Reduced HDL-cholesterol in long COVID-19: A key metabolic risk factor tied to disease severity by Jamila, Al-Zadjali

“…Findings indicated significant metabolic shifts in severe Long-COVID-19 cases, mainly a marked drop in HDL-C levels and a doubled increase in ferritin levels and insulin resistance compared to the mild cases and controls. …”
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Dissecting the signaling pathways regulating the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in brain tumor cells. (c2017) by Nicolas, Samer Michel

“…The astrocytomas were subjected to either hypoxic conditions or to stimulation by the epithelial growth factor (EGF). First, we showed, by conducting experiments at different time intervals, that both hypoxia and EGF stimulation lead to an increase in the expression of HIF-1α and VEGF. …”
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The Influence of Kanban Project Management Methodology Success Factors on Data Science Project Teams by AHMED, ARWA

“…In addition, the role of Kanban success factors as instruments of mitigating and preventing challenges was assessed. …”
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Hypoxic Stress Induces Complement-Mediated Lysis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Downregulating Factor H and CD59 by Ramada R. Khaswaneh (22224544)

“…Preserving the level of Factor H and CD59 in MSCs has significant clinical implication to increase their retention rate in hypoxic conditions and prolong their survival.…”

Factors affecting university image among undergraduate students: the case study of qatar university by Khalifa Alhaza (21259496)

“…This study examines the factors that influence Qatar University’s image among undergraduate students and predicts factors impacting students’ satisfaction, influencing the university’s image. …”

Effect of Girder Damage on the Structural Behavior of Slab-on-Girder Bridges by Elozn, Ahmed E.

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Modulation of Human Valve Interstitial Cell Phenotype and Function Using a Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 Formulation by Najma Latif (250130)

Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis... by Marissa B Reitsma (8674341)

“…Although prevalence of smoking had decreased significantly since 1990 among both males (27·5% [26·5–28·5] reduction) and females (37·7% [35·4–39·9] reduction) aged 15 years and older, population growth has led to a significant increase in the total number of smokers from 0·99 billion (0·98–1·00) in 1990. …”

Factors affecting job satisfaction among acute care nurses working in rural and urban settings by Yasin M. Yasin (14779381)

“…Developing strategies that improve satisfaction by modulating these specific factors may improve nurses’ job satisfaction and reduce turnover.…”

Predictors of Pressure Injuries in a Critical Care Unit in Lebanon: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Associated Factors by El-Masri, Jihad

“…Multivariate analysis indicated that length of stay (β= −.110; P = .002), administration of vasopressors (β=−.266; P = .029), and total hours of hypotension (β=−.53; P = .041) were significant predictors of pressure injury. CONCLUSIONS: Vasopressor use, hypotension, and length of stay were associated with an increased likelihood of pressure injury in adults managed in an MSICU. …”
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Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors, and Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes of Statins Discontinuation: A Systematic Review by Shahd A. Ageeb (22047824)

“…Five studies that reported the cardiovascular risk of statin discontinuation within the first year of initiation showed significantly increased risk of discontinuation, including all‐cause mortality (hazard ratio: 1.36–3.65).…”

Factors Affecting Patients’ Use of Electronic Personal Health Records in England: Cross-Sectional Study by Alaa Abd-Alrazaq (17430900)

“…As with ePHRs in other countries, adoption rates of Patient Online remain low. Understanding factors affecting patients’ ePHR use is important to increase adoption rates and improve the implementation success of ePHRs.…”

The molecular mechanisms of apoptosis accompanied with the epigenetic regulation of the NY-ESO-1 antigen in non-small lung cancer cells treated with decitabine (5-aza-CdR) by Varghese P. Inchakalody (14557382)

Prevalence and risk factors of poor indoor air quality and sick house syndrome symptoms in Dubai by ALI, MUNA IBRAHIM

“…Following are the major practical implications and recommendations that can be derived from findings of this research: • Developing related regulations by: o Mandating an appropriate exposure limit for indoor PM2.5 concentration. o Establishing rigorous policies to enforce compliance with mandated limits. o Establishing convenient policies to manage probable environmental risk of incense burning and new paints. o Incorporating the needs of atopic individuals and females in related policies. • Increasing public awareness about below risk factors and how to manage them: o The risk of having unacceptable indoor levels of PM2.5, PM10, TVOC, CO2, T, RH, and AERs that threatens a substantial number of Dubai housing. o The identified IEQ and building risk factors associated with SHS symptoms which were: indoor dimness, dust and dirt, stuffy air, paint odors, high humidity, water leakage, dampness odors, incense smoke, attached kitchens, and Dubai Sector 1. …”
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Qatar (2010–2016): Clinical, Biological, and Prognostic Factors and Treatment Outcomes by Halima El Omri (14778790)

“…The 3-year OS and DFS were 40 and 36%, respectively. Prognostic factors including age, gender, white blood cell count, and risk stratification were not significantly associated with treatment outcomes, whereas response to treatment vs. failure was significantly associated with the outcome (<i>p</i> = 0.01). …”

Risk Factors for Post-Cesarean, Surgical Site Infections in a Multi-Ethnic Population of Qatar by Sufia Athar (14777830)

“…In our hospital, the SSIs after CD were noted to increase in 2016 and first quarter of 2017. One of the methods implemented for SSI reduction included identifying modifiable risk factors.…”

Validation of the geometric equivalent field concept in total scatter factor calculations, for half‐, quarter‐ and off‐isocenter asymmetric square fields by Mohammad Samir Hmodi (17746776)

“…Compared with the S_cp (IC), the S_cp (EFC) increased with increasing r, by up to 2% and 4% for 18/23 and 6 MV, respectively.…”

Lead exposure of Bangladeshi women at childbearing age: Does mother's education reduce fetal risk factors? by Sharmind Neelotpol (19732277)

Exploring the Critical Success Criteria and Factors of Adopting Technological Innovation in the U.A.E Public Sectors by Al Marzooqi, Hanan Ibrahim Ahmed

“…Quantitative methods are implemented to evaluate the research variables and explain the significant effect of project criteria and project factors on the success or failure of innovative projects through 20 federal government departments in U.A.E. …”
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Factors Affecting Tourists’ Attitude and the Visit Intention Towards the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Non-Religious Tourism by ALENIZI, SALEM NAIF

“…However, e-WOM did not significantly impact attitude or intention. Tourist attitude mediated the relationships between the antecedent factors and the visit intention. …”
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