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Sources and clinical applications of mesenchymal stem cells : state-of-the-art review by Berebichez Fridman, Roberto, Montero Olvera, Pablo R.

“…First discovered by Friedenstein in 1976, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are adult stem cells found throughout the body that share a fixed set of…”
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The Role of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants in Diabetic Complications by Alwahaibi , Nasar, Matough , Fatmah A, A. Hamid , Zariyantey, Budin , Siti B, Mohamed , Jamaludin

“…يعد مرض السكري أحد الأمراض المزمنة الشائعة في العالم. هناك اهتمام علمي و عام متزايد حول ربط الإجهاد التأكسدي مع مختلف الحالات المرضية بما فيها مرض السكري، و…”
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Needle stick and sharp injuries among healthcare workers : a retrospective six-year study by al-Khatatibah, Ubayd Allah, Saadah, Rami, al-Rashdan, Lama, al-Faqih, Mahmud, Khayr Allah, Khalid, Abu Zayd, Husayn

“…This study aimed to examine the proportion of needle stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) among healthcare workers at King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC), Amman,…”
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The psychological Well-Being of University Students amidst COVID-19 Pandemic : scoping review, systematic review and meta-analysis by Ebrahim, Ahmad H., Dhahi, Ali, al-Husayn, Muhammad Ali, Jahrami, Haytham Ali

“…This review aimed to summarise the current evidence relating to university students' psychological well being amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. A scoping review,…”
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Revisiting the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among Omani children : a multicentre study by Idris, Ahmad Babakir, Daqqaq, Samar, al-Islam, M. Mazhar, Jalis, Thaqib, al-Hatimiah, Mawzah, al-Najjari, Muhammad A., al-Hinai, Fatimah I., al-Muammariyah, Watfah, al-Harthiah, Zuwainah, al-Shakili, Muna, al-Numaniah, Asia M.

“…Objectives: This study aimed to provide an updated estimate of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among Omani children. Methods: This…”
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The role of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) in human diseases : part ii : DAMPs as diagnostics, prognostics and therapeutics in clinical medicine by Land, Walter G.

“…هذا المقال هو الجزء الثاني من المراجعة التي تركز على دور الأضرار المرتبطة بالأنماط الجزيئية في أمراض البشر عن طريق عرض أمثلة من الرضحية (متلازمة استجابة…”
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Efficacy and safety of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome : a systematic review and meta-analysis by Asha, Muhammad Zaki, Khalil, Sundus Falih Husni

“…Treatments that target alterations in gut microbiota may be beneficial for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A systematic review and meta-analysis…”
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Recurrent urinary tract infections management in women : a review by al-Badr, Ahmad, al-Shaykh, Ghadir

“…التهابات المسالك البولية (عدوى المسالك البولية) هي واحدة من الالتهابات البكتيرية المسيحية الأكثر شيوعا لدى النساء، و هو ما بمثل ما يقرب % 25 من جميع حالات…”
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Emerging and novel therapies for keloids : a compendious review by Mimariani, Hamid, Muravvij, Hamidah, Dadras, Muhammad Shahidi, Mimariani, Mujtaba

“…bjectives: This study aimed to examine the attitudes and awareness of Iranian clinical nurses and midwives towards telenursing and telehealth also referred to…”
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Estimate of the homa-ir cut-off value for identifying subjects at risk of insulin resistance using a machine learning approach by Zidoum, Hamzah, Hasan, Muhammad Usamah, al-Yahyai, Said, Bayoumi, Riad, Abd al-Salam, Abd al-Hamid, al-Barwani, Sulayma, Zadjali, Fahd, Hedjam, Rashid, Alya al-Ansari

“…-This study describes an unsupervised machine learning approach used to estimate the homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) cut-off for…”
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Internet Use and Addiction among Medical Students in Qassim University, Saudi Arabia by Wadi , Majed, Alamro , Ahmad S, Taha , Mohamed H, Shehzad , Khalid

“…Objectives: This study aimed to measure the prevalence of Internet use and addiction and determine its association with gender, academic performance and health…”
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Prevalence and factors influencing use of herbal medicines during pregnancy in Hail, Saudi Arabia : a cross-sectional study by Aljofan, Mohamad, Alkhamaiseh, Suhaib

“…The increasing prevalence of herbal medicine use is a global public health concern. Critically, many women continue to use herbal medicines during pregnancy…”
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The Role of Vitamin E in Human Health and Some Diseases by Rizvi , Saliha, Abbas , Shania, Mahdi , Farzana, Ahmad , Absar, Raza , Syed T, Ahmed , Faizal

“…Vitamin E is the major lipid-soluble component in the cell antioxidant defence system and is exclusively obtained from the diet. It has numerous important…”
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Management of diabetes insipidus following surgery for pituitary and suprasellar tumors by al-Maliki, Musa, Bishayyah, Salim A., Ahmad, Masud Muhammad, Brimah, Imad, al-Mihdhal, Muhammad, al-Dahmani, Khalid M., Mahzari, Moeber

“…Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) is a common complication of pituitary surgery. However, it is most frequently transient. It is defined by the excretion of an…”
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Complications of third molar extraction : a retrospective study from a tertiary healthcare centre in Oman by Sayyid, Nabil, al-Sudayri, Salim, Ba Kathi, Abd al-Aziz, Basha, Mahbub

“…Objectives: This retrospective study aimed to investigate complications associated with the extraction of third molars at a tertiary healthcare centre in Oman…”
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COVID-19 and pregnancy : a narrative review of maternal and perinatal outcomes by al-Riyami, Nahhal, Sheik, Shahila

“…As of August 11, 2021, approximately 206 million people worldwide had been infected with SARS-CoV-2. However, limited data are available regarding the effects…”
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Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers : a cross-sectional survey from Pakistan by Ali, Sayyid M., Nausheen, Sidrah

“…Objectives: This study aimed to assess the anxiety and depression symptoms in healthcare professionals in Pakistan as a result of the coronavirus pandemic…”
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Stigmatisation of COVID-19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia : a cross-sectional study by al-Hashim, Anwar, al-Muayyad, Fatimah, Mahbub, Samirah, Bin Amir, Lujain, al-Rabiah, Ala

“…-Objectives: Infectious diseases are the most common cause of disease stigmatisation, which can lead to a denial of healthcare, education, housing and…”
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Cost-effectiveness of wound care : a concept analysis by al-Gharibi, Kawkab Abd Allah, Sharstha, Sajana, al-Faras, Maria A.

“…This review aimed to analyse the concept of cost-effectiveness within the context of chronic wound care using Walker and Avant’s approach. The Cumulative Index…”
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Risk factors of extubation failure in intubated preterm infants at a tertiary care hospital in Oman by Buthaynah, Al Reyame, Rizvi, Sayyid G., al-Mundhiri, helal, Khan, Ashfaq, Nonoyama, Mika

“…Objectives : This study aimed to determine extubation failure (EF) rate among intubated preterm infants (<37 weeks gestational age [GA]) admitted to a tertiary…”
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