Browsing College of Health Sciences by Publisher "Oxford University Press"
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Barriers to seeking tobacco cessation services: a qualitative assessment of university students' needs in Qatar.
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)The prevalence of tobacco use in the Middle East is alarmingly high, especially among university students; most users initiate tobacco use during adolescence and young adulthood. Evidence-based cessation services can be ... -
Can MLS Programs Offer a Personalized Education?
( Oxford University Press , 2017 , Article)In today’s “information age,” the ability to distinguish useful from misleading information is essential. Thus, critical thinking becomes more crucial in order to facilitate integration of presented material and aid in the ... -
Comparison of antibody immune responses between BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in naïve and previously infected individuals.
( Oxford University Press , 2021 , Article)Two mRNA vaccines, Pfizer-BNT162b2 and Moderna-mRNA-1273, obtained the Emergency Use Listing by WHO for preventing COVID-19. However, little is known about the difference in antibody responses induced by these two mRNA ... -
Congenital absence of appendix: a rare condition that could result in severe complications-a review of literature
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)Acute appendicitis is the most frequent cause of abdominal pain and acute emergency surgeries, with a mortality risk of 6-7% at its onset. Since atypical deviations in these structures are rare, they can lead to diagnosis ... -
Duration of immune protection of SARS-CoV-2 natural infection against reinfection.
( Oxford University Press , 2022 , Article)The future of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic hinges on virus evolution and duration of immune protection of natural infection against reinfection. We investigated duration of protection afforded by natural infection, the effect ... -
Effects of BA.1/BA.2 subvariant, vaccination, and prior infection on infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 omicron infections.
( Oxford University Press , 2022 , Article)Compared to BA.1, BA.2 was associated with lower RT-qPCR cycle threshold (Ct) value-3.53 fewer cycles (95% CI: 3.46-3.60), signifying higher infectiousness. This may reflect higher viral load and/or longer duration of ... -
The effects of oxygen concentration on in vitro output of prostaglandin E2 and interleukin-6 from human fetal membranes.
( Oxford University Press , 2007 , Article)Labour at all gestational ages has clear biochemical parallels with an inflammatory response, typified by the increased output of prostaglandins (PGs) and cytokines within the pregnant uterus. The main sources are the fetal ... -
Efficacy of a 3-day pre-travel schedule of Tafenoquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis: A network meta-analysis.
( Oxford University Press , 2021 , Article)Chemoprophylaxis with weekly doses of tafenoquine (200 mg/day for 3 days before departure [loading dose], 200 mg/week during travel and one-week post-travel [maintenance doses]) is effective in preventing malaria. Effectiveness ... -
Estimating protection afforded by prior infection in preventing reinfection: Applying the test-negative study design.
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to use infection testing databases to rapidly estimate effectiveness of prior infection in preventing reinfection ($P{E}_S$) by novel SARS-CoV-2 variants. Mathematical modeling ... -
Geographic, gender and seasonal variation of diabetes: a nationwide study among 1.4 million participants.
( Oxford University Press , 2021 , Other)China experienced a rapid increase in the prevalence of diabetes. To assess the prevalence of diabetes among Chinese adults who attend preventive physical examination, and analyzed geographical and gender difference in ... -
Handling Big Data in Modern Healthcare
( Oxford University Press , 2016 , Article)The constant growth of medical knowledge and the increases in specialization in clinical practice have created a significant need to share and access patient information with speed and efficiency. However, current ... -
Health Informatics Tools to Improve Utilization of Laboratory Tests
( Oxford University Press , 2017 , Article)Herein, we discuss improper test utilization practices and their implications on delivery of health care, as well as providing a brief explanation of the means to reduce such practices by improvement of personnel factors, ... -
High iron intake is associated with poor cognition among Chinese old adults and varied by weight status-a 15-y longitudinal study in 4852 adults.
( Oxford University Press , 2019 , Article)High body iron status has been shown to be associated with adverse health outcomes. However, the relation between high body iron status, body mass index (BMI), and cognition is still understudied. This study aimed to examine ... -
Impact of metformin treatment on cobalamin status in persons with type 2 diabetes.
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)Over the last decades, low vitamin B12 status has been reported in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Metformin, the first-line therapy for lowering blood glucose, is the main driving factor behind this ... -
JC-10 probe as a novel method for analyzing the mitochondrial membrane potential and cell stress in whole zebrafish embryos
( Oxford University Press , 2021 , Article)Background: A sensitive method to investigate cellular stress and cytotoxicity is based on measuring mitochondrial membrane potential. Recently, JC-10, was developed to measure mitochondrial membrane potential in vitro and ... -
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 ... -
Motor Control Exercises Compared to Strengthening Exercises for Upper- And Lower-Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
( Oxford University Press , 2021 , Article Review)The purpose of this review was to compare the efficacy of motor control exercises (MCEs) to strengthening exercises for adults with upper- or lower-extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs). Methods: Electronic searches ... -
Neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 are higher but decline faster in mRNA vaccinees compared to individuals with natural infection.
( Oxford University Press , 2022 , Article)Waning protection against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants by pre-existing antibodies elicited due to current vaccination or natural infection is a global concern. Whether this is due to the waning of immunity to SARS-COV-2 ... -
On "musculoskeletal physical therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: Is telerehabilitation the answer?" Turolla A, Rossettini G, Viceconti A, Palese A, Geri T. Phys Ther. 2020;100:1260-1264
( Oxford University Press , 2020 , Other)The telerehabilitation article by Turolla et al published under advance access states that the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) “has recommended that its member organizations postpone treatments considered ... -
Opportunistic screening for alcohol use problems in adolescents attending emergency departments: an evaluation of screening tools.
( Oxford University Press , 2018 , Article)To estimate and compare the optimal cut-off score of Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and AUDIT-C in identifying at-risk alcohol consumption, heavy episodic alcohol use, ICD-10 alcohol abuse and alcohol ...