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Role of chemical exposure in the incidence of vitiligo: a case–control study in Tunisia
Nehla Rmadi, Nada Kotti, Emna Bahloul, Feriel Dhouib, Imen Sellami, Khadija Sellami, Kaouthar Jmal Hammami, Mohamed Larbi Masmoudi, Hamida Turki & Mounira Hajjaji
Article: 2132628
Published online: 26 Nov 2022
AbstractforRole of chemical exposure in the incidence of vitiligo: a case–control study in Tunisia | Full Text | References | PDF (199.7 KB) | EPUB
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Association of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) protein levels and gene polymorphism with the risk of chronic kidney disease
Yipin Liu, Kai Hong, Wenjuan Weng, Shuangyi Huang & Tianbiao Zhou
Article: 2156675
Published online: 09 Dec 2022
AbstractforAssociation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) protein levels and gene polymorphism with the risk of chronic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Autologous retinal graft for the management of large macular holes associated with retinal detachment
Hsouna Zgolli, Hamad K H Elzarrug, Chiraz Abdelhedi, Sonya Mabrouk, Olfa Fekih, Ines Malek, Imen Zghal & Leila Nacef
Article: 2164451
Published online: 02 Jan 2023
AbstractforAutologous retinal graft for the management of large macular holes associated with retinal detachment | Full Text | References | PDF (6.3 MB) | EPUB
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Psychosocial Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Yemeni healthcare workers: A Web-based, Cross-sectional Survey
Gamil Ghaleb Alrubaiee, Mohammed Alsabri, Farouk Abdulrahman Al-Qadasi, Talal Ali Hussein Al-Qalah, Jennifer Cole & Yaser Abdullah Ghaleb Alburiahy
Article: 2174291
Published online: 25 Feb 2023
AbstractforPsychosocial Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Yemeni healthcare workers: A Web-based, Cross-sectional Survey | Full Text | References | PDF (289.9 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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The effects of etomidate on expression of high mobility group box 1 via the nuclear factor kappa B pathway in rat model of sepsis
Yoo Jung Park, Kwon Hui Seo, Jin Deok Joo, Hong Soo Jung, Yong Shin Kim, Ji Yung Lee & Hunwoo Park
Article: 2182683
Published online: 28 Feb 2023
AbstractforThe effects of etomidate on expression of high mobility group box 1 via the nuclear factor kappa B pathway in rat model of sepsis | Full Text | References | PDF (5.2 MB) | EPUB
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Management of long-COVID-19 patients with sleep disorders: practical advice to general practitioners
Fatma Guezguez, Mohamed Romdhani, Amine Boutaleb-Joutei, Karim Chamari & Helmi Ben Saad
Article: 2182704
Published online: 26 Feb 2023
AbstractforManagement of long-COVID-19 patients with sleep disorders: practical advice to general practitioners | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Psychological effect of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare professionals of Yemen and coping strategies
Nagd Mohammed Ahmed Mahmood, Sitaram Khadka, Mohammad Saleem, Maroa Ahmed Ali Mohammed Alkamel, Maged Mohammed Salem Saeed Khudhiere, Prem Prasad Panta, Muhammad Abdul Jabar Adnan & Gopal K Yadav
Article: 2184297
Published online: 28 Feb 2023
AbstractforPsychological effect of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare professionals of Yemen and coping strategies | Full Text | References | PDF (290 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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MRI-based morphometric analysis of corpus callosum dimensions of adults in Southeast Nigeria
Enyereibe Chuks Ajare, Francis Chukwuebuka Campbell, Emeka K Mgbe, Aghogho O. Efekemo, Augustine Chukwudi Onuh, A. O. Nnamani, Okwuoma Okwunodulu & Samuel C. Ohaegbulam
Article: 2188649
Published online: 22 Mar 2023
AbstractforMRI-based morphometric analysis of corpus callosum dimensions of adults in Southeast Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (786.7 KB) | EPUB
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Long-COVID-19 patients and sleep disorders: correspondence
Amnuay Kleebayoon & Viroj Wiwanitkit
Article: 2188653
Published online: 12 Mar 2023
CitationforLong-COVID-19 patients and sleep disorders: correspondence | Full Text | References | PDF (92.5 KB) | EPUB
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Clinical significance of serum CDC42 in the prediction of uremic vascular calcification incidence and progression
Mingzhi Xu, Mingjiao Pan, Na An, Ruman Chen, Yafei Bai, Jiqing He, Chunli Wang & Yonghui Qi
Article: 2194100
