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Genetic epidemiology of Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome in the Greater Middle East region and beyond: a systematic review
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2023 , Article Review)
Background: Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome (WSS) is a rare, autosomal recessive genetic disorder with variable clinical manifestations mainly affecting the endocrine and nervous systems. The aim of this study was to systematically ...
Learning from their experiences: Strategies used by youth and young adult ex-vapers
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
IntroductionThe prevalence of vaping among youth and young adults (YYAs; 16–18 and 19–24 years old, respectively) is moderate worldwide. Existing vaping cessation evidence lacks input from ex-vapers with a history of regular ...
“I was bullied for being fat in every situation, in every outfit, at every celebration”: A qualitative exploratory study on experiences of weight-based oppression in Qatar
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Frontiers Media
, 2023 , Article)
Introduction: Weight-based oppression (WBO) has been documented as a widespread phenomenon in Western countries and is associated with a range of psychological, physiological, and behavioral harms. Research on weight-based ...
Evolving strategies and application of proteins and peptide therapeutics in cancer treatment
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article Review)
Several proteins and peptides have therapeutic potential and can be used for cancer therapy. By binding to cell surface receptors and other indicators uniquely linked with or overexpressed on tumors compared to healthy ...
Implications and theragnostic potentials of circular RNAs in rheumatic diseases
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article Review)
Circular RNAs (circRNAs), a class of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), are highly stable and ubiquitous molecules that exhibit tissue-specific expression. Accumulating evidence has shown that aberrant expression of circRNAs can ...
Encapsulation of carvacrol and thymol for a persistent removal of Listeria innocua biofilms
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Chemical disinfectants along with various mechanical methods are still commonly used in the food industry to disinfect food contact surfaces. A new strategy that could replace them is by encapsulating carvacrol (CAR) and ...
Prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of major congenital anomalies: A population-based register study
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Nature Research
, 2023 , Article)
Congenital anomalies (CAs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in early life. We aimed to assess the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of major CAs in the State of Qatar. A population-based retrospective ...
Differences in Awareness of Chinese Dietary Guidelines Among Urban and Rural Residents: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Southwest China
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2023 , Article)
Objectives: This study aimed to compare the awareness of Chinese dietary guidelines (CDGs, 2016) between rural and urban areas in Southwest China and identify the factors that affect CDGs (2016) awareness. Methods: This ...
The therapeutic potential of matcha tea: A critical review on human and animal studies
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article Review)
Matcha is a powdered form of Japanese green tea that has been gaining global popularity recently. Matcha tea has various health benefits, including an enhancing effect on cognitive function, cardio-metabolic health, and ...
Physicochemical characterization and cancer cell antiproliferative effect of silver-doped magnesia nanoparticles
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Silver-doped magnesia nanoparticles (Ag/MgO) were synthesized using the precipitation method and characterized by various techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermal ...