College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Redefining Postpartum Depression Treatment: The Clinical Potential of Zuranolone
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)We write to bring to attention a pressing health concern: Postpartum Depression (PPD), which affects a significant 17% of mothers globally (Wang et al., 2021). This psychiatric condition manifests as intense mood swings, ... -
Chronic kidney diseases and the risk of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Objective: We conducted this review to offer a comprehensive search and up-to-date overview of the currently available information about the probability risk of colorectal cancer among chronic kidney disease patients. ... -
Academic Entitlement Among Pharmacy Students in the Arab World: A Multi-National Exploratory Study
(2024 , Article)OBJECTIVE: The study's aim was to explore academic entitlement among pharmacy students in different pharmacy colleges in the Arab World and assess associated factors. METHODS: This study design was a cross-sectional survey. ... -
Functional Characterization of Novel MC4R Variants Identified in Two Unrelated Patients with Morbid Obesity in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The leptin–melanocortin pathway is pivotal in appetite and energy homeostasis. Pathogenic variants in genes involved in this pathway lead to severe early-onset monogenic obesity (MO). The MC4R gene plays a central role in ... -
Call for emergency action to restore dietary diversity and protect global food systems in times of COVID-19 and beyond: Results from a cross-sectional study in 38 countries
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Background The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the fragility of the global food system, sending shockwaves across countries' societies and economy. This has presented formidable challenges to sustaining a healthy and ... -
Exploring Emotional Intelligence and Sociodemographics in Higher Education; the Imperative for Skills and Curriculum Development
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)There is increasing interest in understanding the nature and impact of emotional intelligence (EI) in educational institutions and the workplace since EI is associated with academic performance, career success, job ... -
Association between body weight misperception and snacking patterns among adolescents: a population-based cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background Unhealthy snacking behaviors and body weight misperception are both significant concerns in adolescent health. Weight misperception are common among youth and may influence their motivation to engage in ... -
Influence of adolescents' and parental dietary knowledge on adolescents' body mass index (BMI), overweight/obesity in 2004-2015: a longitudinal study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Objective: The global epidemic of overweight/obesity in children and adolescents poses a significant public health threat. This longitudinal study aims to investigate the relationship between adolescents' and their parents' ... -
Corrigendum to “Toxic metals in packed rice: Effects of size, type, origin, packing season, and storage duration” [J. Food Compos. (2023) 104920]
( Academic Press Inc. , 2024 , Other)The authors regret to inform you that they missed putting the funding agency in this article. It would be great if you kindly add a section on Funding: The research work was co-funded by the President Intramural Research ... -
Advances in essential oils encapsulation: development, characterization and release mechanisms
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Other)Recent developments in micro and nanoencapsulation are promising tools to encounter the different limitations of essential oil formulations, enhance their functionalities, and protect them from the external environmental ... -
Estimating protection afforded by prior infection in preventing reinfection: Applying the test-negative study design.
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to use infection testing databases to rapidly estimate effectiveness of prior infection in preventing reinfection ($P{E}_S$) by novel SARS-CoV-2 variants. Mathematical modeling ... -
Development and Evaluation of the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (ICCPR) Program Certification for Low-Resource Settings.
( Dove Press Ltd , 2023 , Article)Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a proven model of secondary prevention, but new sites, providing quality care, are needed in low-resource settings. This study (1) described the development of International Council of ... -
Laparoscopic management of intestinal obstruction in a young adult with a virgin abdomen: Unusual presentation of combined vitellointestinal duct remnants: A clinical case report.
( Wiley Open Access , 2024 , Article)In an 18-year-old, Meckel's diverticulum and a rare vitellointestinal fibrous band caused bowel obstruction. Clinicians should be vigilant for such anomalies, especially in young adults with virgin abdomens, as potential ... -
Comparing Methods for Induction of Insulin Resistance in Mouse 3T3-L1 Cells.
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2024 , Article)Cell culture plays a crucial role in addressing fundamental research questions, particularly in studying insulin resistance (IR) mechanisms. Multiple in vitro models are utilized for this purpose, but their technical ... -
The influence of adolescents essential and non-essential use of technology and Internet addiction on their physical and mental fatigues
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)This study explores the impact of Internet addiction (IA), age, and essential and non-essential technology usage time on the physical and mental fatigue of adolescents. The research surveyed 477 adolescents from Qatar and ... -
Investigating Inflammatory Markers in Wound Healing: Understanding Implications and Identifying Artifacts
( American Chemical Society (ACS) , 2024 , Article)Understanding the complex interplay of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines is crucial in the field of wound healing, as it holds the key to developing effective therapeutics. In the initial stages of wound ... -
Blood Homocysteine Levels Mediate the Association Between Blood Lead Levels and Cardiovascular Mortality
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Lead is a heavy, toxic metal and its exposure to humans can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease development and mortality. Lead exposure has been shown to induce hyperhomocysteinemia (HHCy) which may be a major ... -
The synthetic cannabinoids menace: a review of health risks and toxicity
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are chemically classified as psychoactive substances that target the endocannabinoid system in many body organs. SCs can initiate pathophysiological changes in many tissues which can be severe ... -
Understanding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Healthy Eating among Adolescents in Chongqing, China: An Empirical Study Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Healthy eating is crucial for optimal growth, development, and the prevention of chronic diseases in adolescents. Our study aimed to develop a comprehensive structural equation model (SEM) to analyze the relationships ... -
Imaging Patterns in Breast Cancer for Women Under 40 Years: A Descriptive Cohort Study
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background and Aim: Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring malignant disease in women and remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among females worldwide. The aim of this study is to evaluate the imaging ...