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Molecular epidemiology and genotype distribution of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) among Arab women in the state of Qatar
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BioMed Central Ltd.
, 2014 , Article)
Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the major cause of cervical cancer worldwide.
With limited data available on HPV prevalence in the Arab countries, this study aimed to
identify the prevalence and ...
Polymerase chain reaction ribotyping of Clostridium difficile isolates in Qatar: a hospital-based study
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BioMed Central Ltd.
, 2014 , Article)
Background
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is not generally reported to public health authorities in
the Middle East and its true prevalence remains largely unknown. The aims of this study were
to determine the ...
Safety performance of school buses in the State of Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Article)
School buses and minibuses are one of the major modes of traveling for students in the state of Qatar. Many studies pointed to the fact that school buses travelling are safer for students than walking or car riding (Bolte, ...
Implementing the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Qatar: From charity to human rights
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Article)
A historically marginalized and overlooked segment of the general population worldwide, persons with disabilities have long struggled with discrimination, inequality and even maltreatment. They have often been treated as ...
Prevalence and molecular profiling of Epstein Barr virus (EBV) among healthy blood donors from different nationalities in Qatar.
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Public Library of Science
, 2017 , Article)
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis. EBV is highly prevalent lymphotropic herpesvirus and has been linked to several malignancies. Transmission is generally by oral secretions, ...
Growing food pyramids in the sand: how sustainable are Qatar’s self-sufficiency and foreign agro-investment policies?
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Istituto Agronomico per l'Oltremare (IAO)
, 2017 , Article)
Achieving food security in the Arabian Gulf is no easy task. Fuelled by petrodollars, the countries largely rely on imports to feed their burgeoning population, making them susceptible to price and supply shocks. This paper ...
The frequency of polycystic ovary syndrome in young reproductive females in Qatar
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Dove Medical Press
, 2016 , Article)
This was a prospective cross-sectional study in which 126 female students between the ages of 18 and 30 years were evaluated for the frequency of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) through clinical interview, questionnaire, ...
Factors Shaping Qatari Students’ Career Expectations in STEM, Business or Public Sector Fields
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Modestum Limited
, 2017 , Article)
The purpose of this study was to identify factors shaping career expectations of Qatari students. The study examined individual and motivational variables likely to influence career expectations in STEM fields, the public ...
Road traffic fatalities in Qatar Jordan and UAE
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World Health Organization
, 2016 , Article)
ABSTRACT Smeed’s equation is a widely used model for prediction of traffic fatalities but has been found inadequate for use in developing countries. We applied regression analysis to time-series data on vehicles, population ...
Qatar Biobank and Qatar Genome Programs Road Map
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Article)
Qatar Biobank “QBB” is a large-scale, long term medical research initiative for the population of Qatar, which will serve as a platform and driver of biomedical research to achieve benefits for Qatar’s communities. Following ...