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KAIMRC Research HighlightLink between COVID-19 and genetic variations examined
March 21, 2022
An international collaboration between biobanks has challenged a previous finding on a potential genetic basis for COVID-19 severity.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightAdult vaccination to tackle bacterial diseases
March 14, 2022
While pediatric vaccination programs in the MENA region have drastically reduced preventable diseases, adult vaccination programs lag behind.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightFinding links between genes and diseases
February 14, 2022
Genetic sequencing and disease diagnosis databases help to identify new links
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KAIMRC Research HighlightHydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are ineffective against COVID-19 and possibly harmful
February 7, 2022
A meta-analysis of clinical trial results shows that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are of no benefit to COVID-19 patients.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA protein with power over blood vessels
January 24, 2022
Insights into an ion channel protein in blood vessels could lead to better understanding of vascular disease
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KAIMRC Research HighlightDelivering safer and more effective chemotherapy via nanoparticle drug carriers
January 17, 2022
Porous magnetic nanoparticles could carry cancer drugs directly into tumours while avoiding damage to healthy cells
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KAIMRC Research HighlightPromising nanoparticle carrier for chemo drug
January 10, 2022
Using nanoparticles to deliver the existing chemotherapy drug epirubicin could improve its efficacy and safety
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KAIMRC Research HighlightAnticoagulant satisfaction survey translated into Arabic
January 3, 2022
The quality of life of Arabic patients on long-term anticoagulant drugs can be comprehensively assessed by a translated version of an international satisfaction scale
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA look at COVID-19-related ethics
December 27, 2021
A new study explores the ethical challenges posed by the pandemic for healthcare providers and medical researchers across the Kingdom.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightGenetic clues to better tackle SARS-CoV-2
December 20, 2021
Spike protein gene sequences could help control the novel coronavirus epidemic
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KAIMRC Research HighlightTiny carriers to fast-track cancer vaccine delivery
December 13, 2021
Smaller, smarter cancer vaccines
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KAIMRC Research HighlightRoom for improvement in lung cancer treatment
December 6, 2021
A large multinational study reveals the diversity in treatment practices and outcomes in stage III non-small-cell lung cancer patients in low- and middle-income countries.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightTrial begins on antiviral drug for COVID-19
November 15, 2021
A clinical trial in Saudi Arabia will examine the efficacy of an existing antiviral in treating mild COVID-19
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KAIMRC Research HighlightGenomic tests to help Saudis with healthy births
November 8, 2021
A new screening service offers the country’s first prenatal and pre-implantation genetic tests to pregnant women, and couples undergoing IVF
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KAIMRC Research HighlightOptimizing treatment regimens for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
November 1, 2021
A multinational study shows that radiotherapy with chemotherapy before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation improves the survival of children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia compared with multi-agent chemotherapy.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightNew model predicts the risk of blood thinners for Arabs
October 11, 2021
A novel model that predicts bleeding risk in Arab patients taking direct oral anticoagulants shows good sensitivity and specificity.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightImmune checkpoint inhibitors cause mild to severe side effects
September 23, 2021
A small Saudi study shows that the cancer therapy commonly causes mild side effects but sometimes more severe side effects
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA molecular link between diabetes, obesity, and cellular aging
September 9, 2021
Obese people and type-2 diabetes patients have high levels of LMNA, a protein associated with cellular aging
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMERS remains prevalent in camels in Saudi Arabia
September 2, 2021
A survey of slaughterhouses in Riyadh reveals continued risk of zoonotic transmission
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KAIMRC Research HighlightAnimating the inanimate
August 19, 2021
Swimming crystalline microwires could be the progenitors of futuristic microrobotics systems.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA properly packaged mix overcomes antibiotic-resistant bacteria
August 12, 2021
Liposomes carrying the right drug combination could help in the fight against drug-resistant microbes
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KAIMRC Research HighlightBetter animal models for COVID-19 needed
July 29, 2021
The lack of severe illness in animal models of COVID-19 suggests a wide gap between the disease in humans and animal models.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSeatbelt use in Saudi Arabia remains low
