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Changing life expectancy in European countries 1990–2021: a subanalysis of causes and risk factors from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundDecades of steady improvements in life expectancy in Europe slowed down from around 2011, well before the COVID-19 pandemic, for reasons which remain disputed. We aimed to assess how changes in risk factors and ... -
The impact of digital literacy and internet usage on health behaviors and decision-making in Arab MENA countries
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundDigital literacy is essential for health behaviors and decision-making, particularly in Arab MENA countries, where access to digital resources varies considerably. ObjectiveThis study investigates the impact of ... -
From Knowledge to Habits: Changes in COVID-19 Health Attitudes, Practices, and Sources of Information (HAPS) at Qatar University Post-Pandemic.
( Wiley , 2025 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted health behaviors globally and this study investigated changes in Health, Attitudes, Practices, and Sources of information (HAPS) among 1186 students, faculty, and staff at Qatar ... -
Deprescribing tools and guidelines in chronic kidney disease: A scoping review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global health concern that is associated with multiple complications and comorbidities, leading to polypharmacy, inappropriate prescribing, and increased risk of adverse ... -
Joint analysis of diet quality, inflammatory potential of diet and ultra-processed food exposure in relation to chronic respiratory diseases and lung cancer mortality
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectiveExamined the combined effects of ultra-processed food (UPF), Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015), and Dietary Antioxidant Index (DAI) on mortality from chronic respiratory diseases ... -
Human factors frameworks in analysis of contributory factors to medication error: A systematic review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundMedication safety remains a significant concern within healthcare systems globally. Identifying the factors that contribute to medication errors is essential for enhancing patient safety. Human factor (HF) ... -
Effects of khat (Catha edulis) chewing on dry mouth and taste function: a comparative cross-sectional study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate oral dryness and the taste sensation threshold (sweet, salt, sour, and bitter) among khat chewers. MethodsThis cross-sectional comparative study enrolled 140 healthy ... -
Near-complete Middle Eastern genomes refine autozygosity and enhance disease-causing and population-specific variant discovery
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Advances in long-read sequencing have enabled routine complete assembly of human genomes, but much remains to be done to represent broader populations and show impact on disease-gene discovery. Here, we report highly ... -
Clinical and radiographic outcome of a bioceramic sealer compared to a resin-based sealer: a retrospective study
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Effective sealing of root canal systems is paramount in achieving favorable and enduring prognosis of root canal treatments (RCTs). Root canal sealers play a pivotal role in sealing the canal system. To date, there is a ... -
Recycled polymers in natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites
( Elsevier , 2014 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses different types and classifications of natural fibres and their effect on recycled polymers. The improvement of environmental, physical and mechanical modification of the natural fibre reinforced ... -
Longitudinal exploration of the educational identity formation through a Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education
( Taylor & Francis , 2025 , Article)Background: Previous studies reported the impact retrospectively, making it difficult to tease out the influence of the Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education (CHPE) from other development activities and ... -
Kounis syndrome: acute myocardial injury triggered by ant bite-induced anaphylaxis
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)Anaphylaxis triggered by insect bites is well-documented, but its association with acute myocardial injury (AMI) is rare. We report a case of Kounis syndrome, where an ant bite induced anaphylaxis and myocardial injury. A ... -
Digital twins for the era of personalized surgery
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Digital twins can aid surgeons in training and in performing interventions with greater awareness and precision. The range and variety of digital twins in surgery are described, and their use across perioperative care is ... -
Psychosocial Evaluation of Prospective Living Kidney Donors in Qatar: A Profile of Prospective Donors, Process, and Outcomes
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2025 , Article)Background. In Qatar, the Committee for Oversight of Living Donation (COLD) was established at Hamad Medical Corporation in 2014 to provide standardized, multidisciplinary psychosocial evaluation (PE) for prospective living ... -
Jordanian and Syrian adolescents' perspectives on where, what and how to seek sexual and reproductive health information.
( Taylor and Francis , 2025 , Article)This descriptive qualitative study explored Jordanian and Syrian adolescents' understandings of available sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information sources and identified their perceived barriers to accessing these ... -
Diet-induced mechanical stress promotes immune and metabolic alterations in the Drosophila melanogaster digestive tract
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)A fundamental query in immunology is how cells recognize danger in the tissue milieu. For many years, standpoints were mainly centered around damaged cells or structures of invading pathogens, like lipopolysaccharide, being ... -
The role of soluble CD40L in autoimmune diseases
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)CD40−CD40L is essential for immune system modulation because it coordinates both adaptive and inflammatory responses.Systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, thrombocytopenic purpura, ... -
Mental health and psychotropic medication trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in a middle eastern population: A systematic analysis of electronic medical records from Qatar
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on the mental health of populations. We aimed in this examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence and treatment of mental health disorders ... -
Complex Coacervation of Plant-Based Proteins and Polysaccharides: Sustainable Encapsulation Techniques for Bioactive Compounds
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Complex coacervation is a phase separation phenomenon between two oppositely charged colloids, such as proteins and polysaccharides, when mixed in a solution. The attractive forces between the oppositely charged particles ... -
Exploring the link between environmental chemical exposures and epigenetic modifications in diabetes mellitus.
( The Association of Basic Medical Sciences , 2025 , Article Review)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a globally prevalent metabolic disorder characterized by impaired glucose homeostasis and insulin secretion. Beyond traditional risk factors like lifestyle and genetics, environmental pollutants, ...
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