Browsing by Publisher "Dove Medical Press"
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Adiposity indicators as cardiometabolic risk predictors in adults from country with high burden of obesity
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Background : In Qatar more than 70% 0f the adults are overweight and obese. Different adiposity assessment methods have been proposed to identify individuals at cardio-metabolic risk. Purpose : This study aimed to compare ... -
Assessment of Drug-Induced QTc Prolongation in Mental Health Practice: Validation of an Evidence-Based Algorithm
( Dove Medical Press , 2023 , Article)Background: Drug-induced QTc interval prolongation (QTcIP) can lead to serious consequences and is often a concern for mental health practitioners, as access to experts such as cardiologists, for consultation is time-limiting ... -
The Association Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Exposure to Tobacco Smoking: A Case-Control Study in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press , 2023 , Article)Objective: This research investigated the association between childhood and adulthood tobacco smoking exposure with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) in Qatar. Study Design and Setting: In this case-control ... -
Association of lipid profile and waist circumference as cardiovascular risk factors for overweight and obesity among school children in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press , 2012 , Article)Background: Childhood obesity is a national as well as worldwide problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of overweight and obesity among Qatari children with lipid profile and waist circumference as ... -
Associations with Post-Consultation Health-Status in Primary Care Managed Acute Exacerbation of COPD
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Background: It has been demonstrated that antibiotic prescribing for Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD) can be safely reduced in primary care when general practitioners have access to ... -
Awareness and Perception of Hospitalized Patients on Thromboembolism and Thromboprophylaxis: A Cross-Sectional Study in Sana’a-Yemen
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Patients’ awareness toward VTE and thromboprophylaxis is critical for medication adherence. This study aimed to evaluate the patient’s awareness and perception towards VTE and its prophylaxis and to assess patient’s ... -
Awareness of the risk factors for heart attack among the general public in pahang, malaysia: A cross-sectional study
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Background: Cardiovascular disease is a leading nationwide cause of morbidity and mortality. Public awareness of risk factors for heart attacks is thought to impact the burden of disease, prevention, and timely management. ... -
BCL-2 Inhibitor Venetoclax Induces Autophagy-Associated Cell Death, Cell Cycle Arrest, and Apoptosis in Human Breast Cancer Cells.
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Venetoclax (VCX) is a selective BCL-2 inhibitor approved for the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. However, the mechanisms of anti-cancer effect of VCX either as a monotherapy or in combination with other chemotherapeutic ... -
Between Inflammation and Autophagy: The Role of Leptin-Adiponectin Axis in Cardiac Remodeling
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article Review)Cardiac remodeling is the process by which the heart adapts to stressful stimuli, such as hypertension and ischemia/reperfusion; it ultimately leads to heart failure upon long- term exposure. Autophagy, a cellular catabolic ... -
Career Readiness Among Saudi Pharmacy Students: Exploring the Need for and the Impact of Career Counseling Services
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Employers place emphasis on graduates’ work experience and interpersonal skills while academia mainly focuses on developing students’ learning ability. One proposed strategy is through career guidance by universities; ... -
Comparative assessment of fracture risk among osteoporosis and osteopenia patients: a cross-sectional study
( Dove Medical Press , 2018 , Article)Background: Both osteoporosis and osteopenia remain worldwide public health concerns. They both lead to bone fractures, which can lead to disability and burden on those who are afflicted. Objectives: To assess and compare ... -
Construct validity of an instrument for assessment of reflective writing-based portfolios of medical students
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Purpose: Assessment of reflective writing for medical students is challenging, and there is lack of an available instrument with good psychometric properties. The authors developed a new instrument for assessment of ... -
Content validation of an algorithm for the assessment, management and monitoring of drug-induced qtc prolongation in the psychiatric population
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Background: QTc interval (QTcI) prolongation leads to serious complications, making it a concern for clinicians. Assessing the risk of QTcI prolongation in the psychiatric population is important because they are exposed ... -
Developing an indicator system for a healthy City: Taking an urban area as a pilot
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Purpose: The Healthy Cities Project is an important strategy for global health. This study aimed to develop a scientific and appropriate indicator system for the evaluation of a Healthy City in Chongqing, China. Methods: ... -
Development and Evaluation of an Educational Program for Community Pharmacists on Cardiovascular Risk Assessment.
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is an important strategy for the prevention of CVD. Pharmacists play an important role in CVD risk assessment and management (CVDRAM). Our previous study identified gaps in ... -
The Effect of Visual Impairment and Its Severity on Vision-Related and Health-Related Quality of Life in Jordan: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
( Dove Medical Press , 2023 , Article)Purpose: To assess the effect of visual impairment (VI), its severity, and ocular diseases on vision-related and health-related quality of life (QoL) in Jordan. Patients and Methods: A comparative, cross-sectional, ... -
An Exploration of Smoking Patterns Among People with Serious Mental Illness Attending an Outpatient Clinic in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Background: Studies have shown that tobacco use is exceptionally high in people affected with serious mental illness (SMI). Many countries worldwide have observed a decrease in the prevalence of tobacco smoking; however, ... -
An exploratory analysis of the portrayal of mental illness in Qatar’s newspapers
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Background: Concerns have been raised about the role of the media influencing the public’s understanding of mental illness. Aim: This study explored the extent and nature of mental health coverage in Qatar’s newspapers. A ... -
Formulation, Cellular Uptake and Cytotoxicity of Thymoquinone-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles in Malignant Melanoma Cancer Cells
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Introduction: Thymoquinone (TQ) is the main active compound extracted from Nigella sativa a traditional herb with wide therapeutic applications and recognizable anticancer properties. This study aimed to formulate and ... -
The frequency of polycystic ovary syndrome in young reproductive females in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press , 2016 , Article)This was a prospective cross-sectional study in which 126 female students between the ages of 18 and 30 years were evaluated for the frequency of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) through clinical interview, questionnaire, ...
