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Kong 328 Realty Corp. V. Robinson

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Handwritten Opinion. This non-payment proceeding involved a tenant's motion for summary judgment based on rent-impairing violations. The court granted the tenant's motion, finding a rent-impairing violation under MDL § 302-a and awarding a 100% rent abatement for arrears accruing after July 2024. The tenant had properly pleaded the defense and deposited the rent amount, satisfying MDL § 302-a(3)(c). Despite the landlord's self-serving affidavit, HPD violation reports showed the condition remained uncorrected for over six months, warranting the abatement. The tenant's request for attorney's fees was denied as they were not the prevailing party and lacked a lease clause.

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Discovery And Characterization Of A Novel Pseudomonas Phage Of A New Genus, Paul Nicholls, Justin R Clark, Anthony Maresso

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Bacteriophages exhibit great diversity and are classically divided into lytic and temperate lifestyles. Commonly, bioinformatics is used to predict the temperate lifestyle. As the nosocomial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa is common in freshwater, this biome represents an ideal location for the discovery of Pseudomonas phages.

Materials and methods: We characterized a genetically distinct species of Pseudomonas phage using next-generation sequencing and conventional microbiological methods. We characterized its lifestyle by purifying infected colonies and identifying persistent phage production.

Results: Genetics revealed a phage of a novel genus. Characterization showed a narrow host range and bioinformatics suggested a lytic lifestyle. Experimental data …

Advocate, Spring 2026, Office Of Development And Alumni Affairs, University Of San Diego School Of Law

Advocate

No abstract provided.

Microrna Expression In Putative Cancer Stem Cells Isolated From Canine Mammary Gland Tumour Cells With Differing Sensitivity To Doxorubicin, Kabiru Sahabi, Gayathri Thevi Selvarajah, Mohd Mokrish Md Ajat, Rasedee Abdullah, Cheah Y. Kqueen

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are capable of initiating tumour development and causing recurrence after treatment. The objective of this study was to determine the miRNAs, downstream target mRNAs, and signalling pathways in CSCs isolated from doxorubicin-sensitive and doxorubicin-resistant canine mammary adenocarcinoma cell lines. MicroRNA expression was profiled using Agilent SurePrint^® microarrays. MicroRNA data were analyzed using Agilent GeneSpring^® software, and TargetScan and WikiPathways were used to identify genes and pathways targeted by the differentially expressed miRNAs. Six miRNAs were differentially expressed in CSCs isolated from doxorubicinsensitive cells, while fourteen miRNAs were differentially expressed in CSCs isolated from doxorubicin-resistant …

Preliminary Development Of Visual And Real-Time Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assays For Megalocytivirus Detection In Betta Fish (Betta Splendens), Kitikarn Sakuna, Supaporn Noochu, Kittichon U-Taynapun, Nion Chirapongsathonkul, Saransiri Nuanmanee

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study developed rapid detection of Megalocytivirus using visual and real-time loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays. The primer was designed with the major capsid protein gene of Megalocytivirus, including red sea bream iridovirus (RSIV), infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus (ISKNV), and turbot reddish body iridovirus (TRBIV). The visual and real-time LAMP assays were evaluated using DNA extracted from symptomatic betta fish that tested negative for Megalocytivirus by the broad-range PCR assay, as well as a chemically synthesized Megalocytivirus DNA template. Visual LAMP was found sensitive enough to detect up to 10 pg per reaction of the target DNA …

National Heart Center Perfusion Guidelines, Fareed A. Khouqeer, Abdulaziz S. Albaradei, Ahmed A. Jamjoom, Husain H. Jabbad, Khalid A. Iskander, Omar M. Zainalabdeen, Yasser A. Alheraish, Ebtesam M. Alanazi, Abdulrahman F. Alhumiany, Areej S. Al Buraiki, Muhammad W. Rana, Muhamad I. Jelaldin, Zainab A. Zainaldeen, Bander A. Zamzami, Budoor S. Al Aujan, Ahmed M. Galal Elsherbeny

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To establish the[-28pc]AU: Add abbreviated academic degree for authors Fareed A. Khouqeer and Yasser A. Alheraish. first national standards and guidelines for best practice in perfusion for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery in Saudi Arabia. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) enables complex cardiac surgeries; however, it poses risks of potential complications.

