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View article: Intestinal Microbial Profiles of Wild Zobaidy (Pampus argenteus) Fish Characterized by 16S rRNA Next Generation Sequencing
Intestinal Microbial Profiles of Wild Zobaidy (Pampus argenteus) Fish Characterized by 16S rRNA Next Generation Sequencing Open
Pampus argenteus (Zobaidy) is an important fish in Kuwait and the Gulf region due to its economic value in the fish industry. Analyzing the gut microbiome of Zobaidy can help determine the health status of the fish and its responses to env…
View article: Shotgun sequencing of camel milk microbiome
Shotgun sequencing of camel milk microbiome Open
Camel milk is recognized as a functional food with significant nutritional value and health benefits. The consumption of raw camel milk is common despite safety concerns, with around 6 billion people globally consumes its products. The ide…
View article: Effect of Dietary Exposure to Low-Density Polyethylene Microplastics and Their Potential Role as Estrogen Vectors In Vivo
Effect of Dietary Exposure to Low-Density Polyethylene Microplastics and Their Potential Role as Estrogen Vectors In Vivo Open
Microplastics (MPs) are a growing environmental concern due to their ability to adsorb hazardous chemicals, such as estrogens, and be ingested by marine organisms. This study focuses on low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a polymer widely use…
View article: Role of Aspartate Aminotransferase to Platelet Ratio Index as a non-invasive predictor of variceal etiology.
Role of Aspartate Aminotransferase to Platelet Ratio Index as a non-invasive predictor of variceal etiology. Open
Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of the aspartate aminotransferase to Platelet ratio index as an indicator of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, taking endoscopy as the gold standard. Methodology: The cross-sectional validatio…
View article: To determine the mean NLR(Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio) and Mean PLR(Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio) in Covid-19 patients
To determine the mean NLR(Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio) and Mean PLR(Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio) in Covid-19 patients Open
Objective: To determine the mean NLR(neutrophil leucocyte ratio) and mean PLR(platelet lymphocyte ratio) in COVID- 19 patients.Study design: Cross Observational Study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Medicine unit, B…
View article: Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) in Kuwait and global analysis of the population structure and evolutionary pattern of TYLCV
Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) in Kuwait and global analysis of the population structure and evolutionary pattern of TYLCV Open
View article: Correlation Between Serum Uric Acid, Insulin and Hba1c In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Correlation Between Serum Uric Acid, Insulin and Hba1c In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Objective: The study aims to determine the relation of serum uric acid levels, glycated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and insulin levels in Type II Diabetes Mellitus as well as their role as potential disease predictors Method: This cross-sectio…
View article: Camel Milk Resistome in Kuwait: Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterization
Camel Milk Resistome in Kuwait: Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterization Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major global health and economic threats. There is growing concern about the emergence of AMR in food and the possibility of transmission of microorganisms possessing antibiotic resistance genes…
View article: Genome of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) Obtained from Tomato Leaves in Kuwait
Genome of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) Obtained from Tomato Leaves in Kuwait Open
We report here the genome sequence of tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) Wafra 19, isolated in Kuwait from symptomatic tomato plant leaves. The genome showed 98.42% identity to the AZ23-1 strain genome sequence.
View article: Comparison Of ALT In Type 2 Diabetics with And Without Fatty Liver Disease
Comparison Of ALT In Type 2 Diabetics with And Without Fatty Liver Disease Open
Objective: To determine the association of alanine aminotransferase in type 2 diabetic patients with and without fatty liver disease.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done for six months at Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zaid Al-Nah…
View article: Genetic recombination among tomato yellow leaf curl virus isolates in commercial tomato crops in Kuwait drives emergence of virus diversity: a comparative genomic analysis
Genetic recombination among tomato yellow leaf curl virus isolates in commercial tomato crops in Kuwait drives emergence of virus diversity: a comparative genomic analysis Open
Objective Whitefly-transmitted tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) continues to be a major constraint to tomato production in Kuwait. However, very limited information is available about the population structure and genetic diversity of …
View article: IN-HOSPITAL MORTALITY OF HEART FAILURE PATIENTS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED SEPSIS AND HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED SEPSIS
IN-HOSPITAL MORTALITY OF HEART FAILURE PATIENTS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED SEPSIS AND HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED SEPSIS Open
Intro: Sepsis is a medical emergency that needs prompt diagnosis and treatment to improve the outcome. Heart failure as a comorbidity increases the challenge in managing septic patients. Reduced ejection fraction in heart failure can incre…
View article: Draft genome sequence data of Enterococcus faecium R9, a multiple enterocins-producing strain
Draft genome sequence data of Enterococcus faecium R9, a multiple enterocins-producing strain Open
Food contamination by pathogens results in serious health problems and economic losses. Chemical food preservatives pose a risk to human health when used in food preservation. To increase the shelf life of the products and prevent spoilage…
View article: Early Breast-Feeding Initiation Using Point of Care Quality Improvement Model at Tertiary Care Hospital in AJK
Early Breast-Feeding Initiation Using Point of Care Quality Improvement Model at Tertiary Care Hospital in AJK Open
