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Association between fat distribution and iron status among Qatari obese adults
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OMICS
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Background: The prevalence of obesity in Qatar has reached an alarming rate. In addition,
high prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) was observed
in Gulf countries. In the early 1960's an ...
Antioxidant Activity Mediates Pirfenidone Antifibrotic Effects in Human Pulmonary Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Exposed to Sera of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients.
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
, 2018 , Article)
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic lung disease characterized by an exacerbated fibrotic response. Although molecular and cellular determinants involved in the onset and progression of this devastating disease ...
Decreasing the use of edible oils in China using WeChat and theories of behavior change: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
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BMC
, 2018 , Article)
The consumption of edible oils in China has increased rapidly in recent years, and the total amount of edible-oil intake in the country has ranked first in the world. The choice and intake of edible oils, as a source of ...
Using the human blood index to investigate host biting plasticity: a systematic review and meta-regression of the three major African malaria vectors.
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BMC
, 2018 , Article)
The proportion of mosquito blood-meals that are of human origin, referred to as the 'human blood index' or HBI, is a key determinant of malaria transmission. A systematic review was conducted followed by meta-regression ...
Milk Other Than Breast Milk and the Development of Asthma in Children 3 Years of Age. A Birth Cohort Study (2006⁻2011).
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MDPI
, 2018 , Article)
Prevalence of asthma in Australian children is amongst the highest in the world. Although breastfeeding positively influences infant immunity, early introduction of Milk Other than Breast Milk (MOTBM) may also play an ...
Spectrum of mutations of cystic fibrosis in the 22 Arab countries: A systematic review.
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Wiley
, 2018 , Article)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disease caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, with various clinical manifestations that affect pulmonary, digestive, exocrine and male reproductive functions as well ...
Cardiac Rehabilitation Models around the Globe.
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MDPI
, 2018 , Article)
Alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) delivery, such as home or community-based programs, have been developed to overcome underutilization. However, their availability and characteristics have never been assessed ...
Anaphylaxis triggers in a large tertiary care hospital in Qatar: a retrospective study
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BMC
, 2018 , Article)
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic disease that may lead to death if not immediately recognized and treated. Triggers of anaphylaxis including food, drugs, and insect stings can vary widely. The incidence of anaphylaxis ...
Echocardiographic screening for rheumatic heart disease in 4 515 Sudanese school children: marked disparity between two communities.
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Clinics Cardive
, 2018 , Article)
Echocardiographic (echo) screening has unmasked a high prevalence of subclinical rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in many countries, and it can be used as a surveillance tool to control the disease. School children of 10 to ...
Population Reference Values for Serum Methylmalonic Acid Concentrations and Its Relationship with Age, Sex, Race-Ethnicity, Supplement Use, Kidney Function and Serum Vitamin B12 in the Post-Folic Acid Fortification Period.
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MDPI
, 2018 , Article)
Serum methylmalonic acid (MMA) is elevated in vitamin B-12 deficiency and in kidney dysfunction. Population reference values for serum MMA concentrations in post-folic acid fortification period are lacking. Aims of this ...