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Genetic and non-genetic factors impact on inr normalization in preprocedural warfarin management
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Background: Annually, 10% of warfarin patients will likely need to stop warfarin prior to elective surgery to achieve a baseline international normalization ratio (INR) level (INR ≤ 1.2) at the time of the procedure. This ... -
The genetic basis and the diagnostic yield of genetic testing related to nonsyndromic hearing loss in Qatar
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Hearing loss is the most predominant sensory defect occurring in pediatrics, of which, 66% cases are attributed to genetic factors. The prevalence of hereditary hearing loss increases in consanguineous populations, and the ... -
The Genetic Control of the Rheumatic Heart: Closing the Genotype-Phenotype Gap
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article Review)Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a heritable inflammatory condition characterized by carditis, arthritis, and systemic disease. Although remaining neglected, the last 3 years has seen some promising advances in RHD research. ... -
Genetic Diversity and Prevalence of in Qatar.
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)is a common human intestinal parasite worldwide, and the causative agent of diarrhea, with the severity of disease ranging from asymptomatic to intense and debilitating infection. is known to consist of eight genetically ... -
Genetic diversity of date palm genotypes in qatar as determined by SSR and ISSR markers
( International Society for Horticultural Science , 2010 , Conference Paper)Date palm is the most important fruit tree in Qatar. Recently developed techniques, based on DNA markers, offer new tools for genetic analysis. The objectives of the present study are to analyze the genetic diversity among ... -
Genetic diversity of Prosopis juliflora in the state of Qatar and its valuable use against postharvest pathogen of mango fruits
( Nature Research , 2022 , Article)Mango (Mangifera indica) is the second most internationally traded tropical fruit in the world. The fruit has high nutritional value. Its susceptibility to postharvest diseases and chill injuries increases its storage cost ... -
The genetic elucidation of monogenic obesity in the Arab world: a systematic review
( J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab , 2022 , Article)Background: Investigation of monogenic obesity (MO), a rare condition caused by a single gene variant(s), especially in consanguineous populations, is a powerful approach for obtaining novel insights into the genetic ... -
Genetic engineering to enhance microalgal-based produced water treatment with emphasis on CRISPR/Cas9: A review
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article Review)In recent years, the increased demand for and regional variability of available water resources, along with sustainable water supply planning, have driven interest in the reuse of produced water. Reusing produced water can ... -
Genetic Epidemiology of Beta-Thalassemia in the Maldives: 23 years of a Beta-Thalassemia Screening Program.
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The Maldives is an archipelago of 407,660 people according to population census of 2014, made up of 20 atolls, which has one of the highest prevalence of β-thalassemia worldwide. However, there is a dearth of studies related ... -
Genetic Epidemiology of Glucose-6-Dehydrogenase Deficiency in the Arab World
( Nature Publishing Group , 2016 , Article)A systematic search was implemented using four literature databases (PubMed, Embase, Science Direct and Web of Science) to capture all the causative mutations of Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency (G6PDD) ... -
Genetic Epidemiology of Hearing Loss in the 22 Arab Countries: A Systematic Review
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2019 , Article)Hearing loss (HL) is a heterogeneous condition that causes partial or complete hearing impairment. Hundreds of variants in more than 60 genes have been reported to be associated with Hereditary HL (HHL). The HHL prevalence ... -
Genetic epidemiology of male infertility (MI) in Arabs: a systematic review
( CSIRO , 2022 , Article Review)Although Male Infertility (MI) in Arabs is fairly common, there is a dearth in published reports of genetic epidemiology of MI among Arabs. This study aimed to review the existing literature reporting the variants that are ... -
Genetic epidemiology of ovarian cancer in the 22 Arab countries: A systematic review.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Ovarian cancer (OC) is a common disease among Arabs, with one of the highest incidences in the world. OC is underdiagnosed, underreported, and mostly reported with breast cancer. This study aimed to conduct a systematic ... -
Genetic Epidemiology of Primary Congenital Glaucoma in the 22 Arab Countries: A Systematic Review.
( Taylor and Francis , 2021 , Article)Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a rare glaucoma type that develops in early infantile period and contributes to an elevated pressure on ocular cavity. Variants in gene are the most encountered in PCG cases. The ... -
Genetic Epidemiology of Type 1 Diabetes in the 22 Arab Countries.
( Current Medicine Group , 2016 , Article)Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a complex autoimmune disorder that results from the T cell-mediated destruction of the pancreatic β cells and is due to interactions between environmental and genetic factors. Although Arabs have ... -
Genetic epidemiology of Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome in the Greater Middle East region and beyond: a systematic review
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article Review)Background: Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome (WSS) is a rare, autosomal recessive genetic disorder with variable clinical manifestations mainly affecting the endocrine and nervous systems. The aim of this study was to systematically ... -
Genetic etiology of adult intellectual disability (ID) of unknown cause in Qatar: a retrospective study
( HBKU Press , 2022 , Article)Background: Intellectual disability (ID) is a common condition that consists of a heterogeneous group of clinical conditions with different etiologies, including genetic conditions. Identifying those with a genetic cause ... -
Genetic Factors Associated with Morphine Consumption in Women Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Cohort Study.
( Dove Press Ltd , 2023 , Article)Morphine has been a crucial analgesic agent used perioperatively in various surgical procedures. Genetic factors can lead to morphine dose requirement interpatient variability. Our objective was to determine the contribution ... -
Genetic polymorphism effect on warfarin–rifampin interaction: A case report and review of literature
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Warfarin–rifampin interaction has been reported since the 1970s. Due to rifampin’s strong induction of CYP2C9, most cases could not attain the target international normalized ratio (INR) despite warfarin dose escalation. ... -
Genetic polymorphisms associated with obesity in the Arab world: a systematic review
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article Review)Background: Obesity, one of the most common chronic health conditions worldwide, is a multifactorial disease caused by complex genetic and environmental interactions. Several association studies have revealed a considerable ...