Urgency and solely utility of breast feeding for six months is better for the provision of a healthy start to newborn and reduces infant mortality and morbidity. The prevalence of late lactation and other ways to formula or animal milk fee…
View article: Changes in Salivary Biochemistry Associated with Helicobacter Pylori Positivity in Patients with Chronic Gastritis
Changes in Salivary Biochemistry Associated with Helicobacter Pylori Positivity in Patients with Chronic Gastritis Open
Introduction: The invasive endoscopic-biopsy approach is the one that is used the vast majority of the time for diagnosing and monitoring chronic gastritis. Finding non-invasive laboratory indicators would be beneficial for the patient in …
View article: Assessment of mastitis in camel using high-throughput sequencing
Assessment of mastitis in camel using high-throughput sequencing Open
Camel milk is recognized as a functional food with significant economic value. Mastitis is one of the most common and costly diseases in the dairy industry. Mastitis, which is caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and algae…
View article: Data on microbial diversity of camel milk microbiota determined by 16S rRNA gene sequencing
Data on microbial diversity of camel milk microbiota determined by 16S rRNA gene sequencing Open
View article: Hypomagnesaemia in Acute Exacerbation Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease; Association with Anthonisen’s Levels of Exacerbation
Hypomagnesaemia in Acute Exacerbation Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease; Association with Anthonisen’s Levels of Exacerbation Open
Background: COPD is major public health issue causing morbidity and mortality. Lower serum magnesium levels are seen in patients with acute exacerbations compared to stable COPD patients. This study aims at identifying hypomagnesemia as pr…
View article: Identification of substantial factors associated with Mortality in the Emergency Department
Identification of substantial factors associated with Mortality in the Emergency Department Open
In this paper, the prime focus is to identify key factors that are directly related to the mortality in critical medical patients presenting to the emergency department in a collapsed state and the research study was conducted at a tertiar…
View article: Draft Genome Sequence of Bacteriocin-Encoding Enterococcus faecium Strain S6, Isolated from Camel Milk
Draft Genome Sequence of Bacteriocin-Encoding Enterococcus faecium Strain S6, Isolated from Camel Milk Open
Enterococcus faecium strain S6 is a newly identified bacteriocin producer isolated from raw camel milk. The draft genome sequence is composed of 2,617,971 bp, with 2,407 coding genes and a G+C content of 37.99%. The genome sequence analysi…
View article: R9.contig-sequences-gapclosed.fa
R9.contig-sequences-gapclosed.fa Open
The full genome sequence of the enterococcus faecium R9 isolated from camel milk
View article: Molecular characterization of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) degrader, Burkholderia contaminans strain P14, isolated from aged oil-contaminated soil in Kuwait
Molecular characterization of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) degrader, Burkholderia contaminans strain P14, isolated from aged oil-contaminated soil in Kuwait Open
Soil contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals is a major concern affecting soil quality. Bioremediation is an efficient approach to decontaminate these pollutants while posing the lowest risk to the environ…
View article: A simple and sensitive NGS-based method for pork detection in complex food samples
A simple and sensitive NGS-based method for pork detection in complex food samples Open
Food adulteration is a serious concern faced by the importers of various food products across the globe. In this study, a simple, sensitive and robust method for detecting pork in processed/complex food samples using next-generation DNA se…
View article: Insights into Bacterial Community Involved in Bioremediation of Aged Oil-Contaminated Soil in Arid Environment
Insights into Bacterial Community Involved in Bioremediation of Aged Oil-Contaminated Soil in Arid Environment Open
Soil contamination by hydrocarbons due to oil spills has become a global concern and it has more implications in oil producing regions. Biostimulation is considered as one of the promising remediation techniques that can be adopted to enha…
View article: Characterization and application of antimicrobials produced by Enterococcus faecium S6 isolated from raw camel milk
Characterization and application of antimicrobials produced by Enterococcus faecium S6 isolated from raw camel milk Open
The emergence of antimicrobial resistance in the food chain and the consumer's demand for safe food without chemical preservatives have generated much interest in natural antimicrobials. Thus, our main goal was to study the mode of action …
View article: Composition and Properties of Camel Milk
Composition and Properties of Camel Milk Open
Camel is considered as one of the most important and ecologically harmless domesticated animals in the dry region of Asia and Africa. Camels have considerable economic importance not only as a draught animal, but also for their milk and it…
View article: Distribution and antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria from raw camel milk
Distribution and antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria from raw camel milk Open
View article: Characterization of semipurified enterocins produced by Enterococcus faecium strains isolated from raw camel milk
Characterization of semipurified enterocins produced by Enterococcus faecium strains isolated from raw camel milk Open
Food safety has become an issue of great interest worldwide. Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne pathogen that causes listeriosis and is difficult to control in the dairy industry. The use of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and their antimic…
View article: Tension Pneumothorax During Apnea Testing for the Determination of Brain Death
Tension Pneumothorax During Apnea Testing for the Determination of Brain Death Open
The apnea test (AT) is considered as the ‘condition sine qua non’ by most of the intesivists for determining brain death (BD) as it provides an important information for a definitive loss of brainstem function. It is the most difficult cli…
View article: SOFA SCORE AND OUTCOME: EXPERIENCE AT A PUBLIC SECTOR HOSPITAL ICU
SOFA SCORE AND OUTCOME: EXPERIENCE AT A PUBLIC SECTOR HOSPITAL ICU Open
Objective: The objective was to find a cut off value of at admission SOFA score that best predicts outcome in critically ill patients admitted to ICU of public sector health care facility.
Study Design: Cross-sectional, descriptive study.…