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University of Sharjah: Sharjah, Sharjah, AE

2017-08 to present | Associate Professor (Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics )
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University of Oxford University College Oxford: Oxford, Oxfordshire, GB

2012 to 2017 | Lecturer/ Module Leader (Nuffield Department of Medicine, Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health)
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University of Oxford University College Oxford: Oxford, Oxfordshire, GB

2008 to 2017 | Project leader (Nuffield Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology)
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International Atomic Energy Agency: Vienna, AT

2007 to 2008 | Nutrition scientist
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World Health Organization: Cairo, EG

2006 to 2007 | Technical officer (Nutrition )
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United Arab Emirates University: Al ain, AE

1996 to 2003 | Lecturer (Department of Nutrition and Health)
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Education and qualifications (4)

Oxford Brookes University: Oxford, Oxfordshire, GB

2001 to 2005 | PhD
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American University of Beirut: Beirut, LB

1995 | Diploma in Dietetics
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American University of Beirut: Beirut, Beirut, LB

1993 to 1995 | MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics (Department of nutrition and food sciences)
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American University of Beirut: Beirut, Beirut, LB

1989 to 1992 | BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics (Department of nutrition and food sciences)
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Professional activities (3)

Nutrition Society: London, London, GB

1996 to present | Member of the Nutrition Society
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Association for Nutrition: London, GB

1996 to present | Accredited Nutritionist
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American University of Beirut: Beirut, LB

1992 to present | Member (Alumni Association )
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Investigation and Assessment of AI’s Role in Nutrition—An Updated Narrative Review of the Evidence

Nutrients
2025-01-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Hanin Kassem; Aneesha Abida Beevi; Sondos Basheer; Gadeer Lutfi; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Dimitrios Papandreou
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A cross-sectional study on online food delivery applications (OFDAs) in the United Arab Emirates: use and perceptions of healthy food availability among university students

Journal of Nutritional Science
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Leila Cheikh Ismail; Tareq M. Osaili; Bayan Shanan; Dana Rashwan; Hulya Merie; Leen Rishan; Salam Al Shamma; Zaina AlRamahi; Sheima T. Saleh; Maysm N. Mohamad et al.
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Salt-related knowledge, attitudes and practices and their relationship with 24-h urinary sodium and potassium excretions among a group of healthy residents in the UAE: a cross-sectional study

Public Health Nutrition
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Amjad H Jarrar; Pariyarath S Thondre; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Helen Lightowler; Mo’ath F Bataineh; Alia K Al Baloushi; Amira Y Al Braiki; Shaima Al Halabi; Joudi Hajouz; Usama Souka et al.
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Attachment to Meat and Willingness Towards Cultured Alternatives Among Consumers: A Cross-Sectional Study in the UAE

Nutrients
2024-12-25 | Journal article
Contributors: Sharfa Khaleel; Tareq Osaili; Dana N. Abdelrahim; Falak Zeb; Farah Naja; Hadia Radwan; MoezAlIslam E. Faris; Hayder Hasan; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Reyad S. Obaid et al.
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Correction: Al Dhaheri et al. The Effect of Therapeutic Doses of Culinary Spices in Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2024, 16, 1685

Nutrients
2024-11-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri; Dana Hasan Alkhatib; Jack Feehan; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Vasso Apostolopoulos; Lily Stojanovska
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The association of social media with dietary behaviors among adults in the United Arab Emirates

Heliyon
2024-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Leila Cheikh Ismail; Tareq M. Osaili; Farah Naja; Mary Wartanian; Gadeer Elkabat; Mariam Arnous; Hala Alkoukou; Maysm N. Mohamad; Sheima T. Saleh; Rameez Al Daour et al.
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Reporting completeness of nutrition and diet-related randomised controlled trials protocols

Clinical Nutrition
2024-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Flávia Moraes Silva; Amanda Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye; Cintia Curioni; Fabio Gomes; Gary S. Collins; Gilberto Kac; Jonathan Cook; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Matthew J. Page; Neha Khandpur et al.
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Survival of Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat “Guacamole”: Role of Added Antimicrobials

Foods
2024-07-17 | Journal article
Contributors: Rameez Al Daour; Tareq M. Osaili; Lucy Semerjian; Dinesh Kumar Dhanasekaran; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Ioannis N. Savvaidis
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Role of marination, natural antimicrobial compounds, and packaging on microbiota during storage of chicken tawook

