QU Health: Recent submissions

Now showing items 41-60 of 104

    • Whole genome sequencing in the Middle Eastern Qatari population identifies genetic associations with 45 clinically relevant traits 

      Thareja, Gaurav; Al-Sarraj, Yasser; Belkadi, Aziz; Almotawa, Maryam; Ismail, Said; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)
      Clinical laboratory tests play a pivotal role in medical decision making, but little is known about their genetic variability between populations. We report a genome-wide association study with 45 clinically relevant traits ...

    • Genomic architecture of autism spectrum disorder in Qatar: The BARAKA-Qatar Study 

      Abdi, Mona; Aliyev, Elbay; Trost, Brett; Kohailan, Muhammad; Aamer, Waleed; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)
      Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social and communication skills, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. The prevalence of ASD among children ...

    • Zebrafish Model in Illuminating the Complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders: A Unique Research Tool 

      Al-Zoubi, Raed M.; Abu-Hijleh, Haya; Zarour, Ahmad; Zakaria, Zain Z.; Yassin, Aksam; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)
      Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychological condition that may develop in certain individuals following exposure to life-threatening or traumatic events. Distressing symptoms, including flashbacks, ...

    • Medium-chain dicarboxylic acids: chemistry, pharmacological properties, and applications in modern pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries 

      Liao, Zhengrui; Yeoh, Yu-Kee; Parumasivam, Thaigarajan; Koh, Wee Yin; Alrosan, Mohammad; ... more authors ( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2024 , Article Review)
      Succinic (SUA), glutaric (GLA), pimelic (PA), suberic (SUBA), adipic (ADA), azelaic (AZA), and sebacic acids (SA) make up the majority of medium-chain dicarboxylic acids (MCDAs) with chain lengths of C4-C10, and are widely ...

    • Imatinib‑ and ponatinib‑mediated cardiotoxicity in zebrafish embryos and H9c2 cardiomyoblasts 

      ZAKARIA, ZAIN Z; SULEIMAN, MUNA; BENSLIMANE, FATIHA M.; AL‑BADR, MASHAEL; SIVARAMAN, SIVARAMAN; ... more authors ( Spandidos Publications , 2024 , Article)
      Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) offer targeted therapy for cancers but can cause severe cardiotoxicities. Determining their dose‑dependent impact on cardiac function is required to optimize therapy and minimize adverse ...

    • Artificial Intelligence Readiness, Perceptions, and Educational Needs Among Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study 

      Hammoudi Halat, Dalal; Shami, Rula; Daud, Alaa; Sami, Waqas; Soltani, Abderrezzaq; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2024 , Article)
      Objectives: With Artificial Intelligence (AI) profoundly affecting education, ensuring that students in health disciplines are ready to embrace AI is essential for their future workforce integration. This study aims to ...

    • Data of Nephrotox study 

      Al Hassan, Sally; Al Hariri, Moustafa; Khalifeh, Malak; Tamim, Hani; El Majzoub, Imad; ... more authors (2024 , Dataset)
      Contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) is a common issue in hospitals, especially in low-middle-income countries. This study investigated factors linked to CA-AKI in emergency department patients in Lebanon. The ...

    • Editorial: Reviews in healthcare professions education 

      Sethi, Ahsan; Chandratilake, Madawa ( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)
      Healthcare is a complex and ever-evolving field, encompassing various challenges, advancements, and intricacies that impact patient care, medical education, and clinical practice. Review articles play a crucial role in ...

    • Facilitating inclusive education: Assessing faculty awareness and attitudes towards students with special educational needs at Qatar university 

      Al-Korbi, Halah; Al-Hamdani, Mohammed A.; Ghareeb, Alia; Al-Asmakh, Maha; Abdallah, Atiyeh M. ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: An increasing number of students with special educational needs (SEN) are attending higher education institutions. Faculty members are key players in the implementation of inclusive policies, the success of ...

    • Bleeding Hazard of Percutaneous Tracheostomy in COVID-19 Patients Supported With Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Case Series 

      Elmelliti, Hussam; Mutkule, Dnyaneshwar Pandurang; Imran, Muhammad; Shallik, Nabil Abdelhamid; Hssain, Ali Ait; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      Objectives: Tracheostomy usually is performed to aid weaning from mechanical ventilation and facilitate rehabilitation and secretion clearance. Little is known about the safety of percutaneous tracheostomy in patients with ...

