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Exploring the role of oral microbiome dysbiosis in cardiometabolic syndrome and smoking
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article Review)Oral microbiome research has gained significant interest in recent years due to its potential impact on overall health. Smoking has been identified as a significant modulator of the oral microbiome composition, leading to ... -
Exposure Assessment of Aflatoxin B1 through Consumption of Rice in the United Arab Emirates
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Rice is one of the most consumed staple foods worldwide and a major part of the diet for half of the global population. Being primarily cultivated in countries with warm and humid environments increases rice’s susceptibility ... -
Exposure to Chinese Famine during Early Life Increases the Risk of Fracture during Adulthood
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)This study focused on identifying whether exposure to the Chinese Great Famine (1959–1961) in early life amplified the potential for fractures in adulthood. The survey was conducted using data from the 1997–2015 China ... -
Exposure to Ochratoxin A from Rice Consumption in Lebanon and United Arab Emirates: A Comparative Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Our study aims to evaluate the ochratoxin A (OTA) in rice marketed in Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and to determine the exposure to OTA from rice consumption. All brands available in the market were collected ... -
The Expression of TBC1 Domain Family, Member 4 (TBC1D4) in Skeletal Muscles of Insulin-Resistant Mice in Response to Sulforaphane
( Endocrine Society , 2020 , Conference Paper)The Expression of TBC1 Domain Family, member 4 (TBC1D4) in Skeletal Muscles of Insulin-Resistant Mice in Response to Sulforaphane. Background: Obesity is commonly accompanied by impaired glucose homeostasis. Decreased ... -
Expression profile of MicroRNA: An Emerging Hallmark of Cancer.
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2019 , Article Review)MicroRNA (miRNAs), a class of small, endogenous non-coding RNA molecules of about 21-24 nucleotides in length, have unraveled a new modulatory network of RNAs that form an additional level of post-transcriptional gene ... -
Extending the scope of interprofessional education: Integrating insights from policy, management and economics for improved health outcomes
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)This study explores the potential of bringing innovations in public health education by drawing insights from the specialised disciplines of Economics, Policy and Management for their applications in the health sector. ... -
An extensive computational approach to analyze and characterize the functional mutations in the galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase (GALT) protein responsible for classical galactosemia
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Type I galactosemia is a very rare autosomal recessive genetic metabolic disorder that occurs because of the mutations present in the galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase (GALT) gene, resulting in a deficiency of the ... -
External fixation versus open reduction and internal fixation of pilon fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Musculoskelet Surg Res 2018;2:41-50.
( Wolters Kluwer - Medknow , 2018 , Article)Objectives: Pilon fractures are challenging to treat and associated with complications such as skin necrosis and superficial and deep infections that can potentially lead to amputation. This meta‑analysis aimed to compare ... -
Fabrication & Characterization of 3D Electrospun Biodegradable Nanofibers for Wound Dressing, Drug Delivery and Other Tissue Engineering Applications
( Bentham Science , 2016 , Article)Background: The use of electrospinning technology (ET) in fabrication of threedimensional biodegradable electrospun nanofibers scaffolds (BENS) has recently gained considerable attention in tissue engineering. BENS are ... -
Factors Affecting Healthcare Provider Referral to Heart Function Clinics: A Mixed-Methods Study
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2024 , Article)Background Heart failure (HF) care providers are gatekeepers for patients to appropriately access lifesaving HF clinics. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate referring providers' perceptions regarding referral ... -
Factors Affecting Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking among University Students in Qatar.
( Taylor and Francis , 2021 , Article)Recent data show an increase in the prevalence of waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) among university students in the Arab Gulf region alongside an attitude of social acceptability and a perception that WTS is less harmful ... -
Factors associated with depression and anxiety in the adult population of Qatar after the first COVID-19 wave: a cross-sectional study
( springer , 2021 , Article)There is limited data from Arabic-speaking countries on risk factors for depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Country-specific data is necessary given differences in culture, demographics, and COVID-19 ... -
Factors associated with hypertension in Pakistan: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Public Library of Scienc , 2021 , Article)Copyright: © 2021 Riaz et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided ... -
Factors associated with meeting current recommendation for physical activity in scottish adults with diabetes
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)It remains unclear which factors are instrumental in meeting the recommended physical activity in people with diabetes. We, therefore, aimed to determine the sociodemographic, health-related behavior and clinical factors ... -
Factors Influencing Public Attitudes towards COVID-19 Vaccination: A Scoping Review Informed by the Socio-Ecological Model
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Major hindrances to getting a COVID-19 vaccine include vaccine hesitancy, skepticism, refusal, and anti-vaccine movements. Several studies have been conducted on attitudes of the public towards COVID-19 vaccines and the ... -
Fast food and sweet intake pattern is directly associated with the prevalence of asthma in a Qatari population
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Objective The relationship between dietary patterns and the prevalence of asthma is not well understood. We aimed to investigate the association between dietary patterns and asthma in adults in Qatar. Methods In this ... -
Fast Foods Perception Among Adolescents by Gender and Weight Status
( Sage , 2017 , Article)Background: Fast food restaurants have become widespread in both developed and developing countries due to nutritional and economic transitions. The frequency of fast food intake is relatively high among adolescents; ... -
Fast Foods, Sweets and Beverage Consumption and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Case-Control Study in Jordan
( West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention , 2018 , Article)Background: The effects of consuming fast foods, sweets and beverages on the development of colorectal cancer (CRC) are unclear. The aim of this case-control study was to assess possible associations between the consumption ... -
Fasting Ramadan During COVID-19 Pandemic: Immunomodulatory Effect
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)As of April 24, 2020, more than 1. 6 billion Muslims observe the holy fasting month of Ramadan worldwide. The safety of fasting of healthy adult Muslims during the COVID-19 era is debatable. In this perspective, we discuss ...