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"I am not the same as before": a mixed-methods study on depression in people with spinal injury in Qatar
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Incidence of spinal injury is high in the Middle East and North African region (MENA) due to the high incidence of road traffic crashes. A spinal injury may trigger mental health issues. Compared to the general population, ... -
“I was bullied for being fat in every situation, in every outfit, at every celebration”: A qualitative exploratory study on experiences of weight-based oppression in Qatar
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Weight-based oppression (WBO) has been documented as a widespread phenomenon in Western countries and is associated with a range of psychological, physiological, and behavioral harms. Research on weight-based ... -
Identifying mortality risk factors amongst acute coronary syndrome patients admitted to Arabian Gulf hospitals using machine‐learning methods
( Wiley , 2019 , Article)Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the Arabian Gulf. In this study, the in‐hospital mortality amongst patients admitted with ACS to Arabian Gulf hospitals is predicted using a ... -
If there is really a Notable Concern about allergenicity of genetically modified foods?
( Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , 2016 , Article)In recent decades, biotechnologists have striven to improve the quantity and quality of food supply. Producing genetically modified (GM) foods is one of the main goals and many countries all over the world have approved ... -
Imaging Patterns in Breast Cancer for Women Under 40 Years: A Descriptive Cohort Study
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background and Aim: Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring malignant disease in women and remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among females worldwide. The aim of this study is to evaluate the imaging ... -
Impact of a potential Chlamydia vaccine in the USA: mathematical modelling analyses.
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)(CT) infection is a global health challenge. New approaches are needed to control CT disease burden. An age-structured deterministic mathematical model calibrated to nationally representative population-based data was ... -
Impact of asthma control on quality of life among palestinian children.
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that significantly affects children, impacting their health-related quality of life. This study aimed to explore the relationship between asthma control and quality of life among ... -
Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Hospitalization Outcomes of Heart Failure in Patients ≥ 60 Years with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) on the hospitalization outcomes in patients ≥ 60 years of age with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) is not well studied. We queried the National Inpatient Sample database ... -
Impact of bodyweight loss on type 2 diabetes remission: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis of randomised controlled trials
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundBodyweight loss is associated with type 2 diabetes remission; however, the quantitative relationship between the degree of bodyweight loss and the likelihood of remission, after controlling for confounding factors, ... -
Impact of emotional intelligence in resolving clinical conflicts among postgraduate residents of surgery
( Professional Medical Publications , 2023 , Article)Background & Objective: Emotional intelligence (EI) can become a vital tool for resolving clinical conflicts (CC) in surgery. The postgraduate residents focus on the technical skills and undermine the soft skills required ... -
Impact of HR retention strategies in healthcare: The case of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Article)Retention of healthcare workers is an international challenge. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that in two decades, the shortage of healthcare workers will double. This puts a pressure on the policy makers to ... -
Impact of implementing multisource feedback on behaviors of young doctors
( PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL PUBLICATIONS , 2021 , Article)Objectives: Multisource feedback (MSF) is a workplace-based assessment tool that offers 360-degree evaluation of the trainee doctor. Little is known about its receptiveness among stakeholders in Pakistan. This study explores ... -
Impact of Malnutrition on Hospitalization Outcomes for Older Adults Admitted for Sepsis
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)BackgroundMalnutrition is a major determinant of health outcomes among older adults’ population. Our goal was to evaluate the impact of malnutrition on hospitalization outcomes for older adults who were admitted with a ... -
Impact of missing outcome data in meta-analyses of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy to reduce postpartum weight retention: An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses and additional sensitivity analyses
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)High risk of bias associated with missing outcome data (MOD) in meta-analyses (MAs) of the effects of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy on postpartum weight retention (PPWR) casts doubt on whether such interventions ... -
Impact of missing outcome data in meta-analyses of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy to reduce postpartum weight retention: An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses and additional sensitivity analyses
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)High risk of bias associated with missing outcome data (MOD) in meta-analyses (MAs) of the effects of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy on postpartum weight retention (PPWR) casts doubt on whether such interventions ... -
Impact of mitigating obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity on type 2 diabetes mellitus burden in Oman: insights from mathematical modeling
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)Introduction To estimate the impact of reducing obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity (PIA) prevalence, and of introducing physical activity (PA) as an explicit intervention, on the prevalence, incidence, and mortality ... -
The impact of obesity on the gestational diabetes differential between pregnant women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Impact of price reductions, subsidies, or financial incentives on healthy food purchases and consumption: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Poor diets are a global concern and are linked with various adverse health outcomes. Healthier foods such as fruit and vegetables are often more expensive than unhealthy options. This study aimed to assess the effect of ... -
Impact of the phased abolition of co-payments on the utilisation of selected prescription medicines in Wales.
( John Wiley and Sons , 2017 , Article)We have taken advantage of a natural experiment to measure the impact of the phased abolition of prescription co-payments in Wales. We investigated 3 study periods covering the phased abolition: from £6 to £4, £4 to £3, ... -
Impact of the use of the Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model as a pedagogical framework on health promotion graduates' professional practice: A mixed methods study
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Issue Addressed: The Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model (RLCHPM) is designed to support critical health promotion practice. This study investigated the impact of the use of the RLCHPM as a pedagogical framework for ...
