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Knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapists toward sleep: A survey study.
( IOS Press , 2022 , Article)Sleep has been considered as a critical brain state that affects various body functions relevant to physiotherapy (PTs) practice such as motor learning and relearning, pain management, and cognitive function. Despite the ... -
Knowledge and Perception of and Attitude toward a Premarital Screening Program in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Premarital screening (PMS) is a primary preventive measure to decrease the incidence of certain genetic disorders and sexually transmitted diseases. This study aimed to explore the knowledge and perception of and the ... -
Knowledge Level, Motivators and Barriers of Blood Donation among Students at Qatar University
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)In Qatar, one out of every ten patients admitted to the hospitals is in urgent need of a blood transfusion or blood products. The aims of this study are as follows: (1) to assess the level of awareness and knowledge about ... -
Knowledge of MERS-Corona Virus among Female Students at Qatar University
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a severe, acute respiratory illness caused by Corona Virus (CDC, 2015). Globally, there are 1599 cases diagnosed with MERS Corona virus and at least 574 related death cases were ... -
Knowledge of MERS-Corona Virus among Female Students at Qatar University.
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Proceedings)Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a severe, acute respiratory illness caused by Corona Virus (CDC, 2015). Globally, there are 1599 cases diagnosed with MERS Corona virus and at least 574 related death cases were ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pediatricians in relation to breastfeeding support: A national survey in Lebanon
( PLOS Medicine , 2023 , Article)Background Rates of breastfeeding (BF) remain suboptimal despite overwhelming evidence for its benefits to the mother and child. Pediatricians play an important role in supporting breastfeeding (BF). In Lebanon, the rates ... -
Krabbe Disease in the Arab World
( IOS Press , 2015 , Article)The autosomal recessive inherited Krabbe disease (KD) is a devastating pediatric lysosomal storage disorder affecting white matter of the brain. It is caused by mutations in the gene coding for the lysosomal enzyme ... -
l-Proline-Catalyzed Three-Component Reaction of 4-Chloro-3-formylcoumarin, Sodium Sulfide, and α-Halo Ketones: A Direct Approach to Thieno[3,2- c ]coumarins
( Georg Thieme Verlag KG , 2023 , Other)A new protocol for the synthesis of thieno[3,2-c]coumarins is disclosed. In this method, a 3-formyl-2-oxo-2H-chromene-4-thiolate anion is generated in situ by treatment of 4-chloro-3-formylcoumarin with sodium sulfide. ... -
Laboratory challenges in the diagnosis of hepatitis E virus.
( Microbiology Society , 2018 , Article Review)Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an RNA virus that is an important cause of both acute and chronic hepatitis worldwide. To date, there are eight HEV genotypes that can infect mammals. HEV-1 and HEV-2 infect exclusively humans, ... -
Laboratory Test Utilization Practices in Hamad Medical Corporation; Role of Laboratory Supervisors and Clinicians in Improper Test Utilization; a Descriptive Pilot Study
( Dove Press , 2022 , Article)Background: The use of diagnostic laboratory tests is increasing worldwide. Improper test utilization (ITU) is a common problem for all healthcare systems as it costs substantial expenses for the health systems and impacts ... -
Laboratory testing efficiency during the COVID pandemic: Findings from the Primary Health Care Corporation laboratories in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background Little is known about how the COVID-19 pandemic altered laboratory testing efficiency in the State of Qatar. The aim of this study was to assess laboratory testing efficiency with respect to the total number ... -
Laparoscopic management of intestinal obstruction in a young adult with a virgin abdomen: Unusual presentation of combined vitellointestinal duct remnants: A clinical case report.
( Wiley Open Access , 2024 , Article)In an 18-year-old, Meckel's diverticulum and a rare vitellointestinal fibrous band caused bowel obstruction. Clinicians should be vigilant for such anomalies, especially in young adults with virgin abdomens, as potential ... -
Leadership development of health and social care professionals: A systematic review
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Article Review)The need to develop leaders across all levels of the health system including clinical staff has been recognised. Investments are made by healthcare organisations each year to develop leadership within their workforce hence ... -
Leadership in physiotherapy: Experiences of leaders of physiotherapy professional organisations
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2019 , Article)Background The changing demands of healthcare and ongoing advances in practice and technology require corresponding change and development of the physiotherapy profession. Physiotherapy professional organisations perform ... -
Learning from their experiences: Strategies used by youth and young adult ex-vapers
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)IntroductionThe prevalence of vaping among youth and young adults (YYAs; 16–18 and 19–24 years old, respectively) is moderate worldwide. Existing vaping cessation evidence lacks input from ex-vapers with a history of regular ... -
Legal approaches to risk of harm in genetic counseling: perspectives from Quebec and Qatar
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Genetic counseling is a fast-growing profession worldwide, with genetic counselors taking on increasingly comprehensive and autonomous roles in the healthcare sector. However, the absence of appropriate legal frameworks ... -
Leprosy: Comprehensive insights into pathology, immunology, and cutting-edge treatment strategies, integrating nanoparticles and ethnomedicinal plants
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article Review)Mycobacterium leprae is the causative agent responsible for the chronic disease known as leprosy. This condition is characterized by dermal involvement, often leading to peripheral nerve damage, sensory-motor loss, and ... -
Leptin And Free Leptin Receptor Is Associated With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In Young Women
( Hindawi Publishing Corporation , 2015 , Article)Leptin has two forms in the circulation: free and bound forms. The soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R) circulates in the blood and can bind to leptin. The aim of this study is to assess the concentrations of the leptin and ... -
Level of Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) F Antibodies in Hospitalized Children and Correlates of Protection.
(2021)RSV is a major cause of lower respiratory infections among children, where no vaccine is available. The stabilized form of the fusion (F) protein, pre-F, is a leading vaccine candidate targeting different populations, ... -
Level of physical activity in patients with osteoporosis
( Springer London , 2016 , Conference Paper)Objectives: The aim of this research was to examine the degree and types of physical activity (heavy physical activity, medium heavy and light physical activity) in female patients with lower bone mineral density compared ...