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Gender-Specific Fat Distribution and Association with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Study of Adiposity Indicators (DEXA, BMI, Waist-to-Hip Ratio) in Adults from Qatar
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Dove Press Ltd
, 2024 , Article)
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the difference in adiposity measured by DEXA between people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and those without. Moreover, we investigated the most reliable adiposity measure for ...
Rapid Visual Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Human Clinical Samples via Closed LAMP Assay Targeting mecA and spa Genes
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MDPI
, 2024 , Article)
The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), poses a significant global health threat as these bacteria increasingly become resistant to the most available ...
Teacher leadership and virtual communities: Unpacking teacher agency and distributed leadership
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
This study explored the development of teacher leadership in collaborative online spaces, also called virtual communities of practice (vCoP). Employing a phenomenological research design with semi-structured interviews as ...
Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Swahili Pain Catastrophizing Scale among refugees who survived torture and/or war trauma in Kenya: An observational study
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John Wiley & Sons
, 2024 , Article)
Background and Aims: Accurate assessment of any patient relies on the use of appropriate measurements which are culturally- and linguistically-applicable and valid. The following study aimed to translate, cross-culturally ...
Empowering early career pharmacists: Unleashing non-clinical competencies through pharmacy residency
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Introduction: Pharmacy residency programs traditionally prioritize clinical skills development. However, non-clinical competencies, such as leadership, conducting education, and innovation, are now emerging as pivotal ...
Unlocking the secrets: exploring the influence of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and microbiome on cancer development.
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Gut microbiota regulates various aspects of human physiology by producing metabolites, metabolizing enzymes, and toxins. Many studies have linked microbiota with human health and altered microbiome configurations with the ...
Low levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy associated with gestational diabetes mellitus and low birth weight: results from the MAASTHI birth cohort
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Frontiers Media
, 2024 , Article)
Introduction: India has a high prevalence of Vitamin D insufficiency among women of childbearing age. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the potential relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and gestational diabetes ...
The social media Infodemic of health-related misinformation and technical solutions
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
This paper discusses the role of social media algorithms in the spread of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to propose solutions to combat misinformation and promote accurate, evidence-based public health ...
Metformin increases 3-hydroxy medium chain fatty acids in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional pharmacometabolomic study
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Frontiers Media SA
, 2024 , Article)
Background: Metformin is a drug with a long history of providing benefits in diabetes management and beyond. The mechanisms of action of metformin are complex, and continue to be actively debated and investigated. The aim ...
Application note—A novel, low-cost pH-controlled solenoid-based CO2 dosing device for microalgal and cyanobacterial cultivation systems
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2024 , Article)
This application note proposes a novel, low-cost, pH-controlled solenoid-based CO2 dosing device for microalgal and cyanobacterial cultivation systems. The device consists of an Arduino-Uno microcontroller, a (ph-4502c) ...