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Effectiveness of pharmacological and psychological interventions for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in adults with childhood abuse: Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2021 , Article)
Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental disorder that develops after being exposed to a traumatic event. PTSD is common among adults who have experienced physical/sexual childhood abuse. ...
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in the urban population of Qatar: An analysis of antibody testing on a sample of 112,941 individuals
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
The study objective was to the assess level of detectable severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies in the urban population of Qatar. Antibody testing was performed on residual blood specimens ...
Akkermansia, a possible microbial marker for poor glycemic control in qataris children consuming arabic diet—a pilot study on pediatric t1dm in qatar
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
In Qatar, Type 1 Diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is one of the most prevalent disorders. This study aimed to explore the gut microbiome’s relation to the continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy, dietary habits, ...
Identification of potential natural inhibitors of the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using a computational docking approach
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HBKU Press
, 2021 , Article)
Background: The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the only zoonotic-origin CoV to reach the pandemic stage, to which neither an effective vaccine nor a specific therapy is available. The ...
Seven novel glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency variants identified in the Qatari population
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDD) is the most common red cell enzymopathy in the world. In Qatar, the incidence of G6PDD is estimated at around 5%; however, no study has investigated the ...
Primary cam morphology; Bump, burden or bog-standard? A concept analysis
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2021 , Article)
Background Cam morphology, a distinct bony morphology of the hip, is prevalent in many athletes, and a risk factor for hip-related pain and osteoarthritis. Secondary cam morphology, due to existing or previous hip disease ...
Immunomodulatory effects of vitamin d supplementation in a deficient population
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
In addition to its canonical functions, vitamin D has been proposed to be an important mediator of the immune system. Despite ample sunshine, vitamin D deficiency is prevalent (>80%) in the Middle East, resulting in a high ...
Global epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in infertile populations: Systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregression
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BMJ Journals
, 2021 , Article)
Objective To provide an in-depth systematic assessment of the global epidemiology of gonorrhoea infection in infertile populations. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted up to 29 April 2019 on international ...
Prevalence and potential determinants of covid-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in qatar: Results from a nationally representative survey of qatari nationals and migrants between december 2020 and january 2021
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article)
Global COVID-19 pandemic containment necessitates understanding the risk of hesitance or resistance to vaccine uptake in different populations. The Middle East and North Africa currently lack vital representative vaccine ...
Motor Control Exercises Compared to Strengthening Exercises for Upper- And Lower-Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
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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 ...