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Time Dependent Assessment of Morphological Changes: Leukodepleted Packed Red Blood Cells Stored in SAGM
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Hindawi
, 2016 , Article)
Usually packed red blood cells (pRBCs) require specific conditions in storage procedures to ensure the maximum shelf life of up to 42 days in 2–6°C. However, molecular and biochemical consequences can affect the stored ...
A decade of intestinal protozoan epidemiology among settled immigrants in Qatar
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PubMed Central
, 2016 , Article)
Background: The World Health Organization estimates that about 3.5 billion people worldwide are affected by
intestinal parasitic infections. Reports have already emphasized the role of immigrants in outbreaks of ...
Glycine and Folate Ameliorate Models of Congenital Sideroblastic Anemia
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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 ...
Human microbiome and its association with health and diseases
(
Wiley
, 2016 , Article)
Human microbiota are distinct communities of microorganisms that resides at different body
niches. Exploration of the human microbiome has become a reality due to the availability of
powerful metagenomics and metatranscriptomic ...
A Randomised Single-Blinded Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness of Brief Advice on Smoking Cessation among Tertiary Students in Malaysia
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OMICS International
, 2016 , Article)
Introduction
Tobacco smoking, a habitual behavior, is addictive and detrimental to health. Quitting requires personal abilities and environmental opportunities and therefore, improving these abilities and opportunities ...
Integration of Wearable Technologies into Patients’ Electronic Medical Records
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Insight Medical Publishing Group
, 2016 , Article)
Health Wearable Technologies are becoming more popular
all around the world. Smart watches and fitness trackers are
currently being used by many and the utilization is expected to
continue to grow. The innovative ...
Is it the time for Hepatitis E virus (HEV) Testing for Blood Donors in Qatar?
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Qatar Foundation
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
HEV is the etiologic agent of acute hepatitis E. Although HEV usually causes a self-limiting infection, the disease may
develop into a chronic or fulminant form of Hepatitis. Sporadic HEV infections spread in several ...
Knowledge of MERS-Corona Virus among Female Students at Qatar University.
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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 ...
Macrophage Infection by Mycobacteria
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OMICS International
, 2016 , Article)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
is the etiological agent of tuberculosis. It is a pathogen that continues to draw international concerns particularly due to the emergence of
multi-drug resistance and to the difficulties ...
Level of physical activity in patients with osteoporosis
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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 ...