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Food groups and the risk of colorectal cancer: results from a Jordanian case-control study
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Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc
, 2015 , Article)
The role of diet in colorectal cancer (CRC) in Jordan has not been studied previously. This study aimed at examining the association between food groups (including grains, fruits, vegetables, milk, and meat and legumes) ...
Inflammogenesis of Secondary Spinal Cord Injury
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Frontiers Media
, 2016 , Article)
Spinal cord injury (SCI) and spinal infarction lead to neurological complications and eventually to paraplegia or quadriplegia. These extremely debilitating conditions are major contributors to morbidity. Our understanding ...
Leptin And Free Leptin Receptor Is Associated With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In Young Women
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
, 2015 , Article)
Leptin has two forms in the circulation: free and bound forms. The soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R) circulates
in the blood and can bind to leptin. The aim of this study is to assess the concentrations of the leptin and ...
Osteoporosis in patients with stroke: A cross-sectional study
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Medknow Publications
, 2016 , Article)
Stroke-related impairments and inactivity contribute to the accelerated development of bone mass removal. However, the extent of decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) after stroke and all factors that influence such rapid ...
Do the helminth parasites of wood mice interact?
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Blackwell Science Ltd
, 2005 , Article)
Two published data sets of helminths of the wood mouse Apodemus sylvaticus (L.) were analysed to test the hypothesis that the structure of these component communities is influenced by interactions between species. A range ...
Microfluidics integrated biosensors: A leading technology towards lab-on-a-chip and sensing applications
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2015 , Article)
A biosensor can be defined as a compact analytical device or unit incorporating a biological or biologically derived sensitive recognition element immobilized on a physicochemical transducer to measure one or more analytes. ...
Reference ranges of lymphocyte subsets in healthy Qatari adults
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Future Medicine Ltd
, 2015 , Article)
Aim: Determine reference ranges of lymphocyte subsets in healthy Qatari adults.
Patients & Methods: Blood samples (n = 150) were investigated using four colors flow
cytometery. Results: The mean percentage and absolute ...
Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in the general population of women in Qatar
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2013 , Article)
Objectives The Arabian Gulf region has limited
epidemiological data related to sexually transmitted
infections. The objective of this study was to estimate
the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection
among general ...
Survey on the Microbial Quality of Traditional Foods Sold by Street Vendors in Qatar.
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Austin Publishing Group
, 2014 , Article)
During the past few years the traditional market of Qatar has become an
attraction to many customers who eat from the numerous women street vendors
selling Qatari traditional dishes. To gain an understanding on the safety ...
The Blue Button Project: Engaging Patients in Healthcare by a Click of a Button
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American Health Information Management Association
, 2015 , Article)
The Blue Button project has become a way for many Americans to download their health records by just a click in any way that suits them, such as in print, on a thumb drive, or on their mobile devices and smartphones. Several ...