University Publications: Recent submissions
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Optimized DNA Extracting Method for Oxford Nanopore- Long reads Sequencing from Marine samples
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Sustaining social and economic growth is impossible without a holistic environmental vision that places environmental preservation for Qatar's future generations at the forefront. According to the ministry of development ... -
Altered inflow hemodynamics affects heart development in a side specific manner in the embryonic heart
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Hemodynamics, forces from the flowing blood in the heart, is a major epigenetic factor for heart development. Disturbed hemodynamics were shown to induce cardiac malformations in the embryonic heart. Clinically ... -
Role of Cdk5rap2 in neocortical inhibition and excitation balance
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly type 3 (MCPH3) is characterized by congenital microcephaly and intellectual disability. Further features include hyperactivity and seizures. The disease is caused by biallelic ... -
The effect of subsidies on healthful consumption: Systematic review and data synthesis
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Prevalence of obesity and overweight has risen to the level of an epidemic. Health policy makers are seeking evidence-based solutions to this problem. This study reviews evidence on the subsidization of healthy ... -
Computational modeling of motile cilia generated cerebral flow dynamics in zebrafish embryo
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Motile cilia are hair-like microscopic structures which move the fluids along the epithelial surfaces. Cilia cover a wide range of regions in the nervous system, such as the nasal cavity, spinal cord central ... -
Smartphone addiction among Qatar University students: a cross-sectional study
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Aims: The aims of this study were to: (I) estimate the prevalence of SPA among students in Qatar University (QU); (II) assess the correlation between daily duration of smartphone use (SPU) and SPA; (III) assess the ... -
Association between Soft Drink Consumption and Bone Mineral Density among Qatari Women- Analysis of Qatar Biobank Data
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) increases the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. It is common in older women, as the BMD tends to decrease with age, particularly after menopause. While age and hormonal ... -
Toxicity Evaluation of Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Surfactant on Embryonic Development of Zebrafish
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Surfactants best known for their use in the industry of detergents, household products, and cosmetics. Usually, the amount of released surfactants into the environment is diluted during secondary water treatment. ... -
THE USE OF DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER AS A MODEL ORGANISM TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF BACTERIAL INFECTION ON HOST SURVIVAL AND METABOLISM
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Enterobacteriaceae, a large family of facultative anaerobic bacteria, encloses a broad spectrum of bacterial species including Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, and Shigella sonnei, that produce enterotoxins and ... -
West Nile Virus Seroprevalence Among Qatari And Immigrant Populations Within Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: West Nile Virus (WNV) is one of the most widely spread arboviruses worldwide and a highly significant pathogen in humans and animals. Despite frequent outbreaks and endemic transmission being reported in the ... -
Unraveling Gene Expression Profiles of Cardiac Genes That Participate in Embryonic Development of Congenital Heart Defects Using Chick Embryo
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare but serious subtype of congenital heart defects (CHDs) at which the hemodynamics are disturbed. In this project, HLHS was introduced surgically by left atrial ligation (LAL) ... -
Prevalence of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) among healthy individuals with different nationalities in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)ANA can be often found in healthy individuals and in many autoimmune diseases. However, its prevalence in healthy individuals is not well investigated in Asia and MENA region. Therefore, aim of this study was to estimate ... -
THE MICROBIOME AND EPIGENOME PROFILE IN PEDIATRIC TYPE 1 DIABETES IN QATAR
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)This study focused on Qatar's pediatric population that has witnessed a steep increase in the incidence of the disease. In order to understand this, we analyzed the blood and stool samples of a pilot group of 21 T1D subjects ... -
Quantifying Gut Microbiome in Rats with Adenine-Induced Chronic Kidney Disease and the Effect of Treatment with Gum Arabic
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects ~10% of Qatar's population. Recently, dysbiosis in the gut microbiome has been associated with CKD. It is not understood whether CKD affects the gut microbiome or the dysbiotic gut ... -
The Critical Care Medicine Research: A Systematic Review
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objectives: The cost-effectiveness terminology is a common term used in the critical care medicine research. A systematic review analysis was conducted to study the patterns of the use and misuse of the cost-effectiveness ... -
Association Between Sleep Duration, Food Consumption Patterns and Obesity Among Adolescents in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Recent research suggests that sleep duration contributes towards developing unhealthy dietary habits which can lead to obesity. Further study in this field can provide a new direction in addressing this epidemic. ... -
Undergraduate student research
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: The United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015. One of these goals describes achieving a Universal Health Coverage by 2030. This signifies workforce planning in healthcare professions ... -
An online module to evaluate the validity of an algorithm to assess the risk for drug-induced QTc prolongation in the psychiatric population
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: QTc interval prolongation leads to serious complications making it a concern for all clinicians. Assessing the risk of QTc interval prolongation, especially in the psychiatric population, can be challenging ... -
Cultural Competence in The Eyes of Health Cluster Faculty Members at Qatar University: Perception and Application-A Mixed Methods Study
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Globalization impacts several aspects of life including education. Medical education in Qatar is progressing and developing by the effort of multicultural team that ensure the emerge of future healthcare providers ... -
Dietary Patterns and Glycemic Control Among Qatari Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: No studies assess the effect of dietary pattern on glycemic control among Qatari adults with T2DM. Objective: To assess the association between dietary patterns, and glycemic control among Qatari adults with ...
