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Sociocultural insights on dementia care-giving in Arab and Muslim communities: The perspectives of family care-givers
( Cambridge University Press , 2022 , Article)Little is known about the experiences of informal family care-giving for persons with ADRD in the context of Arab and Muslim communities. This paper offers fresh insight into the less-studied private sphere of the home, ... -
NADPH-derived ROS generation drives fibrosis and endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in systemic sclerosis: Potential cross talk with circulating miRNAs
( Walter de Gruyter , 2022 , Article)Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an immune disorder characterized by diffuse fibrosis and vascular abnormalities of the affected organs. Although the etiopathology of this disease is largely unknown, endothelial damage and ... -
Screening for diabetes and impaired glucose metabolism in Qatar: Models’ development and validation
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)AimTo establish two scoring models for identifying individuals at risk of developing Impaired Glucose Metabolism (IGM) or Type two Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Qatari. Materials and methodsA sample of 2000 individuals, from ... -
Review of Post-translational Modification of Human Serum Albumin
( Bentham , 2022 , Article)Post-translational modifications (PTMs) may affect the functions of human serum albumin. Here we review reports of novel PTMs of human serum albumin. This study reviewed one hundred twenty-three recently reported novel ... -
Rare coding variants in 35 genes associate with circulating lipid levels—A multi-ancestry analysis of 170,000 exomes
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Large-scale gene sequencing studies for complex traits have the potential to identify causal genes with therapeutic implications. We performed gene-based association testing of blood lipid levels with rare (minor allele ... -
High fat diet exacerbates long-term metabolic, neuropathological, and behavioral derangements in an experimental mouse model of traumatic brain injury
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)AimsTraumatic brain injury (TBI) constitutes a serious public health concern. Although TBI targets the brain, it can exert several systemic effects which can worsen the complications observed in TBI subjects. Currently, ... -
Diagnostic Value of Non-invasive Liver Function Tests in Liver Fibrosis and Changes in These Parameters Post-metabolic Surgery
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Purpose: This study aimed to ascertain the diagnostic accuracy of non-invasive liver function tests in liver fibrosis and assess their changes after metabolic surgery. Materials and Methods: 1005 individuals with severe ... -
Papaver Plants: Current Insights on Phytochemical and Nutritional Composition Along with Biotechnological Applications
( Hindawi , 2022 , Article)The genus Papaver is highly esteemed in the pharmacy industry, in the culinary field, and as ornamental plants. These plants are also valued in traditional medicine. Among all Papaver species, Papaver somniferum L. (opium ... -
Effect of Resveratrol on Pregnancy, Prenatal Complications and Pregnancy-Associated Structure Alterations.
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)Adverse pregnancy outcomes are considered significant health risks for pregnant women and their offspring during pregnancy and throughout their lifespan. These outcomes lead to a perturbated in-utero environment that impacts ... -
G protein estrogen receptor as a potential therapeutic target in Raynaud’s phenomenon
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Exaggerated cold-induced vasoconstriction can precipitate a pathogenesis called Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP). Interestingly, RP is significantly more prevalent in females than age-matched men, highlighting the potential ... -
Estrogen receptor and the gender bias in Raynaud's phenomenon.
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2023 , Other)Cold-induced vasoconstriction is a normal physiological reaction aiming at redirecting blood into internal more vital body organs [1]. It is mediated by sympathetic release of norepinephrine as well as by local effectors ... -
The effect of nuts consumption on circulating oxidized low-density lipoproteins: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
( Wiley , 2023 , Article Review)This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effect of nuts in decreasing circulating levels of oxidized low-density lipoproteins (ox-LDL). A literature search was performed of major electronic databases ... -
Adipose tissue mitochondrial dysfunction and cardiometabolic diseases: On the search for novel molecular targets
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Cardiometabolic diseases present an escalating global health and economic burden. Such a surge is driven by epidemic prevalence rates of metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, and their associated ... -
Neuronal Cell Types in the Spinal Trigeminal Nucleus of the Camel Brain.
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Neurons in the spinal trigeminal nucleus of a camel were morphologically studied by the Golgi impregnation method. The neurons were classified based on the size and shape of their cell bodies, the density of their dendritic ... -
Evaluating the impact of price regulation (Drug Price Control Order 2013) on antibiotic sales in India: a quasi-experimental analysis, 2008–2018
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Background: In India, due to a lack of population-level financial risk protection mechanisms, the expenditure on healthcare is primarily out-of-pocket in nature. Through Drug Price Control Orders (DPCOs), the Indian ... -
Out-of-pocket expenditure on childhood infections and its financial burden on Indian households: Evidence from nationally representative household survey (2017–18)
( Public Library of Science , 2022 , Article)The key objective of this research was to estimate out of pocket expenditure (OOPE) incurred by the Indian households for the treatment of childhood infections. We estimated OOPE estimates on outpatient care and hospitalization ... -
Assessing the risk of cardiovascular diseases in relation to shisha smoking among adults in Qatar: An analytical cross-sectional study.
( EU European Publishing , 2023 , Article)Tobacco smoking is a preventable cause of disease and death worldwide. Shisha has become a popular method of smoking tobacco. In Qatar, the prevalence of smoking in 2019 was 25.2%, of which 20.9% was smoking shisha. Shisha ... -
QUCoughScope: An Intelligent Application to Detect COVID-19 Patients Using Cough and Breath Sounds
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Problem-Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, mass testing has become essential to reduce the spread of the virus. Several recent studies suggest that a significant number of COVID-19 patients display no physical ... -
Evolution of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms after bariatric surgery: A dose–response meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)BackgroundObesity is associated with increased prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease, with recent reports suggesting improvement in gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and weight loss following bariatric ... -
The epidemic volatility index, a novel early warning tool for identifying new waves in an epidemic
( Nature Research , 2021 , Article)Early warning tools are crucial for the timely application of intervention strategies and the mitigation of the adverse health, social and economic effects associated with outbreaks of epidemic potential such as COVID-19. ...
