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Discovery of Novel Pyridine Derivatives as Anti-Cancer Agents
(2015 , Master Thesis)
The International Agency for Research on Cancer indicated that cancer burden was raised in 2012 to 14.1 million incidence cases and 8.2 mortality cases. Consequently, novel approaches are urgently required for further ...
Proposed cooling wall system: A lesson from nature
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ISEC Press
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
The study commences with a comparative analysis between desert adapted cactus plants and traditional mud houses. Primary comparative results yielded three main similarities: 1) Effective utilization of self-shading surfaces; ...
Rhus coriaria induces senescence and autophagic cell death in breast cancer cells through a mechanism involving p38 and ERK1/2 activation
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Nature Publishing Group
, 2015 , Article)
Here, we investigated the anticancer effect of Rhus coriaria on three breast cancer cell lines. We demonstrated that Rhus coriaria ethanolic extract (RCE) inhibits the proliferation of these cell lines in a time- and ...
Redesigning the clinical pharmacy practice model at a psychiatric hospital
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Allen Press Inc.
, 2015 , Article)
Introduction: Integrated, patient-centered clinical pharmacy services have been shown to improve patient outcomes in a variety of settings, including mental health. In this article, we describe and report the impact of a ...
The effectiveness of a ten-week exercise intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk factors amongst young male Qatari adults
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Rapid development in Qatar in the recent years has led to numerous changes, particularly the increased prevalence of
lifestyle related health risks, with almost 50% obesity rates amongst Qataris of all ages. We investigated ...
The impact of destination images on tourists’ decision making: A technological exploratory study using fMRI
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Emerald Publishing
, 2015 , Article)
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence of destination images on tourists’ behavioral intention to select a destination for their next vacation. Most of previous studies investigated this relationship ...
Cardiac Parasympathetic Reactivation in Elite Soccer Players During Different Types of Traditional High-Intensity Training Exercise Modes and Specific Tests: Interests and Limits
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
, 2015 , Article)
Background: The cardiac parasympathetic reactivation is currently used in soccer with a daily or weekly monitoring. However, previous studies have not investigated how this cardiac parasympathetic reactivation is in elite ...
Exercise prevention of health risks: Lessons from the sport science field and potential applications in Qatar
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Rising obesity levels and physical inactivity are major concerns in the 21st century due to their association with several
health risks including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Engaging sedentary and obese ...
The Role of CCL21/CCR7 Chemokine Axis in Breast Cancer Progression
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MDPI
, 2015 , Article Review)
Tumor-induced lymphangiogenesis facilitates breast cancer progression by generating new lymphatic vessels that serve as conduits for tumor dissemination to lymph nodes and beyond. Given the recent evidence suggesting the ...
INVESTIGATION OF SPATIOTEMPORAL VARIABILITY AND CONTAMINATION OF PLASTIC MARINE DEBRIS IN QATAR’S COASTAL WATERS
(2015 , Master Thesis)
There has been a tremendous proliferation in plastic production in the last five decades due to its low cost and versatile applications. Plastic debris dominates the marine litter globally and has been found in the most ...