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    • Perinatal outcomes following Helping Babies Breathe training and regular peer-peer skills practice among village midwives in Sudan. 

      Arabi, Ame; Ibrahim, S A; Abdel-Rahman, M; Abdalla, M S; Ahmed, S E; ... more authors ( BMJ Publishing Group , 2017 , Article)
      Over 80% of deliveries in Sudan occur in rural areas, attended by village midwives (VMWs). To determine the impact of Helping Babies Breathe training and regular peer-peer skills practice (HBBT(+RPPSP)) on VMW resuscitation ...
    • General practitioner use of a C-reactive protein point-of-care test to help target antibiotic prescribing in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (the PACE study): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. 

      Bates, Janine; Francis, Nick A; White, Patrick; Gillespie, David; Thomas-Jones, Emma; ... more authors ( BioMed Central , 2017 , Article)
      Most patients presenting with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in primary care are prescribed an antibiotic, which may not always be appropriate and may cause harm. C-reactive protein ...
    • Dumping Syndrome: case series of uncommon incidence following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) 

      Elsherif, Mohamed; Hanna, Fahad; Asal, Sama Abdullrazaq; Mustafa, Isra; Elhag, Wahiba (2017 , Poster)
      Introduction: Dumping syndrome (DS) is a clinical impediment characterized by postprandial discomfort following bariatric-surgery. Data on incidence of DS following LSG is scarce. The purpose of this case series is to ...
    • Cardiovascular disease in the Eastern Mediterranean region: epidemiology and risk factor burden 

      Turk-Adawi, Karam; Sarrafzadegan, Nizal; Fadhil, Ibtihal; Taubert, Kathryn; Sadeghi, Masoumeh; ... more authors ( Nature Publishing Group , 2017 , Article Review)
      The Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) comprises 22 countries or territories spanning from Morocco in the west to Pakistan in the east, and contains a population of almost 600 million people. Like many other developing ...
    • Foam dressings for treating pressure ulcers 

      Walker, Rachel M; Gillespie, Brigid M; Thalib, Lukman; Higgins, Niall S; Whitty, Jennifer A ( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2017 , Article)
      Background: Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure injuries and bed sores, are localised areas of injury to the skin or underlying tissues, or both. Dressings made from a variety of materials, including foam, are used to ...
    • Meta-analysis in evidence-based healthcare: a paradigm shift away from random effects is overdue. 

      Doi, Suhail A R; Furuya-Kanamori, Luis; Thalib, Lukman; Barendregt, Jan J ( University of Adelaide, Joanna Briggs Institute , 2017 , Article)
      Each year up to 20 000 systematic reviews and meta-analyses are published whose results influence healthcare decisions, thus making the robustness and reliability of meta-analytic methods one of the world's top clinical ...
    • Using a therapeutic companion robot for dementia symptoms in long-term care: reflections from a cluster-RCT. 

      Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy; Murfield, Jenny; Thalib, Lukman; Beattie, Elizabeth; ... more authors ( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2017 , Article)
      We undertook a cluster-randomised controlled trial exploring the effect of a therapeutic companion robot (PARO) compared to a look-alike plush toy and usual care on dementia symptoms of long-term care residents. Complementing ...
    • Predictors of Continued Breastfeeding at One Year among Women Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study 

      Nasser, Amal; Omer, Fadumo; Al-Lenqawi, Fatima; Al-Awwa, Rehab; Khan, Tamam; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2018 , Article  &   Book chapter)
      The number of babies in Qatar being exclusively breastfed is significantly lower than the global target set by the World Health Organization. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP), ...
    • Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific mortality and life expectancy, 1950-2017: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 

      Dicker D.; Nguyen G.; Abate D.; Abate K.H.; Abay S.M.; ... more authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)
      Background Assessments of age-specific mortality and life expectancy have been done by the UN Population Division, Department of Economics and Social Affairs (UNPOP), the United States Census Bureau, WHO, and as part of ...
    • The Effect of Protein Supplementation on Body Muscle Mass and Fat Mass in Qataris PostBariatric Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial RCT 

      Hanna, Fahad; Al-Shamari, Sahar Dahawi; ElSherif, MOHAMED Aly; Wahid, Wahiba ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)
      Background and objectives: Obesity is a chronic medical condition characterized by an accumulation of excess fat in the body that may lead to negative health consequences. Bariatric surgery has been shown to be the most ...
    • Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2016: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 

