QU Health Research: Recent submissions

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    • Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Michael, Brauer; Roth, Gregory A; Aravkin, Aleksandr Y; Zheng, Peng; Abate, Kalkidan Hassen; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the contributions of risk factor exposures to ...

    • Knowledge and perception of mHealth medication adherence applications among pharmacists and pharmacy students in Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 

      Rehman, Wajiha; Thanganadar, Hemalatha; Idrees, Sumaira; Mehmood, Asim; Azeez, Fahad Khan; ... more authors ( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)
      The advances in digital health, including mobile healthcare (mHealth) medication adherence applications (MApps), have been demonstrated to support medication adherence and improve health outcomes. This study aims to evaluate ...

    • Green Innovation and Synthesis of Honeybee Products-Mediated Nanoparticles: Potential Approaches and Wide Applications 

      Khalifa, Shaden A. M.; Shetaia, Aya A.; Eid, Nehal; Abd El-Wahed, Aida A.; Abolibda, Tariq Z.; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)
      Bee products, abundant in bioactive ingredients, have been utilized in both traditional and contemporary medicine. Their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties make them valuable for food, preservation, ...

    • Entrustable professional activities for bedside clinical teachers 

      Rafiq, Ayesha; Sethi, Ahsan ( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Bedside teaching is an important modality for training medical students and postgraduate trainees in clinical settings. Despite its significance, the effective practice of Bedside teaching has been declining ...

    • Frequency and Comparison of Personality Types of Pre-Medical and First-Year Medical Students in Choosing Medicine as a Career Choice and its Association with the Education System and Socioeconomic Status 

      Rafiq, Ayesha; Sethi, Ahsan; Sajjad Khan, Najia; Rafiq, Anam ( Army Medical College , 2024 , Article)
      Objective: To determine the frequency and compare personality types among pre-medical and first-year medical students and their relation to the education system and socioeconomic status. Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional ...

    • EXPERIENCES, PERCEPTIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY 

      Khan, Muhammad Junaid; Sethi, Ahsan; Khan, Sana; Lajber, Mehreen; Hayat, Zubia; ... more authors ( Ayub Medical College , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Faculty development programs (FDPs) in health profession education (HPE) impact teaching in different ways. There has been limited literature on the impact of such programs in developing countries. This qualitative ...

    • Bacterial pneumonia associated with multidrug-resistant Gram-negative pathogens: Understanding epidemiology, resistance patterns, and implications with COVID-19 

      Hammoudi Halat, Dalal; Ayoub Moubareck, Carole ( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)
      The ongoing spread of antimicrobial resistance has complicated the treatment of bacterial hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Gram-negative pathogens, especially those with ...

    • Enhancing the quality of lentil proteins via combination with whey proteins based on a dual process: a novel strategy through the incorporation of complexation and fermentation 

      Alrosan, Mohammad; Tan, Thuan Chew; Easa, Azhar Mat; Gammoh, Sana; Alu’datt, Muhammad H.; ... more authors ( The Korean Society of Food Science and Technology , 2024 , Article)
      In recent years, there has been a growing interest in developing a distinguished alternative to human consumption of animal-based proteins. The application of lentil proteins in the food industry is typically limited due ...

    • Burden of Mendelian disorders in a large Middle Eastern biobank 

      Aamer, Waleed; Al-Maraghi, Aljazi; Syed, Najeeb; Gandhi, Geethanjali Devadoss; Aliyev, Elbay; ... more authors (2024 , Article)
      Background: Genome sequencing of large biobanks from under-represented ancestries provides a valuable resource for the interrogation of Mendelian disease burden at world population level, complementing small-scale familial ...

    • Molecular screening of phytocompounds targeting the interface between influenza A NS1 and TRIM25 to enhance host immune responses 

      Muhammad, Suleman; Sayaf, Abrar Mohammad; Khan, Abbas; Khan, Salman Ali; Albekairi, Norah A.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundInfluenza A virus causes severe respiratory illnesses, especially in developing nations where most child deaths under 5 occur due to lower respiratory tract infections. The RIG-I protein acts as a sensor for viral ...