Methods: We used the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach to develop these guidelines and assess the certainty of evidence through a collaborative process. A panel of 16 Cardiovascu- lar perfusion experts across Saudi Arabia formulated 22 key clinical questions relevant to local practice. PubMed, Scopus, and Embase …

White Islands In A Sea Of Red, Dana S. Alessa, Faisal A. Alghubaywi, Sultan Al-Khenaizan

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Risk Factors And Outcomes Of Acute Kidney Injury In Children With Congenital Heart Disease Following Cardiac Surgery, Zaher F. Zaher, Mohammad A. Shalaby, Khalid A. Alhasan, Mohammed A. Ghazi, Ghassan A. Mustafa, Yasser S. Bamashmous, Muath A. Hadram, Ibrahim A Sandokji, Abrar N. Alsharief, Abdulaziz M Bahassan, Amr S. Albanna, Osama Y. Safder, Jameela A. Kari

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To investigate the incidence and risk factors for Acute kidney injury (AKI) following cardiac surgery in children with congenital heart diseases, and to identify modifiable factors that remain insufficiently studied. Acute kidney injury is common after cardiac surgery for children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Children with AKI are known to have complicated hospital courses, including their need for kidney replacement therapy, and have increased mortality.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of children admitted to the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU) at King Abdulaziz University Hospital over 7 years (2014–2021), using the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcome …

Bridging Diagnosis And Prevention: The Impact Of Ccta On Cad Risk Management - A Retrospective Single-Center Study, Adil I. Jumani, Ghada A. Rashwan, Hadiza O. Ibrahim, Jumaa S. Aldhaheri, Safaa M. Almohdar, Hassan Hassan, Khaled M. Alfakih

Saudi Medical Journal

Objective: To assess the clinical utility of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with stable chest pain at Zayed Military Hospital, focusing on its impact on management and preventive strategies.

Background: Chest pain is a common presenting symptom in hospitals. Coronary computed tomographic angiography offers an accurate, non-invasive method for diagnosing CAD in patients with low to intermediate pre-test probability.

Methods: A retrospective review of all 417 patients who underwent CCTA from January to December 2024 was conducted. Demographics, calcium scores, CAD findings, comorbidities, and subsequent management, including invasive coronary angiography and pharmacological …

A Bibliometric Analysis Of The Most Influential And Impactful Plastic Surgery Publications From Saudi Arabia, Hatan Mortada, Abdulaziz Alnufaei, Amal Tuaki Aljuaid, Zainab Ahmed Al Hubail, Waad Nawaf Alanazi, Abdulaziz Suleiman Jasaniah, Sarah Abdullah Ramzi, Amr Youssef Arkoubi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objective: To analyze the most cited plastic surgery articles from Saudi Arabia, focusing on publication trends, leading contributors, collaboration patterns, and thematic areas.

Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis using the Web of Science Core Collection (1990–2025). Keywords covering plastic surgery subfields were combined with geographic identifiers (“Saudi Arabia,” “KSA,” “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”) using Boolean operators. Only English-language original and review articles were included. Citation metrics, authorship networks, and keyword co-occurrence were analyzed with VOSviewer and the bibliometrix R package.

Results: We identified 1,013 Saudi-affiliated plastic surgery publications, receiving 7,929 citations. The top 100 most-cited articles averaged 39.3 citations …

Evaluating Diagnostic Capability Of Computed Tomography And Role Of Bronchoscopy In Admitted Cases With Pulmonary Diseases, Khawaja B. Waheed, Zubair Ahmed, Asif Mahmood, Jumana H. Masoudi, Ahmed O. Z. Alanazi, Aldana M. Almubireek, Zoha Bilal, Rood A. Alshehri, Mays H. Mahasneh, Zechariah Jebakumar Arulanantham

Saudi Medical Journal

Objective: To evaluate capability of CT scan in diagnosing pulmonary diseases, identifying malignancy, and role of bronchoscopy in confirming or changing imaging diagnosis.

