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Type 2 diabetes epidemic and key risk factors in Qatar: A mathematical modeling analysis
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BMJ Journal
, 2022 , Article)
Introduction We aimed to characterize and forecast type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) disease burden between 2021 and 2050 in Qatar where 89% of the population comprises expatriates from over 150 countries. Research design ...
Levels of physical activity and sleep patterns among older people with dementia living in long-term care facilities: A 24-hour snapshot
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Objectives
To objectively measure over a 24-hour period the daytime and nighttime levels of physical activity and sleep patterns of older people with dementia living in long-term care facilities.
Study design
Nested ...
Transforming cancer clinical trials: The integral role of artificial intelligence in electronic health records for efficient patient recruitment
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Healthcare is one of the sectors where artificial intelligence (AI) is currently viewed as a crucial driving factor. Patient care, medical research, and clinical trial enrollment could all significantly improve due to AI's ...
We work together as a group': implications of jigsaw cooperative learning
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Modern clinical practice increasingly relies on collaborative, cooperative and team-based approaches for effective patient care. Recently, Jigsaw cooperative learning has gained attention in medical education. ...
Estrogens and the risk of breast cancer: A narrative review of literature
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
In female mammals, the development and regulation of the reproductive system and non-reproductive system are significantly influenced by estrogens (oestrogens). In addition, lipid metabolism is another physiological role ...
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
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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 ...
Imaging Patterns in Breast Cancer for Women Under 40 Years: A Descriptive Cohort Study
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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 ...
Trends in prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms and effects of sociodemographic variables before and after the first wave of COVID-19 in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Background
Prevalence trends from Arabic speaking countries on psychiatric symptoms before and after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic are lacking. We estimated the point prevalence and change in depression and ...
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support: Referral and Attendance at a Patient-Centered Medical Home
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Although evidence shows that diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) is an effective tool to help individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) improve their health outcomes, there remains a large ...
The effect of protein supplementation on body muscle mass and fat mass in post-bariatric surgery: a randomized controlled trial (RCT) study protocol.
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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 ...