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Open AccessThe burden of schizophrenia in the Middle East and North Africa region, 1990–2019
Schizophrenia ranks as the third-most common cause of disability among mental disorders globally. This study presents findings on the prevalence, incidence and years lived with disability (YLDs) as a result of...
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Open AccessThe burden of dermatitis from 1990–2019 in the Middle East and North Africa region
There are several types of dermatitis, each capable of causing enduring changes that extend beyond physical discomfort. In severe cases, dermatitis can significantly affect mental health, social interactions, ...
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Open AccessCRISPR–Cas system to discover host-virus interactions in Flaviviridae
The Flaviviridae virus family members cause severe human diseases and are responsible for considerable mortality and morbidity worldwide. Therefore, researchers have conducted genetic screens to enhance insigh...
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Open AccessA comprehensive review of COVID-19 symptoms and treatments in the setting of autoimmune diseases
After the first reporting of the index case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2-associated disease at the end of December 2019, the virus spread quickly throughout the world, prompting the WHO on...
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Open AccessThe effects of selenium supplementation on inflammatory markers in critically ill patients
Low serum selenium (Se) levels have been shown in critical illness, which is associated with poor clinical outcomes and a higher mortality rate. Se plays an important role in inflammation and oxidative stress....
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SARS-CoV-2: Receptor and Co-receptor Tropism Probability
The recent pandemic which arose from China, is caused by a pathogenic virus named “severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)”. Its rapid global expansion has inflicted an extreme pub...
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Open AccessA comparison of nasogastric tube insertion by SORT maneuver (sniffing position, NGT orientation, contralateral rotation, and twisting movement) versus neck flexion lateral pressure in critically ill patients admitted to ICU: a prospective randomized clinical trial
Although many techniques have been introduced to facilitate nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion using anatomic landmarks and a group of devices, there is a lack of general consensus regarding a standard method. T...
