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Recent Submissions
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Increased Fracture Risk After Bariatric Surgery: a Case-Controlled Study with a Long-Term Follow-Up
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Purpose: Bariatric surgeries are common procedures due to the high prevalence of obesity. This study aimed to investigate whether bariatric surgery increases fracture risk. Material and Methods: It was a case-controlled ... -
Vulnerability and precarity of Palestinian women in the Naqab
( Taylor & Francis , 2021 , Article)Many studies have broadly addressed the status of the Naqab/Negev Bedouins in Israel, particularly the status of women. However, women from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip who are married to male Bedouin citizens of Israel ... -
Correction to: Lead nitrate induces inflammation and apoptosis in rat lungs through the activation of NF‑κB and AhR signaling pathways (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, (2022), 29, 43, (64959-64970), 10.1007/s11356-022-19980-8)
( Springer , 2022 , Article)The sizing of images Figs. 3 and 4 is modified in the original published proof. The Original article has been corrected. -
Assessing the accuracy of the anatomical method for stature estimation in White South African males
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)The anatomical method is considered the most accurate stature estimation method, however, research has concluded that the soft-tissue correction factors associated with this method may be sex- and population-specific. ... -
Lead Nitrate Induces Inflammation and Apoptosis in Rat Lungs Through the Activation of NF-κB and AhR Signaling Pathways
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Lead (Pb) is one of the most frequent hazardous air contaminants, where the lungs are particularly vulnerable to its toxicity. However, the Pb distribution and its impact on lung inflammation/apoptosis and particularly the ... -
Characterization and ex vivo evaluation of curcumin nanoethosomes for melanoma treatment
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)This study aimed at developing curcumin nanoethosomes (Cur-Ets) with superior skin permeation intended for melanoma treatment. Although curcumin is active against many types of skin cancers, a suitable topical formulation ... -
Direct oral anticoagulants are effective and safe in the treatment of venous thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation in morbidly obese patients
( Springer , 2020 , Other)There has always been unresolved uncertainty regarding the therapeutic utility of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in morbidly obese patients (BMI > 40 kg/m2 or weight > 120 kg) with clinical indications for anticoagulant's ... -
Effectiveness of Integrated Diabetes Care Interventions Involving Diabetes Specialists Working in Primary and Community Care Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( Ubiquity Press , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Evidence that integrated diabetes care interventions can substantially improve clinical outcomes is mixed. However, previous systematic reviews have not focussed on clinical effectiveness where the endocrinologist ... -
Anticoagulation clinic drive-up service during COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic affecting many countries worldwide. Given the increasing incidence especially in elderly and individuals with comorbid conditions, it is advised by health authorities to ... -
Comparative effectiveness and safety of direct oral anticoagulants compared to warfarin in morbidly obese patients with acute venous thromboembolism: systematic review and a meta-analysis
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) agents are becoming the anticoagulation strategy of choice. However, their use in the treatment of acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) in morbidly obese patients (bodyweight of > 120 kg or ... -
Assessment of the attitude, awareness and practice of periprocedural warfarin management among health care professional in Qatar. A cross sectional survey
( Springer , 2020 , Article)It is estimated that 10–15% of oral anticoagulant (OAC) patients, would need to hold their OAC for scheduled surgery. Especially for warfarin, this process is complex and requires multi-layer risk assessment and decisions ... -
Structures, processes and outcomes of objective structured clinical examinations in dental education during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are an essential examination tool within undergraduate dental education. Fear of spread of the COVID-19 virus led to dental institutions exploring alternative ... -
The influence of socio-demographic factors on patterns of thyme and thyme products consumption: the case of a Mediterranean country
( Sociedade Brasileira de Ciencia e Tecnologia de Alimentos , 2022 , Article)Thyme intake assessment is gaining significance because thyme is becoming a global staple food and its use has been on the rise. In our study, a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was developed to assess thyme intake in ... -
Evidence on the Heroin-Mediated Impairment of the Oxidative Status of Erythrocytes
( Hindawi , 2022 , Article)Away from hemorheological properties, the effect of heroin addiction on erythrocytes is poorly investigated. This study aimed to investigate the oxidative impacts of heroin administration on erythrocytes. Study subjects ... -
Effectiveness of a structured pharmacist-delivered intervention for patients post-acute coronary syndromes on all-cause hospitalizations and cardiac-related hospital readmissions: a prospective quasi-experimental study
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Qatar and globally. Aim: The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured clinical pharmacist-delivered ... -
Implementation frameworks for polypharmacy management within healthcare organisations: a scoping review
( Springer , 2023 , Article Review)Background: Several guidelines support polypharmacy management in individual patients. More organisational-level focus is needed on the use of implementation frameworks. Aim: To characterise the peer reviewed literature ... -
Teaching pharmacovigilance to undergraduate students: Our experience in poor-resource setting
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2022 , Article)Using medicines associated with adverse drug reactions (ADRs) might cause serious health complications. The pharmacist plays a unique role in monitoring ADRs, either by themselves or with the assistance of other health-care ... -
An Exploration of Smoking Patterns Among People with Serious Mental Illness Attending an Outpatient Clinic in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Background: Studies have shown that tobacco use is exceptionally high in people affected with serious mental illness (SMI). Many countries worldwide have observed a decrease in the prevalence of tobacco smoking; however, ... -
Warfarin dosing strategies evolution and its progress in the era of precision medicine, a narrative review
( Springer , 2022 , Article Review)Background For decades, vitamin K antagonists and specifically warfarin, have been the sole agents used orally to manage thromboembolic conditions, including stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Several factors lead ... -
Different molecular pathways are disrupted in Pyoderma gangrenosum patients and are associated with the severity of the disease.
( Nature Research , 2023 , Article)Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare inflammatory skin disease classified within the spectrum of neutrophilic dermatoses. The pathophysiology of PG is yet incompletely understood but a prominent role of genetics facilitating ...
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