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Molecular identification and characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. among pediatric and food-handlers subjects in Qatar
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Frontiers Media
, 2017 , Article)
World Health Organization (WHO) has identified Cryptosporidium spp. as globally the most common diarrhea-causing protozoan. Its transmission occurs mainly through ingestion of water or food contaminated with the feces of ...
The Interference of Notch1 target Hes1 affects cell growth, differentiation and invasiveness of glioblastoma stem cells through modulation of multiple oncogenic targets
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Impact Journals
, 2017 , Article)
The invasive and lethal nature of Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) necessitates the continuous identification of molecular targets and search of efficacious therapies to inhibit GBM growth. The GBM resistance to chemotherapy ...
Improving Influenza Vaccination Rate among Primary Healthcare Workers in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2017 , Article)
The purpose of this study was to improve influenza vaccination, and determine factors influencing vaccine declination among health care workers (HCW) in Qatar. We launched an influenza vaccination campaign to vaccinate ...
Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial properties of novel double layer nanocomposite electrospun fibers for wound dressing applications
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Dove Press
, 2017 , Article)
Herein, novel hybrid nanomaterials were developed for wound dressing applications with antimicrobial properties. Electrospinning was used to fabricate a double layer nanocomposite nanofibrous mat consisting of an upper ...
Estimating Seroprevalence of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 among Different Middle East and North African Male Populations Residing in Qatar
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Wiley
, 2017 , Article)
HSV-1 epidemiology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remains poorly understood. Our study aimed to measure HSV-1 antibody prevalence (seroprevalence) and its age-distribution among select MENA populations residing ...
Anti-cancer properties and mechanisms of action of thymoquinone, the major active ingredient of Nigella sativa
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Taylor & Francis
, 2017 , Article)
Over the past two decades, studies have documented the wide-range anti-cancer effects of Nigella sativa, known as black seed or black cumin. Thymoquinone (TQ), its major active ingredient, has also been extensively studied ...