College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Depressed "ping pong" skull fractures in the newborns: A cohort study.
( Wiley online library , 2024 , Report)A ping pong fracture is a rare depressed skull fracture (DSF) observed in infants. It occurs due to the inward buckling of the calvarium, creating a cup-like shape. Trauma during childbirth, particularly from instrumental ... -
Novel Mutations in AKT1 Gene in Prostate Cancer Patients in Jordan
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)The AKT1 oncogene is related to various cancers due to its critical role in the PIC3CA/AKT1 pathway; however, most of the studies screened the hotspot mutation AKT1 (E17K) with various incidences. Low frequency or lack of ... -
Correction: Machine learning-based prognostic model for 30-day mortality prediction in Sepsis-3
( Springer Nature link , 2024 , Article)Background Sepsis poses a critical threat to hospitalized patients, particularly those in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Rapid identification of Sepsis is crucial for improving survival rates. Machine learning techniques ... -
Senolytics in diseases: killing to survive
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)Since the discovery of cellular senescence in 1961, numerous studies have investigated the role of senescent cells in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. Cellular senescence, defined by irreversible cell cycle arrest, ... -
Political Determinants of Health in Australia: A Planetary Perspective
( Taylor and Francis , 2024 , Book)Exposing the explicit and implicit relationships between politics, political decisions, and public policy within a planetary perspective, this book focuses on the importance of the political environment as a determinant ... -
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women in Algeria
( American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene , 2024 , Article)Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite affecting all warm-blooded vertebrates, including humans. Infections in humans can lead to severe clinical manifestations in pregnant women and immunocompromised ... -
Safety of high-carbohydrate fluid diet 2 h versus overnight fasting before non-emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A single-blind, multicenter, randomized controlled trial
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2024 , Article)Background: Although overnight fasting is recommended prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), the benefits and safety of high-carbohydrate fluid diet (CFD) intake 2 h before ERCP remain unclear. ... -
Introduction
( Taylor and Francis , 2024 , Other)This introductory chapter provides a platform of foundational knowledge to understand the political determinants of health from a planetary perspective. First, it explains the Australian political system from its pre-colonial ... -
Transcriptomic analysis reveals zinc-mediated virulence and pathogenicity in multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Acinetobacter baumannii is a gram-negative bacterium well known for its multidrug resistance and connection to nosocomial infections under ESKAPE pathogens. This opportunistic pathogen is ubiquitously associated with ... -
Decoding genetic and pathophysiological mechanisms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and primary lateral sclerosis: A comparative study of differentially expressed genes and implicated pathways in motor neuron disorders
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Motor Neuron Disorders (MNDs), characterized by the degradation and loss of function of motor neurons, are recognized as fatal conditions with limited treatment options and no known cure. The present study aimed to identify ... -
Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Health with Nano Encapsulated Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A Nano-Solution Approach
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs) offer diverse health benefits, such as supporting cardiovascular health, improving cognitive function, promoting joint and musculoskeletal health, and contributing to healthy ... -
Waste and Water
( Taylor and Francis , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter provides a detailed understanding of a selection of contemporary and politicised issues associated with waste and water. For waste, it covers household waste production and approaches to recycling, reuse and ... -
Unraveling the intricate physiological processes dysregulated in CHD-affected and Dan-Lou tablet-treated individuals
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Coronary heart disease (CHD), a multifactorial cardiovascular condition, arises from the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries, resulting in compromised blood flow to the heart and complications ... -
Corrigendum to “P value–driven methods were underpowered to detect publication bias: analysis of Cochrane review meta-analyses”, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, volume 118, (2020), 86-92.
( Elsevier , 2024 , Corrigendum)The authors regret Tinh Doan’s affiliation in the paper ‘‘Department of Statistics, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA’’ is incorrect. Tinh Doan’s correct affiliation is ‘‘ANU College of Health and Medicine, ... -
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with higher odds of overweight and obesity amongst under-five children: A national cross-sectional study in Lebanon
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Limited evidence exists on the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and overweight/obesity amongst young children. This study aimed to assess UPF consumption, its socioeconomic correlates ... -
Attitudes of pharmacy and nutrition students towards team-based care after first exposure to interprofessional education in Qatar
( Informa UK Ltd. , 2015 , Report)Little is known regarding attitudes of healthcare professional students towards team-based care in the Middle East. As modernization of health systems is rapidly occurring across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, it ... -
Prevalence of undernutrition in a long-term care facility in Qatar
( Taylor & Francis Group , 2009 , Report)This study assessed the nutritional status of 130 Qatari patients aged 65 to 90 years who were residing in a long-term care facility for six months. Admission weight was not measured for 49.2% of the subjects. Of those ... -
Overview of Dietary Supplements Use: A Narrative Review
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2024 , Article)Dietary supplements are ingestible nutrient products used in individuals’ diets to meet their adequate intake of nutrients required for general health purposes. This review aims to explore the impact of using dietary ... -
Evaluation of micronutrient and nutritional status among preschool children in Jordan: results from a Nationwide survey
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)Background: Jordan faces various malnutrition challenges, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, overweight, obesity, and diet-related non-communicable diseases. The country has shifted from issues of ... -
How prices and income influence global patterns in saturated fat intake by age, sex and world region: a cross-sectional analysis of 160 countries
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)Objective When considering proposals to improve diets, it is important to understand how factors like price and income can affect saturated fat (SF) intake and demand. In this study, we examine and estimate the influence ...
