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Comparative assessment of fracture risk among osteoporosis and osteopenia patients: a cross-sectional study
( Dove Medical Press , 2018 , Article)Background: Both osteoporosis and osteopenia remain worldwide public health concerns. They both lead to bone fractures, which can lead to disability and burden on those who are afflicted. Objectives: To assess and compare ... -
A comparative assessment of housing dynamics In Abu Dhabi and Doha
( Archnet-IJAR , 2016 , Article)Abu Dhabi and Doha have evolved rapidly in the twentieth century due to the investment of oil and gas revenues. The fast economic growth resulted in an extensive period of urbanization. The various urban dynamics had a ... -
A Comparative Assessment of Quality Management Practices in Manufacturing Firms and Service Firms: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Analysis
( IEEE , 2022 , Article)There are significant structural differences between the manufacturing and service sectors at the firm level, but quality management research has not yet identified similarities or differences in the quality management ... -
A comparative assessment of the amount and rate of orthodontic space closure toward a healed vs recent lower premolar extraction site.
( EH ANGLE ORTHODONTISTS RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. , 2022 , Article)To investigate and compare the amount and rate of space closure and tooth tipping during orthodontic space closure toward a recent vs healed first premolar extraction site. The mandibular arches of 23 patients were included. ... -
A comparative assessment of the role of energy in Qatar's East Asian foreign relations: case studies on China, Japan and South Korea
(2017 , Master Thesis)Energy is an important factor in international relations and recently the global energy paradigm has been seen to be shifting towards the East. In light of such change, a comparative assessment of the role of energy in ... -
Comparative Assessment of Toxic Metals Bioaccumulation and the Mechanisms of Chromium (Cr) Tolerance and Uptake in Calotropis procera
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)Progressive pollution due to toxic metals significantly undermines global environmental sustainability efforts. Chromium (Cr) is one of the most dangerous to human health. The use of plants to rid the environment of such ... -
A comparative assessment on life cycle analysis of the biodiesel fuels produced from soybean, Jatropha, Calophyllum inophyllum, and microalgae
( Uppalapati, S., Jani, S. P., Khan, M. B. A., Alagarsamy, M., Manoharan, M., Panchal, H., & Sadasivuni, K. K. (2022). A comparative assessment on life cycle analysis of the biodiesel fuels produced from soybean, Jatropha, Calophyllum inophyllum, and microalgae. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 44(2), 3253-3272. , 2022 , Article)There is a continuous depletion of fossil resources recorded in 20th century for the production of diesel that resulted in significant climatic change. The current study focuses on the challenges faced due to energy crisis ... -
Comparative Characterization of Field and Laboratory-Aged Binders Modified with Antioxidant Additives and Copolymers Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Gel Permeation Chromatography
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2022 , Article)This study investigates the behavior of antioxidant additives and copolymers to an asphalt binder by comparing laboratory-aged (up to 60 h) and antioxidant-modified binders with binders extracted from field cores. To ... -
Comparative chloroplast genomics of endangered euphorbia species: Insights into hotspot divergence, repetitive sequence variation, and phylogeny
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)Euphorbia is one of the largest genera in the Euphorbiaceae family, comprising 2000 species possessing commercial, medicinal, and ornamental importance. However, there are very little data available on their molecular ... -
A comparative computational approach toward pharmacological chaperones (NN-DNJ and ambroxol) on N370S and L444P mutations causing Gaucher's disease.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)Gaucher's disease (GD) is the most commonly known lysosomal disorder that occurs due to mutations in the β-glucocerebrosidase (GBA) protein. Our previous findings (Thirumal Kumar, Eldous, Mahgoub, George Priya Doss, Zayed, ... -
Comparative computational assessment of the pathogenicity of mutations in the Aspartoacylase enzyme
( Springer US , 2017 , Article)Aspartoacylase (ASPA) is a zinc-dependent abundant enzyme in the brain, which catalyzes the conversion of N-acetyl aspartate (NAA) into acetate and aspartate. Mutations in the ASPA gene are associated with the development ... -
Comparative Development Studies On The Lateral Canal System In Cyprinus Carpio And Gambusia Affinis Affinis
( Qatar University , 1990 , Article)The lateral line canals and the neuromasts situated inside their lumina are described in two fishes differing in their feeding habits. There are 20 canal neuromasts in the bottom feeder Cyprinus carpio, while in the surface ... -
Comparative effectiveness and safety of direct oral anticoagulants compared to warfarin in morbidly obese patients with acute venous thromboembolism: systematic review and a meta-analysis
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) agents are becoming the anticoagulation strategy of choice. However, their use in the treatment of acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) in morbidly obese patients (bodyweight of > 120 kg or ... -
Comparative effectiveness and safety of direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACS) for the reduction of recurrent venous thromboembolism in cancer patients: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis using a generalized pairwise modeling methodology.
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2020 , Article)There has been a significant improvement in both our understanding and therapeutic choices available to clinicians for the management of cancer associated thrombosis (CAT). Even with the recent publication of a systematic ... -
Comparative effectiveness of malaria prevention measures: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
( BMC , 2018 , Article Review)Malaria causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. There are several preventive measures that are currently employed, including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs, including long-lasting insecticidal nets and ... -
Comparative efficacy and safety among high-intensity statins. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( Becaris Publishing , 2023 , Article)Aim: To summarize the evidence in terms of efficacy and safety of head-to-head studies of high-intensity statins regardless of the underlying population. Materials & methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was ... -
Comparative efficacy and safety of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in triple negative breast cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
( BioMed Central , 2023 , Article)Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) is a lethal subtype of breast cancer with limited treatment options. The purpose of this Network Meta-Analysis (NMA) is to compare the efficacy and safety of inhibitors of programmed ... -
Comparative efficacy of empagliflozin versus placebo in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
( Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie , 2021 , Article)The objective of this meta-analysis study was to evaluate the comparative efficacy of empagliflozin (25 mg) with placebo in the treatment and management of type 1 diabetes mellitus. This study is a meta-analysis, so an ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Artifacts Originated by Four Different Post Materials Using Different CBCT Settings.
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The aim of this study was to evaluate whether cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images in the presence of four different post materials, obtained from different kVps with varying resolutions and varying metal artifact ... -
Comparative evaluation of fatigue resistance of warm fine aggregate asphalt mixtures
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Fatigue cracking is one of the crucial distresses in asphalt pavements that affect its service life and rehabilitation process. The resistance of asphalt mixtures to fatigue failure in the laboratory experiments is influenced ...