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Impact of HR retention strategies in healthcare: The case of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Article)Retention of healthcare workers is an international challenge. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that in two decades, the shortage of healthcare workers will double. This puts a pressure on the policy makers to ... -
Impact of implementing multisource feedback on behaviors of young doctors
( PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL PUBLICATIONS , 2021 , Article)Objectives: Multisource feedback (MSF) is a workplace-based assessment tool that offers 360-degree evaluation of the trainee doctor. Little is known about its receptiveness among stakeholders in Pakistan. This study explores ... -
Impact of Malnutrition on Hospitalization Outcomes for Older Adults Admitted for Sepsis
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)BackgroundMalnutrition is a major determinant of health outcomes among older adults’ population. Our goal was to evaluate the impact of malnutrition on hospitalization outcomes for older adults who were admitted with a ... -
Impact of metformin treatment on cobalamin status in persons with type 2 diabetes.
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)Over the last decades, low vitamin B12 status has been reported in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Metformin, the first-line therapy for lowering blood glucose, is the main driving factor behind this ... -
The impact of microbial composition on postprandial glycaemia and lipidaemia: A systematic review of current evidence
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Postprandial hyperglycaemia is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Recent studies highlight the role of the gut microbiome in influencing postprandial glycaemic (PPG) and lipidaemic (PPL) responses. ... -
The Impact of Mineral Supplementation on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathy that is common among women of reproductive age. It is a heterogeneous disorder with an unknown etiology. Different strategies have been proposed for the treatment of ... -
Impact of missense mutations in survival motor neuron protein (SMN1) leading to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): A computational approach.
( Springer US , 2018 , Article)Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a neuromuscular disorder caused by the mutations in survival motor neuron 1 gene (SMN1). The molecular pathology of missense mutations in SMN1 is not thoroughly investigated so far. Therefore, ... -
Impact of missing outcome data in meta-analyses of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy to reduce postpartum weight retention: An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses and additional sensitivity analyses
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)High risk of bias associated with missing outcome data (MOD) in meta-analyses (MAs) of the effects of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy on postpartum weight retention (PPWR) casts doubt on whether such interventions ... -
Impact of missing outcome data in meta-analyses of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy to reduce postpartum weight retention: An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses and additional sensitivity analyses
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)High risk of bias associated with missing outcome data (MOD) in meta-analyses (MAs) of the effects of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy on postpartum weight retention (PPWR) casts doubt on whether such interventions ... -
The impact of obesity on the gestational diabetes differential between pregnant women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Impact of physical exercise on gut microbiome, inflammation, and the pathobiology of metabolic disorders
( Society for Biomedical Diabetes Research , 2019 , Article)BACKGROUND: The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) harbors a complex and diverse microbial composition that outnumbers our own body cells and their gene contents. These microbes play a significant role in host metabolism and ... -
Impact of Phytoconstituents on Oral Health Practices: A Post COVID-19 Observation
( SciOpen , 2023 , Article)Appropriate oral hygiene significantly reduces the possibility of oral infections. However, dental caries and periodontal diseases are major oral health issues causing chronic diseases due to poor oral health. Recently, ... -
Impact of price reductions, subsidies, or financial incentives on healthy food purchases and consumption: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Poor diets are a global concern and are linked with various adverse health outcomes. Healthier foods such as fruit and vegetables are often more expensive than unhealthy options. This study aimed to assess the effect of ... -
Impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on lifestyle behaviors and their association with personality among adults in Qatar: A cross-sectional study
( Public Library of Science , 2022 , Article)The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) resulted in lockdowns and social distancing measures enforced by governments around the world. This study aimed to identify changes in adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and physical ... -
Impact of the MIF -173G/C variant on cardiovascular disease risk: a meta-analysis of 9,047 participants
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article Review)Introduction: Many factors contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), an umbrella term for several different heart diseases, including inflammation. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is an important ... -
Impact of the phased abolition of co-payments on the utilisation of selected prescription medicines in Wales.
( John Wiley and Sons , 2017 , Article)We have taken advantage of a natural experiment to measure the impact of the phased abolition of prescription co-payments in Wales. We investigated 3 study periods covering the phased abolition: from £6 to £4, £4 to £3, ... -
Impact of the use of the Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model as a pedagogical framework on health promotion graduates' professional practice: A mixed methods study
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Issue Addressed: The Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model (RLCHPM) is designed to support critical health promotion practice. This study investigated the impact of the use of the RLCHPM as a pedagogical framework for ... -
Impaired cross-talk between NO and hyperpolarization in myoendothelial feedback: a novel therapeutic target in early endothelial dysfunction of metabolic disease
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article Review)Over the past three decades, our view of the endothelium rapidly evolved from a static lining of the blood vessels to a dynamic determinant and regulator of vascular tone and homeostasis. It is now widely accepted that ... -
Impaired Liver Size and Compromised Neurobehavioral Activity are Elicited by Chitosan Nanoparticles in the Zebrafish Embryo Model
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)The use of chitosan nanoparticles (ChNPs) in various biological and environmental applications is attracting great interest. However, potential side effects related to ChNP toxicity remain the major limitation hampering ... -
Implementation and evaluation of a preceptor educational development programme involving the health cluster colleges at Qatar University
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Background: ‘The Practice Educators' Academy Programme’ is an innovative educational intervention developed following a preceptor-focussed needs assessment. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the programme's ...