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Microbiota and the control of blood-tissue barriers
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Taylor & Francis
, 2015 , Article)
The gastro-intestinal tract is an ecosystem containing trillions of commensal bacteria living in symbiosis with the host. These microbiota modulate a variety of our physiological processes, including production of vitamins, ...
Improving Healthcare Quality with Evidence-Based Medicine
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OMICS International
, 2016 , Article)
Physicians in recent years felt increasing pressure to work for
long hours and to see more patients even though they have few hours
in their normal routine hours to dedicate to self and continuing
education. Physician ...
Editorial: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors: Blocking Angiogenesis and Improving Outcomes.
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Article)
Tumor tissues are just like normal tissues; require nutrients, oxygen
and the ability to evacuate waste products and CO2, the process of
angiogenesis or (tumor-associated vascularization) addresses these
needs to tumor ...
Experiencing Loss: A Muslim Widow's Bereavement Narrative
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Springer New York LLC
, 2016 , Article)
In this article, we explore how Islam, minority status and refugee experiences intersect in shaping meaning-making processes following bereavement. We do this through a phenomenological analysis of a biographical account ...
PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AS A PREDICTOR OF HYPERTENSION AMONG EMPLOYEES IN SRI LANKA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Background: There is compelling evidence that physical inactivity is responsible for a large proportion of non-communicable diseases. It is estimated that approximately 2 million deaths every year are attributable to ...
Novel 1,5-diphenyl-6-substituted 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4(5H)-ones induced apoptosis in RKO colon cancer cells
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Taylor & Francis
, 2015 , Article)
Novel 1,5-diphenyl-6-substituted-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4(5H)-ones were synthesized and characterized. All compounds were screened for their anti-proliferative activities in five different cancer cell lines. The results ...
Association of lipid profile and waist circumference as cardiovascular risk factors for overweight and obesity among school children in Qatar
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Dove Medical Press
, 2012 , Article)
Background: Childhood obesity is a national as well as worldwide problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of overweight and obesity among Qatari children with lipid profile and waist circumference as ...
Socioeconomic, demographic, housing and health conditions of Qatari women by status of marriage and implications for family polices
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Article)
This study addressed the problems and issues facing the Qatari family in the wake of rapid socio-economic development. The study explored housing conditions, health conditions and economic conditions of Qatari women as ...
Infection Rates And Phylogenetic Analysis Of Hepatitis G Virus (hgv)/gb Virus C (gbv-c) Among Qatari Blood Donors
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
Background: A new immerging nonpathogenic single stranded human RNA virus known as GBV-C/HGV was discovered in 1995. Both GBV-C virus and HCV have similar genome, but they replicate in different cell types. The incidence ...
Biochars From Solid Organic Municipal Wastes For Soil Quality Enhancement
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
The overall municipal organic waste in Qatar accounts for 57% of municipal waste generated annually. Organic solid wastes such as food, newspapers, packaging, furniture woods and wood from building demolition have traditionally ...