    • Melitracen and flupentixol (deanxit) use disorder in Lebanon 

      Tharwat, El Zahran; Al Hassan, Sally; Khalifeh, Malak; Aboukhater, Diana; Hammoud, Lina; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      IntroductionDeanxit is a combination of melitracen and flupentixol, not approved as an antidepressant for sale and use in several countries but still widely available and commonly used among the Lebanese population. The ...

    • Association between antioxidant metabolites and N-terminal fragment brain natriuretic peptides in insulin-resistant individuals. 

      Anwardeen, Najeha; Naja, Khaled; Elrayess, Mohamed A ( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2024 , Article)
      Oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in the development of metabolic syndrome, including heart failure and insulin resistance. The N-terminal fragment of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) has been associated with ...

    • Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Stein Emil, Vollset; Ababneh, Hazim S; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abbafati, Cristiana; Abbasgholizadeh, Rouzbeh; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundFuture trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term health investment, planning, and ...

    • Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) of SARS-CoV-2 in patients exposed to MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 antigens 

      Thomas, Swapna; Smatti, Maria K.; Alsulaiti, Haya; Zedan, Hadeel T.; Eid, Ali H.; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2024 , Article)
      This study evaluated the potential for antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) in serum samples from patients exposed to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Furthermore, we evaluated the effect of severe ...

    • Exploring the role of oral microbiome dysbiosis in cardiometabolic syndrome and smoking 

      Mohammed ,Layla I.; Zakaria ,Zain Zaki; Benslimane ,Fatiha M.; Al-Asmakh ,Maha ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article Review)
      Oral microbiome research has gained significant interest in recent years due to its potential impact on overall health. Smoking has been identified as a significant modulator of the oral microbiome composition, leading to ...

    • Trehalose-conjugated lentil-casein protein complexes prepared by structural interaction: Effects on water solubility and protein digestibility 

      Mohammad, Alrosan; Madi Almajwal, Ali; Al-Qaisi, Ali; Gammoh, Sana; Alu'datt, Muhammad H.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      The two limiting factors for lentil protein utilization are water solubility and digestibility. In this study, we utilized two non-thermal techniques: (1) protein complexation of lentil and casein proteins using the ...

    • Early Graft Failure After Living-Donor Liver Transplant 

      Anouti, Ahmad; Al Hariri, Moustafa; VanWagner, Lisa B.; Lee, William M.; Mufti, Arjmand; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT) has been increasing in the USA. While data exist on longer-term patient and graft outcomes, a contemporary analysis of short-term outcomes is needed. Aim: Evaluate ...

    • Computational design of anti-cancer peptides tailored to target specific tumor markers 

      Naeem, Aisha; Noureen, Nighat; Al-Naemi, Shaikha Khalid; Al-Emadi, Jawaher Ahmed; Khan, Muhammad Jawad ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Anti-cancer peptides (ACPs) are short peptides known for their ability to inhibit tumor cell proliferation, migration, and the formation of tumor blood vessels. In this study, we designed ACPs to target receptors often ...

    • Questionable research practices of medical and dental faculty in Pakistan – a confession 

      Fahim, Ayesha; Sadaf, Aysha; Jafari, Fahim Haider; Siddique, Kashif; Sethi, Ahsan ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Purpose: Intellectual honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of conducting any form of research. Over the last few years, scholars have shown great concerns over questionable research practices (QRPs) in academia. This ...

    • Prospective cohort study of vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy: Prevalence and limited effectiveness of 1000 IU vitamin D supplementation 

      Abdelmageed, Rasha Mohammed; Hussein, Suha Majeed Mohammed; Anamangadan, Shamil Mohamed; Abdullah, Rola Walid Mahmoud; Rauf, Lubna; ... more authors ( SAGE , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent worldwide among pregnant women. Although vitamin D supplementation is effective in improving vitamin D status, the safety and optimal dosing of vitamin D supplementation ...