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Medical students’ perspectives on an assessment of reflective portfolios [response to letter]
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Other)We thank Forenc et al1 for their interest in our study titled Construct Validity of an Instrument for Assessment of Reflective Writing-Based Portfolios of Medical Students.2 In their Letter to Editor, their main critique ... -
Meeting sustainable development goals via robotics and autonomous systems
( Nature Research , 2022 , Article)Robotics and autonomous systems are reshaping the world, changing healthcare, food production and biodiversity management. While they will play a fundamental role in delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals, associated ... -
Meningococcal Vaccines: Challenges and Prospects.
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)is a gram-negative bacterium that causes a severe acute infection, called the meningococcal disease [...]. -
Mental health considerations of a humanitarian crisis: Identification of needs and delivery of services to Afghan child and adolescent refugees in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This paper summarizes a novel initiative by Qatar mental health services to support Afghan refugee children and adolescents. The project involved evaluating needs, establishing a dedicated team, and setting up a suitable ... -
Mental health during COVID-19 in Qatar
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Other)The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented health and social challenges. WHO has been working to promote the integration of mental health and psychosocial support into the COVID-19 response effort.1 It is vital that ... -
Mental health legislation in the Arab countries
( Elsevier , 2023 , Other)Policy and legislation in Arab countries: Arab countries is a term that refers to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's collective identity, reflecting cohesive socio-cultural and Islamic perspectives and ... -
Mental health stigma: The role of dualism, uncertainty, causation and treatability
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2021 , Other)Public stigma on mental health has been defined as 'the set of negative attitudes and beliefs that motivate individuals to fear, reject, avoid and discriminate against people with mental illness'. Stigma causes immense ... -
Mental Health, resilience, and religiosity in the elderly under COVID-19 quarantine in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) quarantine has been associated with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. We hypothesize these symptoms might even be more pronounced in the elderly, who may be ... -
Mental illness stigma as a moderator in the relationship between religiosity and help-seeking attitudes among Muslims from 16 Arab countries
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background Determining the potential barriers responsible for delaying access to care, and elucidating pathways to early intervention should be a priority, especially in Arab countries where mental health resources are ... -
Mental wellbeing of frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Other)The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) began with initial cases in China in December 2019 and by January 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) declared it as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (WHO ... -
Mental wellbeing of healthcare workers working in quarantine centers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2020 , Article)Background: Healthcare workers managing Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) patients are at increased risk of poor mental wellbeing. The available literature on the psychological impact in the Arabian Gulf region is limited, and a ... -
Mesoporous silica coated carbon nanofibers reduce embryotoxicity via ERK and JNK pathways
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) have been implicated in biomedical applications, yet, they are still considered as a potential hazard. Conversely, mesoporous silica is a biocompatible compound that has been used in various ... -
Meta-analysis of intracavitary electrocardiogram guidance for peripherally inserted central catheter placement
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article Review)Background: Recently, intracavitary electrocardiogram technology has been applied to peripherally inserted central catheter placement and demonstrates many potential advantages. However, the tip positioning accuracy of ... -
Metabolic aspects of surgical subcutaneous fat removal: an umbrella review and implications for future research.
( Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , 2022 , Article Review)Although obesity is a preventable disease, maintaining a normal body weight can be very challenging and difficult, which has led to a significant increase in the demand for surgical subcutaneous fat removal (SSFR) to improve ... -
Metabolic changes after nonsurgical fat removal: A dose response meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)BackgroundObesity-induced insulin resistance leads to the metabolic syndrome. Both bariatric surgery and surgical fat removal have been shown to improve metabolic health, but the metabolic benefits of nonsurgical fat removal ... -
Metabolic changes after surgical fat removal: A dose–response meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)BackgroundBariatric surgery averts obesity-induced insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome. By contrast, surgical fat removal is considered merely an esthetic endeavor. The aim of this article was to establish whether ... -
Metabolic changes after surgical fat removal: Current gaps and suggestions for future studies
( Elsevier , 2023 , Other)Dear Editor, We read with interest the letter by Seretes et al. discussing the findings and limitations of our evidence synthesis regarding the metabolic implications of surgical subcutaneous fat removal (SSFR).1 It is ... -
Metabolic reprogramming of T regulatory cells in the hypoxic tumor microenvironment.
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Metabolic dysregulation in the hypoxic tumor microenvironment (TME) is considered as a hallmark of solid tumors, leading to changes in biosynthetic pathways favoring onset, survival and proliferation of malignant cells. ... -
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease: a selective review of pathogenesis, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies.
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article Review)Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a novel terminology introduced in 2020 to provide a more accurate description of fatty liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction. It replaces the outdated term ... -
Metabolomic profiling reveals key metabolites associated with hypertension progression
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Pre-hypertension is a prevalent condition among the adult population worldwide. It is characterized by asymptomatic elevations in blood pressure beyond normal levels but not yet reaching the threshold for ...