Published online: 29 Mar 2023
AbstractforClinical significance of serum CDC42 in the prediction of uremic vascular calcification incidence and progression | Full Text | References | PDF (3.2 MB) | EPUB
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Assessment and feedback of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on physicians’ day-to-day practices: good knowledge may not predict good behavior
Esra Nurlu Temel, Gül Ruhsar Yılmaz, Merve Büyükçelik, Özgür Önal, Onur Ünal, Onur Kaya & Füsun Zeynep Akçam
Article: 2198744
Published online: 05 Apr 2023
AbstractforAssessment and feedback of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on physicians’ day-to-day practices: good knowledge may not predict good behavior | Full Text | References | PDF (316.4 KB) | EPUB
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Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women
Chidiebele Petronilla Ojukwu, Ginikachukwu Theresa Nsoke, Stephen Ede, Anne Uruchi Ezeigwe, Sylvester Caesar Chukwu & Emelie Morris Anekwu
Article: 2199969
Published online: 19 Apr 2023
AbstractforComparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women | Full Text | References | PDF (240.6 KB) | EPUB
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MEX3A promotes angiogenesis in colorectal cancer via glycolysis
Yong Lu, Tienan Bi, Shenkang Zhou & Minhui Guo
Article: 2202446
Published online: 08 May 2023
AbstractforMEX3A promotes angiogenesis in colorectal cancer via glycolysis | Full Text | References | PDF (5.8 MB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of muscle strength and quality in North African patients with chronic hepatitis B: A pilot case control study
Jihene Bergaoui, Imed Latiri, Houda Chaouch, Jihene Ben Abdallah, Sawssen Mrad, Wided Maatamri, Amel Letaief & Helmi Ben Saad
Article: 2204564
Published online: 25 Apr 2023
AbstractforEvaluation of muscle strength and quality in North African patients with chronic hepatitis B: A pilot case control study | Full Text | References | PDF (883.4 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Potential use of endemic human coronaviruses to stimulate immunity against pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 and its variants
Narges S. Shamabadi, Anisah B. Bagasra, Shrikant Pawar & Omar Bagasra
Article: 2209949
Published online: 15 May 2023
AbstractforPotential use of endemic human coronaviruses to stimulate immunity against pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 and its variants | Full Text | References | PDF (4.2 MB) | EPUB
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Increased YKL-40 levels are linked with disease severity of initially diagnosed Graves’ disease
Yi-Ding Chen, Ci-You Huang, Zhuo-Ping Wang & Wen Wang
Article: 2212480
Published online: 18 May 2023
AbstractforIncreased YKL-40 levels are linked with disease severity of initially diagnosed Graves’ disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Original animal model of lumbar disc degeneration
Najah Elmounedi, Walid Bahloul, Mourad Aoui, Nizar Sahnoun, Zoubaier Ellouz & Hassib Keskes
Article: 2212481
Published online: 16 May 2023
AbstractforOriginal animal model of lumbar disc degeneration | Full Text | References | PDF (10 MB) | EPUB
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Association between cardio-ankle vascular index and cardiometabolic risk factors in HIV patients in Ghana
Kwame Yeboah, Samuel Essel, Jennifer Agyekum & Bartholomew Dzudzor
Article: 2215636
Published online: 19 May 2023
AbstractforAssociation between cardio-ankle vascular index and cardiometabolic risk factors in HIV patients in Ghana | Full Text | References | PDF (341.9 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Construction of stomach adenocarcinoma prognostic signature based on anoikis-related lncRNAs and clinical significance
Lina Lu, Min Yu, Wei Huang, Hui Chen, Guofa Jiang & Gangxiu Li
Article: 2220153
Published online: 10 Jun 2023
AbstractforConstruction of stomach adenocarcinoma prognostic signature based on anoikis-related lncRNAs and clinical significance | Full Text | References | PDF (4.6 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students
Ateya Megahed Ibrahim & Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir
Article: 2222448
Published online: 10 Jun 2023
AbstractforKnowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students | Full Text | References | PDF (291.7 KB) | EPUB
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Adjunctive systemic antibiotic effect on periodontal state, salivary enzyme activity, and glycemia imbalance in type-2 diabetics after non-surgical periodontal management
