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Does Cognitive Impairment and Agitation in Dementia Influence Intervention Effectiveness? Findings From a Cluster-RCT With the Therapeutic Robot, PARO.

Jones, Cindy; Moyle, Wendy; Murfield, Jenny; Draper, Brian; Shum, David; ... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)

To explore whether severity of cognitive impairment and agitation of older people with dementia predict outcomes in engagement, mood states, and agitation after a 10-week intervention with the robotic seal, PARO. Data from ...

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 ... less 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), ...

Foam dressings for treating pressure injuries in patients of any age in any care setting: An abridged Cochrane systematic review

Walker, Rachel M; Gillespie, Brigid M; Thalib, Lukman; Higgins, Niall S; Whitty, Jennifer A ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2018 , Article)

Pressure injuries are localised areas of injury to the skin and/or underlying tissues. To assess foam dressings compared to other dressings in healing pressure injuries. Systematic review and meta-analysis DATA SOURCES: ...

Prevalence of newly detected diabetes in pregnancy in Qatar, using universal screening.

Bashir, Mohammed; E Abdel-Rahman, Manar; Aboulfotouh, Mahmoud; Eltaher, Fatin; Omar, Khalid; ... more authors ... less authors ( Public Library of Science , 2018 , Article)

Diabetes first detected during pregnancy is currently divided into gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and diabetes mellitus (DM)- most of which are type 2 DM (T2DM). This study aims to define the prevalence and outcomes ...

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 ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)

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 fatty acids ...

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 ... less 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. ...

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 ... less 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 ...

Funding sources and costs to deliver cardiac rehabilitation around the globe: Drivers and barriers.

Moghei, Mahshid; Pesah, Ella; Turk-Adawi, Karam; Supervia, Marta; Jimenez, Francisco Lopez; ... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reach is minimal globally, primarily due to financial factors. This study characterized CR funding sources, cost to patients to participate, cost to programs to serve patients, and the drivers ...

Using the human blood index to investigate host biting plasticity: a systematic review and meta-regression of the three major African malaria vectors.

Orsborne, James; Furuya-Kanamori, Luis; Jeffries, Claire L; Kristan, Mojca; Mohammed, Abdul Rahim; ... more authors ... less authors ( BMC , 2018 , Article)

The proportion of mosquito blood-meals that are of human origin, referred to as the 'human blood index' or HBI, is a key determinant of malaria transmission. A systematic review was conducted followed by meta-regression ...

Milk Other Than Breast Milk and the Development of Asthma in Children 3 Years of Age. A Birth Cohort Study (2006⁻2011).

El-Heneidy, Asmaa; Abdel-Rahman, Manar E; Mihala, Gabor; Ross, Lynda J; Comans, Tracy A ( MDPI , 2018 , Article)

Prevalence of asthma in Australian children is amongst the highest in the world. Although breastfeeding positively influences infant immunity, early introduction of Milk Other than Breast Milk (MOTBM) may also play an ...