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| IL-17 enhances the migration of B cells during asthma by inducing CXCL13 chemokine production in structural lung cells. | |
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In contrast to T lymphocytes, the critical relevance of B cells in asthma pathogenesis and airway inflammation is less well-recognized. B lymphocytes are principally associated with the production of immunoglobulin antibodies in response to allergens and infectious pathogens..| The effect of intermittent fasting during Ramadan on sleep, sleepiness, cognitive function and circadian rhythm. | |
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Purpose: Studies have shown that experimental fasting can affect cognitive function, sleep, and wakefulness patterns. However, the effects of experimental fasting cannot be generalized to fasting during Ramadan due to its unique characteristics. Therefore, there has been increased interest in studying the effects of fasting during...| Sleep Medicine in Saudi Arabia. | |
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The practice of sleep medicine in Saudi Arabia began in the mid to late 1990s. Since its establishment, this specialty has grown, and the number of specialists has increased. Based on the available data, sleep disorders are prevalent among the Saudi population, and the demand for sleep medicine...| Validation of the Pittsburgh sleep quality index in community dwelling Ethiopian adults. | |
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Background: The applicability of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in screening of insomnia is demonstrated in various populations. But, the tool has not been validated in a sample of Ethiopians. Therefore, this study aimed to assess its psychometric properties in community dwelling Ethiopian adults...| Validation of the Pittsburgh sleep quality index in community dwelling Ethiopian adults. | |
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Background: The applicability of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in screening of insomnia is demonstrated in various populations. But, the tool has not been validated in a sample of Ethiopians. Therefore, this study aimed to assess its psychometric properties in community dwelling Ethiopian adults...| The influence of intermittent fasting on the circadian pattern of melatonin while controlling for caloric intake, energy expenditure, light exposure, and sleep schedules: A preliminary report. | |
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| Sleep Quality, Daytime Sleepiness, And Depression Among ER Physicians in Riyadh’s Referral Hospitals. | |
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Objectives: To assess the prevalence of daytime sleepiness, poor sleep quality and depression among (emergency room) ER physicians in comparison to family medicine physicians. Methods: We compared 68 ER physicians with 69 family medicine physicians in an observational case control study...| Racial/ethnic and social inequities in sleep medicine: the tip of the iceberg? | |
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| Primary care physicians’ knowledge of sleep medicine and barriers to transfer of patients with sleep disorders. A cross-sectional study. | |
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Abstract: Objectives: To assess primary care physicians’ (PCPs) knowledge and attitudes toward sleep disorders. Methods: In this cross-sectional quantitative study, we surveyed 88 primary care centers under the Ministry of Health during 2015 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, using a combination of pre-designed validated questionnaires...| Choosing the Right Interface for Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. | |
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