Browsing Faculty Contributions by Subject "Qatar Biobank (QBB)"
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Association between Diabetes and Levels of Micronutrients in Qatar—A Case–Control Study
( 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 ... -
Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis from DXA Scan and Retinal Images Using Deep Learning
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. People affected by CVDs may go undiagnosed until the occurrence of a serious heart failure event such as stroke, heart attack, and myocardial infraction. ... -
Higher serum uric acid is associated with poorer cognitive performance in healthy middle-aged people: a cross-sectional study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Age-related cognitive impairment can occur many years before the onset of the clinical symptoms of dementia. Uric acid (UA), a metabolite of purine-rich foods, has been shown to be positively associated with improved ... -
Seven novel glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency variants identified in the Qatari population
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDD) is the most common red cell enzymopathy in the world. In Qatar, the incidence of G6PDD is estimated at around 5%; however, no study has investigated the ...