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Novel immunoassay technique for rapid measurement of intracellular proteins using paramagnetic particles
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2013 , Article)
Magnetic immunoassays have been shown to have similar detection limits to conventional immunoassays, with the advantage of reduced total assay time. The aim of this study was to demonstrate that an integrated lysis and ...
Relationship between fat distribution, iron status, and hepcidin in Qatari obese adults
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21st World Obesity Conference (2018)
, 2019 , Conference Paper)
Introduction: The global prevalence of obesity has reached an alarming rate. In addition to obesity and chronic diseases, high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies especially iron deficiency anemia (ADA) was observed ...
Vitamin d deficiency and bone density in patients after stroke
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Springer Verlag
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis are highly prevalent among stroke patients. The adverse effects of vitamin D deficiency on bone metabolism seem to be aggravated by immobilization of paretic extremities. ...
Resveratrol-mediated regulation of mitochondria biogenesis-associated pathways in neurodegenerative diseases: molecular insights and potential therapeutic applications.
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Bentham Science Publisher
, 2022 , Article Review)
Neurodegenerative disorders include neurological conditions that affect nerve cells, causing the progressive loss of their functions and ultimately leading to loss of mobility, coordination, and mental functioning. The ...
Dietary patterns and the risk of coronary heart disease among Jordanians: A caseecontrol study
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Background and Aims
Dietary pattern and lifestyle have been reported to be significant risk factors in the development of coronary heart diseases (CHD). The contribution degree of these dietary risk factors in CHD ...
Metformin in pregnancy to avert gestational diabetes in women at high risk: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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Wiley
, 2019 , Article Review)
Previous randomized and observational studies on the efficacy of metformin in pregnancy to reduce incident gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women at high risk (obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS], or pregestational ...
Chitosan and Oregano Oil Treatments, Individually or in Combination, Used To Increase the Shelf Life of Vacuum-Packaged, Refrigerated European Eel () Fillets.
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International Association for Food Protection
, 2019 , Article)
We investigated the impact of chitosan and oregano essential oil (EO) individually or in combination on the quality of eel fillets in vacuum packaging (VP) and stored under refrigeration (4°C). Treatments studied were (i) ...
Flavonoids in hypertension: a brief review of the underlying mechanisms.
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
Flavonoids are a diverse group of bioactive polyphenolic compounds abundant in dietary plants and herbs. Regular consumption of flavonoids exerts cardio-vasculoprotective effects and may reduce the onset or progression of ...
Effect of a robotic seal on the motor activity and sleep patterns of older people with dementia, as measured by wearable technology: A cluster-randomised controlled trial
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Article)
Abstract ObjectivesThe robotic seal, PARO, has been used as an alternative to animal-assisted therapies with residents with dementia in long-term care, yet understanding of its efficacy is limited by a paucity of research. ...
In silico and in vivo models for Qatari-Specific classical homocystinuria as basis for development of novel therapies.
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Wiley
, 2018 , Article)
Homocystinuria is a rare inborn error of methionine metabolism caused by cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) deficiency. The prevalence of homocystinuria in Qatar is 1:1,800 births, mainly due to a founder Qatari missense ...