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Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices (CEPDs) During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Gbreel M.I.; Badran A.S.; Hassan M.; Balata M. Journal: Clinical Cardiology Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc Publication Date: 23 April 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 49 / Issue 4 Article No.: e70309 ISSN: 1609289 DOI: 10.1002/clc.70309 Scopus: View on Scopus PubMed: 42021683 Document Type: Review Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Authors and Affiliations Gbreel M.I., Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt; Badran A.S., Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt; Hassan M., Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt; Balata M., Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany Abstract Aims: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is associated with procedure-related stroke. Cerebral embolic protection devices (CEPDs) are designed to reduce the risk of embolic debris reaching the brain; however, the evidence supporting their efficac...

Integrating in vivo and in silico: a comprehensive study of Helix aspersa mucin’s therapeutic properties

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Ibrahim A.M.; Morad M.Y.; Kamel R. Journal: International Microbiology Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Publication Date: 17 April 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 29 / Issue 6 Pages: 863–876 ISSN: 11396709 DOI: 10.1007/s10123-026-00781-9 Scopus: View on Scopus PubMed: 41996043 Document Type: Article Access: All Open Access; Green Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access Authors and Affiliations Ibrahim A.M., Medical Malacology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Imbaba, P.O:11635, Giza, 12411, Egypt; Morad M.Y., Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Capital University (Formerly Helwan University), Helwan, 11795, Egypt; Kamel R., Pharmaceutical Technology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, 12622, Egypt Abstract Purpose: The current study aims to elucidate the use of a novel Helix aspersa snail mucin gel as an eco-friendly agent against certain bacterial strain...

GCKR genetic variants and circulating FGF21 identify a metabolic risk signature in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Fteah A.M.; Aly D.M.; Elrefaiy M.A.; Rahim A.A. Journal: BMC Gastroenterology Publisher: BioMed Central Ltd Publication Date: 13 April 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 26 / Issue 1 Article No.: 230 ISSN: 1471230X DOI: 10.1186/s12876-026-04767-9 Scopus: View on Scopus PubMed: 41975319 Document Type: Article Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Authors and Affiliations Fteah A.M., Clinical Chemistry Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt; Aly D.M., Clinical Chemistry Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt; Elrefaiy M.A., Hepato-gastroenterology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt; Rahim A.A., Hepato-gastroenterology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt Abstract Background & aims: Interindividual variability in metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) onset and its progressive inflammatory...

Safety and efficacy of adding voclosporin to standard treatment of lupus nephritis in adult patients: a meta-analysis and time-to-event analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Sayed M.S.; Murad M.R.; Kareem H.N.; Belabaci Z.; Abdelhamid M.T.; Humade S.H.; Abdullah L.; Abdulazeem H. Journal: International Urology and Nephrology Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media B.V. Publication Date: 1 April 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 58 / Issue 9 Pages: 3747–3758 ISSN: 3011623 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-026-05058-8 Scopus: View on Scopus PubMed: 41922881 Document Type: Review Authors and Affiliations Sayed M.S., Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, 62511, Egypt; Murad M.R., Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azahar University, Cairo, Egypt, Medical Research Group of Egypt (MRGE), Negida Academy, Arlington, MA, United States; Kareem H.N., Nursing College, Al-Qadisiyah University, Al-Diwaniya, Iraq; Belabaci Z., Faculty of Medicine, Djillali Liabes University, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria; Abdelhamid M.T., Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt; Humade S.H., Nursing College, Al-Mustaqbal University,...

Trichinella spiralis - induced modulation of IFN-γ and TGF-β shapes host immunity to support chronic infection

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Elsaid A.F.A.; Shalash I.R.; El-Derbawy M.M.; El Faramawy M.S.; Zaalouk T.K. Journal: The Egyptian journal of immunology Publication Date: 1 April 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 33 / Issue 2 Pages: 1–13 ISSN: 11104902 DOI: 10.55133/eji.330201 Scopus: View on Scopus PubMed: 41966500 Document Type: Article Authors and Affiliations Elsaid A.F.A., Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta, Egypt; Shalash I.R., Department of Medical Parasitology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt; El-Derbawy M.M., Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta, Egypt; El Faramawy M.S., Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt; Zaalouk T.K., Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt Abstract Trichinella spiralis is a widely prevalent foodborne helminth th...

