College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Ultra-processed food consumption and risk of chronic respiratory diseases mortality among adults: evidence from a prospective cohort study
( Dietrich Steinkopff Verlag , 2024 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the relationships between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and risk of mortality due to chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) overall, chronic obstructive pulmonary ... -
Vitamin B12 deficiency in diabetic patients treated with metformin: A narrative review
(2024 , Article)Metformin is the most prescribed oral hypoglycemic drug and is considered by many health practitioners as the first-line treatment for non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It is used either as a monotherapy or ... -
Computational design of anti-cancer peptides tailored to target specific tumor markers
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Anti-cancer peptides (ACPs) are short peptides known for their ability to inhibit tumor cell proliferation, migration, and the formation of tumor blood vessels. In this study, we designed ACPs to target receptors often ... -
Immune stimulatory effect of Nigella sativa in healthy animal models: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)The immune-modulatory effects of black seeds (Nigella sativa seeds, NSS) are well documented, but the overall in vivo impact of this important natural medicinal product on immune system function has yet to be established. ... -
Laboratory testing efficiency during the COVID pandemic: Findings from the Primary Health Care Corporation laboratories in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background Little is known about how the COVID-19 pandemic altered laboratory testing efficiency in the State of Qatar. The aim of this study was to assess laboratory testing efficiency with respect to the total number ... -
Impact of price reductions, subsidies, or financial incentives on healthy food purchases and consumption: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Poor diets are a global concern and are linked with various adverse health outcomes. Healthier foods such as fruit and vegetables are often more expensive than unhealthy options. This study aimed to assess the effect of ... -
The genetic basis and the diagnostic yield of genetic testing related to nonsyndromic hearing loss in Qatar
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Hearing loss is the most predominant sensory defect occurring in pediatrics, of which, 66% cases are attributed to genetic factors. The prevalence of hereditary hearing loss increases in consanguineous populations, and the ... -
The Effects of Spirulina Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Narrative Review
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a cyanobacterium associated with multiple health benefits. Cardiometabolic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and diabetes are prevalent yet ... -
Barriers to seeking tobacco cessation services: a qualitative assessment of university students' needs in Qatar.
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)The prevalence of tobacco use in the Middle East is alarmingly high, especially among university students; most users initiate tobacco use during adolescence and young adulthood. Evidence-based cessation services can be ... -
The Interaction Between Body Mass Index Genetic Risk Score and Dietary Intake on Weight Status: A Systematic Review
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Background: The escalating global obesity epidemic and the emergence of personalized medicine strategies point to the pressing need to investigate the interplay between genetic risk scores (GRSs), dietary intake, and their ... -
Protective effect of dietary micronutrients on gastric cancer risk among Jordanians
( ARAN Ediciones S.L , 2024 , Article)Objective: several dietary and non-dietary factors and genetic predisposition may play an important role in gastric carcinogenesis. The findings about associations between micronutrients and gastric cancer (GC) is still ... -
Epidemiology of gonorrhoea: systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions, World Health Organization European Region, 1949 to 2021
( European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) , 2024 , Article Review)Background: Epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infection remains inadequately understood. Aim: We aimed to characterise NG epidemiology in Europe. Methods: We used Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines to systematically ... -
Impact of the MIF -173G/C variant on cardiovascular disease risk: a meta-analysis of 9,047 participants
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article Review)Introduction: Many factors contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), an umbrella term for several different heart diseases, including inflammation. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is an important ... -
Burnout among Dental Students of Private and Public Dental Colleges in Pakistan - A Cross-Sectional Study
( Association of Support to Oral Health Research (APESB) , 2024 , Article)Objective: To assess the prevalence of burnout among dental students of public and private institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, Pakistan. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted ... -
An optimized CT-dense agent perfusion and micro-CT imaging protocol for chick embryo developmental stages.
( BMC , 2024 , Article)Compared to classical techniques of morphological analysis, micro-CT (μ-CT) has become an effective approach allowing rapid screening of morphological changes. In the present work, we aimed to provide an optimized micro-CT ... -
Exploring the natural products chemical space to abrogate the F3L-dsRNA interface of monkeypox virus to enhance the immune responses using molecular screening and free energy calculations
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Amid the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, there is an urgent need for the rapid development of effective therapeutic interventions capable of countering the immune evasion mechanisms employed by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). The ... -
Quality-of-life among women with breast cancer: application of the international classification of functioning, disability and health model
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Background: This study aimed to identify the factors that influence Breast Cancer (BC) women’s quality of life (QoL) based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Method: ... -
Uncommon presentation of complicated internal hernia through the appendices epiploicae ring of adhesion: a clinical case study
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)Background: Internal hernias are infrequent, yet serious, medical conditions with potentially severe consequences. An internal hernia resulting from an Appendices epiploicae (AE) ring is an especially rare cause, with a ... -
Editorial: Food literacy and healthy diets in childhood and adolescence
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Other)The global shift in food systems has made processed food, which is nutrient-poor and energy-dense, readily available and convenient for individuals across all age groups, with a particular focus on children. This phenomenon ... -
"I am not the same as before": a mixed-methods study on depression in people with spinal injury in Qatar
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Incidence of spinal injury is high in the Middle East and North African region (MENA) due to the high incidence of road traffic crashes. A spinal injury may trigger mental health issues. Compared to the general population, ...