July 15, 2021
A survey reveals that young adults, women and people suffering from depression and anxiety are less likely to buckle up
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KAIMRC Research HighlightInvestigating the factors affecting burn patient survival
June 17, 2021
Data from patients on mechanical ventilation offers insight into factors affecting survival
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KAIMRC Research HighlightCharting antibiotic resistance in circulating bacterial strains
June 10, 2021
Sequencing Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from a Riyadh hospital highlights genes that confer resistance to multiple antibiotics
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSequencing immune system genes for stem-cell transplant success
June 3, 2021
Sequence data from immune system genes of nearly 29,000 Saudi stem cell donors will help match them to patients.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA key role for microglia in childhood glaucoma
May 27, 2021
The mutation in most Saudi children with primary congenital glaucoma disrupts optic nerve development through its effect on microglia
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KAIMRC Research HighlightAn artificially intelligent route to better prediction of diabetes risk
May 19, 2021
A neural network model developed at KAIMRC can identify patients at risk of diabetes with unprecedented accuracy
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KAIMRC Research HighlightCOVID-19 infection rate was low among healthcare workers early in the pandemic
May 12, 2021
Masks, lockdown and vigilance attributed for curbing infection rates among healthcare workers across Saudi Arabia.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightHow a single mutation causes diabetes
April 28, 2021
A single mutation shifts the expression of several genes and induces hereditary diabetes in young children
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KAIMRC Research HighlightDiverse disorders from a single source
April 21, 2021
Investigation of a complex developmental disorder gives researchers deeper insight into a multi-functional protein linked to many essential cellular processes.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightFamily support hastens recovery
April 14, 2021
Family ties are key for successful recovery from injuries that can lead to temporary or permanent disability.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightRamadan guidance for Muslims with diabetes
April 7, 2021
Researchers have published the first comprehensive guidelines for the clinical management of type-1 diabetes during Ramadan.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMultidrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae found in Saudi patient
March 31, 2021
Cases of a worrying form of multidrug resistant bacterial infection have been detected in Saudi Arabia
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KAIMRC Research HighlightUptick in lab-confirmed seroprevalence of MERS infections
March 24, 2021
A trend of increasing MERS prevalence has been detected in a West Saudi Arabian population after testing more than 7,000 samples.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA novel immune disorder
March 17, 2021
Mutation of a gene related to cell structure leads to immunodeficiency and hyperinflammation
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KAIMRC Research HighlightPrevalence of blood clotting after hip procedures
March 10, 2021
Venous thromboembolism after hip procedures is not abnormally common in Saudi Arabia
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMeasures needed to reduce road casualties
March 3, 2021
Study highlights global disparities in improving traffic safety
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KAIMRC Research HighlightIVF conception does not affect educational outcomes of premature children
February 10, 2021
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KAIMRC Research HighlightFinding the sweet spot for clinical genomics
January 27, 2021
An assessment of genome sequencing strategies reveals the most cost-effective approach for diagnosing hereditary disorders.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightProteins provide an early warning of bladder cancer
January 13, 2021
Blood-based protein test could help with diagnosis and treatment
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KAIMRC Research HighlightKnowledge gaps over treating severe respiratory infections
December 30, 2020
Researchers call for trials to investigate the efficacy of treatments for severe respiratory viral infections.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightImproved delivery of cancer drugs
December 16, 2020
Nanoparticles made of two materials improve the safety of a common cancer drug
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSaudi Diabetes Risk Score predicts individuals at risk
October 14, 2020
Saudi researchers have developed a tool to identify adults at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA close look at peritonitis in Saudi Arabia
October 7, 2020
Identifying high rates of peritonitis in children undergoing dialysis at a Saudi hospital will stimulate a strategy for improvement
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KAIMRC Research HighlightHigh post-surgical infection levels in Saudi Arabia
September 30, 2020
Antibiotic resistant bacteria are widespread in surgical-site infections in Saudi Arabian hospitals
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KAIMRC Research HighlightBuilding on experience: Saudi Arabia’s COVID-19 response
September 23, 2020
