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Urine tests for diagnosis of infectious diseases and antibiotic –resistant pathogens
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IntechOpen
, 2019 , Book chapter)
The relation between disease and urine was recognized by physicians since the earliest civilization BC. Urine is considered an ideal diagnostic specimen for its noninvasive and easy method of collection. Urinalysis encompasses ...
Autoimmune Diseases of the GI Tract Part I: Etiology and Pathophysiology
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IntechOpen
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Autoimmune diseases have emerged as a pandemic in our modern societies, especially after World War II. There are currently more than 80 autoimmune diseases that compromise the lives of millions of patients around the world. ...
Recent Perspective About the Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis and Stem Cell-Based Therapy in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
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Bentham Science
, 2016 , Book chapter)
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative condition that is
clinically characterized by impaired cognitive functions. The major morphologically
observed lesion of AD encompasses the accumulation of extracellular ...
Intercellular Communication in Cancer
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Springer
, 2023 , Book chapter)
Junctional complexes play a central role in maintaining tissue hemostasis. The barrier function of epithelial cells, that maintain tissues coherence and coordination of cellular synchronicity, is a consequence of a junctional ...
Food Regulations and Enforcement in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Book chapter)
Food safety and regulation are exceedingly important topics in the Gulf countries, including Qatar. The latter is influenced by a rapid population growth and constraints to local food production caused by a harsh climate ...
Nano-Engineering in Traumatic Brain Injury
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Wiley
, 2023 , Book chapter)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and chronic disability worldwide TBI involves an initial primary phase triggered by an impactful force to the brain and a subsequent secondary pathological phase. ...
Role of Qat chewing and mate consumption in human oral carcinogenesis
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Springer International Publishing
, 2017 , Book chapter)
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Phytochemicals as Micronutrients: What Is their Therapeutic Promise in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury?
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Springer Singapore
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the key causes of deaths and disabilities worldwide. TBI progresses in two phases. The primary phase of injury is the direct result of the physical damage caused by the external force ...
Applications of Machine Learning for Predicting Heart Failure
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Wiley
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Heart Failure is a major health burden for healthcare systems worldwide. Early diagnosis, prediction and management of patients with these conditions are critical to improve patient health outcome. The availability of large ...
Mediators of Impaired Adipogenesis in Obesity-Associated Insulin Resistance and T2DM
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IntechOpen
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Obesity has become a global health issue due to its high prevalence and associated comorbidities including insulin resistance (IR) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Obesity is associated with the expansion of adipose ...