Method: A retrospective record-based cross-sectional study was performed evaluating data of all consecutive adult patients who had CT and bronchoscopies performed in a period of 2 years (between Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2025). Demographic, clinical symptoms, CT chest and bronchoscopy findings were recorded. Final diagnoses were based on clinical (improvement with time or resolution of symptoms with specific antimicrobial drugs), laboratory (bronchoalveolar lavage and biopsy, blood or sputum cultures) and imaging guided biopsies (where performed). Patients without …

A Retrospective Review Of Antimicrobial Usage And Indications At End-Of-Life For Oncology Patients In A Tertiary Cancer Center In Saudi Arabia, Nabil A. Almouaalamy, Lama A. Banjar, Hattan A. Hassani, Ahmed A. Alqerafi, Abdulrahman I. Ezzi, Bader K. Alaslab, Abdulaziz K. Allhybi, Abdulaziz N. Aljohani, Nora N. Almouaalamy, Hassan A. Almarhabi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To investigate antimicrobial usage patterns, indications, and outcomes in end-of-life (EOL) oncology patients at Princess Noorah Oncology Center (PNOC), King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The use of antimicrobials in oncology patients in EOL care has raised concerns about their appropriateness and the increasing issue of antimicrobial resistance.

Methods: The study is a retrospective chart review of cancer patients treated at the PNOC from January 1, 2017, to January 31, 2022. The inclusion criteria included cancer patients ≥18 years who died during their admission. The exclusion criteria included subjects who did not meet the inclusion criteria.

Results: Among …

Risk Factors, Clinical Manifestations, And Treatment Outcomes Of Primary Bone Sarcomas, Ali H. Alyami, Mohammed A. Alkhotani, Abdulaziz A. Alsiraihi, Mohammed M. Bukhari, Abdulrahman S. Alqurashi, Abdulrahman M. Alghamdi, Anas R. Kurdi, Bader A. Khawaji

Saudi Medical Journal

Objective: To investigate the risk factors, clinical manifestations, and treatment outcomes in patients with Primary Bone Sarcomas (PBS).

Methods: This retrospective study included all patients with PBS treated between June 2016 and December 2023 at King Abdulaziz Medical City, excluding patients with incomplete data, presence of other malignancies, diagnosis at autopsy, or unknown metastasis. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 27. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Log Rank test was used for survival analysis

Results: The study included 127 patients. Common past medical history included diabetes (7%), hypertension (5.5%), and metastasis at presentation (15%). …

The Effect Of Motivational Interviewing On Glycemic Control Among Saudi Persons With Type 2 Diabetes: A Feasibility Study, Fatima Y. Al-Slail, Ibtihal M. Bin Jumah, Kawther O. Abdelfadil, Sahar M. Fadl, Amaal O. Almutairy, Abdullah F. Alanazi, Omer O. Kheir

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess the feasibility of integrating a motivational interviewing approach with a comprehensive diabetes care program in Saudi primary care clinics. Approximately 23.1% of the adult Saudi population is diabetic, yet only 22.5% of these diabetic individuals maintain adequate glycemic control as defined by Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels <7%.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed pre- and post-evaluation methods to compare HbA1c levels among persons with uncontrolled diabetes before and after implementing a motivational interviewing (MI) and comprehensive care program. Adults with type 2 DM were included. The MI approach was used to educate and motivate the patients. Starting from November …

Healthcare Practitioners’ Satisfaction With Ministry Of Health Electronic Programs In Primary Healthcare Centers In Abha: A Comprehensive Analysis, Bander A. Alasmari, Majed M. Alsaleh, Abdullah Saeed, Mohammed Y. Aseri, Meteb A. Albraik, Nawal M. Assiri, Khaled A. Alasiri, Maryam A. Alrashadi, Mohammed Y. Alqasem, Faisal A. Faya, Mozoun D. Alahmari

Saudi Medical Journal

Objective: This study assessed the satisfaction of health care providers with MOH electronic programs in Abha primary care centers and identified key drivers of user satisfaction.

Methods: Cross sectional survey of 152 physicians 48.7, nurses 27.0, allied health staff 21.1 and lab technicians 3.3 from May to July 2025. Participants had to be using MOH electronic systems daily. Descriptive stats and Spearman correlations examine links between satisfaction and system features.

Results: Among 152 respondents 98.7 used at least one MOH program daily.Raqim was most used 89.5. Overall, 11.2 were very satisfied, 44.1 satisfied, 28.3 neutral, and 16.4 dissatisfied. Significant drivers …

Bridging The Evidence Gap: A Retrospective Lens On Survival And Treatment Patterns In Older Patients With Colorectal Cancer, Emad M. Tashkandi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To advise evidence-based strategies and healthcare policies to optimize the management of older adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) in the region. Older adults are disproportionately affected by CRC but are underrepresented in clinical trials. Hence, real-world data are crucial in guiding treatment in this population.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study involving patients aged ≥65 years diagnosed with CRC between 2015 and 2021 at King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Clinical data, treatment patterns, and survival outcomes were analyzed.

