• Oxidative Stress Markers In Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 

      Rizk, N.; Sharif, E.; Ba'omar, B.; Shublaq, H. ( De Gruyter , 2015 , Conference Paper)
      Oxidative stress is typically the result of an imbalance between the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the antioxidant. The increased production of ROS could lead into some serious physiological problems on the cell, such ...
    • THE PREVALENCE OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY AMONG FEMALES STUDENT AT QATAR UNIVERSITY 

      Sharif, E.A.; Rizk, N. ( De Gruyter , 2011 , Conference Paper)
      Background. Vitamin D deficiency is a major worldwide problem with several health consequence such osteoporosis, hyperten- sion, diabetes mellitus, autoimmune diseases and some cancers. The Prevalence of Vitamin D ...
    • The Relationship Between Leptin and PCOS 

      Sharif, Elham; Faisal, Amal; Osman, Amal; Rizk, Nasser ( De Gruyter , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      Background: The ob gene produces a leptin hormone that works as a satiety signal to the hypothalamus. Leptin may have a role in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) via its role on obesity and insulin resistance. Materials ...