College of Health Sciences
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Biomedical Sciences [819 items ]
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Health Sciences-CAS (pre 2016) [151 items ]
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Recent Submissions
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Future Trends and Prospects in the Food Industry
( Springer , 2025 , Book chapter)The food industry is undergoing significant changes driven by consumer preferences for sustainable and ethically sourced products. Various studies and reports are referenced to provide insights into the potential of ... -
Exploring endothelial dysfunction in major rheumatic diseases: current trends and future directions
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article Review)The relationship between rheumatic diseases (RDs) and endothelial dysfunction (ED) is intricate and multifaceted, with chronic inflammation and immune system dysregulation playing key roles. RDs, including Osteoarthritis ... -
Medicinal Phytocompounds as Potential Inhibitors of p300-HIF1? Interaction: A Structure-Based Screening and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: Hypoxia plays a key role in cancer progression, mainly by stabilizing and activating hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1). For HIF-1 to function under low oxygen conditions, it must interact with the transcriptional ... -
Age-Dependent Assortativeness in Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Oral Transmission in the United States: A Mathematical Modeling Analysis
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a highly infectious, globally prevalent lifelong infection. Despite advancements in understanding its epidemiology, the assortativeness in the age-dependent transmission patterns ... -
Protection conferred by SARS-CoV-2 infection across a spectrum of reinfection symptoms and severities
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2025 , Article)Background SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with protection against reinfection. This study analysed this protection across different reinfection symptoms and severities, comparing the preomicron and omicron eras. Methods ... -
Exploring Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non-Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Country Study
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)Background and Aim Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were initially developed for type 2 diabetes but have gained widespread use for weight management, including among non-diabetic individuals. This ... -
Integrating pharmacogenomics in three Middle Eastern countries' healthcare (Lebanon, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia): Current insights, challenges, and strategic directions
( Public Library of Science , 2025 , Article)Background and objectives Pharmacogenomics (PGx) leverages genomic information to tailor drug therapies, enhancing precision medicine. Despite global advancements, its implementation in Lebanon, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia ... -
Delivering trauma-focused physiotherapy interventions for trauma-exposed refugees: a qualitative study exploring perspectives and experiences from Jordan and Kenya
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Objectives: Trauma-focused physiotherapy refers to physical interventions and strategies that are used by physical therapists to address the functional and psychological impact of traumatic experiences. The aim of this ... -
Therapeutic potential and challenges of mesenchymal stem cells in neurological disorders: A concise analysis
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)Neurological diseases comprise a wide array of conditions affecting both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Neurodegenerative diseases encompass a group of debilitating and often fatal neurological disorders for ... -
Breastfeeding is associated with reduction in postpartum depression in the United Arab Emirates: a retrospective cross-sectional study
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a common mental health disorder affecting mothers. Breastfeeding may be protective against PPD. Global estimates of breastfeeding and PPD rates vary, especially for women living in Middle ... -
Readiness for inter-professional education among healthcare professions students in Balochistan, Pakistan
( Professional Medical Publications , 2025 , Article)Objectives: The study aimed to assess the readiness of undergraduate healthcare students in Balochistan, Pakistan's regarding Interprofessional Education (IPE). It also compared readiness across disciplines, academic years, ... -
Perspectives of Jordanian men about lower urinary tract assessment and physiotherapy interventions: A cross-sectional study
( Innovative Research Publishing , 2025 , Article)There is a significant gap in understanding the impact of physiotherapy interventions on men with urinary incontinence (UI). Conducting clinical trials in this area is costly, time-consuming, and difficult. Before embarking ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness and risks of bread fortification programs in the middle eastern region: a comprehensive review
( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article Review)Fortification of staple foods such as bread has been implemented as a public health strategy to address nutrient deficiencies. Currently, 11 out of 22 Middle Eastern countries have mandatory wheat flour fortification, ... -
Spectrum of genetic variants associated with maple syrup urine disease in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT): a systematic review
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a hereditary metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency in the branched-chain α-keto acid dehydrogenase (BCKD) enzymatic complex. The Middle East and North Africa, and Türkiye ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in Qatar's resident population based on a national screening campaign
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection poses a global health challenge, yet its epidemiology in Qatar remains underexplored. This study estimated HCV antibody (Ab) prevalence in Qatar and examined associated socio-demographic ... -
Sexual and reproductive health literacy of higher education students: a scoping review of determinants, screening tools, and effective interventions
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article Review)Health literacy is a determinant of overall health, particularly among college students who are at increased risk for negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Contextualized sexual and reproductive health education ... -
The effect of mindfulness combined with exercise compared with a self-management guide on measures of nervous system sensitivity in individuals with chronic pain: a pilot randomised control trial
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)Background: This study described a sensory profile of participants with chronic pain (CP) in a previously reported feasibility RCT, in terms of quantitative sensory testing (QST) measures and the Central Sensitisation ... -
Polycystic ovarian syndrome awareness among females in Palestine: a cross-sectional study
( Wolters Kluwer , 2025 , Article)Background and objectives: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in fertile women. Limited data exists regarding Palestinian’s women awareness and understanding about PCOS. ... -
Artificial Intelligence in Bacterial Infections Control: A Scoping Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article Review)Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence has made significant strides in healthcare, contributing to diagnosing, treating, monitoring, preventing, and testing various diseases. Despite its broad adoption, clinical ... -
Accre 8 emerging point of care CLIA system for vitamin B12 assessment compared with three established assays
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Accurate Vitamin B12 (Vit B12) quantification is essential for diagnosing deficiencies linked to neurological and hematological disorders. The Accre 8 Point-of-Care (POC) Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) system offers ...
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