    • Molecular forces driving protein complexation of lentil and whey proteins: Structure-function relationships of trehalose-conjugated protein complexes on protein digestibility and solubility 

      Mohammad, Alrosan; Madi Almajwal, Ali; Al-Qaisi, Ali; Gammoh, Sana; H. Alu'datt, Muhammad; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Plant-based proteins are often associated with a range of health benefits. Most research primarily investigates pea and soy proteins, while lentil proteins received minimal attention. This study evaluates the effect of ...

    • Evaluation of digestibility, solubility, and surface properties of trehalose-conjugated quinoa proteins prepared via pH shifting technique 

      Mohammad, Alrosan; Almajwal, Ali Madi; Al-Qaisi, Ali; Gammoh, Sana; Alu'datt, Muhammad H.; ... more authors ( 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 ...

    • Editorial: Eating behavior and chronic diseases: research evidence from population studies 

      Xu, Fei; Xu, Xiaoyue; Zhao, Li; Shi, Zumin ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)
      Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as overweight/obesity, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease, have been becoming a major global public health problem (1). NCDs account for ...

    • Pharmacy faculty experiences with student academic entitlement: a multinational study from the Arab world 

      Hammoudi Halat, Dalal; Alsous, Mervat M.; Al-Jumaili, Ali Azeez; Malki, Ahmed; Ahmed, Kawther Khalid; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Academic Entitlement (AE) is the expectation by students to receive high grades or preferential treatment without significant effort. Exploring AE from faculty perspective has not been investigated in Arab colleges of ...

    • Graph-Based Electroencephalography Analysis in Tinnitus Therapy 

      Awais, Muhammad; Kassoul, Khelil; Omri, Abdelfatteh E.; Aboumarzouk, Omar M.; Abdulhadi, Khalid; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2024 , Article)
      Tinnitus is the perception of sounds like ringing or buzzing in the ears without any external source, varying in intensity and potentially becoming chronic. This study aims to enhance the understanding and treatment of ...

    • 10-hydroxy decanoic acid, trans-10-hydroxy-2-decanoic acid, and sebacic acid: Source, metabolism, and potential health functionalities and nutraceutical applications 

      Liao, Zhengrui; Alrosan, Mohammad; Alu'datt, Muhammad H.; Tan, Thuan-Chew ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article Review)
      The popularity of royal jelly (RJ) as a functional food has attracted attention from various industries, especially nutraceuticals, due to the increasing demand from health enthusiasts. Sebacic acid, 10-hydroxy decanoic ...

    • Whole genome sequencing in the Middle Eastern Qatari population identifies genetic associations with 45 clinically relevant traits 

      Thareja, Gaurav; Al-Sarraj, Yasser; Belkadi, Aziz; Almotawa, Maryam; Ismail, Said; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)
      Clinical laboratory tests play a pivotal role in medical decision making, but little is known about their genetic variability between populations. We report a genome-wide association study with 45 clinically relevant traits ...

    • Genomic architecture of autism spectrum disorder in Qatar: The BARAKA-Qatar Study 

      Abdi, Mona; Aliyev, Elbay; Trost, Brett; Kohailan, Muhammad; Aamer, Waleed; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)
      Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social and communication skills, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. The prevalence of ASD among children ...

    • Zebrafish Model in Illuminating the Complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders: A Unique Research Tool 

      Al-Zoubi, Raed M.; Abu-Hijleh, Haya; Zarour, Ahmad; Zakaria, Zain Z.; Yassin, Aksam; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)
      Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychological condition that may develop in certain individuals following exposure to life-threatening or traumatic events. Distressing symptoms, including flashbacks, ...

    • Medium-chain dicarboxylic acids: chemistry, pharmacological properties, and applications in modern pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries 

      Liao, Zhengrui; Yeoh, Yu-Kee; Parumasivam, Thaigarajan; Koh, Wee Yin; Alrosan, Mohammad; ... more authors ( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2024 , Article Review)
      Succinic (SUA), glutaric (GLA), pimelic (PA), suberic (SUBA), adipic (ADA), azelaic (AZA), and sebacic acids (SA) make up the majority of medium-chain dicarboxylic acids (MCDAs) with chain lengths of C4-C10, and are widely ...