Browsing Qatar University Institutional Repository by Publisher "BioMed Central Ltd"
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A program evaluation reporting student perceptions of early clinical exposure to primary care at a new medical college in Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: Though common practice in Europe, few studies have described the efficacy of early clinical exposure (ECE) in the Middle East. The barriers to clinical learning experienced by these novice medical students have ... -
Accuracy of procalcitonin for diagnosing sepsis in adult patients admitted to the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Background Differentiating sepsis from non-infectious systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is challenging. Biomarkers like procalcitonin (PCT) aid early risk assessment and guide antibiotic use. This study aims ... -
Achieving 'something that everybody has invested in': perspectives of diverse stakeholders during co-creation of a transition to residency curriculum
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Co-creation of education within the context of student inclusion alongside diverse stakeholders merits exploration. We studied the perspectives of students and teachers from different institutions who participated in ... -
Adolescents' Internet addiction: Does it all begin with their environment?
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: This is one of the few studies that examines adolescent Internet addiction (IA) among Middle Eastern population. The purpose of this study is to determine whether adolescents' family and school environments ... -
Alveolar bone changes following bi-maxillary vertical molars' movements using clear aligners
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Objective This study aimed to assess the alveolar bone changes following maxillary and mandibular molars’ intrusion and extrusion movements using Clear Aligners using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Materials and ... -
Applying value-based strategies to accelerate access to novel cancer medications: guidance from the Oncology Health Economics Expert Panel in Qatar (Q-OHEP)
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: In line with global trends, cancer incidence and mortality may have decreased for specific types of cancer in Qatar. However, the cancer-related burden on patients, healthcare systems, and the economy is expected ... -
Assessment of an intensive education program for pharmacists on treatment of tobacco use disorder using an objective structured clinical examination: a randomized controlled trial
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: Tobacco use is one of the major public health threats globally. Community pharmacists are uniquely positioned to offer tobacco cessation services owing to their easy accessibility by the public. To prepare Qatar ... -
Assessment of the availability and rationality of unregistered fixed dose drug combinations in Nepal: a multicenter cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2017 , Article)Background: The medications that are registered and available in a country are meant for the prevention and treatment of ailments and diseases. However, a lack of effective regulatory bodies and operative control mechanisms, ... -
Association between body weight misperception and snacking patterns among adolescents: a population-based cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background Unhealthy snacking behaviors and body weight misperception are both significant concerns in adolescent health. Weight misperception are common among youth and may influence their motivation to engage in ... -
Associations between perceived occupational stressors and symptoms severity of depression, anxiety and stress among academic faculty: First cross-sectional study from Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Mental health concerns among university faculty are on the rise, with reports of anxiety, depression, and occupational stress, impacting the higher education community. In Qatar, an assessment of faculty mental ... -
Awareness, practices and perceptions of community pharmacists towards antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship in Libya: a cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Community pharmacists play a vital role in promoting appropriate use of antibiotics in the community. This study evaluated the practices and perceptions of community pharmacists towards antibiotic use, antibiotic ... -
Barriers and enablers for oral health promotion programs amongst primary healthcare stakeholders in Qatar - a qualitative investigation
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Oral health of preschool children remains a concern globally. Primary healthcare providers are in a vital position to support preventive oral care programmes. This study explored current practices, perception ... -
Barriers and facilitators of older adults for professional mental health help-seeking: a systematic review
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Older adults are at an increased risk for mental health issues, yet they are less likely to seek professional help. This systematic review aims to identify and summarize literature on the barriers and facilitators ... -
Cancer immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs): potential, mechanisms of resistance, and strategies for reinvigorating T cell responsiveness when resistance is acquired
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article Review)Cancer is still the leading cause of death globally. The approval of the therapeutic use of monoclonal antibodies against immune checkpoint molecules, notably those that target the proteins PD-1 and PD-L1, has changed the ... -
Collaborative care model for diabetes in primary care settings in Qatar: a qualitative exploration among healthcare professionals and patients who experienced the service
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: Diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent and associated with huge economic burden globally. The conventional care and management of diabetes mellitus is highly fragmented and complex, warranting the need for a ... -
Comparison of spheno-occipital synchondrosis maturation stages with three-dimensional assessment of mandibular growth
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: This study aimed to compare spheno-occipital synchondrosis (SOS) maturation stages with a three-dimensional assessment of mandibular growth. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of a retrospective type, in ... -
Correction to: A qualitative assessment of medical students' readiness for virtual clerkships at a Qatari university during the COVID-19 pandemic (BMC Medical Education, (2023), 23, 1, (186), 10.1186/s12909-023-04117-3)
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Other)Correction: BMC Medical Education (2023) 23:186 Following publication of the original article [1], due to a typesetting error, references [19] and [20] were written incorrectly. The correct references are given below: [19] ... -
Correction to: Maxillary and mandibular dental arch forms in a Jordanian population with normal occlusion (BMC Oral Health, (2021), 21, 1, (105), 10.1186/s12903-021-01461-y)
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2021 , Other)After publication of the original article [1], the authors identified an error in Dr. E. S. Abu Alhaija's affiliations list. The incorrect affiliations list is: 1Division of Orthodontics, Department of Preventive Dentistry, ... -
Designing a reference architecture for health information systems
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: Healthcare relies on health information systems (HISs) to support the care and receive reimbursement for the care provided. Healthcare providers experience many problems with their HISs due to improper architecture ... -
Discovery of new therapeutic targets in ovarian cancer through identifying significantly non-mutated genes
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: Mutated and non-mutated genes interact to drive cancer growth and metastasis. While research has focused on understanding the impact of mutated genes on cancer biology, understanding non-mutated genes that are ...