Cureus
October 2024
General Medicine, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, BHR.
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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November 2024
Government Hospitals, Manama, Bahrain.
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.
Cureus
October 2024
Cardiology, Althager General Hospital, Jeddah, SAU.
Cureus
October 2024
Surgery, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, BHR.
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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November 2024
College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.
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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November 2024
College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.
Omega (Westport)
October 2024
Government Hospitals, Manama, Bahrain.
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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January 2024
Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endemic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Cairo, Egypt.; Egyptian MAFLD research group (EMRG).
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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October 2024
Department of Psychiatry, Government Hospitals, Manama, Bahrain.
BMC Psychol
October 2024
Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.
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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October 2024
Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania 95125 Catania Italy.
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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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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September 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia.
Cureus
September 2024
College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, BHR.
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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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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October 2024
Physiology Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, BHR.
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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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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October 2024
Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.
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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October 2024
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
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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December 2024
Department of Molecular Medicine, Princess Al-Jawhara Centre for Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Medical Sciences Arabian Gulf University, Manama 329, Bahrain. Electronic address:
Int J Food Sci Nutr
December 2024
Department of Medical Laboratory, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Eur J Hosp Pharm
December 2024
Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services, Riffa, Bahrain.
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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October 2024
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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