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Open AccessSeroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2 among the migrant workers in Qatar
Limited data exists on herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) infections in migrant populations. This study investigated HSV-1 and HSV-2 seroprevalences and associations among craft and manual ...
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Open AccessAnalytic comparison between three high-throughput commercial SARS-CoV-2 antibody assays reveals minor discrepancies in a high-incidence population
Performance of three automated commercial serological IgG-based assays was investigated for assessing SARS-CoV-2 “ever” (past or current) infection in a population-based sample in a high exposure setting. PCR ...
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Open AccessA diabetes risk score for Qatar utilizing a novel mathematical modeling approach to identify individuals at high risk for diabetes
We developed a diabetes risk score using a novel analytical approach and tested its diagnostic performance to detect individuals at high risk of diabetes, by applying it to the Qatari population. A representat...
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Open AccessCharacterizing the type 2 diabetes mellitus epidemic in Jordan up to 2050
We aimed to characterize the type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) epidemic and the role of key risk factors in Jordan between 1990–2050, and to forecast the T2DM-related costs. A recently-developed population-level...
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Open AccessMetabolic comparison of polycystic ovarian syndrome and control women in Middle Eastern and UK Caucasian populations
To determine if metabolic characteristics differed in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) between a Caucasian and Middle East population. Comparative cross-sectional analysis. Demographic a...
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Open AccessVitamin D3 metabolite ratio as an indicator of vitamin D status and its association with diabetes complications
Vitamin D deficiency is diagnosed by total serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration and is associated with poor health and increased mortality; however, some populations have low 25(OH) D concentratio...
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Open AccessAssociation of vitamin D2 and D3 with type 2 diabetes complications
Vitamin D measurement is a composite of vitamin D2 (25(OH)D2) and D3 (25(OH)D3) levels, and its deficiency is associated with the development of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and diabetic complications; vitamin D defici...
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Open AccessExpression of microRNA in follicular fluid in women with and without PCOS
Several studies have shown the expression of small non-coding microRNA (miRNA) changes in PCOS and their expression in follicular fluid has been described, though the number of studies remains small. In this p...
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Open AccessAnalytical Exploration of Potential Pathways by which Diabetes Mellitus Impacts Tuberculosis Epidemiology
We aimed to develop a conceptual framework of diabetes mellitus (DM) effects on tuberculosis (TB) natural history and treatment outcomes, and to assess the impact of these effects on TB-transmission dynamics. ...
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Open AccessSalivary and serum androgens with anti-Müllerian hormone measurement for the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome
To determine the predictive value of a raised androgen level with an elevated anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) for the diagnosis or exclusion of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a prospective cross-sectional stud...
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Open AccessPrediabetes and diabetes in a cohort of Qatari women screened for polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) but its association with prediabetes and T2DM is unknown in Qatar. A cross sectional analysis of 3,017 Qata...
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Open AccessCirculating microparticles in acute diabetic Charcot foot exhibit a high content of inflammatory cytokines, and support monocyte-to-osteoclast cell induction
Circulating microparticles (MPs) are major mediators in cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes (T2D); however, their contribution to Charcot foot (CF) disease is not known. Here, we purified and asses...
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Open AccessSalivary testosterone measurement in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome
Clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism is one of the diagnostic criteria for PCOS. An evaluation of the role of salivary testosterone (salT) and androstenedione (salA) for the diagnosis of PCOS was under...