Poultry Science
2024-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Tareq M. Osaili; Anas A. Al-Nabulsi; Fayeza Hasan; Dinesh K. Dhanasekaran; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Farah Naja; Hadia Radwan; Amin N. Olaimat; Mutamed Ayyash; Arisha Ali et al.
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The Effect of Therapeutic Doses of Culinary Spices in Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nutrients
2024-05-29 | Journal article
Contributors: Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri; Dana Hasan Alkhatib; Jack Feehan; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Vasso Apostolopoulos; Lily Stojanovska
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Use of nutrition facts panels and traffic light labelling and perceived healthiness of food: conjoint analysis and cross-sectional survey

British Food Journal
2024-05-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Leila Cheikh Ismail; Hadia Radwan; Tareq Osaili; Eman H. Mustafa; Fatema M. Nasereddin; Hafsa J. Saleh; Sara A. Matar; Sheima T. Saleh; Maysm N. Mohamad; Rameez Al Daour et al.
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Molecular crosstalk between polyphenols and gut microbiota in cancer prevention

Nutrition Research
2024-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Falak Zeb; Huma Naqeeb; Tareq Osaili; MoezAllslam Ezzat Faris; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Reyad Shakir Obaid; Farah Naja; Hadia Radwan; Hayder Hasan; Mona Hashim et al.
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Infant feeding practices and risk of preschool obesity in AlAin, UAE: A cross-sectional study

PLOS Global Public Health
2024-02-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Dana AlTarrah; Jayanta Kumar Bora; Julie Lanigan; Jack Feehan; Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri; Syed M. Shah; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Atul Singhal
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Sustainable diets among youth: Validity and reliability of a questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitudes, practices, and willingness to change

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
2023-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Mona Hashim; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Nada Abbas; Juman Ali; Fatema Saeed; Ayah Mohamed; Amal Mashal; Farah Naja
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Reasons individuals stop eating questionnaire (RISE-Q) among adults in the United Arab Emirates

PLOS ONE
2023-10-25 | Journal article
Contributors: Leila Cheikh Ismail; Muhammad Arsyad Subu; Tareq M. Osaili; Hanan Salem; Mona Abdelrahim; Nadin Gamaleldin; Noor Shalfawi; Razan Nasser; Tala Al Daour; Maysm N. Mohamad et al.
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Public’s calorie literacy and perceived effectiveness of restaurant menu calorie labeling in the United Arab Emirates

PLOS ONE
2023-10-24 | Journal article
Contributors: Leila Cheikh Ismail; Amin Nakhostin-Ansari; Hanin Kassem; Tareq M. Osaili; Mona Hashim; Reyad Obaid; Hadia Radwan; Maysm N. Mohamad; Sheima T. Saleh; Zein Al Zomut et al.
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Effect of Dietary Fiber Supplementation on Metabolic Endotoxemia: A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials

Methods and Protocols
2023-09-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Yazan Ranneh; Abdulmannan Fadel; Abdah Md Akim; Iskandar Idris; Bolaji Lilian Ilesanmi-Oyelere; Leila Cheikh Ismail
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Describing the landscape of nutrition or diet-related randomised controlled trials: meta-research study of protocols published between 2012 and 2022

2023-06-08 | Preprint
Contributors: Flávia Moraes Silva; Amanda Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye; Cintia Curioni; Fabio Gomes; Gary S Collins; Gilberto Kac; Jonathan Cook; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Matthew J Page; Neha Khandpur et al.
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Lifestyle and Dietary Patterns during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Bahrain: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients
2023-05-30 | Journal article
Contributors: Jamil Ahmed; Aseel AlSaleh; Amer J. Almarabheh; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Aysha A. M. Almuqahwi; Hussa W. A. AlOmer; Ibrahim M. AlAlhareth; Sabiha J. M. Albader; Saad S. Alhajeri; Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri
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Completeness of Reporting in Diet- and Nutrition-Related Randomized Controlled Trials and Systematic Reviews With Meta-Analysis: Protocol for 2 Independent Meta-Research Studies

JMIR Research Protocols
2023-03-23 | Journal article
Contributors: Flávia Silva; Amanda Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye; Carl Lachat; Cintia Curioni; Fabio Gomes; Gary S Collins; Gilberto Kac; Jennifer Anne de Beyer; Jonathan Cook; Leila Cheikh Ismail et al.
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Soluble and Insoluble Dietary Fibre in Date Fruit Varieties: An Evaluation of Methods and Their Implications for Human Health

Foods
2023-03-13 | Journal article
Contributors: Lily Stojanovska; Habiba I. Ali; Afaf Kamal-Eldin; Usama Souka; Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Serene Hilary
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A Status Review on Health-Promoting Properties and Global Regulation of Essential Oils

