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Integration of Wearable Technologies into Patients’ Electronic Medical Records
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Insight Medical Publishing Group
, 2016 , Article)
Health Wearable Technologies are becoming more popular
all around the world. Smart watches and fitness trackers are
currently being used by many and the utilization is expected to
continue to grow. The innovative ...
Is it the time for Hepatitis E virus (HEV) Testing for Blood Donors in Qatar?
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Qatar Foundation
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
HEV is the etiologic agent of acute hepatitis E. Although HEV usually causes a self-limiting infection, the disease may
develop into a chronic or fulminant form of Hepatitis. Sporadic HEV infections spread in several ...
Anti-atherosclerotic plants which modulate the phenotype of vascular smooth muscle cells
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Elsevier
, 2016 , Article)
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of global death, with atherosclerosis being a major contributor to this mortality. Several mechanisms are implicated in the pathogenesis of this disease. ...
Cloud Computing and Healthcare Services
(
OMICS International
, 2016 , Article)
There is a significant volume of healthcare data generated daily. The data are important and vital for decision
making and delivering the best care for patients. Cloud computing is a cost effective method that facilitates ...
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 ...
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 ...
Knowledge of MERS-Corona Virus among Female Students at Qatar University
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a severe, acute respiratory illness caused by Corona Virus (CDC, 2015). Globally, there are 1599 cases diagnosed with MERS Corona virus and at least 574 related death cases were ...
Conversion of Organic Municipal Wastes into Biochars and their Effect on Fertility Parameters of Normal and Sabkha Soils of Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Qatar is undergoing rapid economic growth fueled by its ambitious national vision 2030 which specifically aims to achieve sustainable development. To achieve the latter, durable and sustainable alternatives for municipal ...
Specific Bioactive Compounds from Ginger, Tea, and Apple Prevent Diabetes-Related Cataract Via Inhibition of Aldose Reducatse
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
North Carolina Research Campus, 500 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, United States Abstract Chronic hyperglycemia is an important risk factor involved in the onset and progression of secondary complications of diabetes. ...