Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions

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    • Genetic Susceptibility to Arrhythmia Phenotypes in a Middle Eastern Cohort of 14,259 Whole-Genome Sequenced Individuals 

      Qafoud, Fatima; Elshrif, Mohamed; Kunji, Khalid; Althani, Asma; Salam, Amar; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)
      Background: The current study explores the genetic underpinnings of cardiac arrhythmia phenotypes within Middle Eastern populations, which are under-represented in genomic medicine research. Methods: Whole-genome sequencing ...

    • The cost associated with the development of the antimicrobial stewardship program in the adult general medicine setting in Qatar 

      Abushanab, Dina; AL-Marridi, Wafa; Al Hail, Moza; Abdul Rouf, Palli Valappila; ElKassem, Wessam; ... more authors ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)
      Objective: To estimate the economic impact of the developed antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) versus the preliminary ASP use, in the adults' general medicine settings in Qatar. Methods: Patient records were retrospectively ...

    • Plasma neurological biomarkers as a measure of neurotoxicity in pediatric dental general anesthesia: a prospective observational feasibility study 

      Chakithandy, S.; Nazzal, H.; Matoug-Elwerfelli, M.; Narasimhan, S.; Uddin, S.; ... more authors ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)
      Purpose: Neurotoxicity concerns have been raised over general anesthesia and sedation medication use in children. Such concerns are largely based on animal studies, historical anesthetic agents, and assessment tools, ...

    • Study on ferroelastic characteristics of gamma irradiated lithium potassium sulfate crystal 

      N.K, Madi; Kassem, M.E; El-Muraikhi, M; El-Khatib, A.M ( Elsevier , 1999 , Article)
      A detailed study of the optical absorption vs. γ-irradiation dose for lithium potassium sulfate crystal, LiKSO4 cut out perpendicular to x, y and z directions is presented. The optical density was measured within the ...

    • Temperature and electric field effects on the dielectric dispersion of modified polyvinyl chloride 

      M.E., Bassiouni; Al-Shamy, F.; Madi, N.K.; Kassem, M.E. ( Elsevier , 2003 , Article)
      The effect of electric field on the dielectric dispersion of modified polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been investigated. The applied direct current (DC) field strength was ranging from 0 to 104 V cm−1. The complex permitivity ...

    • Surface layer modification of ion bombarded HDPE 

      D., Bielinski; Lipinski, P.; Slusarski, L.; Grams, J.; Paryjczak, T.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2004 , Article)
      Press-moulded, high density polyethylene (HDPE) samples were subjected to ion bombardment and effects of the modification studied. He+ ions of energy 100 keV or Ar+ ions of energy 130 keV were applied in the range of dose ...

    • The effects of ion bombardment of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene 

      A., Turos; Abdul-Kader, A.M.; Grambole, D.; Jagielski, J.; Piątkowska, A.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2006 , Article)
      Ion bombardment is a suitable tool to improve tribological properties of polymers. In this study UHMWPE samples were bombarded with 130keV He ions to the fluences ranging from 1×1014 to 2×1016cm−2. RBS and NRA techniques ...

    • A cross-sectional survey among parents to report challenges and barriers in the administration of drugs to children 

      AlKaddour, Nour Aliyan; Shah, Rawa Banoori; Gillani, Syed Wasif; Sharafi, Niloofar Hadi; Khan, Aiman Fatima; ... more authors ( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)
      Background: Lack of knowledge among parents can result in inappropriate administration practices.  After analyzing different studies among children, there was no data on challenges and barriers in the administration of ...

    • Parents’ behaviour toward antibiotic self-medication in children and incidence of resistance: a cross-sectional study from Punjab, Pakistan 

      Hashmi, Furqan K.; Muneeb, Muhammad; Umair, Sanaullah; Mushtaq, Bisma; Saeed, Hamid; ... more authors ( Wydawnictwo Continuo , 2024 , Article)
      Background. Antibiotic resistance is mostly brought about through antibiotic self-medication, which is a common issue in impoverished countries. The most at-risk group is children, while there is no protection evidence ...

    • Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Stein Emil, Vollset; Ababneh, Hazim S; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abbafati, Cristiana; Abbasgholizadeh, Rouzbeh; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundFuture trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term health investment, planning, and ...

    • Prevalence of dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes among tribal and rural population in a south Indian forested region. 

