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The Combination of Dasatinib and PD L1 inhibitor prevents the progression of epithelial mesenchymal transition and dramatically blocks cell invasion of HER2 positive breast cancer cells
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Introduction: Both Dasatinib (DA), a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is used for targeted cancer therapy, and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-1/PD-L1) inhibitor that is an immune checkpoint therapy, play a vital role in the ...
Direct Measurement of Vessel Pressure in Chicken Embryo during Development
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Hemodynamic conditions play a critical role in embryonic cardiovascular development, and altered blood flow leads to congenital heart defects (CHD). Chicken embryos are commonly used as models of cardiac development, with ...
A Whole-Genome Sequencing Association Study of Low Bone Mineral Density Identifies New Susceptibility Loci in the Phase I Qatar Biobank Cohort
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Introduction: Bone density disorders are characterized by a reduction in bone mass density and strength, which lead to an increase in the susceptibility to sudden and unexpected fractures. Despite the serious consequences ...
Needs Assessments approaches to inform Continuous Professional Development for Health Professionals: A Scoping Systematic Review
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
The need for continuing professional development (CPD) within the healthcare profession is well established. A rigorous learning need assessment (LNA) is a crucial initial step in the CPD process. Given the scarcity of the ...
Influenza Prevalence and Vaccine Efficacy in Diabetic Patients in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Introduction: Diabetes (DM) is often recognized as ?an independent risk factor for developing severe respiratory tract infections. Influenza infections are associated with higher hospitalization, morbidity and mortality ...
An Examination of the Employment Preparedness, Job Satisfaction, and Impact in the Workplace of Qatar University Pharmacy Alumni: A Mixed Methods Study
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Introduction: The level of alumni's job satisfaction and preparedness has been found to affect the impact in the workplace. Little is known about alumni's employment experience in Qatar. Objective: The aim of this study ...
Is curcumin at the threshold of therapeutic effectiveness on patients with colon cancer? – A systematic review
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Curcumin, obtained from Curcuma longa, has been the subject of decades of scientific investigation on its therapeutic usefulness. It is reported to possess several therapeutic properties, of which anti-colon cancer is of ...
The Association between Zinc and Copper and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adults
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In Qatar, 24% of the total deaths are attributed to CVDs. Several nutritional disturbances have been linked to high ...
Development and In Vivo Testing of Smart Nanoparticles for Enhanced Anti-Cancer Activity and Reduced Cardiotoxicity Associated with Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are new generation of anti-cancer drugs with very high efficiency against cancer cells. However, TKIs are associated with severe cardiotoxicity limiting their clinical benefits. One TKI ...
Patient Specific Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Therapy Pathway with Computational Fluid Structure Interaction Analysis
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Total cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence has risen dramatically from 271 million in 1990 to 523 million in 2019, and CVD fatalities rose gradually from 12.1 million in 1990 to 18.6 million in 2019. According to American ...