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Elevated serum leptin levels in patients with acute myocardial infarction; Correlation with coronary angiographic and echocardiographic findings
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Springer Nature
, 2012 , Article)
Background: To assess the relationship between serial serum leptin levels in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who received thrombolysis and the degree of coronary atherosclerosis, coronary reperfusion, ...
A pilot study on metabolic syndrome and its associated features among Qatari schoolchildren
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Dove Medical Press
, 2011 , Article)
Aim: This pilot study aimed to evaluate the individual features of the metabolic syndrome (MeS) and its frequency in Qatari schoolchildren aged 6-12 years. Background: MeS has a strong future risk for development of diabetes ...
Preparation and characterization of chemically synthesized polyaniline–polystyrene blends as a carbon dioxide gas sensor
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Elsevier
, 2013 , Article)
This correspondence presents a radically distinctive approach for preparing conducting polymer polyaniline–polystyrene (PANI–PS) blends doped with HCl by an in situ dispersion polymerization method. Generally, there are ...
Influence of additives on recycled polymer blends
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Springer Nature
, 2013 , Article)
Polymer systems based on polymer waste offer promising way to increase recycling in the society. Since fillers play a major role in determining the properties and behavior of polymer composites, recycled polymers can also ...
Polyaniline/polyvinyl alcohol blends: Effect of sulfonic acid dopants on microstructural, optical, thermal and electrical properties
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Elsevier
, 2014 , Article)
This correspondence reports the preparation and performance of different polyaniline–polyvinyl blends (PANI–PVA) doped with sulfonated acids. PANI is prepared by in situ dispersion polymerisation, and a subsequent extensive ...
High performance sulfonic acid doped polyaniline–polystyrene blend ammonia gas sensors
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Springer Nature
, 2016 , Article)
In this work, we present a method of preparation and sensing measurement of four camphorsulfonic acid (CSA) doped polyaniline–polystyrene blends (PANI–PS), where PANI is obtained by dispersion polymerization and blending ...
Reduced erbium-doped ceria nanoparticles: One nano-host applicable for simultaneous optical down- and up-conversions
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Springer Nature
, 2014 , Article)
This paper introduces a new synthesis procedure to form erbium-doped ceria nanoparticles (EDC NPs) that can act as an optical medium for both up-conversion and down-conversion in the same time. This synthesis process results ...
Improved electrical conductivity of carbon/polyvinyl alcohol electrospun nanofibers
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Hindawi
, 2015 , Article)
Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) gained much interest in the last few years due to their promising electrical, chemical, and mechanical characteristics. This paper investigates a new nanocomposite composed of carbon nanofibers ...
Public's attitudes towards community pharmacy in Qatar: A pilot study
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Dove Medical Press Ltd
, 2011 , Article)
Objectives: To assess the public's attitudes towards the community pharmacist's role in Qatar, to investigate the public's use of community pharmacy, and to determine the public's views of and satisfaction with community ...
An exploratory study on medications in Qatar homes
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Dove Medical Press Ltd
, 2011 , Article)
Background: Drug therapy is the most often used intervention for treatment and prevention of disease. However, if used inappropriately, drugs can cause more harm than good. Improper drug storage and disposal can have a ...