Publications by authors named "Mousa H"

The insecticidal, synergistic, and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory effects of plant n-hexane extracts (HEs) were evaluated. The HEs from thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) leaves, garlic (Allium sativum L.

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Receptor Interacting Serine/Threonine Kinase 1 (RIPK1) is widely expressed and integral to inflammatory and cell death responses. Autosomal recessive RIPK1-deficiency, due to biallelic loss of function mutations in RIPK1, is a rare inborn error of immunity (IEI) resulting in uncontrolled necroptosis, apoptosis and inflammation. Although hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has been suggested as a potential curative therapy, the extent to which disease may be driven by extra-hematopoietic effects of RIPK1-deficiency, which are non-amenable to HSCT, is not clear.

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  • RSA is linked to metabolic imbalances at the maternal-fetal interface, especially concerning essential fatty acids and oxylipins, which may contribute to the risk of spontaneous abortion.
  • Research involved analyzing samples from women experiencing spontaneous abortion and those with normal pregnancies, measuring fatty acid levels and enzyme expressions using advanced techniques like GC-MS and LC-MS.
  • Findings showed that women with recurrent spontaneous abortion had higher omega-6 fatty acid levels in their plasma and chorionic villi but lower levels in the decidua, suggesting a possible dysregulation of fatty acid transport affecting pregnancy outcomes.
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Purpose: Primarily, to evaluate the repeatability and reproducibility of the new noncontact esthesiometer (NCE) in healthy subjects. Secondarily, the corneal sensitivity threshold measurements of the NCE were compared with those of the Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer (CBE).

Design: Assessment reliability study.

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Background: Arthroscopic reduction internal fixation (ARIF) is gaining popularity for displaced radial head fractures. However, it has yet to be widely performed. ARIF offers a complete view of the articular surfaces of the radial head, capitulum, and coronoid and diagnoses and treats other associated injuries.

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  • Advanced arthroscopic technique, known as arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation (ARIF), is increasingly being used for treating glenoid fractures, providing better visualization of injury and fewer risks than traditional methods.
  • A systematic review analyzed studies from major databases to assess the functional outcomes and complications of ARIF, focusing on criteria like patient demographics, range of motion, and various outcome performance scores.
  • The review found that ARIF led to significantly improved postoperative ROWE scores in patients, while also allowing for better diagnosis of fractures and associated injuries compared to open reduction internal fixation (ORIF).
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  • The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of adalimumab (ADA) in treating pediatric chronic anterior uveitis (pCAU) by reviewing patient charts and assessing outcomes like inflammation reduction and visual acuity.
  • Out of 27 children studied, 78% achieved remission, with notable racial differences showing that African American children experienced worse visual outcomes and higher recurrence rates of uveitis compared to Caucasian children.
  • Overall, ADA was effective in managing inflammation and reducing reliance on corticosteroids, but the findings highlighted the need for further research to address the racial disparities in treatment outcomes.
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Objectives: This study aims to investigate the association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and atopic eczema (AE), shedding light on potential associations and underlying mechanisms.

Methods: A comprehensive review of literature was conducted to identify relevant studies published up to August 2023. Various electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane, were searched using specific keywords related to ASD and AE.

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As the dimensionality, throughput and complexity of cytometry data increases, so does the demand for user-friendly, interactive analysis tools that leverage high-performance machine learning frameworks. Here we introduce FlowAtlas: an interactive web application that enables dimensionality reduction of cytometry data without down-sampling and that is compatible with datasets stained with non-identical panels. FlowAtlas bridges the user-friendly environment of FlowJo and computational tools in Julia developed by the scientific machine learning community, eliminating the need for coding and bioinformatics expertise.

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A cell's ability to survive and to evade cancer is contingent on its ability to retain genomic integrity, which can be seriously compromised when nucleic acid phosphodiester bonds are disrupted. DNA Ligase 1 (LIG1) plays a key role in genome maintenance by sealing single-stranded nicks that are produced during DNA replication and repair. Autosomal recessive mutations in a limited number of individuals have been previously described for this gene.