Results: Among 256 patients (mean age 74.7; 61.7% male), 75% had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status …

Anatomical Distribution And Extent Of Carotid Plaque In Early Inflammatory Polyarthritis, Fahad F. Almutairi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objective: To compare the extent and anatomical distribution of carotid atherosclerotic plaques in the carotid artery segments between patients with early Inflammatory Polyarthritis (IP) and age- and sex-matched controls, and to assess associated cardiovascular and disease-specific risk factors.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (June 2022 to April 2023), 349 patients (70% female; age 50.74 years; 41.81-58.34) and 115 matched controls (66% female; age 52.28 years; 42.29-58.42) underwent carotid ultrasound examination. Associations between plaques and cardiovascular were assessed.

Results: Plaques were significantly more common among patients than controls (46.1% vs. 27.8%, p = 0.0006), particularly …

Biomarkers Of Multiorgan Failure In Covid-19: A Predictive Framework For Disease Severity And Clinical Outcomes, Wesam A. Nasif, Mohammed H. Mukhtar, Mohammad Althubiti, Abeer Shaker El Moursy Ali

Saudi Medical Journal

Objective: To investigate the predictive value of inflammatory, liver, renal, and cardiac biomarkers in relation to the progression of multiorgan failure (MOF) in COVID-19 patients. A primary goal was to identify which of these markers served as the most discriminative predictors of disease severity.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was carried out between December 2020 and February 2023 to collect data from 1,803 COVID-19 patients from data records in different hospitals in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The ROC curve analysis evaluated the diagnostic and predictive performance of selected biomarkers.

Results: Inflammatory markers such as CRP and D-dimer were evaluated, but ferritin …

Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Infectious Diseases And Antimicrobial Resistance: A Comprehensive Review On Diagnostic, Treatment, And Prevention Aspects, Naveed Ahmed, Mansoor Alghamdi

Saudi Medical Journal

Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in managing infectious diseases by enhancing diagnosis, treatment, and preventive measures. AI-assisted tools have predictive analysis ability for incoming outbreaks, including the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AI-assisted tools facilitate the treatment methods by tailoring personalized medicine according to the specific disease history of the patient, immune response, and genetics. Advanced vaccine development by various AI-assisted in silico tools is becoming easy, leading to faster vaccine discovery and more efficient vaccine design with a more immunogenic response. Despite huge benefits, a few limitations are also encountered, including biases in algorithms, data privacy, and …

Artificial Intelligence In Radiology: Hidden Fragilities And The Path To Resilience, Mustafa S. Alhasan

Saudi Medical Journal

Radiology artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing however its adoption faces fragile foundations that threaten sustainability. Despite bold promises of efficiency and accuracy, current deployment is undermined by weaknesses in economics, evidence, infrastructure, human factors, regulation, security, and environmental impact. Nearly 90% of radiology AI studies report process metrics rather than patient outcomes, while hidden costs elevate ownership to 400% to 500% of subscription fees. Technical fragilities include 25% or greater performance loss with routine protocol or scanner shifts, compounded by vendor consolidation that has eliminated 63% of companies since 2020, creating migration costs averaging 180,000 dollars per exit. Human factor …

Childhood Obesity: Global Burden, Multifactorial Etiologies, Biological Mechanisms, And Emerging Interventions For Prevention And Management, Fahad H. Baali

Saudi Medical Journal

Childhood obesity, characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat that adversely affects health, is a global public health challenge. It affects approximately 8.2% of children and adolescents globally and contributes significantly to the burden of chronic diseases in later life. Obese children are at increased risk of developing metabolic disorder cluster, type 2 diabetes (T2D), coronary artery disease (CAD), and psychosocial complications. Increasing prevalence of childhood obesity imposes substantial economic costs and highlights the urgent need for effective prevention and management strategies. The causes of childhood obesity are multifactorial including genetic predispositions, environmental influences, dietary habits, and physical inactivity. Early …

Bleeding Avoidance Strategies In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation, Antonio Landi, Marco Valgimigli

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

In The Belly Of The Beast:The Struggle For Abortion Rights And Reproductive Freedom In El Salvador, Cho, Karen Hyunbee