Marwa Mrag, Yassine Khalji, Aishah Alhodhodi, Shadia A. Elsayed, Yosra Ayed & Asma Kassab
Article: 2222449
Published online: 10 Jun 2023
AbstractforAdjunctive systemic antibiotic effect on periodontal state, salivary enzyme activity, and glycemia imbalance in type-2 diabetics after non-surgical periodontal management | Full Text | References | PDF (801.4 KB) | EPUB
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Screening of interleukin 17F gene polymorphisms and eight subgingival pathogens in chronic periodontitis in Libyan patients
Eshraq Alsherif, Inas Alhudiri, Mouna ElJilani, Ahmad Ramadan, Paul Rutland, Adam Elzagheid & Nabil Enattah
Article: 2225252
Published online: 22 Jun 2023
AbstractforScreening of interleukin 17F gene polymorphisms and eight subgingival pathogens in chronic periodontitis in Libyan patients | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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Prospective studies are required for assessing the outcome of a SARS-CoV-2 infection based on the symptoms at onset
Josef Finsterer
Article: 2235103
Published online: 18 Jul 2023
CitationforProspective studies are required for assessing the outcome of a SARS-CoV-2 infection based on the symptoms at onset | Full Text | References | PDF (116.6 KB) | EPUB
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Investigating the potential link between lunar cycle and multiple sclerosis relapses: a call for further studies
Narimen Yousfi, Saloua Mrabet, Helmi Ben Saad & Karim Chamari
Article: 2238354
Published online: 21 Jul 2023
AbstractforInvestigating the potential link between lunar cycle and multiple sclerosis relapses: a call for further studies | Full Text | References | PDF (890.5 KB) | EPUB
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Immunohistochemical Patterns of Pituitary Adenomas in Southeastern Nigeria, a 10-year Histopathologic Review
O C Nwokoro, F I Ukekwe, M A Nzegwu, O C Okafor & E O Uche
Article: 2245587
Published online: 14 Aug 2023
AbstractforImmunohistochemical Patterns of Pituitary Adenomas in Southeastern Nigeria, a 10-year Histopathologic Review | Full Text | References | PDF (5 MB) | EPUB
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Acupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke hiccup: A systematic Review and meta-analysis
Jiaqi Wang, Bangqi Wu, Yibing Li, Xuhui Wang, Zhaojun Lu & Wenqing Wang
Article: 2251640
Published online: 29 Aug 2023
AbstractforAcupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke hiccup: A systematic Review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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The association between red cell distribution width and newly diagnosed hypertension among adults in Northern Sudan: a case-control study
Ahmed A. Hassan, Shaza M. Musa, Husam-Eldin O. Omer & Ishag Adam
Article: 2254502
Published online: 04 Sep 2023
AbstractforThe association between red cell distribution width and newly diagnosed hypertension among adults in Northern Sudan: a case-control study | Full Text | References | PDF (558.8 KB) | EPUB
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Comprehensive qualitative evaluation of the first ever full-time online course for medical students in one middle-income country
Branko Beronja, Teodora Bubnjevic, Radica Tasic, Milos Gasic, Ljiljana Kulic, Ivan Bogosavljevic, Natasa Maksimovic & Tatjana Gazibara
Article: 2258665
Published online: 20 Sep 2023
AbstractforComprehensive qualitative evaluation of the first ever full-time online course for medical students in one middle-income country | Full Text | References | PDF (281.6 KB) | EPUB
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Management of eyelids’ primary malignancies
Hsouna Zgolli, Racem Choura, Hamad K H Elzarrug, Chiraz Abdelhedi & Amel Chebbi
Article: 2258668
Published online: 20 Sep 2023
AbstractforManagement of eyelids’ primary malignancies | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB) | EPUB
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Termination of a second-trimester pregnancy with placenta accreta spectrum disorder
Qi Li, Weishe Zhang, Caihong Hu, Yanhua Zhao, Chenlin Pei, Xinhua Wu, Kuilin Fei, Qiaozhen Peng, Jiejie Zhang & Jingrui Huang
Article: 2258669
Published online: 18 Sep 2023
AbstractforTermination of a second-trimester pregnancy with placenta accreta spectrum disorder | Full Text | References | PDF (240.4 KB) | EPUB
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Prediction of cytology–histology discrepancy when Bethesda cytology reports benign results for thyroid nodules in women: with special emphasis on pregnancy
Aysun Firat & Ethem Unal
Article: 2258670
Published online: 20 Sep 2023
