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Introduction Febrile convulsions are common in children aged six months to five years, causing significant parental distress despite being generally harmless. Various beliefs about their causes exist, including high fever and supernatural factors. Previous studies indicate that mothers' education levels and occupations influence their knowledge and attitudes toward febrile convulsions.

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Background: Existing research on the psychosocial wellbeing of sheltered women is primarily from Western contexts, with limited studies from collectivistic cultures like Pakistan. This study aims to compare the psychosocial health and illness of sheltered women in Pakistan with those of women living with their families.

Methods: A total of 184 sheltered women and 207 women from the general population from four Pakistani cities participated in this study.

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  • * A case study of a 32-year-old man revealed his heart failure with reduced ejection fraction was associated with amphetamine use, raising concerns about drug-induced deterioration of existing heart conditions.
  • * Effective management of patients with ADHD and heart issues requires careful monitoring by a multidisciplinary team and a complete pharmaceutical regimen to prevent further cardiac problems.
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Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is an uncommon, chronic inflammatory breast disease, mostly idiopathic. Occasionally, the causative organism is isolated. It is characterized histologically by polymorph nuclear neutrophils' predominance and the absence of caseous necrosis.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a life-altering experience. It compelled individuals to alter their attitudes and habits and adopt measures to prevent the risks of infection. This research discusses factors that determine adherence to these measures, with the aim of enhancing compliance in future pandemics.

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  • - The study explored the link between social media usage and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), finding that increased social media engagement is connected to a prevalence rate of 1.8% for BDD in the sample.
  • - Factors such as age, relationship status (being single), and being a student were significantly associated with higher chances of having BDD.
  • - Specific social media practices, like comparing oneself to others or engaging with content in fashion and celebrity realms, further correlated with BDD, highlighting the need for ongoing research.
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The current study investigates the interplay between personality traits, personality disorders, and death anxiety in a sample of 2331 participants (49% males; 51% females) across two phases. The Death Anxiety Scale, the Psychosocial Personality Inventory, and the Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire were utilized. The findings revealed significant predictive relationships between personality disorders and death anxiety.

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Global multi-societies endorsement of the MAFLD definition.

Ann Hepatol

January 2024

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endemic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Cairo, Egypt.; Egyptian MAFLD research group (EMRG).

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Platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta (PDGFRβ) belongs to the receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) protein family and is implicated in several disorders such as hematopoietic, glial, and soft-tissue cancer, non-cancerous disorders, including skeletal defects, brain calcification, and vascular anomalies. The research on small molecule inhibitors targeting PDGFRβ in cancer treatment has seen promising developments, but significant gaps remain. PDGFRβ, receptor tyrosine kinase, is overexpressed in various cancers and plays an important role in tumor progression, making it a potential therapeutic target.

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  • The study aimed to create and validate an Arabic version of the Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale (PSAS) to measure mental and physical arousal before sleep among Arabic-speaking individuals.
  • In a survey of 438 participants, the Arabic PSAS displayed strong psychometric properties, including high internal consistency and reliability, and maintained the original two-factor structure of cognitive and somatic arousal.
  • Results showed significant differences in pre-sleep arousal levels between individuals with insomnia symptoms and those without, indicating that the Arabic PSAS is a useful tool for assessing sleep-related issues in this population.
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Background: Ghosting refers to the sudden cessation of communication in interpersonal relationships. Ghosting has gained attention as a phenomenon commonly encountered in the context of digital communication. Earlier studies on ghosting mostly focused on Western societies while, in Arab societies, research into this practice has yet to be initiated.

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The global spread of multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria is rapidly increasing due to antibiotic overuse, posing a major public health threat and causing millions of deaths annually. The present study explored the potential of nanocarriers for delivering novel and alternative antibacterial agents using nanotechnology-based approaches to address the challenge of MDR bacteria. The purpose was to enhance the solubility, stability, and targeted delivery of berberine (BER) and its synthetic derivative NR16 using Styrene--Maleic Acid (SMA) nanoparticles.

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Association of Leukocyte Telomere Length and the Risk of Disease Severity and Metabolic Comorbidities in Arab Patients with Psoriasis.

Cytogenet Genome Res

October 2024

Department of Molecular Medicine and Al-Jawhara Centre for Molecular Medicine, Genetics, and Inherited Disorders, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.

