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Utilization of evidence-based secondary prevention medications at the time of discharge in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Qatar
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Bentham Science Publishers
, 2016 , Article)
Background and Objectives: In Qatar, ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) has become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Guidelines recommend that ACS patients should receive indefinite treatment with antiplatelets, ...
Effect of recombinant human erythropoietin and doxorubicin in combination on the proliferation of MCF-7 and MDA-MB231 breast cancer cells
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Spandidos Publications
, 2016 , Article)
Patients with cancer often exhibit signs of anemia as the result of the disease. Thus, cancer chemotherapies often include erythropoietin (EPO) in the regime to improve the survival rate of these patients. The aim of the ...
A Non-Reciprocal Autosomal Translocation 64,XX, t(4;10)(q21;p15) in an Arabian Mare with Repeated Early Embryonic Loss
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
Contents: Balanced autosomal translocations are a known cause for repeated early embryonic loss (REEL) in horses. In most cases, carriers of such translocations are phenotypically normal, but the chromosomal aberration ...
Glucocorticoid-induced fetal origins of adult hypertension: Association with epigenetic events
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2016 , Article Review)
Hypertension is a predominant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and a major health care burden. Accumulating epidemiological and experimental evidence suggest that adult-onset hypertension may have its origins during ...
Magnetic mesoporous nanospheres anchored with LyP-1 as an efficient pancreatic cancer probe
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article)
Immobilization of a ligand that selectively interacts with cancer cells to nanomaterials can enhance their diagnostic and therapeutic efficiency. In this study, we firstly demonstrate the high expression of receptor for ...
Glycoside-based niosomal nanocarrier for enhanced in-vivo performance of Cefixime
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2016 , Article)
This study aimed to evaluate the potential of a novel glycoside non-ionic surfactant synthesized and characterized in our laboratory for increased oral bioavailability of Cefixime. The surfactant was synthesized by simple ...
Identification of SER-PRO-CYS Peptide in Blood Serum of Multiple Sclerosis Patients
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Bentham Science Publishers
, 2016 , Article)
Monitoring of multiple sclerosis (MS) requires additional molecular markers. Recently, we used original TCA-precipitation/extraction approach in combination with MALDI TOF/TOF mass-spectrometry and identified earlier unknown ...
The role of α2-adrenergic receptors in hypertensive preeclampsia: A hypothesis
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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 ...
Empowering Emirati women through entrepreneurship: Success factors and financial resource acquisition perspective
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International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
The purpose of this research is to identify the business success and financial resource acquisition factors, the problem areas and developmental issues allied to Emirati female entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates. A ...
Response to: "Cancer risk due to contamination: Consideration from market basket survey in Qatar"
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Elsevier
, 2014 , Other)
We welcome the comments on our article entitled “A market basket survey of As, Zn and Se in rice imports in Qatar: Health implications” (Rowell et al., 2014). The commenter opens up the debate on what constitutes a safe ...