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Management of Type 2 diabetes in Ramadan: Low-ratio premix insulin working group practical advice

. . Hassanein M, Belhadj M, Abdallah K, Bhattacharya AD, Singh AK, Tayeb K, Al-Arouj M, Elghweiry A, Iraqi H, Nazeer M, Jamoussi H, Mnif M, Al-Madani A, Al-Ali H, Ligthelm R. . Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2014 Nov;18(6):794-9. doi: 10.4103/2230-8210.140242. Abstract The challenge of insulin use during Ramadan could be minimized, if people with …

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Effect of various concentrations of caffeine, pentoxifylline, and kallikrein on hyperactivation of frozen bovine semen

. . Barakat IA, Danfour MA, Galewan FA, Dkhil MA. . Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:948575. doi: 10.1155/2015/948575. Epub 2015 Apr 9. Abstract Caffeine, pentoxifylline, and kallikrein are substances that affect the efficiency of sperms in the fertilization process; however, they have not been adequately studied. The present study aimed to examine the influence of caffeine, …

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Negotiating health and life: Syrian refugees and the politics of access in Lebanon

. . Parkinson SE, Behrouzan O. . Soc Sci Med. 2015 Dec;146:324-31. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.10.008. Epub 2015 Oct 14. Abstract In the context of ongoing armed conflicts in Libya, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq, it is vital to foster nuanced understandings of the relationship between health, violence, and everyday life in the Middle East and North Africa. …

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Molecular interaction studies of green tea catechins as multitarget drug candidates for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease: computational and structural insights

. . Azam F, Mohamed N, Alhussen F. . Network. 2015;26(3-4):97-115. doi: 10.3109/0954898X.2016.1146416. Epub 2016 Mar 30. Abstract Green tea catechins have extensively been studied for their imminent role in reducing the risk of various neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease (PD). Understanding the molecular interaction of these compounds with various anti-Parkinsonian drug targets is …

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Strains around distally inclined implants retaining mandibular overdentures with Locator attachments: an in vitro study

. . Elsyad MA, Setta FA, Khirallah AS. . J Adv Prosthodont. 2016 Apr;8(2):116-24. doi: 10.4047/jap.2016.8.2.116. Epub 2016 Apr 21. Abstract PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate, by means of strain gauge analysis, the effect of different implant angulations on strains around two implants retaining mandibular overdenture with Locator attachments. MATERIALS …

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Duplex detection of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and medically important non-tuberculosis mycobacteria by real-time PCR based on the rnpB gene

. . Abdeldaim G, Svensson E, Blomberg J, Herrmann B. . APMIS. 2016 Nov;124(11):991-995. doi: 10.1111/apm.12598. Epub 2016 Sep 28. Abstract A duplex real-time PCR based on the rnpB gene was developed for Mycobacterium spp. The assay was specific for the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTB) and also detected all 19 tested species of non-tuberculous mycobacteria …

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Continuous release of oregano oil effectively and safely controls Varroa destructor infestations in honey bee colonies in a northern climate

. . Sabahi Q, Gashout H, Kelly PG, Guzman-Novoa E. . Exp Appl Acarol. 2017 Jul;72(3):263-275. doi: 10.1007/s10493-017-0157-3. Epub 2017 Jul 26. Abstract The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is responsible for the death of millions of honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies worldwide. Testing potential miticide compounds with different delivery methods that effectively control V. destructor …

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Blood supply and vascularity of the glenoid labrum: Its clinical implications

. . Alashkham A, Alraddadi A, Felts P, Soames R. . J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2017 Sep-Dec;25(3):2309499017731632. doi: 10.1177/2309499017731632. Abstract BACKGROUND: Tears of the glenoid labrum are common after dislocation of the glenohumeral joint. The outcome for healing or surgical reconstruction of the glenoid labrum relies on the extent of its vascularization. This study …

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The effects of aging on hepatic microsomal scaling factor and hepatocellularity number in the horse

. . Shibany KA, Tötemeyer S, Pratt SL, Paine SW. . Xenobiotica. 2018 Dec;48(12):1237-1244. doi: 10.1080/00498254.2017.1413263. Epub 2017 Dec 19. Abstract 1. Scaling factor values for the in vitro-in vivo extrapolation of hepatic metabolic clearance for xenobiotics have not yet been determined in horses. Scaling factors were determined by comparing the total protein and or …

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Enteral Nutrition in the Management of Crohn’s Disease: Reviewing Mechanisms of Actions and Highlighting Potential Venues for Enhancing the Efficacy

. . Alhagamhmad MH. . Nutr Clin Pract. 2018 Aug;33(4):483-492. doi: 10.1002/ncp.10004. Epub 2018 Jan 11. Abstract Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic condition that affects the gut and has adverse effects on growth and development. There is a global increase in the incidence and prevalence rates, and several factors are believed to contribute to …

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