Browsing by Author "Thalib, Lukman"
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Physical activity in pregnancy prevents gestational diabetes: A meta-analysis
Suhail A.R., Doi; Furuya-Kanamori, Luis; Toft, Egon; Musa, Omran A.H.; Mohamed, Aisha M.; Clark, Justin; Thalib, Lukman... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)AimsThe effectiveness of physical activity (PA) programs for prevention of gestational diabetes (GDM) lacks conclusive evidence. The aim of this study was to generate clear evidence regarding the effectiveness of physical ... -
The physiological effects of concurrent strength and endurance training sequence: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Murlasits, Zsolt; Kneffel, Zsuzsanna; Thalib, Lukman ( Taylor & Francis , 2017 , Article Review)We conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to assess the chronic effects of the sequence of concurrent strength and endurance training on selected important physiological and performance parameters, ... -
Pressure injury prevalence and predictors among older adults in the first 36-hours of hospitalisation.
Latimer, Sharon; Chaboyer, Wendy; Thalib, Lukman; McInnes, Elizabeth; Bucknall, Tracey; Gillespie, Brigid M... more authors ... less authors ( Wiley , 2019 , Article)To describe the prevalence and predictors of pressure injuries among older adults with limited mobility, within the first 36-hours of their hospital admission in Australia. Pressure injuries are significant health, safety ... -
Prevalence of anelloviruses (TTV, TTMDV, and TTMV) in healthy blood donors and in patients infected with HBV or HCV in Qatar
Al-Qahtani, Ahmed A.; Alabasi, Enas S.; AbuOdeh, Raed; Thalib, Lukman; Nasrallah, Gheyath K. ( BioMed Central , 2016 , Article)Background Anelloviruses (TTV, TTMV, and TTMDV) have been associated with non A-G hepatitis. The goal of the current study was to estimate the prevalence of these anelloviruses in Qatar. Methods A total of 607 blood ... -
Prevalence of BRCA mutations among hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer patients in Arab countries: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Abdulrashid, Khadiga; AlHussaini, Nour; Ahmed, Wifag; Thalib, Lukman ( BMC , 2019 , Article)To systematically assess the prevalence of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations in women with Hereditary Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) in Arab countries and to describe the variability in the BRCA gene mutations in different ... -
Prophylactic antibiotics for preventing genital tract infection in women undergoing surgical procedures for incomplete abortion: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Islam, Nazmul; Furuya-Kanamori, Luis; Mahmood, Sadia; Thalib, Lukman ( Wiley , 2020 , Article)Findings about the effect of prophylactic antibiotics in preventing genital tract infection (GTI) associated with surgical procedures used for incomplete abortions are conflicting. Some reported a decrease in infection ... -
Quality of assessment and counselling offered by community pharmacists and medication sale without prescription to patients presenting with acute cardiac symptoms: a simulated client study
Kashour, Tarek Seifaw; Joury, Abdulaziz; Alotaibi, Abdullah M.; Althagafi, Mahmoud; Almufleh, Aws S.; Hersi, Ahmad; Thalib, Lukman... more authors ... less authors ( Springer-Verlag , 2016 , Article)PURPOSE: Self-medication is common worldwide. However, the prevalence of sale of prescription medications without prescription and the quality of assessment and counselling provided by community pharmacists to cardiac ... -
Repositioning for pressure injury prevention in adults.
Gillespie, Brigid M; Walker, Rachel M; Latimer, Sharon L; Thalib, Lukman; Whitty, Jennifer A; McInnes, Elizabeth; Chaboyer, Wendy P... more authors ... less authors ( John Wiley & Sons , 2020 , Article)A pressure injury (PI), also referred to as a 'pressure ulcer', or 'bedsore', is an area of localised tissue damage caused by unrelieved pressure, friction, or shearing on any part of the body. Immobility is a major risk ... -
Risk of wheezing and asthma exacerbation in children treated with paracetamol versus ibuprofen: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Sherbash, Mohamed; Furuya-Kanamori, Luis; Nader, Joanne Daghfal; Thalib, Lukman ( BMC , 2020 , Article)Background Paracetamol and ibuprofen are the most commonly used medications for fever and pain management in children. While the efficacy appears similar with both drugs, there are contradictory findings related to adverse ... -
Short-term improvements in diet quality in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are associated with smoking status, physical activity and body mass index: the 3D case series study.
Burch, Emily; Williams, Lauren T; Thalib, Lukman; Ball, Lauren ( Springer Nature , 2020 , Article)Dietary intake impacts glycaemic control through its effect on weight and glucose-insulin homeostasis. Early glycaemic control is associated with improved outcomes and reduced mortality for people with type 2 diabetes ... -
A Tailored, Bundle Care Intervention Strategy to Reduce Cardiac Mortality During the Hajj: A Population-Based, Before and After Study.
Al Faraidy, Khalid A; Thalib, Lukman; Al Shammeri, Owayed; Bokhari, Fayez; Hersi, Ahmad; Alfaleh, Hussam; Kashour, Tarek... more authors ... less authors ( SAGE Publications , 2019 , Article)Hajj is the largest human gathering with over 2 million people. We evaluated the effect of bundle care intervention on mortality. A population-based, before and after study compared the effect of an intervention on mortality. ... -
Use of a Robotic Seal as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Dementia Symptoms: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.
Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy J; Murfield, Jenny E; Thalib, Lukman; Beattie, Elizabeth R A; Shum, David K H; O'Dwyer, Siobhan T; Mervin, M Cindy; Draper, Brian M... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)To test the effects of individual, nonfacilitated sessions with PARO (version 9), when compared against a look-alike plush toy and usual care, on the emotional and behavioral symptoms of dementia for people living in ... -
Using a therapeutic companion robot for dementia symptoms in long-term care: reflections from a cluster-RCT.
Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy; Murfield, Jenny; Thalib, Lukman; Beattie, Elizabeth; Shum, David; Draper, Brian... more authors ... less authors ( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2017 , Article)We undertook a cluster-randomised controlled trial exploring the effect of a therapeutic companion robot (PARO) compared to a look-alike plush toy and usual care on dementia symptoms of long-term care residents. Complementing ... -
Validation of a risk prediction model for COVID-19: the PERIL prospective cohort study.
Mohammedain, Shahd A; Badran, Saif; Elzouki, AbdelNaser Y; Salim, Halla; Chalaby, Ayesha; Siddiqui, Mya; Hussein, Yehia Y; Rahim, Hanan Abdul; Thalib, Lukman; Alam, Mohammed Fasihul; Al-Badriyeh, Daoud; Al-Maadeed, Sumaya; Doi, Suhail Ar... more authors ... less authors ( Future Medicine , 2023 , Article)This study aims to perform an external validation of a recently developed prognostic model for early prediction of the risk of progression to severe COVID-19. Patients were recruited at their initial diagnosis at two ... -
Validation of the 6-Month GRACE Score in Predicting 1-Year Mortality of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Admitted to the Arabian Gulf Hospitals
Thalib, Lukman; Furuya-Kanamori, Luis; AlHabib, Khalid F.; Alfaleh, Hussam F.; AlShamiri, Mostafa Q.; Amin, Haitham; Al Suwaidi, Jassim; Sulaiman, Kadhim; Almahmeed, Wael; Alsheikh-Ali, Alawi A.; Al-Motarreb, Ahmed; Doi, Suhail A.R.... more authors ... less authors ( SAGE Publications , 2016 , Article)Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are the most common cardiovascular diseases and are associated with a significant risk of mortality and morbidity. The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) risk score postdischarge ...