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A computational model to predict the structural and functional consequences of missense mutations in O6-methylguanine DNA methyltransferase
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
DNA repair mechanism is a process through which the cell repairs its damaged DNA. Although there are several mechanisms involved in the DNA repair mechanisms, the direct reversal method is the simplest and does not require ...
Availability and delivery of cardiac rehabilitation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: How does it compare globally?
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
This study aimed to (1) confirm cardiac rehabilitation (CR) availability, (2) establish CR density and unmet need, as well as (3) the nature of programs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), and (4) compare these (a) ...
Combined effects of thymol, carvacrol and packaging on the shelf-life of marinated chicken
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
The demand for marinated chicken worldwide, is continuously growing. To date, limited data on addition of
active components of Essential Oils (EOs) to marinades for chicken preservation are available. The antimicrobial
effect ...
"It brings out the best": Incorporating positive health into health promotion initiatives from the UAE's physically active
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Springer
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Traditional health promotion efforts focus on reducing factors that contribute to ill-health, such as sedentary behavior or smoking. Yet, this focus on negative or deficit behaviors overlooks those who engage in positive ...
The role of α2-adrenergic receptors in hypertensive preeclampsia: A hypothesis
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Wiley Blackwell
, 2019 , Article Review)
Preeclampsia, a major disorder of human pregnancy, manifests as persistent hypertension and proteinuria presenting after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Multiple systemic symptoms might be associated with preeclampsia including ...
Altered strength profile in Achilles tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2019 , Article)
Background: Persistent strength deficits secondary to Achilles tendinopathy (AT) have been postulated to account for difficulty engaging in tendon-loading movements, such as running and jumping, and may contribute to the ...
Analysis of the Qatari R336C Cystathionine β-Synthase Protein in Mice.
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Wiley
, 2019 , Article)
Classical homocystinuria is a recessive inborn error of metabolism caused by mutations in the cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) gene. The highest incidence of CBS deficiency in the world is found in the country of Qatar ...
Optimal dilation time for combined small endoscopic sphincterotomy and balloon dilation for common bile duct stones: a multicentre, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Background
Endoscopic sphincterotomy is the established treatment for common bile duct stones. Balloon dilation offers an alternative. Prolonged dilation (300 s) with a 10 mm diameter balloon decreases the occurrence of ...