Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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Delineating the molecular mechanisms of hippocampal neurotoxicity induced by chronic administration of synthetic cannabinoid AB-FUBINACA in mice
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Chronic use of synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) has been associated with cognitive and behavioural deficits and an increased risk of neuropsychiatric disorders. The underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms of the neurotoxic ... -
Direct oral anticoagulants versus low-molecular-weight heparin in patients with cancer-associated venous thrombosis: a cost-effectiveness analysis
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Background: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have demonstrated clinical benefits and better patient adherence over low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) in treating patients with cancer-associated venous thrombosis (CAT). ... -
Impact of a community pharmacy-based medication therapy management program on clinical and humanistic outcomes in patients with uncontrolled diabetes: a randomised controlled trial
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)This study was aimed to evaluate the impact of community pharmacy (CP)-based medication therapy management (MTM) program on clinical and humanistic outcomes in patients with uncontrolled diabetes. An open label, parallel-group ... -
Material needs security and mental health outcomes in adults with type 2 Diabetes in Lebanon: A cross-sectional study
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Objectives: Despite their documented significance in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) management, social determinants of health (SDOHs) including material needs security and mental health outcomes are understudied in the Middle East ... -
Emerging insights into nutrition in pediatric metabolic disease: A comprehensive review of the Second Pediatric Nutrition Conference organized by the College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
( SAGE , 2024 , Article)Pediatric metabolic diseases encompass disorders that disrupt normal metabolic processes manifested by abnormalities in various chemical reactions and often induced by inherited genetic defects (Mahé et al., 2023). These ... -
A Systematic Review of the Gene–Lifestyle Interactions on Metabolic Disease-Related Outcomes in Arab Populations
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)The increased prevalence of metabolic diseases in the Arab countries is mainly associated with genetic susceptibility, lifestyle behaviours, such as physical inactivity, and an unhealthy diet. The objective of this review ... -
Association between Dietary Pattern, Weight Loss, and Diabetes among Adults with a History of Bariatric Surgery: Results from the Qatar Biobank Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)We aimed to examine the association between weight loss, dietary patterns, diabetes, and glycemic control among Qatari adults with a history of bariatric surgery (BS). Data from 1893 adults from the Qatar Biobank study ... -
Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Factors Associated with Gastric Cancer
( Enviro Research Publishers , 2024 , Article)Numerous studies have investigated the associations between dietary components, behavioral patterns, and susceptibility to gastric cancer (GC). Diet and lifestyle cover a spectrum of both protective and harmful factors ... -
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Improved Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Characteristics and Microbiota and Did Not Affect Organ Fibrosis Induced by a Fructose-Enriched Diet in Wistar Male Rats
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is reported to play a role in improving nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and intestinal microbiota (IM). To study spirulina's effects in the improvement of NAFLD characteristics, ... -
Impact of bariatric surgery on circulating irisin levels: a systematic review and meta‑analysis
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated changes in circulating irisin levels after bariatric surgery. A systematic search was performed across Embase, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science for this study. The ... -
Treatment outcomes of pulpotomy versus pulpectomy in vital primary molars diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: protocol for a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: Pulpectomy continues to be the standard treatment recommendation for management of vital primary molars diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. The recent decade has seen a paradigm shift in the ... -
Evaluation of digestibility, solubility, and surface properties of trehalose-conjugated quinoa proteins prepared via pH shifting technique
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Soluble trehalose-conjugated quinoa proteins (T-QPs) were effectively prepared using the pH-shifting mechanism. The structural properties of the T-QPs were evaluated using a comparative evaluation, which included analyzing ... -
Green approaches for biofilm eradication: Enhancing cleaning efficiency
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)Cleaning up biocontamination from surfaces is a critical aspect of maintaining a hygienic environment. Traditional cleaning methods often fall short when it comes to eliminating persistent biofilms and resilient bacteria. ... -
Study of the Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm, Biofilm-Detached Cells, and Planktonic Cells to Microencapsulated Carvacrol Used Alone or Combined with Low-pH Treatment
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Microbial biofilms pose severe problems in the medical field and food industry, as they are the cause of many serious infections and food-borne diseases. The extreme biofilms’ resistance to conventional anti-microbial ... -
Impact of source, packaging and presence of food safety management system on heavy metals levels in spices and herbs
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Spices and herbs are susceptible to various contaminants, including heavy metals. Our study aimed to quantify the levels of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (As), and cadmium (Cd) in 96 composite samples of 13 herbs and ... -
Appropriateness of gentamicin therapeutic drug monitoring at a Middle Eastern tertiary hospital setting: a retrospective evaluation and quality audit
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Introduction: The use of gentamicin in the treatment of infectious diseases requires frequent monitoring to attain the best treatment outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of gentamicin ... -
Deciphering the miRNA-mRNA Interaction Landscape between Breast Cancer and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: An Integrated Bioinformatics Approach
( American Chemical Society (ACS) , 2024 , Article)Breast cancer (BC) is globally recognized as the second most prevalent form of cancer. It predominantly affects women and can be categorized into distinct types based on the overexpression of specific cancer receptors.The ... -
Sukūk development and income inequality
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This paper investigates the link between sukūk development and income inequality by scrutinizing twenty-two countries’ data from 1995 to 2019. We employ the two-stage Fractional Regression Model to illustrate that sukūk ... -
Multi-criteria decision-making methods for the evaluation of the social internet of things for the potential of defining human behaviors
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques increase evaluation performance and make the selection process easier while lowering illogical needs and expenses for the assessment of SIoT and its impact on the potential ... -
Decision making for selection of smart vehicle transportation system using VIKOR approach
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The advent of technology has facilitated communication among individuals, structures, and transport, thereby revolutionizing contemporary living. In this regard, the Internet of Things has emerged as a transformative ...
