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Maternal microbiota regulate glucocorticoids levels and placental development in mice
( bioscientifica , 2015 , Conference Proceedings)The gut microbiota contributes to postnatal development and maturation by influencing barrier functions of the intestinal wall, the development of the immune system, and the utilisation of nutrients. Recent studies have ... -
Meals served to hypertensive and cardiac inpatients in Jordan: comparison with WHO and NIH dietary guidelines
( World Health Organization , 2016 , Article)This study aimed to evaluate the compliance of daily meals served to hypertensive and cardiac inpatients in Jordan according to WHO guidelines and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) and Dietary Approach to Stop ... -
Meals served to hypertensive and cardiac inpatients in Jordan: comparison with WHO and NIH dietary guidelines
( World Health Organization , 2016 , Article)This study aimed to evaluate the compliance of daily meals served to hypertensive and cardiac inpatients in Jordan according to WHO guidelines and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) and Dietary Approach to Stop ... -
Measuring influenza hemagglutinin (HA) stem-specific antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) in human sera using novel stabilized stem nanoparticle probes
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Background: Generating vaccine that confers a complete protection is a major goal in designing a universal influenza vaccine. Currently, there is a considerable interest in the broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAb) targeting ... -
Meat and dairy products intake is associated with gastric cancer: Case–control study findings
( Wiley , 2023 , Article)Countries experiencing a significant shift toward Western lifestyle are facing an increased risk of gastric cancer (GC). While many studies have explored the link between diet and GC, the role of meat and dairy consumption ... -
Meats, milk and fat consumption in colorectal cancer
( Wiley - British Dietetic Association , 2016 , Article)BACKGROUND: Data from several studies suggest that a diet high in meat, including processed meat and fat, may have an association with the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS: The present study aimed ... -
Medical and psychological problems faced by young Australian gap year travellers
( Oxford University Press , 2017 , Article)Background: Gap year travellers can potentially be exposed to many infectious diseases and other travel-related health problems including injuries and psychological problems. Currently, there is little information on health ... -
Medical Students’ and Trainees’ Country-By-Gender Profiles: Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Across Sixteen Diverse Countries
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Purpose: The global mobility of medical student and trainee populations has drawn researchers’ attention to consider internationalization in medical education. Recently, researchers have focused on cultural diversity, ... -
Medicinal properties of Qatari wetland plants: A review
( AkiNik Publications , 2024 , Article)For over 60,000 years, human dependence on herbal remedies has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine. However, recent times have witnessed escalating concerns about the sustainability of these practices, especially ... -
Mediterranean Dietary Pattern is Associated with Lower Odds of Gastric Cancer: A Case–Control Study
( Dove Press , 2022 , Article)Background: Diet pattern is an important modifiable lifestyle factor. However, epidemiological studies show that the association between dietary patterns and gastric cancer (GC) is conflicting. This study aims to assess ... -
Mendelian inheritance of trimodal CpG methylation sites suggests distal cis-acting genetic effects.
( BioMed Central , 2016 , Article)Environmentally influenced phenotypes, such as obesity and insulin resistance, can be transmitted over multiple generations. Epigenetic modifications, such as methylation of DNA cytosine-guanine (CpG) pairs, may be carriers ... -
Mental distress and its associations with behavioral outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national survey of Chinese adults
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate associations between mental distress and COVID-19-related changes in behavioral outcomes and potential modifiers (age, gender, educational attainment) of such associations. Study ... -
Mental health problems in adults with diabetes: prevalence and potential determinants
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Depression is associated with several chronic diseases such as diabetes. Diabetes is a long-term health disorder that have many health complications such as mental health problems, if left untreated. Our study aimed to ... -
Mental health, burnout and resilience in community pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)BackgroundThe study aimed to assess burnout, resilience, and levels of depression, anxiety, stress and fear among community pharmacists during the pandemic, and examine if fear of COVID-19 is associated with these outcomes ... -
Meta-analysis in evidence-based healthcare: a paradigm shift away from random effects is overdue.
( University of Adelaide, Joanna Briggs Institute , 2017 , Article)Each year up to 20 000 systematic reviews and meta-analyses are published whose results influence healthcare decisions, thus making the robustness and reliability of meta-analytic methods one of the world's top clinical ... -
Meta-analysis of the incidence of lead dislodgement with conventional and leadless pacemaker systems
( Blackwell Publishing Inc. , 2018 , Article Review)Introduction Leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) implantation using a transcatheter was recently developed to avoid pocket- and lead-related complications. Although a LCP has an active fixation mechanism using tines or a ... -
Metabolic shift toward oxidative phosphorylation in docetaxel resistant prostate cancer cells
( Impact Journals , 2016 , Article)Drug resistance of cancer cells is recognized as the primary cause of failure of chemotherapeutic treatment in most human cancers. Growing evidences support the idea that deregulated cellular metabolism is linked to such ... -
Metabolic Signatures of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension in COVID-19 Patients With Different Disease Severity.
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Increased COVID-19 disease severity is higher among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. However, the metabolic pathways underlying this association are not fully characterized. This study aims to ... -
The Metabolic Switch of Physical Activity in Non-Obese Insulin Resistant Individuals.
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Healthy non-obese insulin resistant (IR) individuals are at higher risk of metabolic syndrome. The metabolic signature of the increased risk was previously determined. Physical activity can lower the risk of insulin ... -
Metabolomic biomarkers of pancreatic cancer: a meta-analysis study
( Impact Journals , 2017 , Article)Pancreatic cancer (PC) is an aggressive disease with high mortality rates, however, there is no blood test for early detection and diagnosis of this disease. Several research groups have reported on metabolomics based ...