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Transforming Growth Factor- β1 C (+869) T Codon 10 Gene Polymorphism Significantly Associated with Rates of SARS-CoV-2 in Kidney Transplant Recipients in Kuwait
CONCLUSIONS: Our finding can be a profoundly important factor in the initiation of cytokine storm syndrome and progress of COVID-19.PMID:38385416 | DOI:10.6002/ect.MESOT2023.P100 (Source: Experimental and Clinical Transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation)
Source: Experimental and Clinical Transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation - February 22, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Mohamed Jahromi Torki Al Otaibi Nashwa Othman Tarek Mahmoud Prasad Nair Medhat A Halim Osama Gheith Source Type: research

Impact of Pretransplant Dialysis Modality on Posttransplant Outcomes: A Single-Center Experience
CONCLUSIONS: Compared with peritoneal dialysis, pretransplant hemodialysis is associated with better posttransplant patient survival despite no difference in the graft outcome. Diabetes-related complications could be attributed to such outcomes.PMID:38385398 | DOI:10.6002/ect.MESOT2023.P36 (Source: Experimental and Clinical Transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation)
Source: Experimental and Clinical Transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation - February 22, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Torki Al-Otaibi Ayman M Nagib Ahmed Deraz Islam Elasawy Suzann Rida Mahmoud Khalid Medhat A Halim Mohamed Dahab Prasad Nair Omar Almanea Osama A Gheith Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 245: Psychological Disorders and Coping among Undergraduate College Students: Advocating for Students & rsquo; Counselling Services at Kuwait University
Conclusions: Our findings inferred that the majority of Kuwait University students have a remarkably high prevalence of mental health problems, mainly anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms along with inconsistent coping strategies toward the faced challenges during their studies. Therefore, the most important recommendation of the current study is the establishment of counselling centers in all faculties at Kuwait University. In turn, doing so facilitates the integration of wellness programs and the provision of comprehensive educational seminars, specialized training sessions and self-management techniques for Kuwait U...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Naser M. Alotaibi Moh A. Alkhamis Mashael Alrasheedi Khuloud Alotaibi Latifa Alduaij Fatemah Alazemi Danah Alfaraj Danah Alrowaili Tags: Article Source Type: research

Temporal patterns of cancer burden in Asia, 1990-2019: a systematic examination for the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study
This study examines the temporal patterns of incidence, mortality, disability and risk factors of 29 cancers in Asia in the last three decades.METHODS: The age, sex and year-wise estimates of incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of 29 cancers for 49 Asian countries from 1990 through 2019 were generated as a part of the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries and Risk Factors 2019 study. Besides incidence, mortality and DALYs, we also examined the cancer burden measured in terms of DALYs and deaths attributable to risk factors, which had evidence of causation with different cancers. The development st...
Source: Cancer Control - February 16, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: GBD 2019 Asia and All Cancers Collaborators Source Type: research

Improving Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Delays: A Quality Improvement Project
CONCLUSIONS: PACU delays were mostly due to reasons outside the OT. Further, follow-up is needed to assess the sustainability of these improvements and identify any new challenges that may arise.PMID:38363267 | DOI:10.1016/j.jopan.2023.12.001 (Source: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing)
Source: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing - February 16, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Mohammed Heyba Fatemah Qasem Abdelrady S Ibrahim Tharwat Habib Hisham Akl Shaikha M Al-Matouq Source Type: research