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Pioneering a paradigm shift in tissue engineering and regeneration with polysaccharides and proteins-based scaffolds: A comprehensive review.

Int J Biol Macromol

April 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India. Electronic address:

In the realm of modern medicine, tissue engineering and regeneration stands as a beacon of hope, offering the promise of restoring form and function to damaged or diseased organs and tissues. Central to this revolutionary field are biological macromolecules-nature's own blueprints for regeneration. The growing interest in bio-derived macromolecules and their composites is driven by their environmentally friendly qualities, renewable nature, minimal carbon footprint, and widespread availability in our ecosystem.

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  • The monkeypox virus (MPXV) has recently spread to non-endemic areas, drawing attention to its clinical features during the 2022 outbreak, which showed atypical symptoms compared to usual cases.
  • While mpox typically presents with mild symptoms like fever and skin lesions, it can lead to severe complications in vulnerable populations, including multiorgan issues and potential fatalities.
  • The review specifically highlights myocarditis as an unusual and serious condition potentially linked to MPXV infection, discussing its clinical evidence and the unclear mechanisms behind it.
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Introduction Lack of awareness and negative attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are key barriers to minimizing the transmission of HIV. Therefore, the present survey-based study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and attitudes toward PLWHA. Methods In the present study, we collected data from 612 Kyrgyz national participants using a self-administered questionnaire.

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Background: Multiple sclerosis presents a significant burden, with balance disturbances impacting patients' daily living. Conventional therapies have been supplemented with technological advancements like virtual reality (VR) and exergaming, providing engaging, multisensory rehabilitation options.

Objective: This study aimed to synthesize evidence on exergaming's role in multiple sclerosis treatment, particularly to evaluate the impact of exergaming on cognitive, motor, and psychological outcomes in patients with multiple sclerosis.

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Objectives: Dominant-activating (DA) lesions in have been reported in 18 individuals to date. Some have required haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for their (severe) combined immunodeficiency syndrome phenotype. We aimed to investigate clinical and cellular features of a kindred harbouring a novel variant in p.

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Purpose: The teacher-student dyad is the heart of an institute. A teacher's instructional role significantly influences the student engagement that indirectly measures the institutional outcome. The online transition of medical education changed the milieu of medical education where a virtual link between teacher and student is the only hope for the learner to continue the learning.

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This research aims to identify regional differences in vildagliptin absorption across the intestinal membrane. Furthermore, it was to investigate the effect of verapamil or metformin on vildagliptin absorptive clearance. The study utilized an in situ rabbit intestinal perfusion technique to determine vildagliptin oral absorption from duodenum, jejunum, ileum, and ascending colon.

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Objectives: In Egypt, palliative care for geriatric patients is understudied, necessitating exploration for service optimization. Amidst rising chronic illnesses and aging, understanding perspectives of geriatric patients and families is crucial for targeted improvements. This study aims to explore geriatric patients' and their families' perspectives on palliative care in Egypt, seeking opportunities to optimize service delivery for the elderly.

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The mandibular premolars can pose a significant challenge in root canal treatment due to their complex canal system. This study investigated the prevalence of multiple roots and complex canal morphology of mandibular premolars in a selected Egyptian sub-population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). 283 CBCT scans (131 males, 152 females, age 18-70) included 1132 mandibular premolars (566 first, and 566 second premolars) were viewed for incidences ofvariation in root numbers and canal configuration according to Vertucci's classification.

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Bullying and peer victimization among medical and health sciences students is a public health issue. This is owing to its detrimental impact and greater risk of psychiatric diseases and psychopathology in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. As a result, a descriptive cross-sectional research study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of bullying and its influence on self-esteem, anxiety, and depression among medical and health sciences university students in RAS Al- Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

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Endodontic Procedural Errors and Associated Factors among Undergraduate Dental Students: A Cross-sectional Study.

J Contemp Dent Pract

December 2023

Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Aims And Background: To assess the procedural errors committed by undergraduate students at RAK College of Dental Sciences, during root canal treatments and the factors associated with these errors.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 180 self-administered questionnaires were distributed, each comprising 26 questions, among 4th and 5th-year students. Participants were requested to report their endodontic mishaps based on feedback from their supervisors.

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Aim: Oral hygiene is one of the most significant lifestyle-related determinants of well-being. Health sciences undergraduate students are not only future healthcare providers but also educators of society in maintaining the overall general health. The aim of the study was to assess the practice, perception, and attitude of healthcare students in RAS Al-Khaimah toward toothbrush selection, maintenance, and replacement.

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  • * A 12-year surveillance study in the UAE (2010-2021) revealed an upward trend in antimicrobial resistance, with data showing that most cases came from inpatient settings, particularly affecting isolates from urine, blood, and respiratory tracts.
  • * The study found high resistance rates to common antifungals, with notable increases in echinocandin resistance, although mortality rates did not differ significantly between resistant and non-resistant patients.
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Suboptimal fibromyalgia management with over-the-counter analgesics leads to deteriorated outcomes for pain and mental health symptoms especially in low-income countries hosting refugees. To examine the association between the over-the-counter analgesics and the severity of fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms in a cohort of Syrian refugees. This is a cross-sectional study.

