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Preliminary Blood Pressure Screening in a Representative Sample of Extremely Obese Kuwaiti Adolescents

open access: yesJournal of Obesity, 2013
A relationship between blood pressure (BP) and obesity has been found in young adults, but no data are available for adolescents in Kuwait. 257 adolescent (11–19 years) participants were categorized into two groups according to their BMI; 48 nonobese (21
Rima Abdul Razzak   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Indian Ocean humpback dolphin Sousa plumbea (G.Cuvier, 1829). A status report for the Arabian region. Scientific Committee document SC/54/SM6, International Whaling Commission, 26 April-10 May 2002, Shimonoseki, Japan [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Available data on the genus Sousa are reviewed for the Arabian region. Nominal usage of Sousa plumbea (G. Cuvier 1828) is retained as a pragmatic measure, based on geographic and morphologic affiliation.
Baldwin, R.M.   +3 more
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Early Pliocene Varanus (Squamata, Varanidae) remains from Megalo Emvolon, Thessaloniki, Greece

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
The article describes new cranial and postcranial varanid material from Megalo Emvolon Lower Pliocene vertebrate fossil site near Thessaloniki. The fossils, likely representing a single individual, are referred to Varanus cf. marathonensis. Abstract This study describes new fossil varanid material from a recently discovered fossil spot (MVL site) at ...
Chara Drakopoulou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Early christianity in Iraq and the Gulf: a view from the architectural remains [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
The spread and settlement of Christianity in the Arabic world prior to Islam is not the most popular topic. Archaeological focus was mainly directed to the early historic period and indigenous beliefs.
De Langhe, Kaatje
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Britain’s decision to withdraw from the Persian Gulf: a pattern not a puzzle [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The reasons for the British decision to withdraw from the Gulf are highly contentious. While some scholars have focused on short-term considerations, especially the devaluation of sterling towards the end of 1967, in the British determination to quit the
Smith, Simon C.
core   +1 more source

Understanding teacher agency in the context of school‐based climate change and sustainability education: A case study of the experiences of teachers and school students in England

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Drawing on teacher agency as a conceptual framework, we explored the extent to which school teachers in secondary schools in England achieve agency in relation to teaching climate change and sustainability. This research provides a novel approach to understanding the relational and emergent qualities of teacher agency by bringing together ...
Nicola Walshe, Elizabeth A. C. Rushton
wiley   +1 more source

Factors associated with adherence to preventive measures against COVID-19, among adult Bahraini residents

open access: yesScientific Reports
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a life-altering experience. It compelled individuals to alter their attitudes and habits and adopt measures to prevent the risks of infection. This research discusses factors that determine adherence to these measures, with
Adoub Al Derazi   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Differential diagnosis of malignant epithelial tumours in the liver: an immunohistochemical study on liver biopsy material

open access: yesAnnals of Hepatology, 2011
Introduction. A variety of primary and secondary malignant tumours may present in the liver. In clinical practice the most commonly encountered hepatic tumours are primary hepatocellular carcinoma, metastatic carcinoma and primary cholangiocarcinoma ...
Najla Al-Muhannadi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The relationship between attendance and academic performance of undergraduate medical students during surgical clerkship

open access: yesBMC Medical Education, 2021
Background The current study aimed to evaluate the previously unexplored correlation between undergraduate medical students’ attendance during their surgical clerkship and their academic performance.
Hamdi Al Shenawi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of micronutrients in the management of COIVD-19 and optimizing vaccine efficacy

open access: yesHuman Nutrition & Metabolism, 2022
Since COVID-19 was declared as a pandemic, a race between researchers has begun to deeply examine the mechanism of the virus and how to combat it. Few clinical investigations and studies have paid attention to the role of micronutrients in the disease's ...
Noor Altooq   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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