College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Vitamin B12: prevention of human beings from lethal diseases and its food application
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Vitamin B12, a water-soluble essential micronutrient, plays a pivotal role in numerous physiological processes in the human body. This review meticulously examines the structural complexity and the diverse mechanisms through ... -
Green approaches for biofilm eradication: Enhancing cleaning efficiency
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)Cleaning up biocontamination from surfaces is a critical aspect of maintaining a hygienic environment. Traditional cleaning methods often fall short when it comes to eliminating persistent biofilms and resilient bacteria. ... -
A Systematic Review of the Gene–Lifestyle Interactions on Metabolic Disease-Related Outcomes in Arab Populations
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)The increased prevalence of metabolic diseases in the Arab countries is mainly associated with genetic susceptibility, lifestyle behaviours, such as physical inactivity, and an unhealthy diet. The objective of this review ... -
Material needs security and mental health outcomes in adults with type 2 Diabetes in Lebanon: A cross-sectional study
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Objectives: Despite their documented significance in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) management, social determinants of health (SDOHs) including material needs security and mental health outcomes are understudied in the Middle East ... -
Emerging insights into nutrition in pediatric metabolic disease: A comprehensive review of the Second Pediatric Nutrition Conference organized by the College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
( SAGE , 2024 , Article)Pediatric metabolic diseases encompass disorders that disrupt normal metabolic processes manifested by abnormalities in various chemical reactions and often induced by inherited genetic defects (Mahé et al., 2023). These ... -
Study of the Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm, Biofilm-Detached Cells, and Planktonic Cells to Microencapsulated Carvacrol Used Alone or Combined with Low-pH Treatment
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Microbial biofilms pose severe problems in the medical field and food industry, as they are the cause of many serious infections and food-borne diseases. The extreme biofilms’ resistance to conventional anti-microbial ... -
Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Factors Associated with Gastric Cancer
( Enviro Research Publishers , 2024 , Article)Numerous studies have investigated the associations between dietary components, behavioral patterns, and susceptibility to gastric cancer (GC). Diet and lifestyle cover a spectrum of both protective and harmful factors ... -
Impact of source, packaging and presence of food safety management system on heavy metals levels in spices and herbs
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Spices and herbs are susceptible to various contaminants, including heavy metals. Our study aimed to quantify the levels of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (As), and cadmium (Cd) in 96 composite samples of 13 herbs and ... -
Association between Dietary Pattern, Weight Loss, and Diabetes among Adults with a History of Bariatric Surgery: Results from the Qatar Biobank Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)We aimed to examine the association between weight loss, dietary patterns, diabetes, and glycemic control among Qatari adults with a history of bariatric surgery (BS). Data from 1893 adults from the Qatar Biobank study ... -
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Improved Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Characteristics and Microbiota and Did Not Affect Organ Fibrosis Induced by a Fructose-Enriched Diet in Wistar Male Rats
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is reported to play a role in improving nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and intestinal microbiota (IM). To study spirulina's effects in the improvement of NAFLD characteristics, ... -
Deciphering the miRNA-mRNA Interaction Landscape between Breast Cancer and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: An Integrated Bioinformatics Approach
( American Chemical Society (ACS) , 2024 , Article)Breast cancer (BC) is globally recognized as the second most prevalent form of cancer. It predominantly affects women and can be categorized into distinct types based on the overexpression of specific cancer receptors.The ... -
Susceptibility gene identification and risk evaluation model construction by transcriptome-wide association analysis for salt sensitivity of blood pressure
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: Salt sensitivity of blood pressure (SSBP) is an intermediate phenotype of hypertension and is a predictor of long-term cardiovascular events and death. However, the genetic structures of SSBP are uncertain, and ... -
Relationships among Sleep Time, Physical Activity Time, Screen Time, and Nutrition Literacy of Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chongqing, China
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Background: Unhealthy lifestyles among adolescents are reaching alarming levels and have become a major public health problem. This study aimed to assess the relationship between sleep time, physical activity (PA) time, ... -
Hepatitis C risk score as a tool to identify individuals with HCV infection: A demonstration and cross-sectional epidemiological study in Egypt
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)Objectives Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection poses a global health challenge. By the end of 2021, the WHO estimated that less than a quarter of global HCV infections had been diagnosed. There is a need for a public health ... -
The impact of intermittent fasting during Ramadan on psychomotor and cognitive skills in adolescent athletes
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Intermittent fasting (IF) represents a dietary intervention similar to caloric restriction, characterized by the strategic limitation of food consumption. Among the diverse array of practices for IF, Ramadan ... -
The risk of solid organ tumors in patients with chronic kidney disease: A narrative review of literature
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been correlated with certain pathological conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and other renal-related dysfunctions. Some other reports suggested an association between CKD and the ... -
Unfavorable Mealtime, Meal Skipping, and Shiftwork Are Associated with Circadian Syndrome in Adults Participating in NHANES 2005-2016
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)The concept of Circadian Syndrome (CircS) aims to emphasize the circadian disruptions underlying cardiometabolic conditions. Meal timing and shiftwork may disrupt circadian rhythms, increasing cardiometabolic risk. This ... -
Characteristics, enablers, and barriers to the community health and well-being assessment component of the health promotion practice cycle: a scoping review protocol
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2024 , Article Review)Objective: The proposed review will describe the characteristics, enablers, and barriers to the community health and well-being assessment (CHWA) component of the health promotion practice cycle. Introduction: CHWA guides ... -
Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Docosahexaenoic Acid and Eicosapentaenoic Acid, on Post-Surgical Complications in Surgical Trauma Patients: Mechanisms, Nutrition, and Challenges
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)This paper aims to provide an in-depth review of the specific outcomes associated with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), focusing on their purported effects on post-surgical complications in trauma patients. A ... -
Understanding dynamics and overlapping epidemiologies of HIV, HSV-2, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in sexual networks of men who have sex with men
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Introduction: We aimed to investigate the overlapping epidemiologies of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in sexual networks of men who have sex ...
