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Epidemiology Profile of Viral Meningitis Infections Among Patients in Qatar (2015-2018)
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Little is known about the etiology of meningitis in the MENA region, including Qatar. Viral agents are considered the major cause for meningitis worldwide. Here, we present primary data about the etiology and clinical and ... -
Epstein-Barr virus-associated malignancies: Roles of viral oncoproteins in carcinogenesis
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2018 , Article Review)The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the first herpesvirus identified to be associated with human cancers known to infect the majority of the world population. EBV-associated malignancies are associated with a latent form of ... -
Epstein–Barr Virus Epidemiology, Serology, and Genetic Variability of LMP-1 Oncogene Among Healthy Population: An Update
( Frontiers Medi , 2018 , Article Review)The Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is a DNA lymphotropic herpesvirus and the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis. EBV is highly prevalent since it affects more than 90% of individuals worldwide and has been linked to ... -
Erratum: ITRAQ-based Quantitative Protein Expression Profiling and MRM Verification of Markers in Type 2 Diabetes (Journal of Proteome Research (2012) 11 (5527-5537) DOI: 10.1021/pr300798z)
( American Chemical Society (ACS) , 2013 , Article)a Serum samples obtained from individual subjects were analyzed to determine the levels of glucose, Vitamin D among others (as described in methods). The value spreads within the group for each parameter are indicated as ... -
Estimating protection afforded by prior infection in preventing reinfection: Applying the test-negative study design.
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to use infection testing databases to rapidly estimate effectiveness of prior infection in preventing reinfection ($P{E}_S$) by novel SARS-CoV-2 variants. Mathematical modeling ... -
Estimating Seroprevalence of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 among Different Middle East and North African Male Populations Residing in Qatar
( Wiley , 2017 , Article)HSV-1 epidemiology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remains poorly understood. Our study aimed to measure HSV-1 antibody prevalence (seroprevalence) and its age-distribution among select MENA populations residing ... -
Estrogen and Bisphenol A in Hypertension
( Springer , 2020 , Article Review)Purpose of Review: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a non-subsiding disease that remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. CVD has been associated with endocrine disruptors, such as bisphenol A (BPA). This review ... -
Estrogen in vascular smooth muscle cells: A friend or a foe?
( Elsevier Inc. , 2018 , Article Review)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. The effect of estrogen on these diseases has been assessed in in vitro and in vivo models, as well as in observational studies. Collectively, ... -
Estrogen increases expression of vascular alpha 2C adrenoceptor through the cAMP/Epac/JNK/AP-1 pathway and potentiates cold-induced vasoconstriction
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Cutaneous cold-induced vasoconstriction is a normal physiological reaction mediated by alpha 2C-adrenergic receptors (α2C-ARs) expressed in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). When this reaction is exaggerated, Raynaud's ... -
Evaluation of commercially available fully automated and ELISA-based assays for detecting anti-SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies
( Nature Research , 2022 , Article)Rapid and accurate measurement of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2)-specific neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) is paramount for monitoring immunity in infected and vaccinated subjects. The current ... -
Evaluation of Global Genomic DNA Methylation in Human Whole Blood by Capillary Electrophoresis UV Detection
( Hindawi Publishing Corporation , 2017 , Article)Alterations in global DNA methylation are implicated in various pathophysiological processes. The development of simple and quick, yet robust, methods to assess DNA methylation is required to facilitate its measurement and ... -
Evaluation of Metal-Organic Framework MIL-89 Nanoparticles Toxicity on Embryonic Zebrafish Development
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Metal-Organic Framework MIL-89 nanoparticles garnered remarkable attention for their widespread use in technological applications. However, the impact of these nanomaterials on human and environmental health is still ... -
Evaluation of the Universal Screening Strategy in Qatar for the Management of Pregnant Women Carrying Group B Streptococci
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2008 , Article)Group B Streptococcus infection (GBS) has emerged as a serious disease, infecting 18,000 people in the United States annually including life-threatening illness in about 8,000 newly-born infants. To evaluate the efficiency ... -
Evolving strategies and application of proteins and peptide therapeutics in cancer treatment
( 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 ... -
Exome sequence analysis of rare frequency variants in Late-Onset Alzheimer Disease
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Alzheimer disease (AD) is a leading cause of dementia in elderly patients who continue to live between 3 and 11 years of diagnosis. A steep rise in AD incidents is observed in the elderly population in East-Asian countries. ... -
Experimental Assessment of Cardiovascular Physiology in the Chick Embryo.
( American Association for Anatomy Journals , 2023 , Article Review)High resolution assessment of cardiac functional parameters is crucial in translational animal research. The chick embryo is a historically well-used in vivo model for cardiovascular research due to its many practical ... -
Exploring Emotional Intelligence and Sociodemographics in Higher Education; the Imperative for Skills and Curriculum Development
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)There is increasing interest in understanding the nature and impact of emotional intelligence (EI) in educational institutions and the workplace since EI is associated with academic performance, career success, job ... -
Exploring Factors Affecting Graduate Students' Satisfaction toward E-Learning in the Era of the COVID-19 Crisis.
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Shifting the educational system from a traditional to an online context during COVID-19 necessitated several considerations to assure students' satisfaction with e-learning. This study aims to explore the factors influencing ... -
Exploring the natural products chemical space to abrogate the F3L-dsRNA interface of monkeypox virus to enhance the immune responses using molecular screening and free energy calculations
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Amid the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, there is an urgent need for the rapid development of effective therapeutic interventions capable of countering the immune evasion mechanisms employed by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). The ... -
Exploring the role of oral microbiome dysbiosis in cardiometabolic syndrome and smoking
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article Review)Oral microbiome research has gained significant interest in recent years due to its potential impact on overall health. Smoking has been identified as a significant modulator of the oral microbiome composition, leading to ...