• Magnetic mesoporous nanospheres anchored with LyP-1 as an efficient pancreatic cancer probe 

      Jiang, Y.; Liu, S.; Zhang, Y; Li, H; He, H.; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)
      Immobilization of a ligand that selectively interacts with cancer cells to nanomaterials can enhance their diagnostic and therapeutic efficiency. In this study, we firstly demonstrate the high expression of receptor for ...
    • Metronidazole in conjunction with penicillin neither prevents recurrence nor enhances recovery from peritonsillar abscess when compared with penicillin alone: A prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial 

      Wiksten, Johanna E.; Pitkaranta, Anne; Blomgren, Karin ( Oxford University Press , 2016 , Article)
      Objectives The objectives of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of metronidazole in conjunction with penicillin in preventing the recurrence of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) and to learn whether metronidazole enhances ...
    • Open-label study of absorption and clearance of 1% voriconazole eye drops 

      Neoh, Chin Fen; Leung, Lok; Chan, Elsie; Al-Badriyeh, Daoud; Fullinfaw, Robert O.; ... more authors ( American Society for Microbiology , 2016 , Article)
      Twenty participants undergoing elective cataract surgery received 1% voriconazole eye drops (1 drop per eye) either 20, 40, 60, or 80 min before surgery. Median voriconazole concentrations of 1.9 to 3.2 mg/liter in aqueous ...
    • Ovarian torsion: A retrospective case series at a tertiary care center emergency department 

      Tabbara, Faysal; Hariri, Moustafa; Hitti, Eveline ( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)
      Ovarian torsion (OT) is a gynecological emergency that can have diverse clinical presentations makings its diagnosis especially challenging. Few studies exist in the literature describing the clinical presentation as well ...
    • Perspective of pharmacists in Qatar regarding doping and anti-doping in sports 

      Mottram, D.; Khalifa, S.; Alemrayat, B.; Rahhal, A.; Ahmed, A.; ... more authors ( Edizioni Minerva Medica , 2016 , Article)
      BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the current knowledge and perceptions of pharmacists in Qatar with regard to the use of drugs in sport and to explore their views on the introduction of education and ...
    • Postoperative administration of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, donepezil, interferes with bone healing and implant osseointegration in a rat model 

      Al-Hamed F.S.; Maria O.M.; Phan J.; Subaie A.A.; Gao Q.; ... more authors ( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)
      Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer?s disease. Its use has been associated with increased bone mass in humans and animals. However, the effect of postoperative ...
    • QU Class of 2021 Distinguished Female Ceremony 

      ( Qatar University , 2021 , Video)
    • Response to: "Cancer risk due to contamination: Consideration from market basket survey in Qatar" 

      Rowell, Candace; Kuiper, Nora; Shomar, Basem; Al-Saad, Khalid; Nriagu, Jerome ( Elsevier , 2014 , Other)
      We welcome the comments on our article entitled “A market basket survey of As, Zn and Se in rice imports in Qatar: Health implications” (Rowell et al., 2014). The commenter opens up the debate on what constitutes a safe ...
    • Role of pharmacist in cardiovascular disease-related health promotion and in hypertension and dyslipidemia management: A cross-sectional study in the State of Qatar 

      El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; Mahfoud, Ziyad R.; Al Suwaidi, Jassim; Alkhiyami, Dania; Alasmar, Aya Riyad ( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article)
      Rationale, aims and objectives In Qatar, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have recently become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Prevention, detection and management of CVD risk factors reduce CVD chance. The study ...
    • Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Impact of Early Metabolic Impairment: Interplay between Dysbiosis and Adipose Inflammation 

      Dwaib, Haneen S.; AlZaim, Ibrahim; Ajouz, Ghina; Eid, Ali H.; El-Yazbi, Ahmed ( American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapy (ASPET) , 2022 , Article)
      The evolving view of gut microbiota has shifted toward describing the colonic flora as a dynamic organ in continuous interaction with systemic physiologic processes. Alterations of the normal gut bacterial profile, known ...
    • The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Adult Lip, Oral, and Pharyngeal Cancer in 204 Countries and Territories: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 

      Da Cunha, Amanda Ramos; Compton, Kelly; Xu, Rixing; Mishra, Rashmi; Drangsholt, Mark Thomas; ... more authors ( American Medical Association , 2023 , Article)
      Importance: Lip, oral, and pharyngeal cancers are important contributors to cancer burden worldwide, and a comprehensive evaluation of their burden globally, regionally, and nationally is crucial for effective policy ...
    • The impact of genetic and non-genetic factors on warfarin dose prediction in MENA region: A systematic review 

      Bader, Loulia Akram; Elewa, Hazem ( Public Library of Science , 2016 , Article Review)
      Background Warfarin is the most commonly used oral anticoagulant for the treatment and prevention of thromboembolic disorders. Pharmacogenomics studies have shown that variants in CYP2C9 and VKORC1 genes are strongly and ...
    • The role of α2-adrenergic receptors in hypertensive preeclampsia: A hypothesis 

      Maaliki, Dina; Issa, Khodr; Al Shehabi, Tuqa; El-Yazbi, Ahmed; Eid, Ali H. ( Wiley Blackwell , 2019 , Article Review)
      Preeclampsia, a major disorder of human pregnancy, manifests as persistent hypertension and proteinuria presenting after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Multiple systemic symptoms might be associated with preeclampsia including ...
    • Utilization of evidence-based secondary prevention medications at the time of discharge in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Qatar 

      El-Hajj, Maguy S.; Saad, Ahmed; Al-Suwaidi, Jassim; Al-Marridi, Wafa Z.; Elkhalifa, Dana H.; ... more authors ( Bentham Science Publishers , 2016 , Article)
      Background and Objectives: In Qatar, ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) has become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Guidelines recommend that ACS patients should receive indefinite treatment with antiplatelets, ...