The knowledge gained from the MERS-CoV epidemic in Saudi Arabia put the country on a strong early response footing for COVID-19.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightTesting the spread of MERS in camels
September 16, 2020
A natural infection model provides insights into how MERS spreads among camels and could be valuable in future vaccine trials.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightDiabetes: Identifying complications early
September 9, 2020
The high incidence of childhood diabetic ketoacidosis in Saudi Arabia highlights the need for interventions to prevent this dangerous complication of type 1 diabetes.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightParental stress linked to health outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes
September 2, 2020
Improved parental wellbeing could lead to better management of type 1 diabetes in children.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA close look at leukaemia in Saudi Arabia
August 26, 2020
Saudi researchers examine records of leukaemia cases in the kingdom over the past 15 years.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightUncovering the genetic roots of metal metabolic disorders
August 12, 2020
Next-generation sequencing sheds light on genetic disorders associated with metals, paving the way to new therapeutic approaches.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightNix the mix
August 4, 2020
Vitamin D testing does not require the mixing of samples, a finding that could save lab technicians time and effort.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightPlacenta stem cells can be trained to better fight cancers
July 29, 2020
Stem cells that usually protect the human foetus could be pre-conditioned to enhance their abilities to combat tumours.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSearching for signatures of a rare disease
July 22, 2020
DNA sequencing can reveal mutations underlying a vitamin deficiency in newborns, but its rarity makes the value of population-scale testing unclear
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSpeedy test for antibiotic resistance
July 14, 2020
A test for antibiotic-resistant bacteria shows scope for further development
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMicroparticles pack a big punch
June 28, 2020
Saudi researchers have developed tiny iron oxide particles that can carry multiple drugs deep into the core of tumours
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KAIMRC Research HighlightOral magnesium is not an effective asthma treatment
June 22, 2020
Despite low magnesium levels being linked to asthma cases, new research shows that oral magnesium supplements have no effect on the condition
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KAIMRC Research HighlightStem-cell boost to immune cells could help quell cancer
June 15, 2020
Stimulating immune cells with placental stem cells could enhance the body’s natural anti-cancer activity
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KAIMRC Research HighlightThe molecular mechanism linking melatonin and memory
May 31, 2020
Revealing how melatonin alleviates memory defects opens new therapeutic avenues
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KAIMRC Research HighlightThe battle of the diagnostics
May 24, 2020
New study compares CT scans with MRIs for cervical spine injury detection in unconscious paediatric patients
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KAIMRC Research HighlightStreamlining care for the critically ill
May 17, 2020
More treatment is not always better, finds a Saudi-led trial into the prevention of deep-vein thrombosis
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KAIMRC Research HighlightDiagnostics: Nix the mix
May 4, 2020
Vitamin D testing does not require the mixing of samples, a finding that could save lab technicians time and effort.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSalmonella in the spotlight
April 12, 2020
Study investigating Salmonella serotypes in Saudi Arabia could lead to a reduction in food-borne illness, and the development of a vaccine.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA roadmap for public safety
March 29, 2020
Seatbelts and eschewing mobile phones are essential for reducing injury toll
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMERS virus shrugs off antibiotic assault
March 24, 2020
Macrolide antibiotics cannot effectively fight MERS-CoV, study shows.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA new booster for Hodgkin lymphoma patients
March 18, 2020
Adding a known antibody-drug conjugate to a standard chemotherapy regimen may help overcome drug resistance, new research shows.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightLaying bare the skeleton foundations
February 16, 2020
New research concludes that the proper organization of the cell skeleton during bone cell formation is regulated by TGFβ1, a key growth factor
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMAT Deficiency: Wider effects of a rare disease
December 12, 2019
A case of a rare childhood disease reveals a new mutation as underlying cause and identifies unknown manifestations of the disease on the skin and hair.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightCurbing excessive antimicrobial use
November 20, 2019
High levels of antibiotic use in intensive care units across Saudi Arabia are exacerbating the antibiotic resistance problem.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightGene mutation associated with fertility
October 27, 2019
A mutation in a gene encoding a cell surface receptor disrupts the growth of lymphatic vessels and linked to miscarriage.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSaudi Arabia gets familiar with its superbugs