      Mallikarjuna Majgi, Sumanth; Channa Basappa, Yogish; Belagihalli Manjegowda, Srikanta; Nageshappa, Savitha; Suresh, Harshini; ... more authors ( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)
      While NCDs are in rise globally, tribal and rural populations residing near to reserve forests with limited exposure to modern lifestyles may bear a unique burden. This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors ...

    • Effectiveness of two and three doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines against infection, symptoms, and severity in the pre-omicron era: A time-dependent gradient 

      Layan, Sukik; Chemaitelly, Hiam; Ayoub, Houssein H.; Coyle, Peter; Tang, Patrick; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundVaccines were developed and deployed to combat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. This study aimed to characterize patterns in the protection provided by the BNT162b2 and ...

    • SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers more potent antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) responses than mRNA-, vector-, and inactivated virus-based COVID-19 vaccines 

      Zedan, Hadeel T.; Smatti, Maria K.; Al-Sadeq, Duaa W.; Al Khatib, Hebah A.; Nicolai, Eleonora; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2024 , Article)
      Neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) are elicited after infection and vaccination and have been well studied. However, their antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) functionality is still poorly characterized. Here, we ...

    • Leprosy: Comprehensive insights into pathology, immunology, and cutting-edge treatment strategies, integrating nanoparticles and ethnomedicinal plants 

      Kimta, Neetika; Majdalawieh, Amin F.; Nasrallah, Gheyath K.; Puri, Sunil; Nipovimova, Eugenie; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article Review)
      Mycobacterium leprae is the causative agent responsible for the chronic disease known as leprosy. This condition is characterized by dermal involvement, often leading to peripheral nerve damage, sensory-motor loss, and ...

    • Follow-Up and Comparative Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 IgA, IgG, Neutralizing, and Total Antibody Responses After BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 Heterologous Booster Vaccination 

      Younes, Salma; Nicolai, Eleonora; Pieri, Massimo; Bernardini, Sergio; Daas, Hanin I; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Priming with ChAdOx1 followed by heterologous boosting is considered in several countries. Nevertheless, analyses comparing the immunogenicity of heterologous booster to homologous primary vaccination regimens ...

    • Pathogenic Homocystinuria-Associated T236N Mutation Dramatically Alters the Biochemical Properties of Cystathionine Beta-Synthase Protein 

      Al-Sadeq, Duaa W.; Thanassoulas, Angelos; Theodoridou, Maria; Nasrallah, Gheyath K.; Nomikos, Michail ( MDPI , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Cystathione beta-synthase (CBS) T236N is a novel mutation associated with pyridoxine non-responsiveness, which presents a significant difficulty in the medical treatment of homocystinuria. Reported severe ...

    • Eutrophication in the coastal waters of Alexandria following the increase in phosphorus load 

      Abdel-Moati, M. A.R. ( Parlar Scientific Publications , 1996 , Article)
      Samples from the coastal waters of Alexandria during 1991-1993 indicate a remarkable increase in the phosphorus load from 870 to 1140 kg y-1 compared to 567 kg y-1 in 1986 raising the average phosphorus from 1.01 to 1.47 ...

    • Dissolved copper, cadmium and lead in the coastal waters of Qatar, Arabian Gulf 

      Abdel-Moati, M. A.R.; Kureishy, T. W. ( National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) , 1997 , Article)
      The concentrations of Cu, Pb and Cd have been determined in the exclusive economic zone of Qatar, Arabian Gulf during December 1993. Cathodic stripping voltammetry (CSV) was used both before and after UV destruction of ...

    • Our Sociomaterial Entanglement with AI 

      Talaoui, Yassine ( Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences , 2024 , Article)
      Contrary to the frenzy of hyperbolic rhetoric preaching artificial intelligence (AI) as an economic imperative for nations, the way it is entangled with all aspects of our lives calls for inquiry into its meaning beyond a ...

    • A Comprehensive Machine and Deep Learning Approach for Aerosol Optical Depth Forecasting: New Evidence from the Arabian Peninsula 

      Alban, Ahmad Qadeib; Abulibdeh, Ammar; Charfeddine, Lanouar; Abulibdeh, Rawan; Abuelgasim, Abdelgadir ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Accurate forecasting of environmental pollution indicators holds significant importance in diverse fields, including climate modeling, environmental monitoring, and public health. In this study, we investigate a wide range ...