Browsing Human Nutrition by Publisher "Elsevier"
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Association of low serum magnesium with diabetes and hypertension: findings from Qatar Biobank Study.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)We aimed to examine the association between serum magnesium and diabetes and hypertension among Qatari adults. In the cross-sectional study, we used data from 9693 Qatari participants) aged 20 years and above attending the ... -
Bioactive compounds isolated from apple, tea, and ginger protect against dicarbonyl induced stress in cultured human retinal epithelial cells
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Abstract BackgroundMethylglyoxal (MGO) is known to be a major precursor of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) which are linked to diabetes and its related complications. Naturally occurring bioactive compounds could ... -
Call for emergency action to restore dietary diversity and protect global food systems in times of COVID-19 and beyond: Results from a cross-sectional study in 38 countries
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Background The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the fragility of the global food system, sending shockwaves across countries' societies and economy. This has presented formidable challenges to sustaining a healthy and ... -
Changes in student perceptions after a semester-long interprofessional education activity in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Objectives Interprofessional education (IPE) is rapidly becoming integrated into university accreditation standards worldwide. However, the impact of IPE on student learning and practice is largely unknown in the Middle ... -
Chapter 1- Application of chitosan in active food packaging
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)Food packaging has an essential role in protecting food products from external factors such as heat, oxidation, and light. Improvements in food packaging studies created active packaging that aims at extending perishable ... -
Chitosan nanoparticles with essential oils in food preservation
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)Recently, chitosan nanoparticles (NPs) have received tremendous interest as being one of the best natural nanomaterials used for the encapsulation of essential oils (EOs) in food applications. Due to their various ... -
Combined effects of thymol, carvacrol and packaging on the shelf-life of marinated chicken
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)The demand for marinated chicken worldwide, is continuously growing. To date, limited data on addition of active components of Essential Oils (EOs) to marinades for chicken preservation are available. The antimicrobial effect ... -
Comorbid diabetes and the risk of disease severity or death among 8807 COVID-19 patients in China: A meta-analysis.
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Diabetes mellitus has been reported to be one of the most prevalent comorbidity in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). We aimed to assess the association of comorbid diabetes with COVID-19 severity or mortality ... -
Comparison of camel, buffalo, cow, goat, and sheep yoghurts in terms of various physicochemical, biochemical, textural and rheological properties
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Comparative physicochemical, biochemical, textural, and rheological properties of yoghurts produced using buffalo, camel, cow, goat, and sheep milk were analysed. The physicochemical, textural, and rheological properties ... -
Complementary and alternative medicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic: Community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundThe challenges in COVID-19 treatment have driven patients to seek Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for the prevention and/or treatment of the disease. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to promote ... -
Corrigendum to ‘Perceived risk, behavior changes and Health-related outcomes during COVID-19 pandemic: Findings among adults with and without diabetes in China’. [Diabetes Res. Clin. Practice 167 (2020) 108350]
( Elsevier , 2021 , Other)The authors regret the legend of Fig. 2 and its corresponding colors were incorrectly displayed. Please find the attached corrected Fig. 2 to replace the original one. -
Determination of heavy metals contamination in thyme products by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Thyme herbs constitute a major part of the Mediterranean diet and are gaining worldwide popularity. However, their chemical contamination with toxic metals may put consumers at a health risk. The objective of this study ... -
Dietary and lifestyle habits among university students at different academic years
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Background/aimsCollege serves as a transitionary period into adulthood where students begin making independent dietary and lifestyle choices and begin forming possibly detrimental habits. Such habits may persist into ... -
Dietary patterns and colorectal cancer
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Summary Background & aimsDietary pattern and lifestyle have been reported to be important risk factors in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the mechanism of action of dietary factors in CRC disease is ... -
Dietary patterns and the risk of coronary heart disease among Jordanians: A case-control study.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Dietary pattern and lifestyle have been reported to be significant risk factors in the development of coronary heart diseases (CHD). The contribution degree of these dietary risk factors in CHD development in non-westernized ... -
Dietary patterns and the risk of coronary heart disease among Jordanians: A caseecontrol study
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Background and Aims Dietary pattern and lifestyle have been reported to be significant risk factors in the development of coronary heart diseases (CHD). The contribution degree of these dietary risk factors in CHD ... -
Dynamic Salmonella Enteritidis biofilms development under different flow conditions and their removal using nanoencapsulated thymol
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)In food industries, microbial contaminations are difficult to control due to the recurrent formation of biofilms that hinders antimicrobials penetration and efficiency. An understanding of Salmonella Enteritidis biofilms ... -
Effect of biochars produced from solid organic municipal waste on soil quality parameters
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Abstract New value-added uses for solid municipal waste are needed for environmental and economic sustainability. Fortunately, value-added biochars can be produced from mixed solid waste, thereby addressing solid waste ... -
Effect of lifestyle intervention on HbA1c levels in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes across ethnicities: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)AimsWeight reduction is fundamental for the management and remission of diabetes. We aimed to assess ethnic differences in the effects of lifestyle weight-loss interventions on HbA1c levels in overweight or obese adults ... -
Effectiveness of carbohydrate counting and Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension dietary intervention on managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among pregnant women who used metformin: A randomized controlled clinical trial
( Elsevier , 2021 , Other)BackgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complication of pregnancy that has significant impacts on both mother and her offspring health. The present study aimed to examine the effect of ...