October 22, 2019
First study to examine the antibiotic resistance, virulence factors, and genetic diversity of multidrug-resistant strains in Saudi Arabia
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KAIMRC Research HighlightStem cells marshal troops against cancer
October 13, 2019
A recently identified population of adult stem cells generates signals that could spur immunity against tumour cells
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KAIMRC Research HighlightBacteria in sperm hinders fertility treatment
September 29, 2019
The presence of bacteria in semen reduces sperm quality with a knock-on effect on the success of IVF treatments
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KAIMRC Research HighlightThe rapid journey of a deadly MERS outbreak
September 24, 2019
Citing an unusual outbreak of the MERS virus involving a ‘superspreader’ patient, scientists urge better point-of-care diagnosis.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightHungry for heart health
September 15, 2019
Study in rats shows that hunger hormone helps preserve cardiac muscle cells and reduce heart attack damage
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KAIMRC Research HighlightThe psychological toll of MS
September 8, 2019
Saudi researchers examine the severity of depression among multiple sclerosis patients.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA gracious host for Middle East respiratory syndrome
August 26, 2019
Kidney tissues could support the growth of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightThe psychological challenges of epilepsy
August 17, 2019
A common form of epilepsy is associated with emotional and behavioural problems in children.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightPaying heed to chest pain
August 14, 2019
Even without serious artery blockage, chest pain is often a harbinger of deadly heart disease.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightThe many faces of a mitochondrial mutation
August 4, 2019
A rare gene mutation affecting a mitochondrial transporter could be more common than previously thought.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSaudi Arabia worst hit by MERS
June 17, 2019
A study on the prevalence of MERS-CoV in Gulf Corporation Council countries shows the virus has taken its greatest toll in Saudi Arabia.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightCardiovascular health: The power of machine learning
May 5, 2019
Machine learning accurately predicts the association between cardio-respiratory fitness and mortality.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightNuclear protein modulates cell fate and identity
April 21, 2019
A cellular protein involved in anchoring chromosomal material to the inside of the nuclear membrane is important for determining a cell’s fate.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMore cases of a debilitating genetic disorder
April 14, 2019
Mitochondrial DNA plays an essential role in human physiology, with devastating consequences when it is disrupted.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA vital test for spinal muscular atrophy
April 7, 2019
A new chip-based sensor could detect and monitor spinal muscular atrophy faster and more cheaply than current methods.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMore cases of a debilitating genetic disorder
April 2, 2019
Mitochondrial DNA plays an essential role in human physiology, with devastating consequences when it is disrupted.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightWestern strain of hepatitis C on the rise in Saudi Arabia
March 17, 2019
National efforts to curb transmission are in place to limit the virus’s spread.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightWhen liver disease patients fall off the medical radar
February 11, 2019
People with viral hepatitis often do not return for follow-up treatment, highlighting the need for more robust support strategies.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightAntibiotic resistance: Tracking drug sensitivity in E. coli
February 11, 2019
Analyses of E. coli samples from Saudi hospital patients indicate large increases in resistance to first-line antibiotics.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSingle gene defect found for unexplained dwarfism
February 11, 2019
Mutations in a DNA replication gene cause a rare developmental disorder seen in Saudi children.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightHIV resistance gene uncommon among Saudis
February 11, 2019
Routine screening in stem cell registries for a mutation that could help treat HIV/AIDS is not warranted in Saudi Arabia because of its rarity in this population.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightExercise helps cancer patients lead happier lives
February 10, 2019
One of the first quality-of-life studies into Saudi cancer sufferers shows exercise and family support help.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA step closer to stem cell therapies for bone disease
February 10, 2019
Controlling a protein’s levels could guide stem cell differentiation for treatment of bone disease.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightManaging salivary gland damage
February 10, 2019
Drugs that stimulate saliva production are the most effective treatment option for managing damage caused by radiotherapy.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightCoping with adversity
February 10, 2019
A Saudi study finds that adverse childhood experiences affect men and women in different ways.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightCopycat mutation masquerades as multiple sclerosis
