Treatment with a Combination of Metformin and 2-Deoxyglucose Upregulates Thrombospondin-1 in Microvascular Endothelial Cells: Implications in Anti-Angiogenic Cancer Therapy by Samson Mathews Samuel (18808246)

“…<p dir="ltr">Metformin, the most widely used anti-diabetic drug, also exhibits anti-cancer properties; however, the true potential of metformin as an anticancer drug remains largely unknown. …”

Evaluating the necessity of colonoscopy in patients under 40 with rectal bleeding: insights from a large-scale retrospective analysis by Ibrahim M. Obeidat (22224904)

“…A family history of CRC/AAP was significantly associated with increased CRC risk (adjusted OR 6.35, 95% CI 2.24–18.02, <i>p</i>= 0.001) in explorative logistic regression analysis.…”

Perceived confidence of dental students and new graduates in performing tooth extractions—An exploratory study by Kamis Gaballah (17991469)

“…A three‐way contingency table (counts of each confidence‐level response by stage of education by expert rating of cases) suggests a statistically significant association between the three factors. Most participants identified limited clinical exposure as the main reason for their perceived lack of confidence.…”

Dynamics of Muslim consumers’ behavior toward Halal products by Osama Sam Al-Kwifi (18061030)

“…</p><h3>Findings</h3><p dir="ltr">Across all participants, the level of brain activation in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex increased significantly when Halal images were presented to them. …”

Compliance and barriers to the use of infection prevention and control measures among health care workers during COVID‐19 pandemic in Qatar: A national survey by Muna Abed Alah (14779534)

“…Participants reported a significant increase in the median self-rated compliance scores during the pandemic compared with before it (<em>p</em> < .001). …”

Ultrasound triggered release of Trastuzumab-conjugated immunoliposomes targeting breast cancer by Ahmed, Amal Elsadig Elamir

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The role of social networks on the progress of English attainment: a study of Year 10 EAL boarding pupils by Sabawi, Aimon

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Driving and hypoglycemia by Stephen Beer (5480411)

“…The single most significant factor associated with RTC appears to be history of recent severe hypoglycemia. …”

Isolated pulmonary cryptococcosis in a patient with Crohn's disease treated with infliximab: A case report and literature review by Mousa Hussein (14137052)

“…<p dir="ltr">Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors are widely used to treat various inflammatory conditions, where they have demonstrated excellent efficacy and tolerability. However, increased risk of infections is one of the most important concerns associated with these agents. …”

Violent Extremism Prevention in the Era of Globalization by Safieddine, Line Abbas

“…At the same time, preventing violent extremism in the era of globalization has also become possible as collaborations between governments, international organizations and civil societies increased. Yet, it remains critical to identify strategies that have proven most effective in undermining and preventing violent extremism. …”
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Arsenic: A double-edged sword by Nature Research (16552612)

“…Long-term exposure significantly increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and makes numerous different cell types turn cancerous. …”

Influence of Cognitive Bias on Decision Making in Mega Projects by ALNUAIMI, WALEED

“…Since mega projects are increasing in size and number, and their poor performance has been consistent despite various proposals suggested based on project management best practices that have mainly focused on the technical element of implementing mega projects, the performance in mega projects has not improved prompting this study to focus on optimism bias and strategic misrepresentation where if optimism is exceeded, it is termed as over optimism and leads to cost overrun due to significant underestimation of costs. …”
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Improving the performance of a commercial absorption cooling system by using ejector: A theoretical study by Hamza K. Mukhtar (17821004)

“…Finally, the absorber coil was found to have the most significance on the RACS performance in comparison with the rectifier coil and the refrigerant heat exchanger.…”

Microbiome‐modulating nutraceuticals ameliorate dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta‐regression of clinical trials by Ridhima Kaul (12485902)

“…<h3>Aims</h3><p dir="ltr">Type 2 Diabetes is intrinsically linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) via diabetic dyslipidemia, both of which remain global health concerns with annually increasing prevalence. Given the established links between gut microbiome dysbiosis and metabolic diseases, its modulation is an attractive target to ameliorate metabolic imbalances in such patients. …”

Mapping the desalination journal: A systematic bibliometric study over 54 years by Hafsa M. Ashraf (17148313)

“…Over the years, desalination techniques have been significantly improved to be an economically viable option to meet the increasing demand. …”

The impact of metformin therapy for gestational diabetes on fetal growth in women with risk factors for fetal growth restriction- a registry-based study from Qatar by Komal Rafique (17075074)

“…</p> <h3>Conclusion</h3> <p>The results of this study suggest that in women with additional risk factors for FGR, the concurrent use of metformin significantly decreases the birthweight and increases the risk for LBW, SFD, PTB and admission to NICU. …”

Support and attitudes of Qatar mental health professionals to a proposed mental health inpatient smoking ban: Results of a cross‐sectional survey by Ashishkumar Badanapurkar (14779579)

“…It showed marked ambivalence with multiple linear regression identifying MENA nationality, male gender and current smoking status as independent variables influencing attitudes. The most strongly held attitude supporting a ban was concern about passive smoking and against a ban was concern it may increase patient agitation. …”

The Impact of Labor Migration on Couple and Family Relationships and Dynamics: The Lebanese Women's Perspective by Arab, Nabila

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SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Lebanon by Al Kodsi, Ibrahim

“…Variants of concern (VOC) included Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, and most recently Omicron. Co-infections of SARS-CoV-2 with influenza viruses were detected and led to increased infectivity and SARS-CoV-2 viral load. …”
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Social Media Use and Body Checking Among Lebanese Adults by Korkomaz, Aya

“…However, self-esteem, gender, and the number of online friends and their interaction with them lost significance. Additionally, the most significant variable in explaining the variation in body checking was emotional eating. …”
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