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Novel thiosemicarbazides induced apoptosis in human MCF-7 breast cancer cells via JNK signaling
( Taylor & Francis , 2015 , Article)In this study, novel thiosemicarbazides and 1,3,4-oxadiazoles were synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer effects on human MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines. Among the synthesized derivatives studied, compound ... -
Nox2 activity is required in obesity-mediated alteration of bone remodeling
( Hindawi Limited , 2018 , Article)Despite increasing evidence suggesting a role for NADPH oxidases (Nox) in bone pathophysiology, whether Nox enzymes contribute to obesity-mediated bone remodeling remains to be clearly elucidated. Nox2 is one of the ... -
Nrf-2-dependent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects underlie the protective effect of esculeoside A against retinal damage in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Esculeoside A (ESA) is a tomato-derived glycoside with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The protective effect of ESA against diabetic retinopathy is not well-investigated and was the core objective of this ... -
Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes about Adult Post-operative Pain Assessment and Management: A Cross-Sectional Study in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Pain has been described by clinicians, patients, and researchers alike as a complex and challenging phenomenon. People have different experiences of pain. Nurses' negative attitudes and lack of knowledge are ... -
Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
( Nab'a Al-Hayat Foundation , 2021 , Article)Objective Many dietary and lifestyle factors are found to be associated with the pathogenesis of IBD. The purpose of this study is to review the dietary and lifestyle factors associated with IBD. In addition, too, this ... -
Nutrition Literacy of Middle School Students and Its Influencing Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chongqing, China
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Nutrition literacy plays an important role in children's dietary habits and nutrition. This study aimed to analyse the status of nutrition literacy and its influencing factors amongst middle school students in Chongqing, ... -
Nutrition Management in COVID-19 Quarantine: Hospital-Based Study
( Cambridge University Press , 2021 , Article)Background: This hospital-based study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and dietary habits for COVID-19 patients, the amount of nutrients provided to the patients in the hospital and to detect the predictors of ... -
Nutritional quality and health risk of pepper fruit as affected by magnesium fertilization.
( wiley , 2020 , Article)Magnesium (Mg) fertilization is a promising practice to improve vegetable yield. However, its impacts on vegetable quality and human health have not been examined. Thus, a field experiment was conducted to investigate the ... -
Nuts consumption and cognitive function
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Cognitive impairments has become a global public concern. A limited number of studies suggest a positive association between nuts intake and cognitive function. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate ... -
Obesity and maternal perception: a cross-sectional study of children aged 6 to 8 years in Kuwait
( World Health Organization , 2019 , Article)Background: Childhood obesity is on the increase in the Middle East. Aims: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity in those aged six to eight years and to investigate maternal perception of child ... -
Obesity and maternal perception: a cross-sectional study of children aged 6 to 8 years in Kuwait.
(2019 , Article)Childhood obesity is on the increase in the Middle East. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity in those aged six to eight years and to investigate maternal perception of child weight. A nation-wide study ... -
Obesity is associated with depression in Malaysian schoolchildren: A cross-sectional study
( Universitas Indonesia , 2020 , Article)Background: Overweight and obesity, which may lead to depression, have become prevalent among children worldwide. Hence, this study aimed to measure obesity and depression among schoolchildren in Kuantan. Methods: This ... -
Obesity is associated with the upregulation of TLR4 protein but not associated with polymorphisms of TLR4D299G TLR4T399I
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Title: Obesity is associated with the upregulation of TLR4 protein but not associated with polymorphisms of TLR4D299G TLR4T399I.Background: Toll-like-receptor 4 (TLR4) is a pathogen-specific receptor, expressed in white ... -
On "musculoskeletal physical therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: Is telerehabilitation the answer?" Turolla A, Rossettini G, Viceconti A, Palese A, Geri T. Phys Ther. 2020;100:1260-1264
( Oxford University Press , 2020 , Other)The telerehabilitation article by Turolla et al published under advance access states that the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) “has recommended that its member organizations postpone treatments considered ... -
One Year of SARS-CoV-2: Genomic Characterization of COVID-19 Outbreak in Qatar
( Frontiers , 2021 , Article)Qatar, a country with a strong health system and a diverse population consisting mainly of expatriate residents, has experienced two large waves of COVID-19 outbreak. In this study, we report on 2634 SARS-CoV-2 whole-genome ... -
Opportunistic screening for alcohol use problems in adolescents attending emergency departments: an evaluation of screening tools.
( Oxford University Press , 2018 , Article)To estimate and compare the optimal cut-off score of Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and AUDIT-C in identifying at-risk alcohol consumption, heavy episodic alcohol use, ICD-10 alcohol abuse and alcohol ... -
Optimal dilation time for combined small endoscopic sphincterotomy and balloon dilation for common bile duct stones: a multicentre, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Background Endoscopic sphincterotomy is the established treatment for common bile duct stones. Balloon dilation offers an alternative. Prolonged dilation (300 s) with a 10 mm diameter balloon decreases the occurrence of ... -
An optimized CT-dense agent perfusion and micro-CT imaging protocol for chick embryo developmental stages.
( BMC , 2024 , Article)Compared to classical techniques of morphological analysis, micro-CT (μ-CT) has become an effective approach allowing rapid screening of morphological changes. In the present work, we aimed to provide an optimized micro-CT ... -
Oral cancer knowledge, attitude, and practice of dentists in the state of Qatar
( MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute , 2019 , Article)Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess existing knowledge on oral cancer (OC), attitude toward OC examination, and clinical practice among dentists practicing in the governmental health sector in the State of ... -
Organ-specific toxicity evaluation of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine (SAPDMA) surfactant using zebrafish embryos
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Surfactants are widely used in the industry of detergents, household products, and cosmetics. SAPDMA is a cationic surfactant that is used mostly in cosmetics, conditioning agents and has recently gained attention as a ...