Santa Clara Journal of International Law

El Salvador maintains one of the most restrictive abortion regimes globally. Abortion is prohibited in all circumstances, and women who undergo the procedure may face prosecution for aggravated homicide, punishable by sentences of up to fifty years’ imprisonment. Healthcare professionals who assist with such procedures can likewise face criminal liability, with penalties of up to twelve years of imprisonment. This article concerns the case of a woman named Beatriz (surname unlisted) in El Salvador who sought an abortion in 2013 when she was medically diagnosed with a high-risk condition and an anencephalic fetus during her pregnancy. She was denied her …

Hyaluronan 35 Prevents Endotoxin-Mediated Dysregulated Skeletal Muscle Proteostasis During Ethanol Exposure, Nicole Welch, Pugazhendhi Kannan, Gangarao Davuluri, Annette Bellar, Amy H. Attaway, Saurabh Mishra, Jasmin A. Cunningham, Avinash Kumar, Ryan Musich, Elif G. Ertugral, Vandana Agrawal, Isaac L. Hu, Terri J. Hartford, Noah L. Weisleder, Vidula T. Vachharajani, Chandrasekhar R. Kothapalli

Chemical & Biomedical Engineering Faculty Publications

Sarcopenia in alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is of high clinical significance, but there are no effective treatments. Hyaluronan 35 kDa (HA35), a glycosaminoglycan polymer, modulates responses to Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), a lipopolysaccharide receptor, to improve hepatic and macrophage function in ALD. We evaluated skeletal muscle responses to HA35 in preclinical models of ALD. Responses to ethanol, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and HA35 were studied in differentiated murine C2C12/human-induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived myotubes, and wild-type/HA receptor CD44 knockout (CD44(-/-)) mouse models of ALD (mALD). Signaling molecules and measures of protein homeostasis (proteostasis) were quantified by immunoblots, mitochondrial oxidative function was determined …

Learning The Game Beyond The Scoreboard, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – While people are watching football, selecting their fantasy teams, keeping up with the transfer portal or calling a play, statistics often form the linchpin of their analysis. Some of those statistics may have been collected by sport management students in the University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences.

Therapeutic Reprogramming Of Tumour-Associated Macrophages In Pancreatic Cancer Using A Cytotoxic Ccr2-Targeted Nanotheranostic, Vikas Kumar Somani, Xiaohui Zhang, Timothy Hung-Po Chen, Ashenafi Bulle, Sapana Bansod, Lin Li, Yutong Geng, Liang-I Kang, Gyu Seong Heo, Hannah Luehmann, Yuena Zhang, Muhammad A Saeed, Kory J Lavine, David G Denardo, Russell K Pachynski, Yongjian Liu, Kian-Huat Lim

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) exhibits a profoundly immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment (TME) dominated by inflammatory monocytes (IMs) and tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs), which restrict adaptive immunity and drive resistance to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB). Recruitment of CCR2⁺ IMs by tumour-derived CCL2 is a central mechanism underlying TAM accumulation. Conventional gemcitabine (GEM) and small-molecule CCR2 inhibitors provide limited benefit due to poor intratumoural delivery, transient target engagement, and compensatory myeloid recruitment. METHODS: We engineered a CCR2-targeted nanotheranostic by conjugating a CCR2-binding peptide (ECL1i) and GEM onto ultrasmall copper nanoclusters (CuNCs-ECL1i-GEM; C-E-G). Therapeutic efficacy and immune remodelling were evaluated using orthotopic subcutaneous and …

Regulating Reader(S): Book People V. Wong, Compelled Speech, And Sexually Explicit Library Materials In The Fifth Circuit, Gray Wood

Texas A&M Law Review

This Note analyzes the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent holding in Book People, Inc. v. Wong, which struck down Texas Education Code Chapter 35. Passed under the 88th Texas Legislature’s READER Act in 2023, Chapter 35 instituted a mandatory rating system that required Texas book vendors to review the books they sold to district schools and open-enrollment charter schools for sexually explicit material. Book vendors banded together to oppose the law, arguing that it constituted compelled speech, a legal doctrine that has come to the forefront of First Amendment fights since the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in 303 …

02-17-26 Bor Hsc Committee Notice Of Meeting, Patricia Serna

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

02-17-26 BOR HSC Committee Notice of Meeting

Silence Is Golden: Quiet Hours Vs. Delirium In The Picu, Chastity Gillmore-Williams, Kevin Lai, North Porter, Jade Orozco, Corrie Zuker, Bria Pierce

2025

No abstract provided.