Introduction: Several studies have related shortened leukocyte telomere length (LTL) with age-related diseases and worse prognosis. Telomere length attrition has recently been associated with inflammatory diseases, including psoriasis (Ps). However, no study has demonstrated an association between LTL and the risk of disease severity and metabolic comorbidities in Arab patients with Ps.

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  • The study analyzed global, regional, and national trends in injury burden and identified risk factors contributing to injuries using data from the GBD 2019.
  • In 2019, there were approximately 713.9 million injury incidents and 4.3 million injury-related deaths globally, with low bone mineral density emerging as the leading risk factor.
  • The findings emphasize the need for effective global injury prevention policies by highlighting the persistent impact of injuries on global health.
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  • Recent studies highlight a link between vitamin D levels and male reproductive health, particularly how deficiency can lead to infertility.
  • A systematic review of randomized controlled trials found that vitamin D supplementation increased total testosterone levels in men but had no significant impact on other reproductive hormone parameters like free testosterone and FSH.
  • The analysis suggests that while vitamin D may boost total testosterone, more well-structured studies are necessary to fully understand its effects on other hormones related to male fertility.*
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Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias, characterized by a sudden increase in heart rate. Initial management often involves vagal maneuvers, including the Valsalva maneuver (VM) and carotid sinus massage (CSM). VM can be categorized into standard VM (sVM) and modified VM (mVM).

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Sarcopenia in the foot on magnetic resonance imaging in patients with diabetes mellitus - a systematic review.

Clin Diabetes Endocrinol

October 2024

Section of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, 4th Floor, North Wing, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, United Kingdom.

Introduction: Sarcopenia is defined by low measures of muscle quantity, quality and reduced physical performance. It is associated with higher levels of frailty. Individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) undergo sarcopenia at an accelerated rate resulting in structural changes potentially culminating in limb loss.

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Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can be defined as hyperglycemia that develops during pregnancy. GDM poses both maternal and fetal potential risks. Elevated maternal cortisol levels have been linked to maternal hyperglycemia and insulin resistance.

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Expanding families: a pilot study on preconception expanded carrier screening in Bahrain.

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

October 2024

Genomic Precision Diagnostic Department, Igenomix FZ LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Background: Preconception expanded carrier screening (ECS) is a genetic test that enables the identification of at-risk carriers of recessive disorders by screening for up to hundreds of genes. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) development has paved the way for its integration into ECS. This study aims to identify the carrier genetic status of couples experiencing or anticipating conception challenges through NGS-based ECS and to gain an overview of the rare genetic disorders in a population with increased consanguinity.

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Background: Preoperative anxiety is commonly found in patients who are waiting for surgery and can lead to negative surgical outcomes. Understanding the sources of surgical anxiety allows healthcare providers to identify at-risk patients and implement psychosocial interventions such as counseling, relaxation techniques, and cognitive‒behavioral therapy to minimize anxiety. Few comprehensive psychiatric measures are available to assess preoperative anxiety in Arabic.

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Background: Hoarding disorder (HD) is characterized by a compulsion to collect belongings, and to experience significant distress when parting from them. HD is often misdiagnosed for several reasons. These include patient and family lack of recognition that it is a psychiatric disorder and professionals' lack of relevant expertise with it.

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  • Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a serious cancer that has high rates of illness and death, and there's interest in using erlotinib (Er) and curcumin (Cm) as treatments, but their effectiveness is limited by poor solubility.
  • This study developed a specialized delivery system using nanoparticles (NPs) that combine Er and Cm, which were then incorporated into a hydrogel to improve injection and drug release properties.
  • The new formulation showed enhanced effectiveness in killing cancer cells and slowing tumor growth in a mouse model, suggesting it could be a promising therapy for HNSCC.
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  • This research investigates Gulf medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding the Food Dome dietary guidelines (FDDG), using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
  • Over half of the surveyed students (55.3%) had heard of the FDDG, with only 15.7% actively following the guidelines; awareness varied by nationality and age, with females typically more informed.
  • Qualitative insights reveal that students' food choices are influenced by factors like time, university workload, availability, and taste, prompting recommendations for educational campaigns and early dietary education.
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Objectives: Large language models (LLMs) with advanced language generation capabilities have the potential to enhance patient interactions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of ChatGPT 4.0 and Gemini 1.

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