      Griswold M.G.; Fullman N.; Hawley C.; Arian N.; Zimsen S.R.M.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Conference Paper)
      Background Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for death and disability, but its overall association with health remains complex given the possible protective effects of moderate alcohol consumption on some conditions. ...
    • The differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on seizure frequency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy — A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial 

      Ibrahim, Fatma A.S.; Ghebremeskel, Kebreab; Abdel-Rahman, Manar E.; Ahmed, Amar A.M.; Mohmed, Inaam M.; ... more authors ( Academic Press Inc. , 2018 , Article)
      Objectives The omega-3 (n − 3) fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are known to play an important role in maintenance and modulation of neuronal functions. There is evidence that omega-3 ...
    • Social resources and Arab women's perinatal mental health: A systematic review 

      Qutteina, Yara; Nasrallah, Catherine; James-Hawkins, Laurie; Nur, Aasli Abdi; Yount, Kathryn M.; ... more authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)
      Background Women’s mental health in the perinatal period is understudied worldwide and in Arab countries especially. Aim This systematic review explores evidence of the association between women’s social resources for ...
    • The Cost-Effectiveness of Using PARO, a Therapeutic Robotic Seal, to Reduce Agitation and Medication Use in Dementia: Findings from a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial. 

      Mervin, Merehau C; Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy; Murfield, Jenny; Draper, Brian; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)
      To examine the within-trial costs and cost-effectiveness of using PARO, compared with a plush toy and usual care, for reducing agitation and medication use in people with dementia in long-term care. An economic evaluation, ...
    • Pulse versus daily oral Alfacalcidol treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial. 

      Sawalmeh, Osama; Moala, Shaheed; Hamdan, Zakaria; Masri, Huda; Ayoub, Khubaib; ... more authors ( Dove Medical Press , 2018 , Article)
      Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common complication of chronic kidney disease and is managed using vitamin D replacement therapy. Very few studies have examined the effectiveness of pulse alfacalcidol therapy in comparison ...
    • The effect of protein supplementation on body muscle mass and fat mass in post-bariatric surgery: a randomized controlled trial (RCT) study protocol. 

      Al-Shamari, Sahar D; ElSherif, Mohamed Aly; Hamid, Wahiba; Hanna, Fahad ( BioMed Central , 2018 , Article)
      Severe weight loss through means of bariatric surgery has been associated with loss of muscle mass due to lack of absorption of protein. The aim of this RCT is to investigate the effectiveness of protein supplementation ...
    • External fixation versus open reduction and internal fixation of pilon fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Musculoskelet Surg Res 2018;2:41-50. 

      Younis, Manaf H; Aldahamsheh, Osama; Thalib, Lukman; Ibrahim, Talal ( Wolters Kluwer - Medknow , 2018 , Article)
      Objectives: Pilon fractures are challenging to treat and associated with complications such as skin necrosis and superficial and deep infections that can potentially lead to amputation. This meta‑analysis aimed to compare ...
    • Opportunistic screening for alcohol use problems in adolescents attending emergency departments: an evaluation of screening tools. 

      Coulton, Simon; Alam, M Fasihul; Boniface, Sadie; Deluca, Paolo; Donoghue, Kim; ... more authors ( Oxford University Press , 2018 , Article)
      To estimate and compare the optimal cut-off score of Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and AUDIT-C in identifying at-risk alcohol consumption, heavy episodic alcohol use, ICD-10 alcohol abuse and alcohol ...
    • Does Weight Loss Through Means of Bariatric Surgery Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Obese Qatari Patients: A retrospective analysis 

      Hanna, Fahad; Mohammed, Montaha Ghallab; Saad, Rahma Ahmad; Al-hwsali, Anwar Abdulkarem; Dalal, Manar Mamdoh; ... more authors ( Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference , 2018 , Conference Proceedings)
      Background and objectives: The use of bariatric surgeries such as Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy in managing obesity and associated diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been induced in clinical ...
    • Effect of a robotic seal on the motor activity and sleep patterns of older people with dementia, as measured by wearable technology: A cluster-randomised controlled trial 

      Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy; Murfield, Jenny; Thalib, Lukman; Beattie, Elizabeth; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)
      Abstract ObjectivesThe robotic seal, PARO, has been used as an alternative to animal-assisted therapies with residents with dementia in long-term care, yet understanding of its efficacy is limited by a paucity of research. ...