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Introduction: The resistance to chemotherapy is a significant hurdle in breast cancer treatment, prompting the exploration of innovative strategies. This review discusses the potential of dual-loaded liposomal carriers to combat chemoresistance and improve outcomes for breast cancer patients.

Areas Covered: This review discusses breast cancer chemotherapy resistance and dual-loaded liposomal carriers.

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The impact of the BCR-ABL oncogene in the pathology and treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia.

Pathol Res Pract

February 2024

College of Pharmacy, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates; Lincoln Medical School, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool Campus, Lincoln LN6 7TS, UK. Electronic address:

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  • - Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is caused by the BCR-ABL gene fusion from a chromosome translocation, leading to overactive tyrosine kinase (Abl protein) that disrupts normal cell cycle regulation.
  • - Imatinib is a drug that effectively targets the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase, but resistance can develop due to mutations, complicating treatment.
  • - Ongoing research focuses on overcoming resistance and developing new treatment strategies, highlighting the importance of BCR-ABL as a key biomarker and therapeutic target in CML.
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly invasive brain malignancy originating from astrocytes, accounting for approximately 30% of central nervous system malignancies. Despite advancements in therapeutic strategies including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiopharmaceutical drugs, the prognosis for GBM patients remains dismal. The aggressive nature of GBM necessitates the identification of molecular targets and the exploration of effective treatments to inhibit its proliferation.

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In the domain of healthcare, most importantly pediatric healthcare, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted the medical field. Congenital heart diseases represent a group of heart diseases that are known to be some of the most critical cardiac conditions present at birth. These heart diseases need a swift diagnosis as well as an intervention to ensure the wellbeing of newborns.

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: Prognostic biomarkers in prostate cancer (PCa) include PTEN, ERG, SPINK1, and TFF3. Their relationships and patterns of expression in PCa in developing countries, including Jordan, have not yet been investigated. : A tissue microarray (TMA) of PCa patients was taken from paraffin-embedded tissue blocks for 130 patients.

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The intersection of mathematical modeling, nanotechnology, and epidemiology marks a paradigm shift in our battle against infectious diseases, aligning with the focus of the journal on the regulation, expression, function, and evolution of genes in diverse biological contexts. This exploration navigates the intricate dance of viral transmission dynamics, highlighting mathematical models as dual tools of insight and precision instruments, a theme relevant to the diverse sections of Gene. In the context of virology, ethical considerations loom large, necessitating robust frameworks to protect individual rights, an aspect essential in infectious disease research.

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  • Opportunistic pathogens like spp. are responsible for various hospital-related infections, including pneumonia and bloodstream infections, and show increasing multidrug resistance, posing significant health risks, especially in the GCC and MENA regions.
  • A 12-year study in the UAE analyzed over 17,000 diagnostic isolates, revealing that the majority were from urine and sputum, and tracked antimicrobial resistance trends through the UAE National AMR Surveillance program.
  • Results showed a decrease in antibiotic resistance, particularly for imipenem and meropenem, and nearly halved the rates of multidrug-resistant isolates; however, carbapenem-resistant spp. correlated with higher mortality and longer hospital stays.
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SARS-CoV-2 NSP14 governs mutational instability and assists in making new SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Comput Biol Med

March 2024

Department of Molecular Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA. Electronic address:

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the rapidly evolving RNA virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, has spawned numerous variants since its 2019 emergence. The multifunctional Nonstructural protein 14 (NSP14) enzyme, possessing exonuclease and messenger RNA (mRNA) capping capabilities, serves as a key player. Notably, single and co-occurring mutations within NSP14 significantly influence replication fidelity and drive variant diversification.

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Globally cancer and Alzheimer's disease (AD) are two major diseases and still, there is no clearly defined molecular mechanism. There is an opposite relation between cancer and AD which are the proportion of emerging cancer was importantly slower in AD patients, whereas slow emerging AD in patients with cancer. In cancer, regulation of cell mechanisms is interrupted by an increase in cell survival and proliferation, while on the contrary, AD is related to augmented neuronal death, that may be either produced by or associated with amyloid-β (Aβ) and tau deposition.

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Irisin: An unveiled bridge between physical exercise and a healthy brain.

Life Sci

February 2024

Lincoln Medical School, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool Campus, Lincoln LN6 7TS, England, United Kingdom; College of Pharmacy, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Electronic address:

Aims: Physical exercise has been widely recognized for its positive effects on health and well-being. Recently, the impact of exercise on the nervous system has gained attention, with evidence indicating improvements in attention, memory, neurogenesis, and the release of "happiness hormones." One potential mediator of these benefits is Irisin, a myokine induced by exercise that can cross the blood-brain barrier, reduce neuroinflammation, and counteract neurodegeneration.

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