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Adipose tissue dysfunction in cancer cachexia
( Wiley Periodicals, Inc. , 2018 , Article)Cancer cachexia is a complex disorder that is driven by inflammation and metabolic imbalances, resulting in extreme weight loss. Adipose tissue, a main player in cancer cachexia, is an essential metabolic and secretory ... -
Adipose tissue immunomodulation: A novel therapeutic approach in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
( Frontiers Media , 2020 , Article)Adipose tissue is a critical regulator of systemic metabolism and bodily homeostasis as it secretes a myriad of adipokines, including inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. As the main storage pool of lipids, ... -
Adipose tissue mitochondrial dysfunction and cardiometabolic diseases: On the search for novel molecular targets
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Cardiometabolic diseases present an escalating global health and economic burden. Such a surge is driven by epidemic prevalence rates of metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, and their associated ... -
Adiposity indicators as cardiometabolic risk predictors in adults from country with high burden of obesity
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Background : In Qatar more than 70% 0f the adults are overweight and obese. Different adiposity assessment methods have been proposed to identify individuals at cardio-metabolic risk. Purpose : This study aimed to compare ... -
Adiposity indicators exhibit depot- and sex-specific associations with multimorbidity onset: A cohort study of the UK Biobank
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Aim This study investigated the depot- and sex-specific associations of adiposity indicators with incident multimorbidity and comorbidity pairs. Materials and Methods We selected 382 678 adults without multimorbidity ... -
Adjustment to College in the United States: Perceptions of Qatari Students
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Given the rapid growth of Qatar's economy over recent decades, workforce demand for highly-skilled Qatari nationals has increased (Berrebi, Martorell, & Tanner, 2009; Qatar General Secretariat for Development Planning, ... -
An Adjuvanted Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Microparticulate Vaccine Delivered Using Microneedles Induces a Robust Immune Response in Vaccinated Mice
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)SARS-CoV-2, the causal agent of COVID-19, is a contagious respiratory virus that frequently mutates, giving rise to variant strains and leading to reduced vaccine efficacy against the variants. Frequent vaccination against ... -
Administration error of benzathine penicillin G in a Saudi male
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2019 , Article)Background Benzathine penicillin G is indicated for intramuscular (IM ) administration. There have been reports of unintentional intravenous (IV ) administration, which has been associated with cardiorespiratory arrest ... -
Administration of a Canadian critical appraisal exam to pharmacy students in the Middle East
( International Pharmaceutical Federation , 2016 , Article)Introduction/Context: Critical appraisal training of pharmacy students is important in the development of knowledge and skills necessary for the application of evidence-based practice post-licensure. The objectives of this ... -
Admission criteria and academic performance in medical school.
( BMC Medical Education , 2023 , Article)Different variables have been used to predict the academic performance of students in medical schools. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of demographics, admission system, and high-school background on the ... -
Adolescence surveillance system for obesity prevention (ASSO) in EUROPE: A pioneering project to prevent obesity using e-technology
( IGI Global , 2018 , Book chapter)Adolescents' obesity is a major concern in our modern life that could lead to significant increase in the rate of obese future generations and consequently in the health budget. The ASSO (Adolescence Surveillance System ... -
Adolescent perspectives about their participation in alcohol intervention research in emergency care: A qualitative exploration using ethical principles as an analytical framework.
( Public Library of Science , 2019 , Article)To explore adolescents' experiences of consenting to, and participating in, alcohol intervention trials when attending for emergency care. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 27 adolescents (16 males; aged 14-17 years ... -
Adolescents Surveillance System for Obesity in Europe. A pioneering project to prevent obesity in Italy using e-technology: the ASSO Project Adolescence Surveillance System for Obesity Prevention
( IADIS , 2016 , Conference Paper)Adolescents’ obesity is a major concern in our modern life; it could lead to significant increase in the rate of obese in the future generations and consequently the health budget. The ASSO Project in Italy (Adolescence ... -
Adolescents surveillance system for obesity in Europe. A pioneering project to prevent obesity in Italy using E-technology: The ASSO* project * adolescence surveillance system for obesity prevention
( IADIS , 2016 , Conference Paper)Adolescents' obesity is a major concern in our modern life; it could lead to significant increase in the rate of obese in the future generations and consequently the health budget. The ASSO Project in Italy (Adolescence ... -
Adolescents' Internet addiction: Does it all begin with their environment?
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: This is one of the few studies that examines adolescent Internet addiction (IA) among Middle Eastern population. The purpose of this study is to determine whether adolescents' family and school environments ... -
Adolescents' perceptions of their parents' and peers' opinions about their body weight
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the associations between adolescents' perceptions of their parents' and peers' opinions about body weight and their actual weight status. Design/methodology/approach: A ... -
Adopting a systems thinking approach to investigate the implementation and provision of a pharmacist-led post-discharge domiciliary medicines review service
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Intervention planners need to be sufficiently cognisant of the health system landscape to facilitate embedding, adoption and diffusion of new services. Pharmacist-led transfer of care initiatives from hospital to community ... -
Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) based employee experience (EEX) chatbots
( Emerald Publishing , 2023 , Article)Purpose: AI-based chatbots are revamping employee communication in organizations. This paper examines the adoption of AI-based employee experience chatbots by employees. Design/methodology/approach: The proposed model is ... -
The Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Qatar Can Contribute to Net Carbon Emission Reduction but Requires Strong Government Incentives
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Electric mobility is at the forefront of innovation. Cutting down greenhouse gases when low-carbon electricity sources are maintained has answered the concerns of skeptics when switching to electric mobility. This paper ... -
Adoption of IFRS by listed companies in Qatar: challenges and solutions
( Inderscience , 2015 , Article)The importance of adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has been increasing owing to the fact that companies and businesses are conducting their operations outside their national boundaries and becoming ...