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Remittances, institutions and economic growth: A closer look at some proxies for institutions
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Economics Bulletin
, 2016 , Article)
This paper re-examines the relationship between remittances and economic growth by giving a closer look at the role of institutions. Using data on 55 developing countries over the period 1991-2011 and estimates from empirical ...
Proton pump inhibitor co-prescription with dual antiplatelet therapy among patients with acute coronary syndrome in Qatar
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Springer Netherlands
, 2016 , Article)
Background There are increasing concerns about clinically significant interactions between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and clopidogrel, resulting in adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndromes ...
Activation of the pro-oxidant PKC?IIp66Shc Signaling pathway contributes to pericyte dysfunction in skeletal muscles of patients with diabetes with critical limb Ischemia
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American Diabetes Association Inc.
, 2016 , Article)
Critical limb ischemia (CLI), foot ulcers, former amputation, and impaired regeneration are independent risk factors for limb amputation in subjects with diabetes. The present work investigates whether and by which mechanism ...
An Adaptive Transmission Scheme for Two-Way Relaying with Asymmetric Data Rates
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2016 , Article)
In this paper, we address the problem of asymmetric data rates in two-way communication systems. In particular, we propose an adaptive transmission scheme that combines network coding (NC) and opportunistic user selection ...
Real-Time Patient-Specific ECG Classification by 1-D Convolutional Neural Networks
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IEEE Computer Society
, 2016 , Article)
Goal: This paper presents a fast and accurate patient-specific electrocardiogram (ECG) classification and monitoring system. Methods: An adaptive implementation of 1-D convolutional neural networks (CNNs) is inherently ...
Gravity investigations of recent sinkholes and karst pits of Dahal Al-Hamam, State of Qatar
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Springer Verlag
, 2016 , Article)
Gravity prospecting is a very useful geophysical technique for the investigation of karst subsurface features, in urban areas, which are a common natural hazard in several parts of the world. Gravity data were used to ...
Steady-State Mathematical Modeling of a Five-Phase Induction Machine with a Combined Star/Pentagon Stator Winding Connection
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2016 , Article)
This paper presents the steady-state mathematical model of a five-phase induction machine with a combined star/pentagon connection. The connection splits the stator winding into two five-phase windings displaced in space ...
Using Health Information Technology to Enhance a Culture of Safety
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OMICS International
, 2016 , Article)
It was astonishing to learn that as many as 98,000 Americans die
annually in hospitals due to preventable medical errors. This number is
expected to increase as many of the medical care occur in ambulatory
settings ...
Prevalence of Virulence/Stress Genes in Campylobacter jejuni from Chicken Meat Sold in Qatari Retail Outlets
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Public Library of Science
, 2016 , Article)
Chicken meat from the shelves of supermarkets in Qatar was tested for the presence of
Campylobacter spp. and the presence of five virulence genes (htrB, cdtB, clpP, cadF and
ciaB) was assessed in isolates. Forty eight ...
Meats, milk and fat consumption in colorectal cancer
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Wiley - British Dietetic Association
, 2016 , Article)
BACKGROUND:
Data from several studies suggest that a diet high in meat, including processed meat and fat, may have an association with the development of colorectal cancer (CRC).
METHODS:
The present study aimed ...