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In Vivo Investigation of Cardiac Benefits of Sodium Glucose Cotransporter Inhibition Using the Zebrafish Model
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects >16% of adults in Qatar. Newly emerging class of antidiabetic drugs focuses on SGLT inhibition were observed to reduce CVDs risks in diabetic patients. Up to date, the mechanism ...
Investigating the efficacy of natural blood glucose lowering compounds in the prevention of congenital heart defects during maternal diabetes using the chick embryo
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by hyperglycemia. Although there are several drugs available for diabetes, patients tend to follow natural remedies. However, the use of these natural remedies lacks ...
InVitro Comparison of Two Single Layer Hand Sewn End-to-End Anastomosis Techniques in Normal Equine Jejunum: APilot Study
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: The equine small intestine can be affected by a variety of disorders, which may require some form of bypass or anastomosis procedure. Several small intestinal anastomosis techniques have been reported in ...
THE MICROBIOME AND EPIGENOME PROFILE IN PEDIATRIC TYPE 1 DIABETES IN QATAR
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
This study focused on Qatar's pediatric population that has witnessed a steep increase in the incidence of the disease. In order to understand this, we analyzed the blood and stool samples of a pilot group of 21 T1D subjects ...
Quantifying Gut Microbiome in Rats with Adenine-Induced Chronic Kidney Disease and the Effect of Treatment with Gum Arabic
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects ~10% of Qatar's population. Recently, dysbiosis in the gut microbiome has been associated with CKD. It is not understood whether CKD affects the gut microbiome or the dysbiotic gut ...
The Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals and Patients on the Value of Collaborative Care Model for Diabetes in Primary Healthcare Settings in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the top health priorities in Qatar due to its high prevalence of 15.5%, which is projected to increase to 29.7% by 2035. DM management is still challenging despite healthcare ...
THE USE OF DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER AS A MODEL ORGANISM TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF BACTERIAL INFECTION ON HOST SURVIVAL AND METABOLISM
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Enterobacteriaceae, a large family of facultative anaerobic bacteria, encloses a
broad spectrum of bacterial species including Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica,
and Shigella sonnei, that produce enterotoxins and ...
Relationship between eating patterns and body composition among young females in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
The prevalence of obesity has been increased in Qatar, with the transition from healthy to unhealthy dietary habits. Behavioral factors that are associated with obesity are, long-term imbalanced energy intake, high screen ...
Predictive Power of Body Visceral Adiposity Index, Body Adiposity Index and Body Mass Index for Type 2 Diabetes in Qatari Population
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased recently in Qatar. Body mass index (BMI) is a predictor of T2D in many populations. However, BMI is based on height and weight measurements and not on body ...
The Cardiovascular Benefits of Empagliflozin, A Sodium Glucose Cotransporter Inhibitor: Is NHE1 a Viable Target?
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Empagliflozin (EMPA), an SGLT2 inhibitor (with a low affinity for SGLT1) has attracted much attention due to a recent clinical trial, the Empagliflozin, Cardiovascular Outcomes, and Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes (EMPA-REG ...