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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 ...
Association between Diabetes and Levels of Micronutrients in Qatar—A Case–Control Study
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Objective: The objectives of this study were to investigate associations between micronutrient levels and diabetes and to explore the association in individuals with controlled and uncontrolled diabetes. Methods: A ...
‘Q-Storming’ to identify challenges and opportunities for integrating health and climate adaptation measures in Africa
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Introduction: Climate factors influence the state of human health and wellbeing. Climate-related threats are particularly being experienced by vulnerable populations in Africa. A Question (Q)-Storming session was convened ...
Barriers and facilitators of older adults for professional mental health help-seeking: a systematic review
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Older adults are at an increased risk for mental health issues, yet they are less likely to seek professional help. This systematic review aims to identify and summarize literature on the barriers and facilitators ...
Real-World Effectiveness of the Varicella Vaccine among Children and Adolescents in Qatar: A Case–Control Study
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Despite the availability of a highly efficacious vaccine, varicella outbreaks are still being reported globally. In this study, we evaluated the real-world effectiveness of varicella vaccination among children ...
Estimates of the prevalence of male circumcision in sub-Saharan Africa from 2010-2023 -A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Public Library of Science
, 2024 , Article)
Background Male circumcision (MC) is a key part of the package of interventions to prevent HIV, the biggest health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective To estimate the male circumcision prevalence and to evaluate the ...
Prenatal psychological distress and 11β-HSD2 gene expression in human placentas: Systematic review and meta-analysis
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article Review)
BackgroundThe placenta acts as a buffer to regulate the degree of fetal exposure to maternal cortisol through the 11-Beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase isoenzyme type 2 (11-β HSD2) enzyme. We conducted a systematic review ...
Is medical training solely to blame? Generational influences on the mental health of our medical trainees
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Taylor & Francis
, 2024 , Article)
Introduction: The negative impact of medical training on trainee mental health continues to be a concern. Situated within a sociocultural milieu, Generation Z and Generation Y, defined by their highly involved parents and ...