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An examination of the social perceptions and vaping preferences of young electronic nicotine delivery system users
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Background: Little research has been conducted on social aspects and preferences of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) use among young ENDS users, and none have examined differences in these aspects and preferences ... -
Exercise as effective as surgery in improving quality of life, disability, and pain for large to massive rotator cuff tears: A systematic review & meta-analysis
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Questions: To report the characteristics of exercise interventions and ascertain their effectiveness compared to surgery on quality of life, disability, and pain for people with large to massive rotator cuff tendon tears ... -
Exercise capacity in people with Parkinson’s disease: which clinical characteristics are important?
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2022 , Report)Background: People with Parkinson’s (PwP) are suffering from reduced exercise capacity. However, little information is known about clinical correlates of exercise capacity in this population Objective: This study aimed to ... -
Exome sequence analysis of rare frequency variants in Late-Onset Alzheimer Disease
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Alzheimer disease (AD) is a leading cause of dementia in elderly patients who continue to live between 3 and 11 years of diagnosis. A steep rise in AD incidents is observed in the elderly population in East-Asian countries. ... -
Experiencing Loss: A Muslim Widow's Bereavement Narrative
( 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 ... -
Experimental Assessment of Cardiovascular Physiology in the Chick Embryo.
( American Association for Anatomy Journals , 2023 , Article Review)High resolution assessment of cardiac functional parameters is crucial in translational animal research. The chick embryo is a historically well-used in vivo model for cardiovascular research due to its many practical ... -
An exploratory social media intervention for perception and behavior on eating away from home: A cluster randomized trial in Chongqing, China
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)A modern diet with high energy density is harmful to health and negatively affects the environment. Eating out is particularly prevalent among young adults and has steadily increased in many countries over the last few ... -
An exploratory study of arab american pharmacy educators’ work experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion
( American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy , 2023 , Article)Objective. To explore the experience of members of Arab American Pharmacy Educators (AAPE) regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace. Methods. A cross-sectional questionnaire was distributed electronically ... -
Exploring Emotional Intelligence and Sociodemographics in Higher Education; the Imperative for Skills and Curriculum Development
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)There is increasing interest in understanding the nature and impact of emotional intelligence (EI) in educational institutions and the workplace since EI is associated with academic performance, career success, job ... -
Exploring Factors Affecting Graduate Students' Satisfaction toward E-Learning in the Era of the COVID-19 Crisis.
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Shifting the educational system from a traditional to an online context during COVID-19 necessitated several considerations to assure students' satisfaction with e-learning. This study aims to explore the factors influencing ... -
Exploring QU Health Students' Experiences of Burnout, Anxiety, and Empathy during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Method Study
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background Students' mental health is a growing concern. COVID-19 pandemic resulted in academic and non-academic challenges which caused students' burnout, anxiety, and reduced empathy. Objectives The study objectives were ... -
Exploring risk factors of diarrheal diseases from male workers’ perspectives in Qatar: A qualitative approach.
( Ministry of Public Health , 2019 , Conference Paper)Background: According to WHO, diarrhea is an infection in the intestinal tract, which can be caused by a variety of bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms. The infection spreads through contaminated food or drinking ... -
Exploring the challenges of virtual internships during the COVID-19 pandemic and their potential influence on the professional identity of health professions students: A view from Qatar University
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)Introduction: COVID-19 has imposed many shared limitations on medical and health education. Just like other health professions programs at most institutions, the Qatar University health cluster (QU Health) applied a ... -
Exploring the effectiveness of immersive Virtual Reality interventions in the management of musculoskeletal pain: a state-of-the-art review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Background: Virtual Reality (VR) is an immersive technology, which transports the user to a three-dimensional ‘virtual world’ and is increasingly used as an innovative treatment modality in various aspects of healthcare. ... -
Exploring the natural products chemical space to abrogate the F3L-dsRNA interface of monkeypox virus to enhance the immune responses using molecular screening and free energy calculations
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Amid the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, there is an urgent need for the rapid development of effective therapeutic interventions capable of countering the immune evasion mechanisms employed by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). The ... -
Exploring the Potential Medicinal Benefits of Ganoderma lucidum: From Metabolic Disorders to Coronavirus Infections
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Ganoderma lucidum is a medicinal mushroom that has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for centuries. It has been found to have a wide range of medicinal properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and ... -
Exposure Assessment of Aflatoxin B1 through Consumption of Rice in the United Arab Emirates
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Rice is one of the most consumed staple foods worldwide and a major part of the diet for half of the global population. Being primarily cultivated in countries with warm and humid environments increases rice’s susceptibility ... -
Exposure to Chinese Famine during Early Life Increases the Risk of Fracture during Adulthood
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)This study focused on identifying whether exposure to the Chinese Great Famine (1959–1961) in early life amplified the potential for fractures in adulthood. The survey was conducted using data from the 1997–2015 China ... -
Exposure to Ochratoxin A from Rice Consumption in Lebanon and United Arab Emirates: A Comparative Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Our study aims to evaluate the ochratoxin A (OTA) in rice marketed in Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and to determine the exposure to OTA from rice consumption. All brands available in the market were collected ... -
The Expression of TBC1 Domain Family, Member 4 (TBC1D4) in Skeletal Muscles of Insulin-Resistant Mice in Response to Sulforaphane
( Endocrine Society , 2020 , Conference Paper)The Expression of TBC1 Domain Family, member 4 (TBC1D4) in Skeletal Muscles of Insulin-Resistant Mice in Response to Sulforaphane. Background: Obesity is commonly accompanied by impaired glucose homeostasis. Decreased ...