College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Breastfeeding is associated with reduction in postpartum depression in the United Arab Emirates: a retrospective cross-sectional study
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a common mental health disorder affecting mothers. Breastfeeding may be protective against PPD. Global estimates of breastfeeding and PPD rates vary, especially for women living in Middle ... -
Readiness for inter-professional education among healthcare professions students in Balochistan, Pakistan
( Professional Medical Publications , 2025 , Article)Objectives: The study aimed to assess the readiness of undergraduate healthcare students in Balochistan, Pakistan's regarding Interprofessional Education (IPE). It also compared readiness across disciplines, academic years, ... -
Perspectives of Jordanian men about lower urinary tract assessment and physiotherapy interventions: A cross-sectional study
( Innovative Research Publishing , 2025 , Article)There is a significant gap in understanding the impact of physiotherapy interventions on men with urinary incontinence (UI). Conducting clinical trials in this area is costly, time-consuming, and difficult. Before embarking ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness and risks of bread fortification programs in the middle eastern region: a comprehensive review
( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article Review)Fortification of staple foods such as bread has been implemented as a public health strategy to address nutrient deficiencies. Currently, 11 out of 22 Middle Eastern countries have mandatory wheat flour fortification, ... -
Spectrum of genetic variants associated with maple syrup urine disease in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT): a systematic review
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a hereditary metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency in the branched-chain α-keto acid dehydrogenase (BCKD) enzymatic complex. The Middle East and North Africa, and Türkiye ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in Qatar's resident population based on a national screening campaign
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection poses a global health challenge, yet its epidemiology in Qatar remains underexplored. This study estimated HCV antibody (Ab) prevalence in Qatar and examined associated socio-demographic ... -
Sexual and reproductive health literacy of higher education students: a scoping review of determinants, screening tools, and effective interventions
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article Review)Health literacy is a determinant of overall health, particularly among college students who are at increased risk for negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Contextualized sexual and reproductive health education ... -
The effect of mindfulness combined with exercise compared with a self-management guide on measures of nervous system sensitivity in individuals with chronic pain: a pilot randomised control trial
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)Background: This study described a sensory profile of participants with chronic pain (CP) in a previously reported feasibility RCT, in terms of quantitative sensory testing (QST) measures and the Central Sensitisation ... -
Polycystic ovarian syndrome awareness among females in Palestine: a cross-sectional study
( Wolters Kluwer , 2025 , Article)Background and objectives: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in fertile women. Limited data exists regarding Palestinian’s women awareness and understanding about PCOS. ... -
Artificial Intelligence in Bacterial Infections Control: A Scoping Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article Review)Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence has made significant strides in healthcare, contributing to diagnosing, treating, monitoring, preventing, and testing various diseases. Despite its broad adoption, clinical ... -
Accre 8 emerging point of care CLIA system for vitamin B12 assessment compared with three established assays
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Accurate Vitamin B12 (Vit B12) quantification is essential for diagnosing deficiencies linked to neurological and hematological disorders. The Accre 8 Point-of-Care (POC) Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) system offers ... -
Indoleacetylglutamine Pathway Is a Potential Biomarker for Cardiovascular Diseases
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Metabolomics allows for the identification of important biomarkers for CVDs, essential for early detection and risk assessment. This ... -
Prevalence of unintended pregnancy in the MENA region: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2025 , Article)Background Unintended pregnancies pose significant public health challenges globally, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where cultural, religious and societal factors play the most substantial ... -
Artificial Intelligence in rehabilitation: A narrative review on advancing patient care
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing rehabilitation by enabling data-driven, personalized, and effective patient care. AI systems analyze patterns, predict outcomes, and adapt treatments to individual needs, ... -
The impact of education program on nurses' knowledge and performance about acute exacerbations of chronic bronchial asthma in PICUs
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundAcute exacerbations of bronchial asthma can lead to worsening symptoms, therefore it's important to have a well-designed management program. Many pediatric nurses, particularly internship nurses and recently ... -
Silicone Quaterium-22 Surfactant as an Eco-Friendly Carbon Steel Anticorrosive: Assessment of Corrosion Inhibition Properties and Ecotoxicity in Zebrafish Embryos
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Corrosion of carbon steel pipelines in the oil and gas industry presents operational and environmental challenges, requiring safer alternatives to toxic corrosion inhibitors. This study evaluates Silicon-Q-22 (SQ22) as a ... -
Optimization of UAE of phenolic and antioxidant compounds from Ephedra foeminea by RSM
( Qatar University , 2025 , Poster)Ephedra foeminea Forssk, a widely distributed shrub in the East Mediterranean, possesses numerous traditional medicinal applications and is an abundant source of bioactive phytochemical metabolites. In this study, ult ... -
Utilization of Complementary Medicine Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Qatar: A Cross Sectional Study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundDiabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin production or ineffective insulin utilization. The prevalence of DM is rising globally, ... -
Phytochemical Composition and Anticancer Properties of Haplophyllum tuberculatum Growing in Qatar and Oman Against Human Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
( Qatar University , 2025 , Poster)Introduction: Breast cancer ranks as the most frequently diagnosed cancer globally, with the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) subtype linked to a notably poor prognosis. The absence of optimal therapeutic regimens ... -
Developmental toxicity of Peganum harmala seed extractsin zebrafish embryos
( Qatar University , 2025 , Poster)Introduction: Peganum harmala L. is a widely utilized plant in traditional medicine in many countries, including Qatar. Nevertheless, there have been several reports of toxic effects associated with the use of P. harmala ...
