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Evaluating community pharmacy practice in Qatar using simulated patient method: Acute gastroenteritis management
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Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica
, 2016 , Article)
Objective: To evaluate Qatari pharmacists' prescribing, labeling, dispensing and counseling practices in response to acute community-acquired gastroenteritis. Methods: The simulated patient method was used in this study. ...
Dengue and chikungunya seroprevalence among Qatari nationals and immigrants residing in Qatar.
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Public Library of Science
, 2019 , Article)
The objective of this study is to characterize the seroprevalence of anti-dengue (DENV) and anti-chikungunya (CHIKV) antibodies among blood donors residing in Qatar who are Middle East and North Africa (MENA) nationals and ...
Comparative Serological Study for the Prevalence of Anti-MERS Coronavirus Antibodies in High- and Low-Risk Groups in Qatar
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
, 2019 , Article)
Infection with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) could be asymptomatic or cause mild influenza-like illness. Therefore, the prevalence of MERS-CoV infections in the general population could be ...
A holistic overview of Qatar's (Built) cultural heritage; Towards an integrated sustainable conservation strategy
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article)
Historic urban cores are the backbone of a city's cultural identity. Maintaining and preserving the socio-cultural, environmental and economic characteristics of the built heritage is vital for cultural identity survival. ...
Exploring risk factors of diarrheal diseases from male workers’ perspectives in Qatar: A qualitative approach.
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Ministry of Public Health
, 2019 , Conference Paper)
Background:
According to WHO, diarrhea is an infection in the intestinal tract, which can be caused by a variety of bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms. The infection spreads through contaminated food or drinking ...
In silico and in vivo models for Qatari-Specific classical homocystinuria as basis for development of novel therapies.
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Wiley
, 2018 , Article)
Homocystinuria is a rare inborn error of methionine metabolism caused by cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) deficiency. The prevalence of homocystinuria in Qatar is 1:1,800 births, mainly due to a founder Qatari missense ...
Anaphylaxis triggers in a large tertiary care hospital in Qatar: a retrospective study
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BMC
, 2018 , Article)
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic disease that may lead to death if not immediately recognized and treated. Triggers of anaphylaxis including food, drugs, and insect stings can vary widely. The incidence of anaphylaxis ...
Effectiveness of a pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in the State of Qatar: a randomized controlled trial
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BioMed Central
, 2017 , Article)
Background: Cigarette smoking is one of the major preventable causes of death and diseases in Qatar. The study objective was to test the effect of a structured smoking cessation program delivered by trained pharmacists on ...
Developing employability skills in information system graduates: Traditional vs. Innovative teaching methods
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IGI Global
, 2018 , Article Review)
It is widely acknowledged that traditional teaching methods such as lectures, textbooks and case study techniques on their own are not adequate to improving the most in-demand employability skills for graduates. The aim ...
Investigating critical obstacles to entrepreneurship in emerging economies: A comparative study between males and females in Qatar
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Allied Business Academies
, 2019 , Article)
Qatar's Entrepreneurship sector faces major obstacles that impede its growth prospects. While Qatar has started to focus more on improvement of the entrepreneurial environment through semi-governmental agencies and creation ...