Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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Prevalence of undernutrition in a long-term care facility in Qatar
( Taylor & Francis Group , 2009 , Report)This study assessed the nutritional status of 130 Qatari patients aged 65 to 90 years who were residing in a long-term care facility for six months. Admission weight was not measured for 49.2% of the subjects. Of those ... -
Differences in fitness and academic attainment between obese, and non obese school-age adolescent handball players: An explorative, cross-sectional study
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)This study investigated differences in physical fitness and academic attainment in obese and non-obese adolescent handball players. A total of 31 males (age: 15.5 ± 1.2 years; body mass: 77.8 ± 17.7 kg; height: 1.71 ± 0.10 ... -
Physical Fitness and Academic Performance in Normal Weight, Overweight, and Obese Schoolchild Handball Players in Qatar: A Pilot Study
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)This study aimed to investigate the relationships between physical fitness and academic performance in youth handball players of different BMI classifications. Thirty-three male handball players (age: 10.3 ± 0.61 years; ... -
The Associations Between Physical Performance and Anthropometric Characteristics in Obese and Non-obese Schoolchild Handball Players
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)This study investigated the relationship of body fat and fitness measures in schoolchild handball players. Twenty-eight young male handball players from handball first youth league volunteered for the present investigation ... -
Relationship between fatness, physical fitness, and academic performance in normal weight and overweight schoolchild handball players in Qatar State
( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between physiological parameters (namely fatness and physical fitness) with academic performance (namely mathematics and science grade point average [GPA]) in normal ... -
Overview of Dietary Supplements Use: A Narrative Review
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2024 , Article)Dietary supplements are ingestible nutrient products used in individuals’ diets to meet their adequate intake of nutrients required for general health purposes. This review aims to explore the impact of using dietary ... -
Evaluation of micronutrient and nutritional status among preschool children in Jordan: results from a Nationwide survey
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)Background: Jordan faces various malnutrition challenges, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, overweight, obesity, and diet-related non-communicable diseases. The country has shifted from issues of ... -
How prices and income influence global patterns in saturated fat intake by age, sex and world region: a cross-sectional analysis of 160 countries
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)Objective When considering proposals to improve diets, it is important to understand how factors like price and income can affect saturated fat (SF) intake and demand. In this study, we examine and estimate the influence ... -
Ischemic stroke as an initial presentation of neurosyphilis in a newly diagnosed HIV patient: A case report and literature review.
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)With syphilis resurgence, physicians should be more vigilant to infection-induced cerebral vasculitis in high-risk patients presenting with neurological symptoms. In this case, neurosyphilis should not be missed. Thorough ... -
Transverse colon volvulus: A case report of an uncommon cause of acute abdomen in pediatrics.
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)Transverse colonic volvulus (TCV) is a serious condition with a mortality rate of up to 33%. It is very rare, especially in children. Despite its rarity, surgeons should have a high index of suspicion and include it in the ... -
The role of dietary modification in the prevention and management of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: An international multidisciplinary expert consensus
( W.B. Saunders , 2024 , Article)Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), has become the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. Optimal dietary intervention ... -
Dietary Factors Associated with Glycemic Control in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2025 , Article)Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic metabolic disease that results from the autoimmune destruction of pancreatic β-cells, leading to insulin deficiency and hyperglycemia. It is a common chronic disease in childhood, ... -
Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults
( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)BackgroundUnderweight and obesity are associated with adverse health outcomes throughout the life course. We estimated the individual and combined prevalence of underweight or thinness and obesity, and their changes, from ... -
Coexistence of brain capillary telangiectasia and venous angioma: A case report and literature review.
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)While Cerebral vascular malformations exhibit distinct clinical and radiographical features, rare instances of coexisting lesions occur. This case report sheds light on the rare coexistence of brain capillary telangiectasia ... -
Increasing Influenza Vaccination Rates among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Chongqing, China: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using Behavioral and Social Drivers Tools
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Background: Influenza vaccination is essential for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients due to their higher risks of severe complications and mortality from influenza. This study investigated the willingness of T2DM ... -
Generation of human-induced pluripotent stem cells from a patient with homozygous I1234V mutation of cystic fibrosis.
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press , 2024 , Article)Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder. The most predominant mutation among Qatari patients with CF is the homozygous I1234V mutation, which is more prevalent in a Bedouin tribe.1 There are no ... -
Development of the Competency Evaluation Scale for Clinical Nutritionists in China: A Delphi Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Background: Clinical nutritionists are responsible for nutritional therapy in clinical practice, which significantly enhances patients’ nutritional status. This study aims to develop and validate a competency evaluation ... -
Higher egg consumption and incident cardiovascular disease in Chinese adults - 10-Year follow-up results from China health and nutrition survey
( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)Background and aimsCurrent evidence of the association between egg consumption and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is controversial. We aim to investigate the longitudinal association between egg consumption and the risk of ... -
Association between dietary patterns and depression symptoms among adults with or without diabetes in Qatar: a population-based study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Diabetes is a major public health problem in Qatar and is associated with an increased risk of depression. However, no study has been conducted in Qatar on the relationship between dietary patterns and depression ... -
Yemeni Physicians' Attitudes and Perceived Barriers Toward Ward-Based Clinical Pharmacist in Hospital Settings.
( Dove Press , 2024 , Article)Clinical pharmacy services (CPSs) are still in their infancy in Yemen. Furthermore, pharmacists are not members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, so their responsibilities are limited to drug dispensing and marketing. ...