Novel lncRNA Signature (UFC1/PTENP1) as a Molecular Biomarker for the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in an Egyptian Cohort

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Hassan M.; Abdelsalam L.; Behery A.K.; Elnahas R.F. Journal: Current Issues in Molecular Biology Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) Publication Date: 29 March 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 48 / Issue 4 Article No.: 360 ISSN: 14673037 DOI: 10.3390/cimb48040360 Scopus: View on Scopus Document Type: Article Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Authors and Affiliations Hassan M., Immunology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, 12411, Egypt; Abdelsalam L., Human Genetics Department, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21561, Egypt; Behery A.K., Human Genetics Department, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21561, Egypt; Elnahas R.F., Human Genetics Department, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21561, Egypt Abstract Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are key regulators of gene expre...

Anticancer, antimicrobial, and probiotic properties of bacterial strains derived from edible snails Cornu aspersum and Eobania vermiculata gut microbiota

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Shaker R.A.E.; Hashem R.A.; Hassan M.; Ibrahim A.M.; Ragab Y.M.; Khattab R.A. Journal: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Publication Date: 26 March 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 15 / Issue 1 Article No.: 30 ISSN: 23148535 DOI: 10.1186/s43088-026-00747-w Scopus: View on Scopus Document Type: Article Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Authors and Affiliations Shaker R.A.E., Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; Hashem R.A., Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; Hassan M., Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, Galala University, New Galala City, Egypt; Ibrahim A.M., Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Imbaba, Giza, Egypt; Ragab Y.M., Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, Sinai University (EL-Arish Branch), Arish, Egypt; Khattab R.A., Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt Abstract Background: Land snails, a diverse and ecologically important gro...

Correction: Brassica juncea L. (Mustard) Extract Silver NanoParticles and Knocking off Oxidative Stress, ProInflammatory Cytokine and Reverse DNA Genotoxicity (Biomolecules, (2020), 10, 12, (1650), 10.3390/biom10121650)

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Hassan S.A.; Hagrassi A.M.E.; Hammam O.; Soliman A.M.; Ezzeldin E.; Aziz W.M. Journal: Biomolecules Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) Publication Date: 24 March 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 16 / Issue 4 Article No.: 485 ISSN: 2218273X DOI: 10.3390/biom16040485 Scopus: View on Scopus PubMed: 42072738 Document Type: Erratum Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Authors and Affiliations Hassan S.A., Therapeutic Chemistry Department, Pharmaceutical Industries Division, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt; Hagrassi A.M.E., Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, Pharmaceutical Industries Division, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Giza, Dokki, 12622, Egypt; Hammam O., Pathology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, P.O. Box 30, El Warraq, Giza Governorate, 12411, Egypt; Soliman A.M., Therapeutic Chemistry Depart...

Editorial Expression of Concern: New technique of end to side two layered and stented duct to mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy with omental wrapping during whipple operation(BMC Surgery, (2025), 25, (201), 10.1186/s12893-025-02893-x)

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Elmeligy H.A.; Azzam A.M.; Ossama Y.; Rady M. Journal: BMC Surgery Publisher: BioMed Central Ltd Publication Date: 21 March 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 26 / Issue 1 Article No.: 208 ISSN: 14712482 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-026-03686-6 Scopus: View on Scopus Document Type: Erratum Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Authors and Affiliations Elmeligy H.A., General Surgery Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), Giza, Egypt; Azzam A.M., Environmental Research Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI, Giza, Egypt; Ossama Y., Pathology Department, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt; Rady M., General Surgery Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), Giza, Egypt Abstract In this article [1], Readers are alerted that concerns have been raised regarding the reliability of data presented in this article. Further editorial action will be taken if appropriate once the investig...

