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The influence of fasting and energy-restricted diets on leptin and adiponectin levels in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Background & aims: Fasting and energy-restricted diets have been evaluated in several studies as a means of improving cardiometabolic biomarkers related to body fat loss. However, further investigation is required to ... -
The Interaction Between Body Mass Index Genetic Risk Score and Dietary Intake on Weight Status: A Systematic Review
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Background: The escalating global obesity epidemic and the emergence of personalized medicine strategies point to the pressing need to investigate the interplay between genetic risk scores (GRSs), dietary intake, and their ... -
The mitochondria: A target of polyphenols in the treatment of diabetic cardiomyopathy
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a constellation of symptoms consisting of ventricular dysfunction and cardiomyocyte disarray in the presence of diabetes. The exact cause of this type of cardiomyopathy is still unknown; ... -
The political determinants of health: a local perspective
( European Publishing , 2023 , Conference Paper)The relationship between our environment, the prevailing political context and policy landscape, and health outcomes from a planetary perspective is not linear. There is no straight forward to understand the links between ... -
The potential role of vitamin D supplementation as a gut microbiota modifier in healthy individuals
( Nature Research , 2020 , Article)Vitamin D deficiency affects approximately 80% of individuals in some countries and has been linked with gut dysbiosis and inflammation. While the benefits of vitamin D supplementation on the gut microbiota have been studied ... -
The practice of hope: A longitudinal, multi-perspective qualitative study among South Asian Sikhs and Muslims with life-limiting illness in Scotland
( Taylor & Francis , 2014 , Article)ObjectivesWe explored the role of faith and religious identities in shaping end of life experiences in South Asian Muslims and Sikhs with life-limiting illnesses.DesignSecondary analysis of data from a longitudinal, ... -
The prevalence of adaptive immunity to COVID-19 and reinfection after recovery - a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 011 447 individuals
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Research purpose: The research aims to estimate the prevalence of detectable SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, T and B memory cells after recovery, to determine the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection, and to investigate the protective ... -
The Qatari population's genetic structure and gene flow as revealed by the Y chromosome
( Public Library of Science , 2023 , Article)The Y-chromosome has been widely used in forensic genetic applications and human population genetic studies due to its uniparental origins. A large database on the Qatari population was created for comparison with other ... -
The relationship between sedentary behavior, back pain, and psychosocial correlates among university employees
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2019 , Article)Objectives: This study aims to investigate the relationship between levels of sedentary behavior, physical activity, and back pain and their psychosocial correlates among university employees. Methods: A cross-sectional ... -
The relationship between sleep quality and gait in people with multiple sclerosis: A pilot study
( World Scientific Publishing Co. , 2023 , Article)Background: Gait deficits are common among people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Therefore, investigating factors that may influence walking in PwMS is important. Previous studies in older adults and other neurological ... -
The risk of severe COVID-19 and mortality from COVID-19 in people living with HIV compared to individuals without HIV - a systematic review and meta-analysis of 1 268 676 individuals.
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Research Purpose: Findings from existing studies have shown conflicting evidence concerning the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from COVID-19 in people living with HIV (PLHIV) compared to people without HIV. The aim of ... -
The role of Rezum in the management of refractory urinary retention due to benign prostate hyperplasia: A literature review
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common cause of urinary retention in men (BPH). The gold standard surgical treatment is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). However, due to the morbidity and ... -
The Role of Soluble Adhesion Molecules in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that is steadily increasing worldwide and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. As reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), 346 million ... -
The role of α2-adrenergic receptors in hypertensive preeclampsia: A hypothesis
( Wiley Blackwell , 2019 , Article Review)Preeclampsia, a major disorder of human pregnancy, manifests as persistent hypertension and proteinuria presenting after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Multiple systemic symptoms might be associated with preeclampsia including ... -
The spectrum of chromosomal translocations in the Arab world: ethnic-specific chromosomal translocations and their relevance to diseases
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article Review)Chromosomal translocations (CTs) are the most common type of structural chromosomal abnormalities in humans. CTs have been reported in several studies in the Arab world, but the frequency and spectrum of these translocations ... -
The Spectrum of Genetic Variants Associated with the Development of Monogenic Obesity in Qatar
( S. Karger AG , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Monogenic obesity (MO) is a rare genetic disease characterized by severe early-onset obesity in affected individuals. Previous genetic studies revealed 8 definitive genes for monogenic non-syndromic obesity; ... -
The strength of association between psychological factors and clinical outcome in tendinopathy: A systematic review
( Public Library of Science , 2020 , Article Review)Objective Tendinopathy is often a disabling, and persistent musculoskeletal disorder. Psychological factors appear to play a role in the perpetuation of symptoms and influence recovery in musculoskeletal pain. To date, the ... -
The Therapeutic Role of Curcumin in Inflammation and Post-Surgical Outcomes
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article Review)Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a natural polyphenolic compound that targets multiple signaling molecules and helps in supporting health benefits as it aids in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions. ... -
Therapeutic and diagnostic applications of exosomal circRNAs in breast cancer
( Institute for Ionics , 2023 , Article Review)Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are regulatory elements that are involved in orchestrating gene expression and protein functions and are implicated in various biological processes including cancer. Notably, breast cancer has a ... -
Therapeutic angiogenesis: From conventional approaches to recent nanotechnology-based interventions
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article Review)Intentional and regulated induction of blood vessels formation which is generally referred to as therapeutic angiogenesis has a lot of potential in the management of various kinds of ischemic complications as well as in ...
