Identification of gastric cancer biomarkers through analysis of microarray based datasets.

Gastric cancer is among the most prevalent cancers worldwide including in Pakistan. Late diagnosis of gastric cancer leads to reduced survival. The present study aimed to investigate biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis of gastric cancer.

The Forgotten Knowledge: Pandemics in Islamic Manuscripts.

COVID-19 is far from the first pandemic in history. Classical manuscripts show that plague and pestilence have long troubled humanity which have had significant religious, social, and medical ramifications. However, these manuscripts have been neglected rather than being taken into consideration during the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Bioinformatics and Experimental Insights Into miR-182, hsa_circ_0070269, and circ-102,166 as Therapeutic Targets for HCV-Associated HCC.

Aims: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a type of malignant tumor and the sixth leading cause of death worldwide. It is caused by HBV, HCV infection, and alcohol consumption. MicroRNAs are typically small, non-coding RNAs that are involved in the regulation of mRNA expression.

Viral Hepatitis B and C Prevalence and Related Risk Factors Among Prisons in Duhok City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.

Background Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are major public health problems worldwide. Public health services are still confronted with the problem of HBV and HCV infections, which calls for targeted preventative measures, especially for critical groups such as prisoners. Therefore, the study aims to measure the prevalence of HBV and HCV infections and to investigate their risk factors among prisoners in Duhok City, Kurdistan, Iraq.