The genetic basis and the diagnostic yield of genetic testing related to nonsyndromic hearing loss in Qatar by Shaza Alkhidir (21633587)

“…The prevalence of hereditary hearing loss increases in consanguineous populations, and the prevalence of hearing loss in Qatar is 5.2%. …”

Modeling of photovoltaic soiling loss as a function of environmental variables by Wasim Javed (6105866)

“…<p>In this study, an artificial neural network (ANN) approach was applied for modeling the relation between environmental variables and daily change in the Cleanness Index (ΔCI, a measure of performance loss due to soiling) of photovoltaic modules in the field in Doha, Qatar. …”

Exploring Beyond Numeric Weight Loss: The Metabolic Effects of Semaglutide. by Sara, Sokary

“…Studies have shown that semaglutide reduced fat mass, particularly visceral fat, while preserving lean muscle mass, as the proportion relative to total body mass decreased by 3.5% and 2.0% for total and visceral fat mass, respectively, while it increased by 3.0% for lean body mass. …”
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Exploring beyond numeric weight loss: The metabolic effects of semaglutide by Sara Sokary (17337724)

“…Studies have shown that <u>semaglutide </u>reduced fat mass, particularly <u>visceral fat</u>, while preserving lean muscle mass, as the proportion relative to total body mass decreased by 3.5 % and 2.0 % for total and visceral fat mass, respectively, while it increased by 3.0 % for <u>lean body mass</u>. …”

Wild Blueberry Harvesting Losses Predicted with Selective Machine Learning Algorithms by Humna Khan (17541972)

“…<p dir="ltr">The production of wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) contributes 112.2 million dollars yearly to Canada’s revenue, which can be further increased by reducing harvest losses. A precise prediction of blueberry harvest losses is necessary to mitigate such losses. …”

Loss of the TRPM4 channel in humans causes immune dysregulation with defective monocyte migration by Fang Yu (156838)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">We report the first human cases to our knowledge with complete loss of the <u>TRPM4 channel</u>, leading to <u>immune dysregulation</u> with frequent bacterial and <u>fungal infections</u>. …”

Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilis by Enas W. Sarsak (17317015)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Over the last decade, it has been noticed a significant increase in the number of cases of syphilis with a concurrent increased number of patients presenting with syphilis-related complications. …”

Hearing loss prevalence and years lived with disability, 1990–2019: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Lydia M Haile (9715382)

“…</p><p><br></p><h3>Interpretation</h3><p dir="ltr">As populations age, the number of people with hearing loss will increase. …”

Implementing 360° Quantified Self for childhood obesity: feasibility study and experiences from a weight loss camp in Qatar by Luis Fernandez-Luque (3572423)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The explosion of consumer electronics and social media are facilitating the rise of the Quantified Self (QS) movement where millions of users are tracking various aspects of their daily life using social media, mobile technology, and wearable devices. …”

Caloric restriction reduces trabecular bone loss during aging and improves bone marrow adipocyte endocrine function in male mice by Charlotte Rinne (18766966)

“…<h3>Introduction</h3><p dir="ltr">Caloric restriction (CR) is a nutritional intervention that increases life expectancy while lowering the risk for cardio-metabolic disease. …”

Tranexamic acid for the prevention of blood loss after cesarean section: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Huzaifa Ahmad Cheema (16328980)

“…The quality of evidence was rated as low to very low for outcomes in the low-risk population and moderate for most outcomes in the high-risk subgroup.</p> <h3>Conclusions</h3> <p>TXA may reduce the risk of blood loss in cesarean deliveries with a higher benefit observed in high-risk patients but the lack of high-quality evidence precludes any strong conclusions. …”

Evaluation of 3D Concrete Printing in the United Arab Emirates by Alchaar, Aktham S.

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Loss of MMP-8 in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)-associated myoepithelial cells contributes to tumour promotion through altered adhesive and proteolytic function by Muge Sarper (3855454)

“…The effect of altering MEC MMP-8 expression on tumour cell invasion was investigated in 2D and 3D organotypic models.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Assessment of primary cells and MEC lines confirmed expression of MMP-8 in normal MEC and its loss in DCIS-MEC. …”

DNAJB3 attenuates ER stress through direct interaction with AKT by Zeyaul Islam (5867387)

“…Inhibition of AKT1 resulted in loss of GLUT4 translocation activity mediated by DNAJB3 and also abolished the protective effect of DNAJB3 on tunicamycin-induced ER stress. …”

RFX3 is essential for the generation of functional human pancreatic islets from stem cells by Bushra Memon (4792767)

“…This was supported by our findings of high EC marker expression levels in <i>RFX3</i> KO EPs and islets. In addition, RFX3 loss led to smaller islet organoids, elevated thioredoxin-interacting protein levels and increased apoptosis in EPs and islets. …”

Tailoring the mechanical and degradation properties of 3DP PLA/PCL scaffolds for biomedical applications by Sumama Nuthana Kalva (17302906)

“…PLA (70%) exhibits a high elastic modulus (1.23 GPa) and maximum tensile strength (32.5 MPa), demonstrating that it maintains its rigidity and strength despite the substantial inclusion of PCL. Furthermore, an increase in PCL content correlates with a reduction in weight loss, indicating slower degradation rates in phosphate-buffered saline. …”

Association Between Three-Months Vitamin D Supplementation and Depressive Symptomatology incidence among Saudi Arabian Adults by Khaddaj, Rashel

“…Methods: The present study is a 3-month randomized clinical trial of vitamin D supplementation performed in a weight loss clinic in Abha, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Trends in prevalence of blindness and distance and near vision impairment over 30 years: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study by Rupert Bourne (603842)

“…We aimed to extensively update estimates of global vision loss burden, presenting estimates for 2020, temporal change over three decades between 1990–2020, and forecasts for 2050.…”

Outcomes of drain versus no drain in total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Anas Albasha (17765964)

“…</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">This study found that patients who received a drain had longer hospital stays and greater blood loss and transfusion rates compared to those who did not. …”

Dielectric Properties of Y3Fe5O12 (YIG) Prepared at Different Molarities of NaOH by Assi, B.

“…The grain size, measured from TEM images, decreased with the increase of the molarity of NaOH. Plots of the real part of the dielectric constant ε′, the imaginary part of the dielectric constant ε'', loss tangent tan δ and ac conductivity σac as functions of frequency and temperature, respectively, were obtained. …”
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