College of Health Sciences: المرسلات الحديثة
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Impact of Phytoconstituents on Oral Health Practices: A Post COVID-19 Observation
( SciOpen , 2023 , Article)Appropriate oral hygiene significantly reduces the possibility of oral infections. However, dental caries and periodontal diseases are major oral health issues causing chronic diseases due to poor oral health. Recently, ... -
High-sensitive detection and quantitation of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from capillary/fingerstick and venepuncture whole-blood using fluorescence-based rapid lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA)
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundIn the last decade, point of care testing (POCT) such as lateral flow immunoassays (LFIA) were developed for rapid TSH measurement. Most of these TSH-LFIAs are designed for qualitative measurements (i.e., if TSH ... -
Biomaterials in Traumatic Brain Injury: Perspectives and Challenges
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and long-term impairment globally. TBI has a dynamic pathology, encompassing a variety of metabolic and molecular events that occur in two phases: primary and ... -
The role of Rezum in the management of refractory urinary retention due to benign prostate hyperplasia: A literature review
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common cause of urinary retention in men (BPH). The gold standard surgical treatment is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). However, due to the morbidity and ... -
Waning mRNA-1273 Vaccine Effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Qatar
( Massachussetts Medical Society , 2022 , Other)In early 2021, Qatar launched a mass immunization campaign with the mRNA-1273 (Moderna)1 vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).2 We assessed the persistence of real-world vaccine effectiveness against severe ... -
Using artificial intelligence to improve body iron quantification: A scoping review
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)This scoping review explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing the screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of disorders related to body iron levels. A systematic search was performed to identify studies ... -
Volarisation of Brewer's spent grain for noodles preparation and its potential assessment against obesity
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2023 , Article)Brewer's spent grain is the most prevalent low-cost by-product of brewing industry, contributing to about 85% of all by-products produced. It is of interest for food industry applications because of its high nutritional ... -
The Immunomodulatory Role of Microbiota in Rheumatic Heart Disease: What Do We Know and What Can We Learn from Other Rheumatic Diseases?
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article Review)Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) represents a serious cardiac sequela of acute rheumatic fever, occurring in 30-45% of patients. RHD is multifactorial, with a strong familial predisposition and known environmental risk factors ... -
We work together as a group': implications of jigsaw cooperative learning
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Modern clinical practice increasingly relies on collaborative, cooperative and team-based approaches for effective patient care. Recently, Jigsaw cooperative learning has gained attention in medical education. ... -
Topical treatments for atopic dermatitis (eczema): Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition with multiple topical treatment options, but uncertain comparative effects. ObjectiveWe sought to systematically synthesize the benefits and harms of AD prescription ... -
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a Model for the Study of Developmental and Cardiovascular Toxicity of Electronic Cigarettes
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)The increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as an alternative to conventional tobacco products has raised concerns regarding their potential adverse effects. The cardiovascular system undergoes intricate ... -
Factors associated with depression and anxiety in the adult population of Qatar after the first COVID-19 wave: a cross-sectional study
( springer , 2021 , Article)There is limited data from Arabic-speaking countries on risk factors for depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Country-specific data is necessary given differences in culture, demographics, and COVID-19 ... -
Trends in prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms and effects of sociodemographic variables before and after the first wave of COVID-19 in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Background Prevalence trends from Arabic speaking countries on psychiatric symptoms before and after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic are lacking. We estimated the point prevalence and change in depression and ... -
The association between screen time and depression symptoms severity among adults with diabetes: A cross-sectional study
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)ObjectiveTo investigate the association between time spent on screen-based sedentary behavior (SBSB) and depression symptom severity (DSS) among adults with type 2 diabetes. MethodsA cross-sectional study employing secondary ... -
Validation of a risk prediction model for COVID-19: the PERIL prospective cohort study.
( Future Medicine , 2023 , Article)This study aims to perform an external validation of a recently developed prognostic model for early prediction of the risk of progression to severe COVID-19. Patients were recruited at their initial diagnosis at two ... -
Fructose intake and its association with relative telomere length: an exploratory study among healthy Lebanese adults
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Shorter relative telomere length (RTL) has been associated with increased incidence of morbidity. Although still disputed, available evidence suggests that dietary factors, including sugar-sweetened beverages ... -
A review of technical and quality assessment considerations of audio-visual and web-conferencing focus groups in qualitative health research
(2023 , Article)The transition from the conventional approach to an online setting in conducting focus groups (FGs) for qualitative research is an increasingly adopted approach in health-related research. The purpose of this narrative ... -
Association between metabolically healthy obesity and metastasis in lung cancer patients – a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article Review)Background: Many clinical trials have looked at the relationship between obesity and lung cancer (LC), however, there is scarcity of literature specifically addressing the association between metabolically healthy obesity ... -
Enhancing Cardiovascular Health and Functional Recovery in Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Stroke-Specific and Cardiac Rehabilitation Protocols for Optimized Rehabilitation
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Background: Stroke is a major contributor to disability and mortality globally. It leads to physical impairments, including weakness and cardiovascular deconditioning, posing significant challenges to stroke survivors’ ... -
Survival in general surgery: The female surgeons' perspective
( Professional Medical Publications , 2023 , Article)Objective: Specialty choices in health profession has long been influenced by gender. The field of General Surgery remains the least preferred specialty by females, especially in Pakistan. The objective of this study was ...
