Browsing Health Sciences-CAS (pre 2016) by Title
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Deletion of potD, encoding a putative spermidine-binding protein, results in a complex phenotype in Legionella pneumophila
( Elsevier GmbH , 2014 , Article)L. pneumophila is an intracellular pathogen that replicates in a membrane-bound compartment known as the Legionella-containing vacuole (LCV). We previously observed that the polyamine spermidine, produced by host cells or ... -
Descriptive epidemiology of intestinal helminth parasites from stray cat populations in Qatar
( Cambridge University Press , 2008 , Article)A total of 488 stray cats, 212 adult and 29 juvenile females plus 235 adult and 12 juvenile males, were examined post-mortem during the winter and summer months of 2006 from five sites in the vicinity of Doha and its ... -
Detection and Genotyping of Torque Teno Virus (TTV) in Healthy Blood Donors and Patients Infected With HBV or HCV in Qatar
( Wiley Periodicals, Inc , 2015 , Article)Torque Teno virus (TTV) has been associated with non A–G hepatitis. The goal of this study was to estimate the infection rates and genotypic characteristics of TTV in the State of Qatar. A total of 644 blood samples ... -
Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis of Human Pegivirus (GBV-C) Among Blood Donors and Patients Infected With Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) in Qatar
( Wiley , 2015 , Article)Human Pegivirus (HPgV), formerly GB virus-C/ Hepatitis G virus (GBV-C/HGV), collectively known as GBV-C, is widely spread and has been reported to be associated with non-A–E hepatitis. To our knowledge, no previous ... -
Discrepancy in MALDI-TOF MS identification of uncommon Gram-negative bacteria from lower respiratory secretions in patients with cystic fibrosis
( Dovepress , 2015 , Article)Introduction: Early identification of microbial organisms from respiratory secretions of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is important to guide therapeutic decisions. The objective was to compare the accuracy of ... -
The distribution of Blastocystis subtypes in isolates from Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2015 , Article)Background: Blastocystis is a common single-celled intestinal parasite of humans and other animals comprising at least 17 genetically distinct small subunit ribosomal RNA lineages (subtypes (STs)), nine of which have been ... -
Do the helminth parasites of wood mice interact?
( Blackwell Science Ltd , 2005 , Article)Two published data sets of helminths of the wood mouse Apodemus sylvaticus (L.) were analysed to test the hypothesis that the structure of these component communities is influenced by interactions between species. A range ... -
The Dual Role of Paramagnetic Particles for Integrated Lysis and Measurement in a Rapid Immunoassay for Intracellular Proteins
( IEEE , 2013 , Article)Abstract—A novel, integrated lysis and immunoassay method- ology and system for intracellular protein measurement are de- scribed. The method uses paramagnetic particles both as a lysis agent and assay label resulting ... -
Durable immunity to oncogenic human papillomaviruses elicited by adjuvanted recombinant Adeno-associated virus-like particle immunogen displaying L2 17–36 epitopes
( Elsevier, Ltd , 2015 , Article)Vaccination with the minor capsid protein L2, notably the 17–36 neutralizing epitope, induces broadly protective antibodies, although the neutralizing titers attained in serum are substantially lower than for the licensed ... -
Early Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency in School Children: A Qatari Experience
( OMICS Publishing Group , 2015 , Article)Objective: Iron deficiency still remains the most common nutritional deficiency throughout the world and is the leading cause of anaemia in children. Early recognition of iron deficiency, even before the development of ... -
Editorial: Novel Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer
( OMICS International , 2015 , Article)Lung cancer accounts for about 27% of all cancer deaths and considered as the leading cause of cancer-associated death worldwide. Genotype-driven therapeutics is a standard of care for majority of subgroup of NSCLC patients ... -
Editorial: State of art and science advances on nutrition and nutrigenetics in nutrition –related non-communicable diseases in Middle East
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Editorial: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors: Blocking Angiogenesis and Improving Outcomes.
( OMICS International , 2015 , Article)Tumor tissues are just like normal tissues; require nutrients, oxygen and the ability to evacuate waste products and CO2, the process of angiogenesis or (tumor-associated vascularization) addresses these needs to tumor ... -
Efficacy of a novel topical fipronil, (S)-methoprene, eprinomectin and praziquantel combination against naturally acquired intestinal nematode and cestode infections in cats
( Elsevier B.V. , 2014 , Article)The efficacy of a novel topical combination formulation of fipronil, (S)-methoprene, epri-nomectin and praziquantel against naturally acquired intestinal nematode and cestodeinfections in cats was evaluated in seven negative ... -
Erratum: Hepatic circadian clock oscillators and nuclear receptors integrate microbiome-derived signals
( Nature Publishing Group , 2016 , Other)The original version of this Article contained an error in the spelling of the author Maha Al-Asmakh, which was incorrectly given as Al-Asmakh Maha. This has now been corrected in the PDF and HTML versions of the Article. -
Evidence-Based Medicine; Climbing a Mountain for a Better Decision-Making
( Open Access Text , 2015 , Article)Evidence-Based Medicine is a relatively new term used in medical sittings and Health Information Technology (HIT). It is a form of medicine that integrates practitioners’ expertise with the best available practical evidences ... -
Evolution of Molecular Biology and Cancer: Crucial Turning Points and Startling Discoveries in a Continual Battle
( SciRes Literature , 2017 , Article)Cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Comprehensive understanding of the evolution of molecular cell biology and cancer, and their crucial turning points in a chronological order, is of enormous ... -
Evolution of the Web and its Uses in Healthcare
( American Society for Medical Technology , 2015 , Article)Before the Internet, people obtained health information from consulting a healthcare provider, books, magazines and newspapers or simply by asking family and friends. Nowadays, the internet has become a major source ... -
Experiencing Loss: A Muslim Widow's Bereavement Narrative
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Article)In this article, we explore how Islam, minority status and refugee experiences intersect in shaping meaning-making processes following bereavement. We do this through a phenomenological analysis of a biographical account ... -
Feline patent Toxoplasma-like coccidiosis among feral cats (Felis catus) in Doha city, Qatar and its immediate surroundings
( De Gruyter Open , 2014 , Article)Doha city has a high feral cat population and studies of hospital records in Doha have shown that human toxoplasmosis also occurs. Clearly, there is a need to understand the role of cats as vectors of human toxoplasmosis ...
