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Genetic polymorphisms associated with type 2 diabetes in the Arab world: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
T2DM reach epidemic levels in the Arab countries. In this study, we aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to underline the susceptibility genetic profile of Arab patients with T2DM that result from SNPs. ...
Antimicrobial Resistance of Commensal Escherichia coli Isolated from Food Animals in Qatar
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Mary Ann Liebert
, 2020 , Article)
This study aims at evaluating the phenotypic and genotypic antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns of 18 clinically relevant antibiotics in food animals in Qatar. Fecal samples from camels, cattle, and pigeons (300) were ...
Epidemiology of diabetic ketoacidosis in Arab patients with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review.
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Wiley
, 2016 , Article)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute and risky complication of type 1 diabetes. The aim of this study is to build the overall rate of DKA in Arab patients with type 1 diabetes in the 22 Arab nations. This is expected ...
Cellular immune activation in Sardinian middle-aged, older adults and centenarians
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
In addition to viral infections, malignant disorders, autoimmune diseases, and allograft rejection episodes, neopterin increases in older people where it is found to be predictive of overall mortality. Thus, the serum ...
Gut microbial communities modulating brain development and function
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Taylor & Francis
, 2012 , Article)
Mammalian brain development is initiated in utero and internal and external environmental signals can affect this process all the way until adulthood. Recent observations suggest that one such external cue is the indigenous ...
Effectiveness of the BNT162b2 Covid-19 Vaccine against the B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 Variants.
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Massachusetts Medical Society
, 2021 , Other)
The messenger RNA vaccine BNT162b2 (Pfizer–BioNTech) has 95% efficacy against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Qatar launched a mass immunization campaign with this vaccine on December 21, 2020. As of March 31, 2021, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Estrogen and Bisphenol A in Hypertension
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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 ...