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Glucose- and triglyceride-lowering dietary penta-O-galloyl-α-D-glucose reduces expression of PPARγ and C/EBPα, induces p21-Mediated G1 phase cell cycle arrest, and inhibits adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes
( Thieme , 2015 , Article)Plant polyphenols, such as hydrolysable tannins, are present in the human diet and known to exhibit anti-diabetic and anti-obesity activity. We previously reported that the representative hydrolysable tannin compound ... -
Glycemic index of selected carbohydrate-based foods consumed in Qatar
( Taylor & Francis , 2010 , Article)This study determined the glycemic index (GI) of selected carbohydrate-rich foods consumed in Qatar. Recruited volunteers (n = 19) consumed two reference foods, glucose and white bread, and 10 test foods. The foods tested ... -
Glycine and Folate Ameliorate Models of Congenital Sideroblastic Anemia
( Public Library of Science (USA) , 2016 , Article)Sideroblastic anemias are acquired or inherited anemias that result in a decreased ability to synthesize hemoglobin in red blood cells and result in the presence of iron deposits in the mitochondria of red blood cell ... -
Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles from Nigella sativa seed extract and evaluation of their antibacterial and antiobesity activity
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2023 , Article)In this study, the copper nanoparticles were synthesized using various concentrations (5%, 6 %, 8%, and 10%) of Nigella sativa seed extracts, and their antibacterial and antiobesity effect was evaluated. The optimum particle ... -
Green tea epigallocatechin 3-gallate alleviates hyperglycemia and reduces advanced glycation end products via nrf2 pathway in mice with high fat diet-induced obesity
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Abstract Epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) from green tea may reduce plasma glucose and alleviate complications of diabetes by attenuating advanced glycation end products (AGEs) formation. We hypothesized that EGCG would ... -
"green" ZnO-Interlinked Chitosan Nanoparticles for the Efficient Inhibition of Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria in Inject Seawater
( American Chemical Society , 2018 , Article)Antimicrobial agents and corrosion inhibitors are widely used as biocides in the oil and gas industry to disinfect water and inhibit excessive biofilm formation caused mainly by sulfate reducing bacteria (SRBs). However, ... -
Growing Burden of Hypertension in China: Causes, Challenges, and Opportunities
( Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) , 2020 , Article Review)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in China, and an estimated 290 million individuals are affected by CVD in China (1). Hypertension is the most important risk factor of CVD (2). Good control ... -
Gut microbial communities modulating brain development and function
( Taylor & Francis , 2012 , Article)Mammalian brain development is initiated in utero and internal and external environmental signals can affect this process all the way until adulthood. Recent observations suggest that one such external cue is the indigenous ... -
Gut Microbiota: An Important Link between Western Diet and Chronic Diseases.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article Review)A Western diet characterised by high intake of energy-dense and processed food is a risk factor for many chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases [1]. Much of the research focus is on the ... -
Habitual tea and coffee consumption and mean reaction time among Qatari adults
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Tea and coffee consumption is associated with cognitive function in some studies. We aimed to identify tea and coffee drinking patterns and their association with mean reaction time among Qatari adults. Method: ... -
Habitual Tea and Coffee Consumption and Mean Reaction Time Among Qatari Adults.
( IOS Press , 2021 , Article)Tea and coffee consumption is associated with cognitive function in some studies. We aimed to identify tea and coffee drinking patterns and their association with mean reaction time among Qatari adults. The study included ... -
Harm Perception and Attitudes towards E-cigarette Use Among Qatar University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is becoming popular worldwide especially among youth. Research reported that university students have poor knowledge and misconceptions about the health risks of e-cigarettes, ... -
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: Strategies for Mental Health Nurses in Optimizing Psychiatric Patient Care
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)This narrative review explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on mental health nursing, particularly in enhancing psychiatric patient care. AI technologies present new strategies for early ... -
Health consequences of obesity and projected future obesity health burden in China
( Wiley , 2022 , Article Review)Objective: This study examined the effects of overweight/obesity on mortality and morbidity outcomes and the disparities, time trends, and projected future obesity health burden in China. Methods: Cohort studies that ... -
Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013
( Elsevier, Ltd , 2016 , Article)Background: The eastern Mediterranean region is comprised of 22 countries: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, ... -
Health Informatics - Introduction
( American Society for Medical Technology , 2015 , Article)Health informatics is a wide-ranging science incorporating the complex mixture of people, organizations, illnesses, patient care and treatment. It is a scientific field that deals with the storage, retrieval, sharing, and ... -
Health sciences students' and instructors' perceptions of the emergency switch to virtual internship amid the COVID-19 pandemic: A case from Qatar
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)In efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, health colleges at Qatar University shifted their clinical training to virtual internships (VI) and project-based learning (PBL). The shift was new to students and faculty alike, ... -
Health-related maternal practices of immigrant Muslim mothers in the United State
( Taylor & Francis , 2019 , Article)This study examines maternal practices of immigrant Muslim mothers in the United States to understand how they share their health values with their American Muslim adolescent daughters. The maternal practices were studied ... -
Healthcare and Education in Qatar
( The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) , 2015 , Article)In mid-2011, I received an invitation from the Biomedical Sciences program at Qatar University to serve as an external reviewer. Recognized as an expert in medical laboratory science education and accreditation, I was ... -
Healthy Diet-Related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) and Related Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Southwest China
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Objective This study aimed to investigate the current status and influencing factors of healthy diet knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among middle-aged and older adults aged 45–75 in Southwest China. Methods A ...
