• The incidence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among Reproductive Females At Qatar University: A Cross-sectional study 

      Sharif, E.; Rizk, N.M.; Zia, Y.; Rahman, S.; Yaser, A. ( International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine , 2013 , Conference Paper)
      Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is found to be at least 6-10% prevalent all over the world. It is the most common endocrine pathology among females of reproductive age. It is by definition a syndrome having multiple manifestations ...
    • 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 ...