College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Design and synthesis of novel thioethers derived from 1,5-diphenyl-6-thioxo-6,7-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4(5H)-ones as antiangiogenic agents
( Bentham , 2018 , Article)Background: In attempts to discover new antiangiogenic entities, a novel series of thioethers derived from 6-thioxo-6,7-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine-4(5H)ones was considered and designed. Methods: Virtual screening ... -
Why rehabilitation must have priority during and after the COVID-19-pandemic: A position statement of the global rehabilitation alliance
( Medical Journals Sweden AB , 2020 , Article)COVID-19 has become a pandemic with strong influence on health systems. In many cases it leads to a disruption of rehabilitation service provision. On the other hand, rehabilitation must be an integral part of COVID-19 ... -
Molecular analysis of the enteric protozoa associated with acute diarrhea in hospitalized children
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2017 , Article)Pediatric diarrhea is a common cause of death among children under 5 years of age. In the current study, we investigated the frequency of intestinal parasites among 580 pediatric patients with chronic diarrhea. Parasitic ... -
Herbal medicine for slowing aging and aging-associated conditions: Efficacy, mechanisms and safety
( Bentham , 2020 , Article)Aging and aging-associated diseases are issues with unsatisfactory answers in the medical field. Aging causes important physical changes which, even in the absence of the usual risk factors, render the cardiovascular system ... -
Global epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in infertile populations: Systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregression
( BMJ Journals , 2021 , Article)Objective To provide an in-depth systematic assessment of the global epidemiology of gonorrhoea infection in infertile populations. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted up to 29 April 2019 on international ... -
SARS-CoV-2 re-infection: a case report from Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)We read with interest the study of Gousseff et al.1 The study reported a second acute COVID-19 episode in 11 patients. A novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) caused a pandemic end of 2019. Common signs of SARS-CoV-2 include ... -
Rates of recurrent positive SARS-CoV-2 swab results among patients attending primary care in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)We read with interest the work of COCOREC (Collaborative study COvid RECurrences) study group.1 Recurrent positive rt-PCR results for SARS-CoV-2 infection were reported from early in the epidemic.1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , ... -
Ziziphus nummularia Inhibits Inflammation-Induced Atherogenic Phenotype of Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells
( Hindawi Limited , 2017 , Article)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. Atherosclerosis is a CVD characterized by plaque formation resulting from inflammation-induced insults to endothelial cells, monocytes, and ... -
The role of α2-adrenergic receptors in hypertensive preeclampsia: A hypothesis
( Wiley Blackwell , 2019 , Article Review)Preeclampsia, a major disorder of human pregnancy, manifests as persistent hypertension and proteinuria presenting after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Multiple systemic symptoms might be associated with preeclampsia including ... -
ICON 2019 - International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus: There are nine core health-related domains for tendinopathy (CORE DOMAINS): Delphi study of healthcare professionals and patients
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Conference)Background The absence of any agreed-upon tendon health-related domains hampers advances in clinical tendinopathy research. This void means that researchers report a very wide range of outcome measures inconsistently. As ... -
Primary cam morphology; Bump, burden or bog-standard? A concept analysis
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2021 , Article)Background Cam morphology, a distinct bony morphology of the hip, is prevalent in many athletes, and a risk factor for hip-related pain and osteoarthritis. Secondary cam morphology, due to existing or previous hip disease ... -
Leadership development of health and social care professionals: A systematic review
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Article Review)The need to develop leaders across all levels of the health system including clinical staff has been recognised. Investments are made by healthcare organisations each year to develop leadership within their workforce hence ... -
Oxford consensus on primary cam morphology and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: Part 1 - Definitions, terminology, taxonomy and imaging outcomes
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2023 , Article)Introduction Primary cam morphology is a mostly benign bony prominence that develops at the femoral head-neck junction of the hip, but it is highly prevalent in many athlete populations. In the small proportion of athletes ... -
Tobacco control in the Eastern Mediterranean region: implementation progress and persisting challenges
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2022 , Article Review)Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable mortality worldwide, projected to claim 1 billion lives in the twenty-first century.1 Tobacco prevalence rates are expected to decrease across all the WHO regions by 2025 as ... -
Infographic. Oxford consensus on primary cam morphology and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome - Natural history of primary cam morphology to inform clinical practice and research priorities on conditions affecting the young person's hip
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2023 , Article)This infographic illustrates the natural history of primary cam morphology (PCM) to inform the Oxford Consensus Study's seven prioritised research domains on conditions affecting the young person's hip.1 2 We share 16 key ... -
Akkermansia, a possible microbial marker for poor glycemic control in qataris children consuming arabic diet—a pilot study on pediatric t1dm in qatar
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)In Qatar, Type 1 Diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is one of the most prevalent disorders. This study aimed to explore the gut microbiome’s relation to the continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy, dietary habits, ... -
Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 in sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions
( EClinicalMedicine , 2021 , Article)Background: Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a prevalent, sexually transmitted infection with a sizable disease burden that is highest in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to characterize HSV-2 epidemiology ... -
Type 2 diabetes epidemic and key risk factors in Qatar: A mathematical modeling analysis
( BMJ Journal , 2022 , Article)Introduction We aimed to characterize and forecast type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) disease burden between 2021 and 2050 in Qatar where 89% of the population comprises expatriates from over 150 countries. Research design ... -
Analyzing inherent biases in SARS-CoV-2 PCR and serological epidemiologic metrics
( springer nature , 2022 , Article)Background: Prospective observational data show that infected persons with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) remain polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positive for a prolonged duration, and that ... -
Effect of subsidies on healthful consumption: a protocol for a systematic review update
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Article)INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rapidly increasing in most parts of the world. In order to ameliorate the related public health burden, evidence-informed policies to improve ...
