QU Health Research
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Intravenous administration of gold nanoparticles in rats exhibit alterations in sphingomyelins, bile acids, sphingolipids, and cholesterol esters levels
( Springer , 2025 , Article)Nanoparticles (NP) have gained significant attention in biomedical research due to their unique properties and potential applications in drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostics. Gold (AuNPs) and silver (AgNPs) NPs are among ... -
Health and Well-Being in the Context of Health-Promoting University Initiatives: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Needs Assessment Study at Qatar University
( JMIR Publications Inc. , 2024 , Article)Background: Health-promoting universities are dedicated to fostering learning environments and organizational cultures that support the physical and mental well-being of students, faculty, and staff. As students constitute ... -
Developing entrustable professional activities for undergraduate operative dentistry clerkship
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Objective: In many dental schools worldwide, theoretical knowledge is prioritized over comprehensive training in essential clinical procedures. This leads to graduates with insufficient hands-on experience who are not fully ... -
Increase in blood derived mitochondrial DNA copy number in strabismus patients
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundAbnormalities in mitochondrial energy homeostasis can lead to various disorders, including ocular motility aberrations. Previous studies have suggested the involvement of mitochondrial aberrations in strabismus ... -
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) bioactive constituents and their applications as natural multifunctional ingredients in health-promoting foods and nutraceuticals: A comprehensive review
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article Review)Foods that support human health and longevity are becoming increasingly relevant as substitutes for or adjuncts to pharmacological drugs, either through direct consumption or incorporation into designer foods fortified ... -
The association between plasma levels of Sestrin2 and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in healthy and diabetic adults: A study of Qatar Biobank data.
( The Association of Basic Medical Sciences , 2024 , Article)This study examines the association between serum Sestrin2 (SESN2) levels and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in healthy and diabetic adults, using data from the Qatar Biobank (QBB). A total of 844 participants ... -
Mental health interventions affecting university faculty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Background: While there is growing evidence highlighting the prevalence of mental health concerns among university faculty, few studies have examined mental health interventions in this population. The objective of this ... -
Recent research directions on functional royal jelly: highlights prospects in food, nutraceutical, and pharmacological industries
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article Review)The food and pharmaceutical industries have utilized royal jelly, an alternative medicinal food, as a natural pharmaceutical product since ancient times. Royal jelly has a unique remarkable composition containing lipids, ... -
Cost-effectiveness analysis of genotype-guided optimization of major depression treatment in Qatar
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background Pharmacogenetic testing improves the efficacy and safety of antidepressant pharmacotherapy for moderate-severe major depressive disorder by identifying genetic variations that influence medication metabolism, ... -
The apoptotic and anti-proliferative effects of Neosetophomone B in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia via PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway inhibition
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Protein Kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/AKT/mTOR) signalling pathway is pivotal in various cancers, including T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL), a particularly ... -
Evaluating the appropriateness and the factors associated with sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors prescribing in a Middle Eastern country: a cross-sectional study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)Background: Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are a novel class of oral antidiabetic drugs (ADDs). Studies evaluating the appropriateness of SGLT2is prescribing, and the factors associated with their ... -
Exploring the Desirable Attributes and Competencies of Pharmacy Clinical Preceptors: A Scoping Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: Experiential learning is a vital component of health-professional education. It provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-life settings before becoming licensed practitioners. ... -
Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among female public health and nutrition university students in Qatar
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Objectives: The present study aimed to determine oral health (OH) related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Public Health (PH) and Nutrition (NU) students at Qatar University. Method: A cross-sectional study was ... -
World antimicrobial awareness week
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Other)The World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), established at the 68th World Health Assembly in 2015 and observed from the 18th to the 24th of November each year, has been an annual occasion to direct public attention to ... -
Remote online learning reimagined: perceptions and experiences of medical students in a post-pandemic world
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Blended learning is a key educational methodology, particularly in medical education, and involves integration of online and face-to-face interactions to enhance flexibility and engagement. Blended learning ... -
Readiness for self-directed learning among undergraduate medical students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during COVID-19, Pakistan
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: The field of medical sciences has continuously been changing and evolving rapidly pertaining to the newly introduced practices and guidelines according to the principles of evidence-based medicine. Therefore, ... -
Improving the structure of lentil proteins during fermentation and their association with nutritional values and solubility
( Taylor & Francis , 2025 , Article)Lentil proteins (LPs) may encounter challenges in their food industry applications due to certain limitations in their functional properties. This study focused on enhancing the quality of LPs through physical modifications ... -
A comparative retrospective study of pre-fibrotic primary myelofibrosis versus overtly fibrotic stage in Qatar: clinicopathological, genetic landscape, risk stratification and survival data (2008-2021)-a single center experience
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background: In MENA region, there is a lack of evidence on Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF), leading to its underrepresentation in medical literature. This study marks the first comprehensive report on PMF data in Qatar, ... -
Lentil protein and trehalose conjugates: Structural interactions and mechanisms for improving multi-level structure and functional characteristics
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)This study aimed to improve lentil proteins' (LPs) functionality and nutritional value, specifically addressing their lower water solubility and digestibility. A unique combination of LP-disaccharide interactions was ... -
Genomics of rare diseases in the Greater Middle East
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)The Greater Middle East (GME) represents a concentrated region of unparalleled genetic diversity, characterized by an abundance of distinct alleles, founder mutations and extensive autozygosity driven by high consanguinity ...
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