Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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Hyperglycemia is associated with poorer cognitive performance in a cohort of middle-aged people in Qatar: a cross-sectional study
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) prevalence in Qatar is among the highest worldwide. DM has been shown to be associated with reduced performance on numerous domains of cognitive function in elderly population. Here, we ... -
Informing research design through patient and public involvement; patients and carers with lived experience post-hospital discharge and potential roles for general practice pharmacists
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)BACKGROUND: Medication safety across care transitions remains a significant burden on healthcare systems. Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) is useful at the very early stages of intervention development to inform research ... -
Readiness for inter-professional education among healthcare professions students in Balochistan, Pakistan
( Professional Medical Publications , 2025 , Article)Objectives: The study aimed to assess the readiness of undergraduate healthcare students in Balochistan, Pakistan's regarding Interprofessional Education (IPE). It also compared readiness across disciplines, academic years, ... -
Perspectives of Jordanian men about lower urinary tract assessment and physiotherapy interventions: A cross-sectional study
( Innovative Research Publishing , 2025 , Article)There is a significant gap in understanding the impact of physiotherapy interventions on men with urinary incontinence (UI). Conducting clinical trials in this area is costly, time-consuming, and difficult. Before embarking ... -
Robotic excision of a rare retrorectal cyst: Demonstration of operative strategy-A video vignette
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)Retrorectal tumours represent a rare yet complex subset of pelvic masses, characterized by a wide range of differential diagnoses and nonspecific clinical presentations [1, 2]. Surgical resection is often necessary due to ... -
Hedgehog signalling pathway inhibitors in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma: an updated review
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article Review)Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer that usually appears in sun-exposed body regions such as the head, trunk, and extremities. There are four main clinicopathological subtypes of BCC: nodular, ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness and risks of bread fortification programs in the middle eastern region: a comprehensive review
( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article Review)Fortification of staple foods such as bread has been implemented as a public health strategy to address nutrient deficiencies. Currently, 11 out of 22 Middle Eastern countries have mandatory wheat flour fortification, ... -
Spectrum of genetic variants associated with maple syrup urine disease in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT): a systematic review
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a hereditary metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency in the branched-chain α-keto acid dehydrogenase (BCKD) enzymatic complex. The Middle East and North Africa, and Türkiye ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in Qatar's resident population based on a national screening campaign
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection poses a global health challenge, yet its epidemiology in Qatar remains underexplored. This study estimated HCV antibody (Ab) prevalence in Qatar and examined associated socio-demographic ... -
Infoveillance of COVID-19 Infections in Dentistry Using Platform X: Descriptive Study
( JMIR Publications Inc. , 2025 , Article)Background: The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of dental professionals and patients has been difficult to track and quantify. X (formerly known as Twitter) proved to be a useful infoveillance tool for ... -
Psychometric properties of a questionnaire assessing the extent of integration in a problem-based learning curriculum
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background : Integrated curricula reinforce student learning and retention of relevant knowledge. At Qatar University and Arabian Gulf University medical colleges, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is the principal teaching and ... -
Risk factors for extubation-related complications in morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a retrospective cohort study
( Springer , 2025 , Article)Background One-third of major anesthesia-related airway complications occur during or shortly after tracheal extubation. Obesity significantly impacts respiratory function and is a key contributor to morbidity and mortality. ... -
The Association Between Estrogen-Containing Oral Contraceptive Pills and Hypothyroidism
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder that affects 10 times more females than males, with substantial health impacts. The role of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives (OCPs) in influencing thyroid function ... -
Writing and publishing language studies in the Arab region [Khitabaat Journal]
( De Gruyter , 2024 , Article)This article investigates both universal and relative aspects of sociolinguistic academic writing and reading. It engages with Wolfgang Klein's (1989. Schreiben oder Lesen, aber nicht beides, oder: Vorschlag zur Wiedereinführung ... -
Engineering the Immune Response to Biomaterials
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article Review)Biomaterials are increasingly used as implants in the body, but they often elicit tissue reactions due to the immune system recognizing them as foreign bodies. These reactions typically involve the activation of innate ... -
N-Lactoyl amino acids as metabolic biomarkers differentiating low and high exercise response
( Institute of Sport , 2025 , Article)Aerobic physical exercise has significant benefits for cardiovascular health; however, some individuals experience no benefit or even adverse effects. One reason for poor tolerance to aerobic exercise may be a low percentage ... -
Anthracyclines-Induced Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction in Cancer Patients and Survivors Using Brachial Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD) Tool: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( Springer , 2025 , Article)Anthracyclines are effective antineoplastic drugs; however, their use is constrained by dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. Vascular endothelial dysfunction is an early independent event in cardiovascular diseases and may precede ... -
Sexual and reproductive health literacy of higher education students: a scoping review of determinants, screening tools, and effective interventions
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article Review)Health literacy is a determinant of overall health, particularly among college students who are at increased risk for negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Contextualized sexual and reproductive health education ... -
The effect of mindfulness combined with exercise compared with a self-management guide on measures of nervous system sensitivity in individuals with chronic pain: a pilot randomised control trial
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)Background: This study described a sensory profile of participants with chronic pain (CP) in a previously reported feasibility RCT, in terms of quantitative sensory testing (QST) measures and the Central Sensitisation ... -
Polycystic ovarian syndrome awareness among females in Palestine: a cross-sectional study
( Wolters Kluwer , 2025 , Article)Background and objectives: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in fertile women. Limited data exists regarding Palestinian’s women awareness and understanding about PCOS. ...
