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Joint Associations of Activity Energy Expenditure and Sedentary Behaviors with Adolescent's Obesity and Dietary Habits
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Lipincott, Williams, & Wilkins
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
PURPOSE: Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors are thought to be independent entities and differently associate with adverse health outcomes. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the joint associations of ...
Frequency of Clinically Important RH and Kell Blood Group Antigens Among Blood Donors in Qatar
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HBKU Press
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Background
Very limited information is available about the prevalence of blood groups among Qatari population and residents. The information about frequencies of different blood group antigens is important to manage, ...
The Relationship Between Leptin and PCOS
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De Gruyter
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
Background: The ob gene produces a leptin hormone that works
as a satiety signal to the hypothalamus. Leptin may have a role in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) via its role on obesity and insulin resistance.
Materials ...
Level of physical activity in patients with osteoporosis
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Springer London
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Objectives: The aim of this research was to examine the degree and types of physical activity (heavy physical activity, medium heavy and light physical activity) in female patients with lower bone mineral density compared ...
Oxidative Stress Markers In Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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De Gruyter
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Oxidative stress is typically the result of an imbalance between the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the antioxidant. The increased production of ROS could lead into some serious physiological problems on the cell, such ...
Arabic Natural Language Processing: Framework For Translative Technology For Children With Hearing Impairments
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
hildren with hearing impairments (HI) often face many educational, communicational and societal challenges. Arabic Natural Language Processing can be used to develop several key technologies that may alleviate cognitive ...
Using the Transtheoretical Model to Enhance Self-management Activities in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Background: Many health organizations are always highlighting the importance of health promotion, and disease prevention, due to the high incidence of chronic diseases that are spread worldwide and increasing continuously. ...
Inconsistencies Detection In Islamic Texts Of Law Interpretations ["fatawas"]
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
Islamic web content offers a very convenient way for people to learn more about Islam religion and the correct practices. For instance, via these web sites they could ask for fatwas (Islamic advisory opinion) with more ...
Face And Object Perceptual Deficits In Schizophrenia
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
Clinical studies in the face perception literature report that schizophrenics have a deficit in face identification. However, it is not clear whether this deficit is a part of a general cognitive impairment or is specific ...
In-depth Analysis of Pedestrian Safety in the State of Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Pedestrian safety is of a serious concern as it includes children and the aged population. From the Global status report on road safety in 2015 by World Health Organization (WHO), it can be seen that pedestrian fatalities ...