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THE USE OF DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER AS A MODEL ORGANISM TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF BACTERIAL INFECTION ON HOST SURVIVAL AND METABOLISM
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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 ...
Relationship between eating patterns and body composition among young females in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
The prevalence of obesity has been increased in Qatar, with the transition from healthy to unhealthy dietary habits. Behavioral factors that are associated with obesity are, long-term imbalanced energy intake, high screen ...
Predictive Power of Body Visceral Adiposity Index, Body Adiposity Index and Body Mass Index for Type 2 Diabetes in Qatari Population
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased recently in Qatar. Body mass index (BMI) is a predictor of T2D in many populations. However, BMI is based on height and weight measurements and not on body ...
The Cardiovascular Benefits of Empagliflozin, A Sodium Glucose Cotransporter Inhibitor: Is NHE1 a Viable Target?
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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 Relationship between Cyberbullying, Cyber-victimization and Depression among Qatar University Students
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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 ...
Serum Magnesium and Cognitive Function Among Qatari Adult
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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. ...
Muscle Strength and Glycaemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: The prevalence of diabetes has been rising sharply since 1980, reaching 422 million cases worldwide in 2014. Physical activity and handgrip strength may be associated with good glycaemic control among patients ...
Smartphone addiction among Qatar University students: a cross-sectional study
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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 ...
Association between Soft Drink Consumption and Bone Mineral Density among Qatari Women- Analysis of Qatar Biobank Data
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) increases the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. It is common in older women, as the BMD tends to decrease with age, particularly after menopause. While age and hormonal ...
Improving Waiting Times in Hand Surgery Clinic at Rumailah Hospital, Qatar
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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 ...