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Regional Difference in the Association between the Trajectory of Selenium Intake and Hypertension: A 20-Year Cohort Study.
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The effect of selenium on hypertension is inconclusive. We aimed to study the relationship between selenium intake and incident hypertension. Adults (age ≥20 years) in the China Health and Nutrition Survey were followed ... -
Relationship between body mass index, risk of venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies among four million participants
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article Review)Background: The relationship between body mass index (BMI) and risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is a controversial issue. This dose-response meta-analysis was performed to investigate the ... -
The relationship between bone mineral density and body composition among Qatari women with high rate of obesity: qatar Biobank Data
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Studies have reported inconsistent results for the relationship between body composition and bone mineral density (BMD) among women, especially those with a high rate of obesity. This study aims to examine the association ... -
Relationship between fat distribution, iron status, and hepcidin in Qatari obese adults
( 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 ... -
The relationship between lifestyle factors and obesity indices among adolescents in Qatar
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Background: Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour and an unhealthy diet are factors that may increase weight and general and/or abdominal obesity. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between general and abdominal ... -
Relationship between material needs security and clinical outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes in Lebanon
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)BackgroundDespite their documented significance in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) management, social determinants of health (SDOHs) including material needs security are poorly studied in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ... -
Relationship between social determinants of health and quality of life in low income adults with diabetes in Lebanon
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Background & objective: Global rates of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are increasing, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region having the second highest prevalence in the world. Populations from the MENA region, including ... -
The Relative Validity and Reproducibility of Food Frequency Questionnaires in the China Kadoorie Biobank Study
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Background: Short versions of qualitative and quantitative food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) are widely used to assess usual food intake. However, fewer studies evaluated their relative validity and reproducibility in ... -
Reply to "Comments on the Editor Re: Shi, Zumin, et al. High Chili Intake and Cognitive Function among 4582 Adults: An Open Cohort Study over 15 Years. Nutrients 11.5 (2019): 1183."
( Nature Research , 2019 , Article)No abstract . Please check the attached PDF for the content -
Reply to "Double-counting of effect sizes and inappropriate exclusion of studies in "The influence of vitamin D supplementation on IGF-1 levels in humans: A systematic review and meta_analysis"
( Elsevier , 2021 , Other)Dear Editor, We appreciate the comments provided to us in the letter from Amiri et al. We would like to offer some clarifications in response to the comments. Firstly, the authors claimed that we included the control ... -
Reported Adverse Effects and Attitudes among Arab Populations Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Large-Scale Multinational Study Implementing Machine Learning Tools in Predicting Post-Vaccination Adverse Effects Based on Predisposing Factors
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Background: The unprecedented global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has imposed huge challenges on the healthcare facilities, and impacted every aspect of life. This has led to the development of several ... -
Repositioning of the global epicentre of non-optimal cholesterol
( Nature Research , 2020 , Article)High blood cholesterol is typically considered a feature of wealthy western countries1,2. However, dietary and behavioural determinants of blood cholesterol are changing rapidly throughout the world3 and countries are using ... -
Results from the first culturally tailored, multidisciplinary diabetes education in Lebanese adults with type 2 diabetes: effects on self-care and metabolic outcomes
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Objective: Diabetes self-management education (DSME) is an essential component of lifestyle management needed for diabetes care. This pilot-study tested the effect of culturally-tailored education targeting diabetes selfcare ... -
A review on microbiota: relation with diseases and nutrients role
( IFST , 2023 , Other)Microbiota plays an essential role in human development and body homeostasis. Individual and environmental variables influence the diversity of microbiota, which performs crucial biochemical activities in the human body ... -
Riboflavin Intake Inversely Associated with Cardiovascular-Disease Mortality and Interacting with Folate Intake: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2016.
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The association between intakes of riboflavin and mortality has not been examined intensively in general populations. In this study, 10,480 adults in the 2005-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) ... -
Rice Intake Is Associated with Longer Reaction Time and Interacts with Blood Lipids and Hypertension among Qatari Adults
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)We aimed to assess the association between rice intake and cognitive function among Qatari adults and test the interactions with health conditions. Data from 1000 adults aged ≥18 years old who attended the Qatar Biobank ... -
Risk prediction models for incident type 2 diabetes in Chinese people with intermediate hyperglycemia: a systematic literature review and external validation study
( BMC , 2022 , Article)BACKGROUND: People with intermediate hyperglycemia (IH), including impaired fasting glucose and/or impaired glucose tolerance, are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) than those with normoglycemia. We aimed ... -
The Role of Copper Intake in the Development and Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)Diabetes mellitus is a worldwide public health issue with numerous complications. Several risk factors are associated with diabetes, mainly due to patients following an unhealthy lifestyle. Copper is a crucial trace element, ... -
Role of nutrition in oral and pharyngeal cancers: From etiology to prevention
( Springer, Cham , 2017 , Book chapter)Oral and pharyngeal cancers (OPC) are highly prevalent tumors and rank as the sixth most common neoplasms. Some dietary factors have been linked to increased risk of OPC such as consumption of red meats and saturated fats, ... -
Sarcopenia and Mortality in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)COVID-19 can manifest as either asymptomatic or progressing to a severe phase in some patients, which may require hospitalization. These patients may experience dyspnea and hypoxia, leading to the development of acute ...