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  • The study compared autoimmune versus non-autoimmune surgically induced scleral necrosis (SISN) by analyzing data from 82 eyes of 70 patients over at least 6 months.
  • Findings revealed that autoimmune SISN typically had a quicker onset post-surgery, was more linked to cataract extractions, and resulted in more severe ocular complications than non-autoimmune cases.
  • Both groups showed similar success rates with medical management, but some required surgical intervention, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis and tailored treatment to prevent vision loss.*
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Several gaps and barriers remain for transplanting stem cells into the eye to treat ocular disease, especially diseases of the retina. While the eye has historically been considered immune privileged, recent thinking has identified the immune system as both a barrier and an opportunity for eye stem cell transplantation. Recent approaches leveraging scaffolds or cloaking have been considered in other tissues beyond immune suppression.

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Background: Women's inability to recognize ovarian cancer (OC) causation myths to be incorrect may lead to behavioral changes that could distract them from actual risk factors and impact their treatment decision making. This study examined Palestinian women's recognition of OC mythical causes, and explored factors associated with good recognition.

Methods: A national cross-sectional study was conducted.

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Introduction And Importance: This case report describes a rare occurrence of an epidermal inclusion cyst (EIC) being found in the thyroid gland and highlights the importance of considering uncommon entities like EIC in the differential diagnosis of thyroid lesions.

Case Presentation: A 68-year-old male presented with a large, painless swelling in the anterior neck, causing dysphagia and dysphonia. Imaging and cytology confirmed a benign EIC involving the left lobe of the thyroid, which was successfully removed via hemithyroidectomy, resulting in resolution of symptoms.

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  • - The study aimed to assess how various risk factors at the onset of treatment influence long-term outcomes in patients with ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (OMMP) who undergo immunosuppressive therapy (IMT).
  • - Analyzing data from 117 patients across multiple clinics, researchers found that achieving inflammatory control occurred in 57% of the participants, with high-risk extraocular manifestations and corneal scarring identified as significant factors leading to continued inflammation.
  • - The study also reported that disease relapse, progression, and vision loss affected 20%, 12%, and 27% of patients, respectively, with corneal scarring being a notable risk factor for these adverse events.
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Background: Arterial stiffening is believed to contribute to the worsening of insulin resistance, and factors which are associated with needing pharmacological treatment of gestational diabetes (GDM), such as maternal obesity or advanced age, are associated with impaired cardiovascular adaptation to pregnancy. In this observational study, we aimed to investigate causal relationships between maternal haemodynamics and treatment requirement amongst women with GDM.

Methods: We assessed maternal haemodynamics in women with GDM, comparing those who remained on dietary treatment with those who required pharmacological management.

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Considerable advancements have been made in the development of hydrophobic membranes for membrane distillation (MD). Nonetheless, the environmentally responsible disposal of these membranes poses a critical concern due to their synthetic composition. Herein, an eco-friendly dual-layered biopolymer-based membrane was fabricated for water desalination.

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Aim: To study the preventable trauma deaths of hospitalized patients in the United Arab Emirates and to identify opportunities for improvement.

Methods: We analyzed the Abu Dhabi Emirate Trauma Registry data of admitted patients who died in the emergency department or in hospital from 2014 to 2019. A panel of experts categorize the deaths into not preventable (NP), potentially preventable (PP), and definitely preventable (DP).

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Fecobionics is a novel integrated technology for assessment of anorectal function. It is a defecatory test with simultaneous measurements of pressures, orientation, and device angle (a proxy of the anorectal angle). Furthermore, the latest Fecobionics prototypes measure diameters (shape) using impedance planimetry during evacuation of the device.

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Background: Cutaneous warts are common lesions that are often unresponsive to various therapeutic modalities.

Objective: To assess the role of autoinoculation therapy in the treatment of widespread cutaneous warts.

Materials And Methods: This interventional study included patients with widespread skin warts who did not respond to conventional treatments.

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Objective: To develop and validate a set of static and animated gastroduodenal symptom pictograms for children.

Study Design: There were 3 study phases: 1: cocreation using experience design methods to develop pediatric gastroduodenal symptom pictograms (static and animated); 2: an online survey to assess acceptability, as well as face and content validity; and 3: a preference study. Phases 2 and 3 compared the novel pediatric pictograms with existing pictograms used with adult patients.

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