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Echocardiographic screening for rheumatic heart disease in 4 515 Sudanese school children: marked disparity between two communities.
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Clinics Cardive
, 2018 , Article)
Echocardiographic (echo) screening has unmasked a high prevalence of subclinical rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in many countries, and it can be used as a surveillance tool to control the disease. School children of 10 to ...
Reduced vasorin enhances angiotensin II signaling within the aging arterial wall
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Impact Journals
, 2018 , Article)
The glycosylated protein vasorin physically interacts with the transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1) and functionally attenuates its fibrogenic signaling in the vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) of the arterial wall. ...
Comparative assessment of fracture risk among osteoporosis and osteopenia patients: a cross-sectional study
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Dove Medical Press
, 2018 , Article)
Background: Both osteoporosis and osteopenia remain worldwide public health concerns. They both lead to bone fractures, which can lead to disability and burden on those who are afflicted.
Objectives: To assess and compare ...
Epstein–Barr Virus Epidemiology, Serology, and Genetic Variability of LMP-1 Oncogene Among Healthy Population: An Update
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Frontiers Medi
, 2018 , Article Review)
The Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is a DNA lymphotropic herpesvirus and the causative agent
of infectious mononucleosis. EBV is highly prevalent since it affects more than 90% of
individuals worldwide and has been linked to ...
Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and Local Production to Increase Access to Medicines
(2018 , Presentation)
Outlines:
* INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP): THE CONCEPT
*QATAR and IP
* WIPO
*QATAR’S OTHER MEMBERSHIPS
*Patent Cooperation Treaty
*INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS OF QATAR
* TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (TT) IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL ...
Economic Opportunity: Brand Drugs vs. Generic Drugs
(2018 , Presentation)
Outlines:
* Pharmaceutical markets in the Middle East region are attractive
*The high spending on branded drugs is unsustainable
*Publicly funded health systems – increased pressure to reduce rising drug budgets
*Originator ...
Fast Foods, Sweets and Beverage Consumption and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Case-Control Study in Jordan
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West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention
, 2018 , Article)
Background: The effects of consuming fast foods, sweets and beverages on the development of colorectal cancer (CRC) are unclear. The aim of this case-control study was to assess possible associations between the consumption ...
Achieving Competence through an Informed Curriculum and Authentic Assessment
(2018 , Presentation)
Learning Objectives:
- List THREE ways in which health professional training and curriculum can address human capacity for blockade and emergency situations
• Explain the role of academia for training of health professionals ...
External fixation versus open reduction and internal fixation of pilon fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Musculoskelet Surg Res 2018;2:41-50.
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Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
, 2018 , Article)
Objectives: Pilon fractures are challenging to treat and associated with complications such as skin necrosis and superficial and deep infections that can potentially lead to amputation. This meta‑analysis aimed to compare ...
Analysis of ferrite nanoparticles in the flow of ferromagnetic nanofluid
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Public Library of Science
, 2018 , Article)
Theoretical analysis has been carried out to establish the heat transport phenomenon of six different ferromagnetic MnZnFe2O4—C2H6O2 (manganese zinc ferrite-ethylene glycol), NiZnFe2O4—C2H6O2 (Nickel zinc ferrite-ethylene ...