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Computational investigation of wall shear stress patterns on calcified aortic valve leaflets
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Aortic valve diseases affect about 25% of the population over 65 years of age. Aortic valve separates the left ventricle from the aorta, and consists of three half-moon shaped leaflets. The leaflets are highly ...
Thermal Stability of 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV Fluid exposed to Short- and Long-Term Extreme Conditions
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Purpose: 0.9% sodium chloride IV fluid (normal saline) is critical in a clinical setting and may save lives. Data on thermal stability of normal saline, in out-of-hospital settings, are lacking. The purpose of this study ...
Replication Dynamics, Pathogenicity, and Evolution of Influenza Viruses in Intestinal Caco-2 Cells
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
BACKGROUND: Influenza virus is a major cause of respiratory infections worldwide. Besides the common respiratory symptoms, namouras cases with gastrointestinal symptoms have been reported. Moreover, influenza virus has ...
Optimized DNA Extracting Method for Oxford Nanopore- Long reads Sequencing from Marine samples
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Sustaining social and economic growth is impossible without a holistic environmental vision that places environmental preservation for Qatar's future generations at the forefront. According to the ministry of development ...
Altered inflow hemodynamics affects heart development in a side specific manner in the embryonic heart
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Hemodynamics, forces from the flowing blood in the heart, is a major epigenetic factor for heart development. Disturbed hemodynamics were shown to induce cardiac malformations in the embryonic heart. Clinically ...
Role of Cdk5rap2 in neocortical inhibition and excitation balance
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly type 3 (MCPH3) is characterized by congenital microcephaly and intellectual disability. Further features include hyperactivity and seizures. The disease is caused by biallelic ...
Computational modeling of motile cilia generated cerebral flow dynamics in zebrafish embryo
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Motile cilia are hair-like microscopic structures which move the fluids along the epithelial surfaces. Cilia cover a wide range of regions in the nervous system, such as the nasal cavity, spinal cord central ...
The effect of subsidies on healthful consumption: Systematic review and data synthesis
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Prevalence of obesity and overweight has risen to the level of an epidemic. Health policy makers are seeking evidence-based solutions to this problem. This study reviews evidence on the subsidization of healthy ...
Development of PLA Fibers as an Antimicrobial Agent with enhanced infection resistance using electrospinning/plasma technology
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Humans are vulnerable and easily prone to all kind of injuries, diseases, and traumas that can be damaging to their tissues (including its building unit, cells), bones, or even organs. Therefore, they would need assistance ...
The Formation of Sulfide Scales on Carbon Steel in Saturated H2S
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
"There are three contributing elements of corrosion of Carbon Steel in H?S environment: the effect of H2S on water chemistry; electrochemical reactions of the bare iron surface (both anodic and cathodic processes); and the ...