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The Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals and Patients on the Value of Collaborative Care Model for Diabetes in Primary Healthcare Settings in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the top health priorities in Qatar due to its high prevalence of 15.5%, which is projected to increase to 29.7% by 2035. DM management is still challenging despite healthcare ... -
Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Chalcone Analogs as Potential Therapeutic Agents for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most frequently diagnosed malignancy, as well as a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in men globally. Despite the initial response to hormone targeted therapy, the majority of ... -
Reducing the incidence of exposure to blood and body fluids
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Methods: we used a Pareto chart to identify priority areas for our project based on magnitude of incidence of BBF exposures. A driver diagram was developed with four main primary drivers including risk awareness, attitudes ... -
Conjugation of CTGF with Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles for the development of wound healing hydrogel patch
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Non-healing chronic wounds are the key concern in type-2 diabetes that frequently leads to chronic infections, finally causes amputation of limbs, organs etc. Decrease in the proliferation and migration of cells such as ... -
In Vivo Investigation of Cardiac Benefits of Sodium Glucose Cotransporter Inhibition Using the Zebrafish Model
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects >16% of adults in Qatar. Newly emerging class of antidiabetic drugs focuses on SGLT inhibition were observed to reduce CVDs risks in diabetic patients. Up to date, the mechanism ... -
InVitro Comparison of Two Single Layer Hand Sewn End-to-End Anastomosis Techniques in Normal Equine Jejunum: APilot Study
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: The equine small intestine can be affected by a variety of disorders, which may require some form of bypass or anastomosis procedure. Several small intestinal anastomosis techniques have been reported in ... -
Improving Waiting Times in Hand Surgery Clinic at Rumailah Hospital, Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: The quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery are key drivers that influence hospital quality as well as patient satisfaction. The patient waiting time is the period of time that passes between patients ... -
IN VITRO COMPARISON OF TWO SINGLE LAYER HAND SEWN END-TO-END ANASTOMOSIS TECHNIQUES IN NORMAL EQUINE JEJUNUM A PILOT STUDY
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: The equine small intestine can be affected by a variety of disorders, which may require some form of bypass or anastomosis procedure. Several small intestinal anastomosis techniques have been reported in ... -
Evaluating the Impact of a brief Health at Every Size-based activity on body positivity and internal weight-based oppression
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: Internal weight-based oppression WBO is the internalized negative attitudes, values and beliefs people hold about body weight, and is associated with depression, anxiety, body image disturbance, disordered ... -
Exploration of sleep quality and sleep hygiene among QU students
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Sleep is an important component of healthy lifestyles. Worldwide reports suggest that one in every three adults suffers from insomnia. University students are vulnerable to insomnia due to their stressful lifestyle and ... -
Validation of FFQ Against Food Records for Vitamin D in Qatar Population
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: The measurement of vitamin D nutritional status through dietary assessment is a cost effective method. Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) is usually validated against food records (FR). There is no vitamin D ... -
PAMAM Dendrimers as Anti-HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Treatment
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Poly (amidoamine) dendrimers (PAMAMs) are widely used in drug delivery systems and gene transfection as drug carriers. They also exert several biological effects like modulating gene expression, particularly ... -
Development and in Vitro Testing of a Nitric Oxide Nanoparticle Carrier for Acute Lung Injury
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an infectious clinical condition in which gas exchange inside the airways and alveoli are disturbed. Fluid filled lungs need to be mechanically ventilated for airway ... -
Factors Associated with Vitamin D Deficiency in Women: Lesson from Biobank in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Cesarean section (CS) delivery is one of the top concerns when it comes to women in maternity age, given the fact that CS rate are on the rise globally and especially in Qatar. Many socioeconomic, demographic, ... -
Investigating the efficacy of natural blood glucose lowering compounds in the prevention of congenital heart defects during maternal diabetes using the chick embryo
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by hyperglycemia. Although there are several drugs available for diabetes, patients tend to follow natural remedies. However, the use of these natural remedies lacks ... -
Overview of Polymers for Improved Oil Recovery Treatments
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)High water production in oil and gas wells reduces significantly the recovery factor. Mechanical as well as chemical methods are applied to shut off water productive zones. Crosslinked polymers showed high efficiency to ... -
Micromodel Study on Pore Scale Mechanisms Associated with Permeability Impairment in Porous Media
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Recently, researchers are attracted towards the gas production from hydrate bearing sediments considering its abundance in marine continental margins and persisting demand for alternate energy. Dissociation of hydrate into ... -
Novel Method for the production of Water from Humid Environment of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Water scarcity is the major challenge of the upcoming decades for the entire world. Middle eastern nations are prone to water scarcity due to very less rainfall, scarce fresh water sources, sandy surrounding and harsh humid ... -
method validation of drug quantification poster
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)A lowest detection limit with straight linearity were obtained by developing a method to analyze Phenacetin (Phe) in both aqueous and organic extraction by using Liquid chromatography Triple Quoadrpole mass with electrospray ... -
Impact of Countdown ground LED lights on traffic flow efficiency at signalized intersections: a driving simulator study
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Unnecessary stopping at signalized intersections during yellow interval reduces traffic flow efficiency. The aim of this driving simulator study was to investigate the impact of an advanced countdown system on traffic flow ...
