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Optical Non-invasive Technique for Cholesterol Detection in Blood
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
The aim of this research is to design and develop a non-invasive cholesterol sensor based on the principle of light absorption. The current existing invasive methods can be replaced with non-invasive techniques. The ...
Additive Manufacturing of Smart Material and Complex Structures
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Additive Manufacturing (AM), typically referred to as rapid prototyping or three-dimensional (3D) printing has rapidly emerged as a sustainable, highly efficient and intelligent tool. Moreover, recent developments in novel ...
The Association between Zinc and Copper and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adults
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In Qatar, 24% of the total deaths are attributed to CVDs. Several nutritional disturbances have been linked to high ...
Harm Perception and Attitudes towards E-cigarette Use Among Qatar University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is becoming popular worldwide especially among youth. Research reported that university students have poor knowledge and misconceptions about the health risks of e-cigarettes, ...
Prevalence of Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia and its Association with Prediabetes, Dyslipidemia and Subclinical Inflammation Markers among Young Healthy Adults in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Aim: To investigate the prevalence of asymptomatic hyperuricemia in Qatar and to examine its association with changes in markers of dyslipidemia, prediabetes and subclinical inflammation. Methods: A cross-sectional study ...
Clustering of lifestyle risk factors among Algerian adolescents : Comparison between urban and rural area
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Lifestyle behavior risk factors (LBRs) such as sedentary behavior, physical inactivity, smoking, unhealthy eating patterns and being overweight/obese play a major role in the development or prevention of NCDs. ...
Serum vitamin D concentrations are non-linearly related to breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Post-menopausal women are at high risk for breast cancer. The association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration and breast cancer in post-menopausal women is not well understood. Objectives: ...
Sleeping Duration, Napping and Snoring in Association with Diabetes Control among Patients with Diabetes in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Poor glycemic control is associated with chronic life-threatening complications. Several studies have revealed that sleep status is associated with glycemic control. Aim: to examine the association between sleep ...
Nuts consumption and cognitive function
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Cognitive impairments has become a global public concern. A limited number of studies suggest a positive association between nuts intake and cognitive function. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate ...
Pyocyanin pigment from Pseudomonas aeruginosa modulates innate immune defenses in macrophages
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a well-known opportunistic pathogen. The gram-negative bacillus, commonly associated with hospital-acquired infections, utilizes the host's impaired immune responses to establish ...