Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Volume 2010 Issue 1

Abstract Survey research has been used widely in various social sciences. A random selection of a survey respondent at the household level (so called within-household sampling) is critical for any valid statistical inference with the survey data. In this paper, we will review existing sampling methods. Some methods ensure the randomness, but require a lengthy and intrusive process and hence reduce cooperation. Some met Read More

Abstract The State of Qatar under the leadership of His Highness the Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has invested heavily into higher education and research infrastructure development through Qatar Foundation under the leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned. Part of that effort is the establishment of the biomedical research program at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q), which, in Read More

Abstract Due to the vision and foresight of HH Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Qatar is seeing rapid advances in the field of education and research due to the establishment of Education City by Qatar Foundation. Stem cell research is one of the major research areas worldwide and shows significant promise in helping healthcare and medicine reach frontiers never known to mankind before. The setting-up of a stem Read More

Abstract In ancient times, herbs, botanicals, fruit extracts, essential oils and natural minerals were the main ingredients for beauty products. Today, demand is growing for plant-based ingredients, as consumers increasingly view natural products as healthy, environmentally friendly and renewable. The present study, using modern methods and approaches and in vitro and in vivo test analyses, aims to characterize Qatari Read More

Abstract The DNA copy number of a region of a genome is the number of copies of genomic DNA. In humans the normal copy number is two for majority of autosomes. However, discoveries have revealed that many segments of DNA, ranging in size from kilobases to megabases, can vary in copy-number. These DNA copy number variations (CNVs) are common in normal individual and contribute to our uniqueness. These cha Read More

Abstract Background: It has been established that Vitamin D plays an active role in calcium homeostasis by regulating intestinal calcium and phosphorus absorption, renal calcium reabsorption and bone mineralization. Vitamin D deficiency has also been related to type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Purpose: Given that we have previously observed a very high rate of severe Vitamin D deficiency in Qatari girls the Read More

Abstract Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a heterogeneous autosomal recessive genetic disorder that leads to ultra structural and functional defects of cilia. This leads to recurrent and chronic respiratory infections, sinusitis, otitis media, and male infertility. In a fraction of patients situs inversus is present. Primary ciliary dyskinesia can result from mutations in at least nine different genes; however, these mutations are responsible f Read More

Abstract Aim: To analyze the factors influencing outcome in traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation in Qatar. Design & Methods: It was a retrospective descriptive study of 50 patients with TBI collected during Jan 2004 to Sep 2007 from the Rehabilitation Unit of Rumailah Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation. Demographic and clinical variables included; age at admission, length of stay in acute care (LOSa), and len Read More

Abstract Introduction: The United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has invested heavily in the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS). Funded by the Qatar National Research Fund, a research team formed of 3 collaborative institutions; Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar (WCMC-Q), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and University of Michigan (UM), is working on transla Read More