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Chronic kidney diseases and the risk of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Objective: We conducted this review to offer a comprehensive search and up-to-date overview of the currently available information about the probability risk of colorectal cancer among chronic kidney disease patients. ... -
Clinical manifestations associated with acute viral gastroenteritis pathogens among pediatric patients in Qatar.
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) remains a significant cause of diarrhea that affects children worldwide. It is usually caused by viral agents, including rotavirus (RV), norovirus (NoV), adenovirus (AdV), astrovirus (AstV), and ... -
Clinical Practicum Assessment for Biomedical Science Program from Graduates’ Perspective
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)The clinical practicum for biomedical science students aims to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills required to work in diagnostic laboratory settings. This study examines graduates’ perspectives on content, ... -
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 ... -
Comparison of intravenous paracetamol (acetaminophen) to intravenously or intramuscularly administered non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opioids for patients presenting with moderate to severe acute pain conditions to the ED: systematic review and meta-analysis.
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2023 , Other)Paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opiates/opioids, administered parenterally via intravenous or intramuscular route, are widely used to provide analgesia for patients with moderate to severe ... -
Contrasting cardiovascular mortality trends in Eastern Mediterranean populations: Contributions from risk factor changes and treatments
( Elsevier Ireland Ltd , 2016 , Article)Background Middle income countries are facing an epidemic of non-communicable diseases, especially coronary heart disease (CHD). We used a validated CHD mortality model (IMPACT) to explain recent trends in Tunisia, Syria, ... -
Coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factor analysis in an age-stratified hospital population with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)ObjectivesPatients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at higher risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) particularly at a younger age. We sought to determine the effect of risk factors on the prevalence of CAD in ... -
Correction to: A qualitative assessment of medical students' readiness for virtual clerkships at a Qatari university during the COVID-19 pandemic (BMC Medical Education, (2023), 23, 1, (186), 10.1186/s12909-023-04117-3)
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Other)Correction: BMC Medical Education (2023) 23:186 Following publication of the original article [1], due to a typesetting error, references [19] and [20] were written incorrectly. The correct references are given below: [19] ... -
Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Utility of Palbociclib versus Ribociclib in Women with Stage IV Breast Cancer: A Real-World Data Evaluation
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Palbociclib and ribociclib are indicated in the first-line treatment of hormonal-receptor-positive HER-2 negative (HR+/HER-2 negative) advanced breast cancer. Despite their clinical benefit, they can increase healthcare ... -
The cost-effectiveness of a patient centred pressure ulcer prevention care bundle: Findings from the INTACT cluster randomised trial.
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Pressure ulcers are serious, avoidable, costly and common adverse outcomes of healthcare. To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a patient-centred pressure ulcer prevention care bundle compared to standard care. Cost-effectiveness ... -
The Cost-Effectiveness of Using PARO, a Therapeutic Robotic Seal, to Reduce Agitation and Medication Use in Dementia: Findings from a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)To examine the within-trial costs and cost-effectiveness of using PARO, compared with a plush toy and usual care, for reducing agitation and medication use in people with dementia in long-term care. An economic evaluation, ... -
Covid-19 pandemic: How stressed the students and faculty are?
(2021 , Article)Objective: To assess the perceived stress levels amongst faculty and students of medicine, dentistry and allied health sciences during COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Method: This multi-institutional descriptive study was ... -
Covid-19 Vaccine Protection among Children and Adolescents in Qatar.
( Massachusetts Medical Society , 2022 , Article)The BNT162b2 vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been authorized for use in children 5 to 11 years of age and adolescents 12 to 17 years of age but in different antigen doses. We assessed the real-world ... -
Covid-19: Challenges & Perspectives
( College of Medicine - Qatar University , 2020 , Video)A Virtual Conference to shed light on the QU's prominent trends and research efforts addressing Corona virus. -
COVID-19: Modeling, AI and Innovative Technologies to Flatten the Curve
( College of Engineering - Qatar University , 2020 , Video)NA -
A Critical Health Promotion Research Approach Using the Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model
( Springer , 2022 , Book chapter)In this chapter, we describe a program of critical health promotion research which is underpinned by critical theory, critical systems theory, and critical systems heuristics. Critical health promotion is focused on social ... -
Daily heavy and binge vaping is associated with higher alcohol and cannabis co-use
( Taylor and Francis , 2023 , Article)The associations between vaping in young people and alcohol and cannabis co-use remain understudied. The current study examined the effect of vaping frequency on past 30-day alcohol and cannabis use. Using an online survey, ... -
Delivering Tobacco Cessation Content in the Middle East Through Interprofessional Learning
( American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy , 2017 , Article)Objective. To explore the attitudes of pharmacy, pharmacy technician, medical, and public health students before and after an IPE activity that focused on smoking cessation in the Middle East. Methods. A pre-post intervention ... -
Dementia caregiving in the Middle East and North Africa: A scoping review
( SAGE , 2021 , Article)Care for persons with dementia in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is undertaken predominantly by family members, domestic workers, and private nurses within the home. Domestic caregivers possess different understandings ... -
Depression in patients with spinal injury in Qatar: a mixed-methods study
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: There is a high prevalence of depression in people with spinal injury. It has a major negative influence on health and performance of daily living activities following the injury. Social support plays an important ...