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Polymerase chain reaction ribotyping of Clostridium difficile isolates in Qatar: a hospital-based study
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BioMed Central Ltd.
, 2014 , Article)
Background
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is not generally reported to public health authorities in
the Middle East and its true prevalence remains largely unknown. The aims of this study were
to determine the ...
Protection from previous natural infection compared with mRNA vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 in Qatar: a retrospective cohort study
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
BackgroundUnderstanding protection conferred by natural SARS-CoV-2 infection versus COVID-19 vaccination is important for informing vaccine mandate decisions. We compared protection conferred by natural infection versus ...
The Carcinogenic and Non-Carcinogenic Health Risks of Metal(oid)s Bioaccumulation in Leafy Vegetables: A Consumption Advisory
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Frontiers Media
, 2021 , Article)
High levels of metal(oid)s in soil or food pose a severe health risk to humans. The potential toxicants find their way into the living systems via the food chain, following bioaccumulation in edible plants, including leafy ...
The Arabic Questionnaire for Psychotic Experiences in patients with psychotic disorders: a clinical validation
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Psychotic experiences are reported in the general population. The Questionnaire for Psychotic Experiences (QPE) was created to test the phenomenological features of these experiences and compare them with those ...
Genetic Diversity and Prevalence of in Qatar.
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Frontiers Media
, 2021 , Article)
is a common human intestinal parasite worldwide, and the causative agent of diarrhea, with the severity of disease ranging from asymptomatic to intense and debilitating infection. is known to consist of eight genetically ...
Towards sustainable food production systems in Qatar: Assessment of the viability of aquaponics
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
© 2020 Elsevier B.V. Biophysical environments, socio-economic, and political shocks that hamper food production and affect access to food are a treat towards a country's capacity to achieve and maintain food security. Over ...
Language and Nature in Southern and Eastern Arabia
(2020 , Article)
This paper examines the relationship between language and nature in southern and eastern Arabia. The work is the result of a two-year interdisciplinary network between the University of Leeds and Qatar University, with ...
Implementing the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Qatar: From charity to human rights
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Article)
A historically marginalized and overlooked segment of the general population worldwide, persons with disabilities have long struggled with discrimination, inequality and even maltreatment. They have often been treated as ...
Salmonella Infections among Pediatric Population in Qatar: Phenotypic Resistance and Associated Genotypic Determinants
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Austin Publishing Group
, 2021 , Article)
Salmonella is a significant public health burden worldwide and being the
most common bacterial diarrheal illness among infants and young children. In
the last few years, Qatar reports a high incidence of salmonellosis ...
An overview of open government data in developed countries: A comparison study between the state of Qatar & UK
(2019 , Article)
Even though the diverse studies that have addressed OGD in many developed countries, there is still
a lack in scientific literature about OGD initiatives in developing countries. The problem addressed
in this paper is ...