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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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Anti-Neoplastic Effects of Annonacin against Renal Cell Carcinoma
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Background and Objectives: Renal cell carcinoma is the most common and lethal form of all renal cancers, and accounts for 4.1% of all cancer cases in Qatar. Mutations to Von-Hippel Lindeau (VHL) gene in renal cells activates ...
Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Silica-Nanoparticles and their Applications for the Removal of Pesticides from Aqueous Solution
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Silica nanoparticles functionalized with three different active functional groups (C-8, cyano-propyl, and methacrylate (MA)) were synthesized, characterized and applied for the removal of ten carbamate pesticides from ...
Knowledge of MERS-Corona Virus among Female Students at Qatar University
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a severe, acute respiratory illness caused by Corona Virus (CDC, 2015). Globally, there are 1599 cases diagnosed with MERS Corona virus and at least 574 related death cases were ...
Q-Learning Based Closed-Loop Control of Anesthesia Administration by Accounting for Hemodynamic Parameter Variations
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Critically ill patients in the intensive care units (ICUs) are often in acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and nervousness. Such patients, for instance, those who are mechanically ...
Combustion Characteristics and Emissions of a Direct-Injection Diesel Engine Fueled with GTL Fuel Blends
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Gas to Liquids (GTL) is one of clean alternative fuels which loosely defined terms that is generally used to describe the chemical conversion of natural gas to some type of liquid products. As such, it excludes the production ...
Patient Counseling Practices among Community Pharmacists in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Patient counseling is a term used in the field of pharmacy to describe the communication that takes place between a pharmacist and a patient in regards to his or her medication therapy. Patient counseling is deemed to be ...
RISK FACTORS, LIFESTYLE AND HEALTH HABITS OF YOUNG ADULTS IN QATAR
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Background & Objectives The state of Qatar has witnessed significant lifestyle changes due to rapid urbanization, the introduction of labour-saving devices and the availability of high-caloric density food. This has impacted ...