Publications by authors named "E Abu-Gharbieh"

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent and deadly disease, necessitating the exploration of novel therapeutic strategies. Traditional chemotherapy often encounters drug resistance and adverse side effects, highlighting the need for alternative approaches. , a plant rich in phytochemical constituents, was investigated for its potential as an anticancer agent against colorectal cancer (CRC).

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The Kynurenine pathway is crucial in metabolizing dietary tryptophan into bioactive compounds known as kynurenines, which have been linked to glucose homeostasis. The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) has recently emerged as the endogenous receptor for the kynurenine metabolite, kynurenic acid (KYNA). However, the specific role of AhR in pancreatic β-cells remains largely unexplored.

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  • The WHO recognized the mpox outbreak as a global health emergency, highlighting the importance of involving healthcare providers like pharmacists in prevention efforts.
  • A survey conducted in the UAE assessed the knowledge and preparedness of pharmacy students and pharmacists regarding mpox, revealing that many rely on WHO reports for information.
  • The findings showed that while awareness exists, confidence in diagnosing and managing mpox is low, with only about 31% feeling capable in diagnosis and 34.6% in management, and many fear mpox could be the next major health crisis.
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Background: Primary liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and has one of the worst 5-year survival rates. This study examines US primary liver cancer incidence and incidence-based mortality trends over four decades.

Research Design And Methods: The SEER-9 registry was used to study primary liver cancer cases from 1978 to 2018.

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Background: Immunisation is one of public health's greatest success stories, yet, annually, 20 million children miss out entirely or partially on routine immunisation. National immunisation estimates have the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lagging behind with 4% of children under the age of 1 not having received any vaccines. Vaccine hesitancy is considered one of the biggest barriers to vaccination.

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