February 10, 2019
A mutation found in two Saudi brothers is believed to have led to misdiagnosing cerebellar ataxia as multiple sclerosis.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightTiming treatment perfectly
February 8, 2019
Understanding how leukaemia affects the body’s circadian clock may unlock ways to treat the disease.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightLearning to predict diabetes
February 4, 2019
Machine learning could be used to identify high-risk patients and improve healthcare services.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightCombating MERS in camels with a single-dose vaccine
January 9, 2019
Anti-MERS vaccines for camels could be optimized by varying their viral and DNA content, and adjusting their administration.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightTwenty new mutations implicated in rare genetic disease
October 3, 2017
Study finds mutations in a rare inherited disease called pyroglutamic aciduria.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSaudis and the transfusion advantage
October 1, 2017
Transfusions are more likely to succeed in Saudi blood cancer patients thanks to a lack of genetic diversity.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightHow to tell bone marrow cells apart
September 28, 2017
Stem cells in the bone marrow express different molecular markers depending on whether they form bone or other tissue types.Abbr
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMERS virus evades immune responses
September 26, 2017
A single surface protein helps the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) survive by inhibiting the immune system.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightNew mutation linked to Leigh syndrome
September 7, 2017
A new mutation causing Leigh syndrome has been detected in two newborns in Saudi Arabia.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightNanocarriers to light up and treat disease
September 6, 2017
Cancer and other diseases could be diagnosed, treated and monitored by multi-tasking biodegradable nanoparticles.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightDNA circles help predict stem cell therapy outcomes
June 24, 2017
DNA ringlets carried by immune cells could provide routine insight into the progress of stem-cell-based immunotherapy.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightKeeping a close eye on diabetes complications
June 22, 2017
Survey highlights link between molecular markers and potential complications of type II diabetes.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightUnderstanding the genetics of congenital heart defects
June 18, 2017
New evidence traces congenital heart defects to healthy parents.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightUnravelling the mysteries ofintellectual disorders
June 4, 2017
DNA sequencing offers diagnoses and treatments for patients with unexplained intellectual disorders.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightCause found for rare amino acid disease
May 10, 2017
A young Saudi girl’s metabolic disorder can be explained by a newly discovered gene mutation.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightThe Saudi approach to curing childhood leukaemia
April 25, 2017
The survival rate for paediatric acute myeloid leukaemia in Saudi Arabia is nowequal to that of developed nations thanks to a risk–response strategy.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightPotential for a MERS antibody therapy
April 11, 2017
Patients with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome may produce sufficient antibodies to help fight the viral infection in more recentvictims.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMixed messages on wider effects of vaccines
February 26, 2017
Vaccines against tuberculosis, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and measles may have effects on other aspects of health.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightStrategy urged to tackle genetic disease
January 14, 2017
A high rate of inherited metabolic disorders in Saudi Arabia is prompting calls for action.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSmart nanoparticles for cancer drug delivery
January 10, 2017
Magneto-fluorescent nanoparticles successfully deliver anti-cancer drug to breast cancer cells.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightAn anti-cancer molecule with a back-up plan
January 4, 2017
Anti-cancer agent kills cells in two different ways, offering an effective avenue for treatment.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightBalancing CT dose and image quality
December 25, 2016
New techniques to improve image quality in CT scans while reducing radiation dose may compromise quality at certain thresholds, potentially resulting in misdiagnosis.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightPreventing flu in kidney transplant patients
December 16, 2016
A flu shot may also benefit transplant patients under age 65.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightGene ties autism and kidney issues
December 15, 2016
Mutations in the “teashirt” gene cause both an autism syndrome and kidney problems in children.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightLight-responsive shape-changing molecules
December 13, 2016
Nanowires that undergo reversible shape-changes in response to light could act as artificial tails to steer drugs around the body.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA new player in gene regulation
December 10, 2016
