Browsing Theme 2: Population, Health & Wellness by Title
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THE MICROBIOME AND EPIGENOME PROFILE IN PEDIATRIC TYPE 1 DIABETES IN QATAR
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)This study focused on Qatar's pediatric population that has witnessed a steep increase in the incidence of the disease. In order to understand this, we analyzed the blood and stool samples of a pilot group of 21 T1D subjects ... -
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 ... -
The Profile of Hepatic Gene Expression of Glucose Metabolism in Mice on High Fat Diet
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, and recent data indicated that 20% of the populations would be obese. Obesity arises as a multifactorial disease caused by inherited traits that interact with lifestyle factors such ... -
The protective role of Sestrin2 in high fat diet-induced nephropathy
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: Obesity is a major risk factor for type-2 diabetes predisposing patients to diabetic nephropathy (DN), the leading cause of end-stage renal failure. Glomerular injury is a prominent pathological feature of ... -
The Relationship between Cyberbullying, Cyber-victimization and Depression among Qatar University Students
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Cyberbullying is a modern form of bullying that could be practiced electronically or on the internet. It is related to different mental health issues such as depression, which can affect both the cyberbully and ... -
The Role of GATA3 in Adipogenesis & Insulin Resistance
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Impaired adipogenesis plays an important role in the development of obesity-associated insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Adipose tissue inflammation is a crucial mediator of this process. In hyperglycemia, ... -
The Role of Qatar Community Pharmacists in Depression care: A Survey of Attitudes, Practices and Perceived Barriers
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Negative attitudes and stigma to mental health constitute major barriers to healthcare provision and access to treatment for patients with depression across the globe. Community pharmacists are among the most ... -
THE USE OF DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER AS A MODEL ORGANISM TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF BACTERIAL INFECTION ON HOST SURVIVAL AND METABOLISM
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Enterobacteriaceae, a large family of facultative anaerobic bacteria, encloses a broad spectrum of bacterial species including Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, and Shigella sonnei, that produce enterotoxins and ... -
The Use of Drosophila Melanogaster as A Model Organism To Study The Effect Of Innate Immunity On Metabolism
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Apart from its traditional role in disease control, recent body of evidence has implicated a role of the immune system in regulating metabolic homeostasis. Owing to the importance of this “immune-metabolic alignment” ... -
Thermal Stability of 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV Fluid exposed to Short- and Long-Term Extreme Conditions
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Purpose: 0.9% sodium chloride IV fluid (normal saline) is critical in a clinical setting and may save lives. Data on thermal stability of normal saline, in out-of-hospital settings, are lacking. The purpose of this study ... -
Toxicity assessment of treated sewage effluent using the zebrafish embryo model
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: In a context of tremendous economic value, the management and protection of water resources in Qatar has long been a significant issue as part of the global wastewater management plan. The process is based on ... -
Toxicity Evaluation of Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Surfactant on Embryonic Development of Zebrafish
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Surfactants best known for their use in the industry of detergents, household products, and cosmetics. Usually, the amount of released surfactants into the environment is diluted during secondary water treatment. ... -
Undergraduate student research
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: The United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015. One of these goals describes achieving a Universal Health Coverage by 2030. This signifies workforce planning in healthcare professions ... -
Unraveling Gene Expression Profiles of Cardiac Genes That Participate in Embryonic Development of Congenital Heart Defects Using Chick Embryo
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare but serious subtype of congenital heart defects (CHDs) at which the hemodynamics are disturbed. In this project, HLHS was introduced surgically by left atrial ligation (LAL) ... -
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 ... -
VISUALIZATION OF FACTOR VIII WITH FLOW-CYTOMETRY AS A TOOL FOR NOVEL GENE THERAPY APPROACH IN HEMOPHILIA A
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Haemophilia A is a genetic X-linked disorder, characterized by coagulation Factor VIII (FVIII) deficiency and leading to pathological bleedings. The disease occurs in a rate of 1 in 5000 males' births. The treatment is ... -
Vitamin D is associated with improved lung function but not with asthma, emphysema and bronchitis
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Hypovitaminosis D has been linked to several non-bone related diseases. Relation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)] and lung function and lung diseases has received less attention. Methods: Data from 3 ... -
West Nile Virus Seroprevalence Among Qatari And Immigrant Populations Within Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: West Nile Virus (WNV) is one of the most widely spread arboviruses worldwide and a highly significant pathogen in humans and animals. Despite frequent outbreaks and endemic transmission being reported in the ...