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Potential Nutrigenomic Approaches to Reduce the High Incidence of Obesity in Qatar
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OMICS International
, 2016 , Article)
Obesity prevalence has been growing exponentially over the last few decades, with a high impact in high-income countries, like Qatar. Several approaches are attempting to understand the causes of this phenomenon however ...
Bioactive compounds isolated from apple, tea, and ginger protect against dicarbonyl induced stress in cultured human retinal epithelial cells
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Elsevier
, 2016 , Article)
Abstract BackgroundMethylglyoxal (MGO) is known to be a major precursor of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) which are linked to diabetes and its related complications. Naturally occurring bioactive compounds could ...
Changes in student perceptions after a semester-long interprofessional education activity in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2016 , Article)
Objectives Interprofessional education (IPE) is rapidly becoming integrated into university accreditation standards worldwide. However, the impact of IPE on student learning and practice is largely unknown in the Middle ...
In vitro and in vivo inhibition of aldose reductase and advanced glycation end products by phloretin, epigallocatechin 3-gallate and [6]-gingerol
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Elsevier
, 2016 , Article)
Abstract Hyperglycemic stress activates polyol pathway and aldose reductase (AR) key enzyme responsible for generating secondary complications during diabetes. In this study the therapeutic potential of phloretin, ...
Association between mass media and body weight concern among Jordanian adolescents’ residents of Amman: the role of gender and obesity.
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Springer Verlag (Germany)
, 2016 , Article)
Objectives
Body image in the mass media promotes an unrealistic picture of body shape that leads to body dissatisfaction among adolescentsQuery. Therefore, the study presented in this paper aimed to assess the association ...
Physico-chemical characterization of biochars from solid municipal waste for use in soil amendment
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2016 , Article)
The fast economic and demographic growth lead to generation of large amounts of solid wastes placing Qatar on top of most nations with a per capita solid waste generation of nearly 2.5 milliontons/year of which 60% is ...
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 ...
Consumption of Whole Grains, Refined Cereals and Legumes and its Association with Colorectal Cancer among Jordanians
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Sage
, 2016 , Article)
Background The role of whole grains, refined cereals, and legumes in preventing or initiating colorectal cancer (CRC) is still uncertain. The aim of this study is to examine the possible association between the consumption ...
Energy balance and macronutrient distribution in relation to C-reactive protein and HbA1c levels among patients with type 2 diabetes
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Co-Action Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
BACKGROUND:
Recently growing evidence indicates that obesity and diabetes are states of inflammation associated with elevated circulation of inflammatory mediators. Excess adiposity and oxidative stress, induced by ...
Dietary patterns and colorectal cancer
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Elsevier
, 2016 , Article)
Summary Background & aimsDietary pattern and lifestyle have been reported to be important risk factors in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the mechanism of action of dietary factors in CRC disease is ...