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In vivo testing of novel nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles for alleviating heart failure using the zebrafish embryo model
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Heart failure (HF) is a multifactorial, heterogeneous systemic disease that is considered one of the leading causes of death and morbidity worldwide. It is well-known that endothelial dysfunction (ED) plays an important ... -
The Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank.
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) manifestations range from mild to severe life-threatening symptoms, including death. COVID-19 susceptibility has been associated with various factors, but studies in Qatar are limited. ... -
In vitro and in vivo efficacy of a novel quinuclidinone derivative against breast cancer
( International Institute of Anticancer Research , 2014 , Article)Previously, our laboratory reported on novel quinuclidinone derivatives that cause cytotoxicity in human non-small lung carcinoma epithelial cells null for p53 (H1299). The current study aims to investigate the effect of ... -
Biological and biomedical functions of Penta-O-galloyl-D-glucose and its derivatives
( Springer Nature , 2014 , Article Review)Penta-O-galloyl-D-glucose (PGG) is a simple hydrolysable tannin in plants. PGG exists in two anomeric forms, α-PGG and β-PGG. While β-PGG can be found in a wide variety of plants, α-PGG is rather rare in nature. Numerous ... -
Glucose- and triglyceride-lowering dietary penta-O-galloyl-α-D-glucose reduces expression of PPARγ and C/EBPα, induces p21-Mediated G1 phase cell cycle arrest, and inhibits adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes
( Thieme , 2015 , Article)Plant polyphenols, such as hydrolysable tannins, are present in the human diet and known to exhibit anti-diabetic and anti-obesity activity. We previously reported that the representative hydrolysable tannin compound ... -
Novel thiosemicarbazides induced apoptosis in human MCF-7 breast cancer cells via JNK signaling
( Taylor & Francis , 2015 , Article)In this study, novel thiosemicarbazides and 1,3,4-oxadiazoles were synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer effects on human MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines. Among the synthesized derivatives studied, compound ... -
Metformin increases 3-hydroxy medium chain fatty acids in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional pharmacometabolomic study
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Background: Metformin is a drug with a long history of providing benefits in diabetes management and beyond. The mechanisms of action of metformin are complex, and continue to be actively debated and investigated. The aim ... -
The effect of novel nitrogen-based chalcone analogs on colorectal cancer cells: Insight into the molecular pathways
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In colorectal cancer (CRC), aberrations in KRAS are associated with aggressive tumorigenesis and an overall low survival rate because of chemoresistance and adverse effects. Ergo, complementary, and integrative medicines ... -
Correction to: Role of non-coding RNA networks in leukemia progression, metastasis and drug resistance (Molecular Cancer, (2020), 19, 1, (57), 10.1186/s12943-020-01175-9)
( BMC , 2020 , Article)Following the publication of the original article [1], authors have noticed that one of the authors, Syed Shadab Raza, was missing in the Authors’ Contributions section. Please see below updated section. -
Forging the Path to Precision Medicine in Qatar: A Public Health Perspective on Pharmacogenomics Initiatives
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article Review)Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is an important component of precision medicine that promises tailored treatment approaches based on an individual’s genetic information. Exploring the initiatives in research that help to integrate ... -
Sugar-sweetened beverage intakes among adults between 1990 and 2018 in 185 countries
(2023 , Article)Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with cardiometabolic diseases and social inequities. For most nations, recent estimates and trends of intake are not available; nor variation by education or urbanicity. We ... -
Dietary Intake Is Not Associated with Body Composition nor with Biochemical Tests but with Psychological Status of Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Chemotherapy can negatively affect cancer patients’ eating patterns, psychological status, body composition, and quality of life. In this study, we aimed to investigate the correlations between dietary intake/care and the ... -
Factors Affecting Healthcare Provider Referral to Heart Function Clinics: A Mixed-Methods Study
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2024 , Article)Background Heart failure (HF) care providers are gatekeepers for patients to appropriately access lifesaving HF clinics. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate referring providers' perceptions regarding referral ... -
The role of genetic and epigenetic GNAS alterations in the development of early-onset obesity
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundGNAS (guanine nucleotide-binding protein, alpha stimulating) is an imprinted gene that encodes Gsα, the α subunit of the heterotrimeric stimulatory G protein. This subunit mediates the signalling of a diverse ... -
Impact of emotional intelligence in resolving clinical conflicts among postgraduate residents of surgery
( Professional Medical Publications , 2023 , Article)Background & Objective: Emotional intelligence (EI) can become a vital tool for resolving clinical conflicts (CC) in surgery. The postgraduate residents focus on the technical skills and undermine the soft skills required ... -
Women-Focused Cardiac Rehabilitation Delivery Around the World and Program Enablers to Support Broader Implementation
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundWomen are less likely than men to use cardiac rehabilitation (CR); thus, women-focused (W-F) CR was developed. Implementation of W-F CR globally was investigated, as well as barriers and enablers to its delivery. ... -
Prevalence, knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards dietary supplements among Bahraini adults: a cross-sectional study
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)The usage of dietary supplements (DS) is a global trend that is likely influenced by sociodemographic variables and body weight status. Some individuals utilize supplements in the hopes that they may enhance their health ... -
Food safety-related practices among residents aged 18–75 years during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Southwest China
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Good food safety practices are essential to minimizing foodborne diseases. The present study explored the food safety-related practices of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic in Southwest China and identified ... -
Mangifera indica L. kernel ethanol extract inhibits cell viability and proliferation with induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in lung cancer cells
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)In this study, we investigated the effects of an ethanolic extract of Mangifera indica L. kernel on the viability and proliferation of human lung cancer cells. We utilized MTT and BrdU cell proliferation assays, morphological ... -
Can absence of cardiac activity on point-of-care echocardiography predict death in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest? A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article Review)Aim: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the accuracy of the absence of cardiac motion on point-of-care echocardiography (PCE) in predicting termination of resuscitation (TOR), short-term ...