The molecular mechanism controlling gene expression is found to involve a familiar molecule.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightShedding new light on cancer cell death
December 9, 2016
Insight into the antibody-driven death of lymphoma cells may lead to anti-cancer treatments with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightExploring diabetes impact on teenagers and their families
November 22, 2016
A multidisciplinary approach to treating teenage diabetics is needed to improve quality of life for patients and their families.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightAn attractive and abundant stem cell alternative
November 20, 2016
Stem cells derived from the maternal side of the human placenta may find unique therapeutic applications given their special properties.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightGene defects reduce leukaemia survival
November 14, 2016
Genetic variations can explain poorer survival rates in Pakistani children from a prevalent type of leukaemia.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightSafeguarding diabetes patients in Ramadan
August 20, 2016
Millions of Muslims with diabetes are at risk if they fast during Ramadan without guidance.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightPeptide promise for diagnostics
August 17, 2016
Rapid diagnosis of HIV may soon be possible thanks to a novel peptide-based diagnostic tool.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightOral cancer in the Arab World
August 14, 2016
Qat and tobacco chewing have been linked to a higher incidence of oral cancer in Yemen, Sudan and southern Saudi Arabia than in other Arab countries.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightRecipes for better drug delivery
August 14, 2016
Fine-tuned nanocarriers loaded with natural products may improve targeted drug delivery and enhance anti-cancer activity
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KAIMRC Research HighlightFanconi anaemia may be under-diagnosed in Saudi Arabia
August 14, 2016
Genetic analysis of Saudi patients with Fanconi anaemia reveals new mutations and distinct patterns of mutation that may affect diagnosis.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightNew anticancer molecule promises improved therapy
August 14, 2016
Chemotherapy without side effects, or the risk of relapse, could soon be possible.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightGenetic variants alter breast cancer risk
August 14, 2016
Genetic variants of the DNA repair protein RAD51 are associated with differential risks of breast cancer in Saudi women.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightAutistic children could receive tailored treatment
August 14, 2016
A new method of identifying autism means the hope of earlier treatment for children.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA biomarker for colorectal cancer
August 14, 2016
A mutated tumour suppressor gene could provide a useful marker for the diagnosis and prognosis of bowel cancer.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightNew chemotherapy promising for breast cancer
August 14, 2016
A trial for a new chemotherapy treatment has shown promising results for locally advanced breast cancer.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightGene tweak induces stronger immunity
August 14, 2016
Changing the switch that turns on vaccine protein production elicits a stronger immune response against malaria and influenza in mice.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightStrictly confidential
August 14, 2016
Protecting confidentiality is a major priority in medical settings, crucial to the effectiveness of Saudi Arabia's newly established biobank.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightUnderstanding risks of consanguineous reproduction
August 14, 2016
Saudi Arabia needs a widespread education program highlighting the genetic risks to children born as a result of marriage within families.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightDonating blood might improve diabetes
August 14, 2016
Recent research suggests giving blood may temporarily improve insulin production and glucose tolerance.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightA safer route to a cure
August 14, 2016
Clinical data suggests many adolescent Hodgkin lymphoma patients can achieve full recovery with a less toxic course of therapy.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightManipulating metals for medicine
August 11, 2016
A simple and robust synthetic method could help magnetic metal oxide nanoparticles reach their potential as a powerful clinical tool.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightEarly fitness improves heart attack survival
August 10, 2016
Keeping fit early on can increase chances of survival from a heart attack later in life
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMore may not be better for the critically ill
August 10, 2016
Critically ill adults may do as well or better on fewer calories.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightHow long do we treat the critically ill?
August 10, 2016
Researchers are developing objective measures to determine whether critically ill cancer patients can benefit from intensive care.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightMolecular tool detects early-stage breast cancer
August 10, 2016
A cheap, simple test shows potential for reducing uncertainty in the diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer.
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KAIMRC Research HighlightEliminating risk factors of heart attack
July 8, 2016
Sex has no effect on increasing the risk of a major heart attack for patients with extensive coronary artery disease.