GC/MS metabolites profiling of Sarasinula plebeia slug mucin in correlation to its anti-inflammatory activity targeting, Cyclooxygenase 2 via in-vitro and in-vivo approach

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Ibrahim A.M.; Younis I.Y.; Selim N.M.; Fayez A.M.; Daihom B.; Morad M.Y.; Mohsen E. Journal: Biologia Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Publication Date: 4 March 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 81 / Issue 3 Article No.: 83 ISSN: 63088 DOI: 10.1007/s11756-026-02141-4 Scopus: View on Scopus Document Type: Article Authors and Affiliations Ibrahim A.M., Medical Malacology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt; Younis I.Y., Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; Selim N.M., Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; Fayez A.M., Department of Pharmacology, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire Hosted By Global Foundation, New Administrative Capital, Cairo, 11835, Egypt; Daihom B., Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini St., Cairo, 11562, Eg...

Development of a europium–salicylic acid based nano-biosensor for early detection of GPC3 in DEN-induced hepatocellular carcinoma

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Hassan Y.M.; El-Tantawi H.; El-Husseini D.M.; Ali I.R.; Attia M.S. Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics Publisher: Elsevier Ltd Publication Date: March 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 295 Article No.: 118281 ISSN: 9565663 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2025.118281 Scopus: View on Scopus PubMed: 41380232 Document Type: Article Access: All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access Authors and Affiliations Hassan Y.M., Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, 11566, Egypt; El-Tantawi H., Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, 11566, Egypt; El-Husseini D.M., Animal Health Research Institute Nanotechnology research center, Egypt; Ali I.R., Department of Immunology and Treatment Evaluation, Theodore Bilharz Research Institute, Egypt; Attia M.S., Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, 11566, Egypt Abstract The early d...

Phage-antibiotic synergistic effect for treating cutaneous wounds infections caused by MRSA and the assessment of wound healing biomarkers in a rabbit model

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Samir S.; Okasha H.; Aboushousha T.; Abu Seada A.R.; Nasr S.M. Journal: Scientific Reports Publisher: Nature Research Publication Date: 12 February 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 16 / Issue 1 Article No.: 6337 ISSN: 20452322 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-34474-6 Scopus: View on Scopus PubMed: 41680234 Document Type: Article Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Authors and Affiliations Samir S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), Giza, Egypt; Okasha H., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), Giza, Egypt; Aboushousha T., Department of Pathology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), Giza, Egypt; Abu Seada A.R., Department of Anaesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), Giza, Egypt; Nasr S.M., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research...

Performance of large language models in addressing patient queries on colorectal cancer screening in different languages: An international study across 28 countries

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Bibliographic Information Authors: M M.; A P.; S G.; T V.; LHS L.; S B.; P P.; M M.; T Z.; H U.; EJT A.; D B.; H D.; T D.; A G.; T K.; S L.; B L.; H M.; R N.; Y O.; A R.; A T.; I M. Journal: Digestive and Liver Disease Publisher: Elsevier B.V. Publication Date: February 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 58 / Issue 2 Pages: 250–257 ISSN: 15908658 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2025.11.026 Scopus: View on Scopus PubMed: 41436291 Document Type: Article Access: All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access Authors and Affiliations M M., Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna `Kore', Enna, Italy, Gastroenterology Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Enna, Italy; A P., Department of Gastroenterology, General University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece; S G., Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia, Clinical School of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, The Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and Endoscopic On...

Evaluation of physcion isolated from endophytic Aspergillus fumigatus ASH3 as an antiviral agent against coxsackievirus B4 and herpes simplex virus type 1: in silico-supported invitro study

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Bukhari K.; Elkhouly H.I.; Hasan S.F.; Soliman A.G.; Selim H.M.R.M.; Sidkey N.M.; El-Hosainy A.; Saleh A.; Fahim A.M.; Ghareeb M.A.; Hamed A.A. Journal: Folia Microbiologica Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media B.V. Publication Date: 31 January 2026 ISSN: 155632 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-025-01389-8 Scopus: View on Scopus Document Type: Article Authors and Affiliations Bukhari K., Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, 36362, Saudi Arabia; Elkhouly H.I., Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Girls Branch), P.O. 11754, Cairo, Yossuf Abbas st, Nasr City, Egypt; Hasan S.F., Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Girls Branch), P.O. 11754, Cairo, Yossuf Abbas st, Nasr City, Egypt; Soliman A.G., Biotechnology Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt; Se...

