the healthcare systems globally. …”

The effect of microbiome therapy on COVID-19-induced gut dysbiosis: A narrative and systematic review by Mahmoud Yousef (9900837)

“…The majority of the investigated biotics exhibited positive effects on COVID-19 patients, manifesting in symptom alleviation, inflammation reduction, and notable decreases in mortality rates. Five studies reported death rates, showing an average mortality ranging from 0 % to 11 % in the intervention groups, as compared to 3 % to 30 % in the control groups. …”

Burden of Transport-Related Injuries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 by Saeid Safiri (3713035)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">In 2017, there were 5.5 million (UI 4.9–6.2) transport-related incident cases in the EMR – a substantial increase from 1990 (2.8 million; UI 2.5–3.1). The age-standardized incidence rate for the EMR in 2017 was 787 (UI 705.5–876.2) per 100000,which has not changed significantly since 1990 (-0.9%; UI -4.7 to 3). …”

The development of psychological and associated mental health disorders after road traffic crashes and other injuries by Anthony Joseph (3383735)

“…The incidence of PTSD in a number of well controlled studies has been reported at 10-25% but it has been reported to be less than 10% in other studies. …”

Characterization and cytotoxicity assessment of nargile smoke using dynamic exposure by Khalil, Christian

“…Results: The data indicated acute cytotoxicity emanating from smoke products in all tested tobacco flavors. Significant loss of viability and mitochondrial activity was observed 40 min post smoke exposure (Double-Apple flavored), while DNA damage onset was reported as early as 20 min of exposure. …”
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Examining depression, antidepressants use, and class and their potential associations with osteoporosis and fractures in adult women: Results from ten NHANES cohorts by Rajha, Humam Emad

“…IntroductionOsteoporosis, a significant public health concern, affects millions of adult women globally, leading to increased morbidity and fracture risk. …”
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Phase II National Study: Job Satisfaction and Workplace Environment Among Community Pharmacists in Lebanon: Pre and Post Economic Crisis by Salaheddin, Amira Talaat

“…Drug shortages had a significant impact on pharmacy operations, with 72.6% of pharmacists in Phase II reporting business disruptions due to shortages. …”
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Burden and disease pathogenesis of influenza and other respiratory viruses in diabetic patients by Swapna Thomas (17337925)

“…<p dir="ltr">Over the past two decades, diabetes mellitus (DM) has been receiving increasing attention among autoimmune diseases. The prevalence of type 1 and <u>type</u><u> </u><u>2 diabetes</u> has increased rapidly and has become one of the leading causes of death worldwide. …”

Transferrin‑modifed liposomes triggered with ultrasound to treat HeLa cells by AlSawaftah, Nour Majdi

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A machine learning model for early detection of diabetic foot using thermogram images by Amith Khandakar (14151981)

“…Several studies have reported that thermogram images may help to detect an increase in plantar temperature prior to DFU. …”

The effect of Dopamine Agonists on patients with advanced Parkinson's disease subjected to subthalamic deep brain stimulation. (c2000) by Jabre, Mazen Gerges

“…The mean levodopa dose was reduced by 90% (p < 0.01), while the mean dopamine agonist dose was increased by 15% from preoperative level. Reported adverse events were mild and transient. …”
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Stimulation of sphingosine 1-phosphate signaling as an alveolar cell survival strategy in emphysema by Diab, Khalil J.

“…Measurements and Main Results: Consistent with previously reported de novo activation of ceramide synthesis, VEGFR inhibition triggered increases in lung ceramides, dihydroceramides, and dihydrosphingosine, but did not alter sphingosine kinase activity or S1P levels. …”
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A Contribution to Cummin’s Thresholds Theory: The Madaras Al Ghad Program by Layman, Helen M.

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A Prospective observational cohort of clinical outcomes in medical inpatients prescribed pharmacological thromboprophylaxis using different clinical risk assessment models (COMPT R... by Chamoun, Nibal

“…VTE was reported in 0.4% with no VTE related mortality. In hospitalized medical patients, the Caprini-based RAM can accurately distinguish low and high VTE risk without resulting in increased risk of bleeding.…”
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Health Care Accessibility of Lebanese Working-Age Adults with Musculoskeletal Disability by Jaber, Amani

“…The diversity of the Lebanese society increased after the 1975-1990 civil war, the grapes of Wrath conflict and July 2006 war. …”
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Structural and Biophysical Characterization of Stable Alpha-Synuclein Oligomers by Nishant Vaikath (3554687)

“…Increasing evidence also suggests that prefibrillar oligomeric species are more toxic than the mature amyloid fibrils. …”

Lacertus fibrosus release in proximal median nerve entrapment- a systematic review by Qutaiba N. M. Shah Mardan (20884597)

“…Immediate pain relief and return of function and strength was reported in 99.6%. A significant improvement was reported in postoperative quick DASH (mean = 24 points), work DASH (mean = 28.8 points), and activity DASH (mean = 44.8 points). …”

Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in management of breast cancers in Qatar by Rasha.S.Abo, El Alaa

“…Herbalists predominantly use plant underground parts but could consider integrating leaves with proven anticancer properties. Each reported plant was scrutinized for its anticancer potential, by collecting the published research about its anticancer uses, revealing significant cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells. …”
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Fixing a heart valve by Nature Research (16552612)

“…All of these factors significantly increase the rate of complications following valve replacement, so valve repair is a more viable option in these parts of the world. …”

The promise of tirzepatide: A narrative review of metabolic benefits by Sara Sokary (17337724)

“…Furthermore, limited evidence showed that lost body weight may be primarily due to fat mass reduction. Tirzepatide also significantly decreased food intake, reduced overall appetite scores and increased fasting visual analog scale scores for satiety and fullness across different clinical trials. …”