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Recent Submissions
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Assessing the determinants and association of cognitive memory performance with blood folate and cobalamin levels in Qatar’s healthy aging population
( Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2025 , Article)Introduction: Cognitive health, crucial for the independence and quality of life in older adults, is influenced by various factors, including nutritional status, which is increasingly recognized for its importance. Folate ... -
Dietary Fiber Intake Was Inversely Associated with All-Cause Mortality but Not with Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Mortalities in the US
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: Evidence linking dietary fiber intake with cancer risk and mortality is equivocal. Objective: We investigated the relationship between dietary fiber intake and all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) ... -
Association Between cMIND Diet and Dementia Among Chinese Older Adults: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: China’s rapidly aging population has led to a growing burden of dementia, marked by cognitive decline and heavy social and economic costs. Dietary patterns have been identified as a critical means for prevention. ... -
Association between clock genes polygenic risk score for depression and obesity in a population with high burden of obesity
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Circadian rhythms disruption causes clustering of metabolic disorders and depression. The comorbidity of depression and obesity is common and could be attributable to shared genetic background. We aimed to ... -
The Impact of Unhealthy Lifestyle on the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in the State of Qatar: A Systematic Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2025 , Article)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of illness and death worldwide, and in Qatar, their burden is rising due to rapid urbanization, shifts toward Westernized diets, sedentary lifestyles, and cultural ... -
Halogen-augmented pyrrole bisurea molecular tweezers for corrosion inhibition of Fe(110) surface: A first-principle investigation
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Iron rust imposes significant economic and industrial challenges, thus the need for the development of effective and environmentally friendly inhibitors. The research here leverages first-principles density function theory ... -
Unmasking Hidden Gluten: Evaluating the Compliance of Gluten-Free Products and Consumer Exposure in Lebanon
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Our study aims to determine gluten levels in gluten-free products marketed in Lebanon and to assess the consumption frequency of noncompliant products among gluten-free shoppers. Following a thorough market screening, a ... -
Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950–2023: a demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Comprehensive, comparable, and timely estimates of demographic metrics—including life expectancy and age-specific mortality—are essential for evaluating, understanding, and addressing trends in population health. The ... -
Correlates of perceived social unacceptability of vaping among regular e-cigarette users: a cross-sectional study of a sample of Middle Eastern countries
( Frontiers Media , 2025 , Article)Aim: To examine the association between the social unacceptability of vaping and the main correlate, country of residence, as well as other sociodemographic variables in three Middle Eastern countries. Methods: A cross-sectional ... -
Lifestyle patterns and their associations with overweight and obesity among children aged 4–9 years in the United Arab Emirates
( Cambridge University Press , 2025 , Article)An integrative approach addressing diet and other lifestyle factors is warranted in studying obesity and its related diseases. The objective of this study is to examine the associations of lifestyle patterns with ... -
Seroprevalence of four zoonotic viral diseases in camels in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundUnderstanding the dynamics of zoonotic diseases is integral to the One Health approach, as it guides strategies to mitigate the impact of infections on both animal and human health. In Qatar, the circulation of ... -
Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA primary-series vaccination in Qatar: An integrated epidemiological and economic analysis
( PLoS One , 2025 , Article)Qatar implemented a mass primary-series vaccination campaign to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the cost-effectiveness of this program ... -
Role of Macrophages in Cardiac Remodeling: Cues From Zebrafish Heart.
( Wiley , 2026 , Article Review)Macrophages are a key component of innate immunity and regulate cardiac phenotypes by their polarization state. The classical M1 macrophages are activated by pro-inflammatory stimuli, whereas M2 macrophages are activated ... -
The quest for a complete understanding of the human genome
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)An integrated roadmap toward clinical interpretation of the complete human genome is in dire need. We discuss approaches to meet this goal, including integrating data from diverse, well-phenotyped populations with enhanced ... -
Maternal phthalate exposure, gestational length, and preterm birth risk: a prospective cohort study nested within a randomised trial
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Preterm birth (< 37 weeks gestation) is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality, yet the underlying causes remain unknown in many cases. Environmental exposures, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals ... -
Impact of continuing professional development (CPD) on patient outcomes: a systematic scoping review
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is vital for maintaining healthcare professionals' competence in providing quality patient care. However, evidence linking CPD directly to patient outcomes remains ... -
The association between magnesium intake and circadian syndrome among US adults attending NHANES 2005-2016
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background Circadian Syndrome (CircS) expands on metabolic syndrome (MetS) by including circadian rhythm disturbances and depression. It has been shown to be a better predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than MetS. ... -
Global, regional, and national burden of chronic respiratory diseases and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 1990-2023: a Global Burden of Disease study.
( nature medicine , 2026 , Article)Chronic respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumoconiosis, interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary sarcoidosis, are major global causes of mortality and morbidity. ... -
Navigating new healthcare systems: a qualitative exploration of barriers, facilitators, and service utilization among Ukrainian refugees in five host countries.
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 displaced millions. While the European Union's Temporary Protection Directive aims to facilitate the right to healthcare for Ukrainian citizens staying ... -
Common data elements of cerebral palsy registries in Arabic-speaking countries: A scoping review
( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)Aim: To (1) identify and extract common data elements (CDEs) reported in registry- and population-based cerebral palsy (CP) studies in Arabic-speaking countries (ASCs), (2) compare reporting across study designs to ensure ...
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