Stroke, the third leading cause of death and disability worldwide, is undergoing a change in
perspective with the emergence of new ideas on neurodegeneration. The concept that …

Background Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is defined as the type of hyperglycemia
diagnosed for the first-time during pregnancy, presenting with intermediate glucose levels …

Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the world. In the
United Arab Emirates (UAE), it accounts for 40% of mortality. CVD is caused by multiple …

Cigarette smoking alters the oral microbiome; however, the effect of alternative tobacco
products remains unclear. Middle Eastern tobacco products like dokha and shisha, are …

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multiplex of risk factors that predispose people
to the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), two of the major non …

Abstract Background The United Arab Emirates Healthy Future Study (UAEHFS) is one of
the first large prospective cohort studies and one of the few studies in the region which …

Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can have negative impacts on the health
outcomes of individuals with type 2 diabetes. However, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …

Abstract Background/Objectives The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a rapidly develo**
country. With the increase in average life-expectancy, high rates of consanguinity, and the …

Abstract Purpose of Review Rapid economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
states over the last half-century has been associated with a rise in obesity and …

Abnormal birth weight, particularly low birth weight (LBW), is known to have long-term
adverse health consequences in adulthood, with disrupted sleep being suggested as a …