Browsing Theme 2: Population, Health & Wellness by Title
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Salmonellosis among Pediatric Population in Qatar: Prevalence, Antibiotic Resistance and Molecular Epidemiology
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objectives: This study aims to characterize at the molecular level the genes encoding resistance in Salmonella and explain the molecular mechanisms underlying resistance to ceftriaxone, cefepime, amoxicillin-clavulanate, ... -
Sanguinarine mediated anti-tumor activity via targeting JAK/STAT3 pathway in thyroid cancer
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Sanguinarine (SNG), a natural compound with an array of pharmacological activities, has promising therapeutic potential against a number of pathological conditions, including malignancies. This research aimed to investigate ... -
Serum Magnesium and Cognitive Function Among Qatari Adult
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Previous studies found that low levels of magnesium can increase the risk of several diseases including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and hypertension which are associated with cognitive dysfunction. ... -
Smartphone addiction among Qatar University students: a cross-sectional study
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Aims: The aims of this study were to: (I) estimate the prevalence of SPA among students in Qatar University (QU); (II) assess the correlation between daily duration of smartphone use (SPU) and SPA; (III) assess the ... -
Stepwise Relationship of Exercise Frequency with Serum BDNF Level among Adolescents
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: Regular participation in exercise in adolescents is associated with numerous health benefits, including improved CV, metabolic, muscular, respiratory, immune, cognitive, and neurohormonal functions. Brain-derived ... -
Strengthening the Quality of Clinical Pharmacokinetic Studies: Development and Validation of a Critical Appraisal Tool for Clinical Pharmacokinetic Research
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Robust critical appraisal tools for pharmacokinetic studies are lacking. The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable critical appraisal tool for clinical pharmacokinetic studies. Methodology: A ... -
Systemic properties of carcinogenesis: lessons from studies on the Earth and in the Space
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Hundreds of proteins and genes are involved in initiation and growth of tumors. These proteins and genes act in coordinated ways, and their relations are visualized as networks. Networks are more accurate ... -
Testing Air Quality of Primary Health Care Centers in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Poor indoor air quality results in significant adverse effects on human health. In particular, the hospital atmospheric environment requires high air quality to protect patients and health care workers against ... -
The Association Between Health Information Seeking and Behavior Change Related to Physical Activity among Qatari Adolescents
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objectives: This study aimed at exploring health information seeking behavior among Qatari adolescents and assessing the influence of information obtained from different sources on PA behavior change. In addition, the study ... -
The association between Insomnia Disorder and Depression in the General Population of Qatar: the Role of Inflammatory Disease
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: There is emerging evidence that supports a role for inflammatory processes and insomnia in the pathophysiology of depression. However, little is known about the role of inflammation in depression and insomnia ... -
The Cardiovascular Benefits of Empagliflozin, A Sodium Glucose Cotransporter Inhibitor: Is NHE1 a Viable Target?
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Empagliflozin (EMPA), an SGLT2 inhibitor (with a low affinity for SGLT1) has attracted much attention due to a recent clinical trial, the Empagliflozin, Cardiovascular Outcomes, and Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes (EMPA-REG ... -
The Critical Care Medicine Research: A Systematic Review
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objectives: The cost-effectiveness terminology is a common term used in the critical care medicine research. A systematic review analysis was conducted to study the patterns of the use and misuse of the cost-effectiveness ... -
The Design of Preceptor Development Program for Health Cluster in Qatar 'The Practice Educators Academy'
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Experiential learning is the backbone of many healthcare professional education programs, and the quality of experiential learning is dependent on the skills, experiences, and proficiency of the clinical ... -
The effect of Renin angiotensin system blockers versus calcium channel blockers on progression towards hypertensive chronic kidney disease: A comprehensive systematic review based on Randomized controlled trials
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Decline in estimated Glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is associated with further progression of chronic kidney disease. Evidence suggests that Renin Angiotensin System blockers (RAS), which can be angiotensin-receptor ... -
The effect of subsidies on healthful consumption: Systematic review and data synthesis
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Prevalence of obesity and overweight has risen to the level of an epidemic. Health policy makers are seeking evidence-based solutions to this problem. This study reviews evidence on the subsidization of healthy ... -
The expression of bile acid Receptor TGR5 in Adipose Tissue in Diet-induced obesity mice
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Bile acids are significant physiological factors for digestion, solubilization, absorption, toxic metabolites and xenobiotics. In addition, bile acids are responsible of signal transduction as well as metabolic regulation ... -
The Impact of Pharmacist Care on Diabetes Outcomes in Primary Care Settings: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objective: To systematically review published systematic reviews (SRs) examining the impact of pharmacist interventions in multidisciplinary diabetes care teams on diabetes-related clinical, humanistic, and economic outcomes ... -
The Impact of Pharmacist Interventions on Reducing Medication Errors in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Medication errors are avoidable events that could occur at any stage of the medication use process. They are widespread in the healthcare system and are associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. ... -
The impact of the Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model on graduates' health promotion practice
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: The Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model (RLCHPM) is used in health promotion teaching, research and practice in multiple countries. The model is designed to support critical health promotion as a public ... -
The influence of shear stress on nanomaterial's uptake by MDA-231 breast cancer cells
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: Recently, nanotechnology products have been used for a variety of applications including the medical field. Two dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have attracted a growing interest due to its unique properties ...