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The effect of migration on the incidence of new-onset metabolic syndrome in migrants to Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2022 , Article)
Background: There is substantial evidence that migration to Western countries is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) 1 . However, there is a paucity of data on the incidence of MetS in migrants ...
Cost-effectiveness analysis of dapagliflozin in addition to standard therapy in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A Qatari healthcare perspective
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Dapagliflozin has been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure hospitalization and cardiovascular mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). 1,2 This work aims to determine ...
Utilization of Emergency Services by Children with Asthma in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Asthma is a leading chronic disease in children worldwide, which if left untreated or poorly controlled, can lead to altered lung function and poor quality of life. 1 Early detection and improved control of ...
Demographics and clinical characteristics of alcohol-related admissions in a tertiary care hospital in Qatar: Does age matter?
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Alcohol consumption is a major cause of acute and chronic health conditions associated with comorbidities and traumatic injuries, despite its partial prohibition in some countries. Moreover, alcohol-related ...
The relationship between bone mineral density and body composition among Qatari women with high rate of obesity: qatar Biobank Data
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Frontiers Media
, 2022 , Article)
Studies have reported inconsistent results for the relationship between body composition and bone mineral density (BMD) among women, especially those with a high rate of obesity. This study aims to examine the association ...
Assessment of lung cancer risk factors and mortality in Qatar: A case series study
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Background: The global burden of cancer has exponentially increased over the last few years. In 2018 alone, approximately more than half of the 18.1 million individuals who had cancer succumbed to it. Lung cancer cases and ...
Spatial and temporal changes in electricity demand regulatory during pandemic periods: The case of COVID-19 in Doha, Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
The propagation of the pandemic times, especially during COVID-19, has caused millions of morbidity and mortality cases across the world, forcing people to change their lifestyles and governments to take different measures ...
Management of common minor ailments in Qatar: Community pharmacists’ self-perceived competency and its predictors
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Public Library of Science
, 2021 , Article)
Studies focused on comprehensive assessment of self-perceived competency of community pharmacists to manage minor ailments are scanty despite that self-perceived competency is a valid determinant of task performance. The ...
Backyard Urban Agriculture in Qatar: Challenges & Recommendations
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Global Waste Cleaning Network
, 2021 , Article)
The last decade witnessed a return to traditional ways of farming that were, for decades, braced by technological advancement. Along with many countries around the world, Qatar manifests an interest in urban farming, ...
Quantification of pv power and economic losses due to soiling in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Soiling losses of photovoltaic (PV) panels due to dust lead to a significant decrease in solar energy yield and result in economic losses; this hence poses critical challenges to the viability of PV in smart grid systems. ...