Thiophene-Pyridine Derivatives as Potential Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Inflammatory Apoptotic Agents: Synthesis, In Vitro Evaluation, Molecular Docking, and Dynamic Simulations

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Bibliographic Information Authors: El-Bana G.G.; Salman F.H.; Mahmoud F.R.; F. El-Sayed A.; A. Ismail M. Journal: Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd. Publication Date: 29 January 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 46 / Issue 5 Pages: 760–790 ISSN: 10406638 DOI: 10.1080/10406638.2026.2620419 Scopus: View on Scopus Document Type: Article Authors and Affiliations El-Bana G.G., Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, Mansoura University Student’s Hospital, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; Salman F.H., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), Giza, Egypt; Mahmoud F.R., Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; F. El-Sayed A., Microbial Genetics Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt, Egypt Center for Research and Regenerative Medicine (ECRRM), Cairo, Egypt; A. Isma...

Development and validation of qPCR assay targeting COWP conserved region for sensitive detection and quantification of Cryptosporidium infections

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Okasha H.; El-Kalamawy H.A.; Mashaal A.R.; El-Wakil E.S. Journal: Veterinary Parasitology Publisher: Elsevier B.V. Publication Date: January 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 341 Article No.: 110653 ISSN: 3044017 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110653 Scopus: View on Scopus PubMed: 41259837 Document Type: Article Authors and Affiliations Okasha H., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt; El-Kalamawy H.A., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt; Mashaal A.R., Hepato-Gastroenterology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt; El-Wakil E.S., Parasitology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt Abstract Background: Cryptosporidium is a significant food and waterborne protozoan parasite. Molecular diagnosis and quantification play a crucial role in diagnosing infections, as well as in under...

Closing the Diagnostic-Therapeutic Gap in Post-Cholecystectomy Biliary Complications: Impact of Endoscopic Ultrasound on Diagnostic Reclassification and Therapeutic Decision-Making in a Multidisciplinary Hepatopancreatobiliary Pathway

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Ghoname M.; Mohamed D.M.A.; Mahran A.A.S.; Abdelmalik A.; Ghazy A.M.; Aboismail A.A.M.; Youssef M.Z.; Ali R.F.; Shaaban A.A.A.; Helmy H.A.; Kandyl M.A.-H.; El-Seaidy M.A.A.E.A.; Hegab S.M.E.A.; Mohamed M.S.E.; Mashaal S.A. Journal: Natural Resources for Human Health Publisher: Visagaa Publishing House Publication Date: 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 6 / Issue 2S Pages: 749–758 ISSN: 25831194 Scopus: View on Scopus Document Type: Article Authors and Affiliations Ghoname M., Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt; Mohamed D.M.A., Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt; Mahran A.A.S., Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, New Valley University, New Valley, Egypt; Abdelmalik A., Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and I...

Diagnostic accuracy of the Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index for advanced liver fibrosis in Qatari patients with MASLD: Comparison with liver biopsy and FibroScan

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Bibliographic Information Authors: Derbala M.; Obeidat I.M.; Abualsuod R.; Draidi M.; Selim N.; Maatoug J.; Elkalamawi A. Journal: Qatar Medical Journal Publisher: HBKU Press Publication Date: 2026 Volume / Issue: Volume 2026 / Issue 2 Article No.: 32 ISSN: 2538253 DOI: 10.5339/qmj.2026.32 Scopus: View on Scopus Document Type: Article Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Authors and Affiliations Derbala M., Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar, Theodore Bilharz Research Institute, Warraq Al Hadar, Egypt, Weill Cornell Medical College, Ar-Rayyan, Qatar; Obeidat I.M., Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar; Abualsuod R., Internal Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar; Draidi M., Internal Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar; Selim N., Community and Preventive Medicine Department, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar; M...