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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 ... -
The Implementation of an Integrated Management System at Qatar Biobank
( Mary Ann Liebert , 2019 , Article)Qatar Biobank (QBB) is a platform that will make vital health research possible through its collection of samples and information on health and lifestyle from the local population of Qatar. The goal of QBB is to collect, ... -
Implementing 360 Quantified Self for childhood obesity: Feasibility study and experiences from a weight loss camp in Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Background: The explosion of consumer electronics and social media are facilitating the rise of the Quantified Self (QS) movement where millions of users are tracking various aspects of their daily life using social media, ... -
The Implication of Mechanistic Approaches and the Role of the Microbiome in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)As a complex endocrine and metabolic condition, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects women’s reproductive health. These common symptoms include hirsutism, hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, irregular menstruation, ... -
Implication of salt stress induces changes in pigment production, antioxidant enzyme activity, and qRT-PCR expression of genes involved in the biosynthetic pathway of Bixa orellana L.
( Springer Verlag , 2019 , Article)The effect of salt stress on pigment synthesis and antioxidant enzyme activity as well as in the genes involved in the biosynthetic pathway of bixin was studied. The 14-day germinated seedlings of Bixa orellana were induced ... -
Implications and theragnostic potentials of circular RNAs in rheumatic diseases
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)Circular RNAs (circRNAs), a class of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), are highly stable and ubiquitous molecules that exhibit tissue-specific expression. Accumulating evidence has shown that aberrant expression of circRNAs can ... -
Importance of Nutrition Intervention in Autistic Patients
( Springer, Cham , 2020 , Book chapter)Along with the issues of inflated social and financial burden associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific treatment for this disorder has also not been developed. Having a thorough look at previous trials done ... -
Importance of Standardizing Analytical Characterization Methodology for Improved Reliability of the Nanomedicine Literature.
( springer link , 2022 , Article)Understanding the interaction between biological structures and nanoscale technologies, dubbed the nano-bio interface, is required for successful development of safe and efficient nanomedicine products. The lack of a ... -
Improving Healthcare Quality with Evidence-Based Medicine
( OMICS International , 2016 , Article)Physicians in recent years felt increasing pressure to work for long hours and to see more patients even though they have few hours in their normal routine hours to dedicate to self and continuing education. Physician ... -
An in silico analysis of the impact of POLE mutations on cladribine docking
( Verduci Editore srl , 2022 , Article)OBJECTIVE: Polymerase ε exonuclease (POLE) is an enzyme involved in DNA replication and may be an attractive therapeutic target in various cancers. Here we sought to model the impact of specific POLE mutations on protein ... -
In silico and in vivo models for Qatari-Specific classical homocystinuria as basis for development of novel therapies.
( Wiley , 2018 , Article)Homocystinuria is a rare inborn error of methionine metabolism caused by cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) deficiency. The prevalence of homocystinuria in Qatar is 1:1,800 births, mainly due to a founder Qatari missense ... -
In vitro and in vivo efficacy of a novel quinuclidinone derivative against breast cancer
( International Institute of Anticancer Research , 2014 , Other)Previously, our laboratory reported on novel quinuclidinone derivatives that cause cytotoxicity in human non-small lung carcinoma epithelial cells null for p53 (H1299). The current study aims to investigate the effect of ... -
In vitro and in vivo inhibition of aldose reductase and advanced glycation end products by phloretin, epigallocatechin 3-gallate and [6]-gingerol
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Abstract Hyperglycemic stress activates polyol pathway and aldose reductase (AR) key enzyme responsible for generating secondary complications during diabetes. In this study the therapeutic potential of phloretin, ... -
In vivo testing of novel nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles for alleviating heart failure using the zebrafish embryo model
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Heart failure (HF) is a multifactorial, heterogeneous systemic disease that is considered one of the leading causes of death and morbidity worldwide. It is well-known that endothelial dysfunction (ED) plays an important ... -
Incidence and Prevalence of Pressure Injuries in Adult Intensive Care Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2018 , Article Review)To systematically assess the incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries in adult ICU patients and the most frequently occurring pressure injury sites. MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Cumulative Index to Nursing ... -
The incidence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among Reproductive Females At Qatar University: A Cross-sectional study
( International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine , 2013 , Conference Paper)Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is found to be at least 6-10% prevalent all over the world. It is the most common endocrine pathology among females of reproductive age. It is by definition a syndrome having multiple manifestations ... -
The incidence of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 among asymptomatic patients: a systematic review
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Backgroundthe recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) has quickly spread globally since its discovery in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. A comprehensive strategy, including surveillance, diagnostics, ... -
Incidence, risk factors, and feto-maternal outcomes of inappropriate birth weight for gestational age among singleton live births in Qatar: A population-based study
( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Background Abnormal fetal growth can be associated with factors during pregnancy and at postpartum. Objective In this study, we aimed to assess the incidence, risk factors, and feto-maternal outcomes associated with ... -
Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Preterm and Early Term Births: A Population-Based Register Study
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Preterm birth (PTB) and early term birth (ETB) are associated with high risks of perinatal mortality and morbidity. While extreme to very PTBs have been extensively studied, studies on infants born at later stages of ...