AbstractforPrediction of cytology–histology discrepancy when Bethesda cytology reports benign results for thyroid nodules in women: with special emphasis on pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (241.7 KB) | EPUB
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Comparative assessment of erythrocyte sphingolipid levels as potential cardiovascular health markers in women from Libya and Serbia: a small-scale study
Nevena Vidović, Marija Knez, Marija Ranić, Fathia Faid, Dragana Jović, Marija Glibetic & Marija Takić
Article: 2264568
Published online: 07 Oct 2023
AbstractforComparative assessment of erythrocyte sphingolipid levels as potential cardiovascular health markers in women from Libya and Serbia: a small-scale study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Burden and predictions of hospitalized injuries in a low-middle income country: results from a Tunisian university hospital
Meriem Kacem, Cyrine Bennasrallah, Hela Abroug, Manel Ben Fredj, Imen Zemni, Wafa Dhouib, Amel Gara, Ameni Maatouk, Issam Aloui, Samir Nouira, Ines Bouanene & Asma Sriha Belguith
Article: 2266238
Published online: 08 Oct 2023
AbstractforBurden and predictions of hospitalized injuries in a low-middle income country: results from a Tunisian university hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (631.4 KB) | EPUB
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The effect of workplace bullying on fatigue in school teachers: the moderating roles of gender and spirituality
Ghassan M Khairallah, Nisrine N Makarem, Diana V Rahme, Mahmoud A El Jaouni & Dayana Brome
Article: 2266239
Published online: 18 Oct 2023
AbstractforThe effect of workplace bullying on fatigue in school teachers: the moderating roles of gender and spirituality | Full Text | References | PDF (309.1 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of intermittent fasting on the histology and mRNA expression of major drug-metabolizing cyp450s in the liver of diabetic mice
Nour Al-Kazimi, Yazun Jarrar, Ghasaq Abdul-Wahab, Ahmad R. Alsayed, Abdalla Madani, Dina Abulebdah, Rami Salem Musleh, Qais Jarrar, Hamzeh J Al-Ameer, Wajdy Al-Awaida & Eman Abdullah
Article: 2270188
Published online: 26 Oct 2023
AbstractforEffects of intermittent fasting on the histology and mRNA expression of major drug-metabolizing cyp450s in the liver of diabetic mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Temperature management in the intensive care unit: a practical survey from China
Lingyang Meng, Chaofan Wang, Xinyan Liu, Yang Bi, Kehan Zhu, Yanru Yue, Chunting Wang & Xuan Song
Article: 2275416
Published online: 31 Oct 2023
AbstractforTemperature management in the intensive care unit: a practical survey from China | Full Text | References | PDF (1,008 KB) | EPUB
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Assessment of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Opuntia ficus indica L. Cladodes extract
Abdelkader Ammam, Hafidh Zemour, M’hamed Kaid, Didier Villemin, Walid Soufan & Fathi Abdellatif Belhouadjeb
Article: 2275417
Published online: 31 Oct 2023
AbstractforAssessment of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Opuntia ficus indica L. Cladodes extract | Full Text | References | PDF (896.7 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of fullerene C60 on liver tissue in liver ischemia reperfusion injury in rats undergoing sevoflurane anesthesia
Aydın Yavuz, Ayca Tas Tuna, Cagrı Ozdemir, Tülay Mortas, Ayşegül Küçük, Esat Kasapbaşı, Mustafa Arslan, Mustafa Kavutçu & Ömer Kurtipek
Article: 2281116
Published online: 17 Nov 2023
AbstractforEffects of fullerene C60 on liver tissue in liver ischemia reperfusion injury in rats undergoing sevoflurane anesthesia | Full Text | References | PDF (5.2 MB) | EPUB
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Efficiency of an intervention study on nursing students’ knowledge and practices regarding nutrition and dietary habits
Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir & Ateya Megahed Ibrahim
Article: 2281121
Published online: 17 Nov 2023
AbstractforEfficiency of an intervention study on nursing students’ knowledge and practices regarding nutrition and dietary habits | Full Text | References | PDF (311.3 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Prognostic value of glucose transporter proteins-1 (GLUT1) in breast carcinoma
Mehenaz Hanbazazh, Abdulhadi Samman, Saad Samargandy & Jaudah Al-Maghrabi
Article: 2283953
Published online: 21 Nov 2023
AbstractforPrognostic value of glucose transporter proteins-1 (GLUT1) in breast carcinoma | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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