Molecules
2023-02-14 | Journal article
Contributors: Tareq M. Osaili; Dinesh Kumar Dhanasekaran; Falak Zeb; MoezAlIslam E. Faris; Farah Naja; Hadia Radwan; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Hayder Hasan; Mona Hashim; Reyad Shaker Obaid
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The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Medicina
2023-02-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Hala Zakaria; Salah Abusanana; Bashair M. Mussa; Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri; Lily Stojanovska; Maysm N. Mohamad; Sheima T. Saleh; Habiba I. Ali; Leila Cheikh Ismail
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Cancer Patients during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mini-Review

Healthcare
2023-01-13 | Journal article
Contributors: Maryam Linjawi; Hira Shakoor; Serene Hilary; Habiba I. Ali; Ayesha S. Al-Dhaheri; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Vasso Apostolopoulos; Lily Stojanovska
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Nutrition Situation Analysis in the UAE: A Review Study

Nutrients
2023-01-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Haleama Al Sabbah; Enas A. Assaf; Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh; Afra Salah AlSammach; Haifa Madi; Nouf Khamis Al Ali; Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri; Leila Cheikh Ismail
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Total Usual Nutrient Intakes and Nutritional Status of United Arab Emirates Children (4 Years–12.9 Years): Findings from the Kids Nutrition and Health Survey (KNHS) 2021

Nutrients
2023-01-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Nahla Hwalla; Lara Chehade; Lynda M. O’Neill; Samer Kharroubi; Amira Kassis; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri; Habiba I. Ali; Sarah Ibrahim; Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor et al.
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Pesticide residues in fresh fruits imported into the United Arab Emirates

Heliyon
2022-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Tareq M. Osaili; Maryam S. Al Sallagi; Dinesh K. Dhanasekaran; Wael A.M. Bani Odeh; Hajer J. Al Ali; Ahmed A.S.A. Al Ali; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Khadija O. Al. Mehri; Vijayan A. Pisharath; Richard Holley et al.
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Lifestyle Interventions for Prevention and Management of Diet-Linked Non-Communicable Diseases among Adults in Arab Countries

Healthcare
2022-12-23 | Journal article
Contributors: Maryam Naveed Muhammad Tariq; Lily Stojanovska; Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Vasso Apostolopoulos; Habiba I. Ali
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Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) and participants' BMI across various sociodemographic groups in Arab countries in the Mediterranean Region

Tobacco Induced Diseases
2022-11-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Haleama Al Sabbah; Enas Assaf; Zainab Taha; Radwan Qasrawi; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Ayesha Al Dhaheri; Maha Hoteit; Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh; Reema Tayyem; Hiba Bawadi et al.
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Gut Microbiota and Time-Restricted Feeding/Eating: A Targeted Biomarker and Approach in Precision Nutrition

2022-10-24 | Preprint
Contributors: Falak Zeb; Tareq M. Osaili; Reyad S. Obaid; Farah Naja; Hadia Radwan; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Hayder Hasan; Mona Hashim; Iftikhar Alam; Bismillah Sehar et al.
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Completeness of Reporting in Diet- and Nutrition-Related Randomized Controlled Trials and Systematic Reviews With Meta-Analysis: Protocol for 2 Independent Meta-Research Studies (Preprint)

2022-10-14 | Preprint
Contributors: Flávia Silva; Amanda Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye; Carl Lachat; Cintia Curioni; Fabio Gomes; Gary S Collins; Gilberto Kac; Jennifer Anne de Beyer; Jonathan Cook; Leila Cheikh Ismail et al.
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Feeding Practices of Infants and Toddlers by Their Mothers in Selected Northern Emirates of the United Arab Emirates

Nutrients
2022-09-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Habiba I. Ali; Emmanuella Magriplis; Amita Attlee; Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Lily Stojanovska
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2022-08-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Haleama Al Sabbah; Zainab Taha; Radwan Qasrawi; Enas A. Assaf; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri; Maha Hoteit; Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh; Reema Tayyem; Hiba Bawadi et al.
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Associations of Dyslipidemia with Dietary Intakes, Body Weight Status and Sociodemographic Factors among Adults in the United Arab Emirates

Nutrients
2022-08-19 | Journal article
Contributors: Habiba I. Ali; Fadima Elmi; Lily Stojanovska; Naser Ibrahim; Leila Cheikh Ismail; Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri
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Psychosocial factors affecting dietary habits of university students: A cross-sectional study

Heliyon
2022-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Leila Cheikh Ismail; Tareq M. Osaili; Maysm N. Mohamad; Mona Hashim; Lily Stojanovska; Rameez Al Daour; Dalal Nader; Hanoof Alrayis; Nouf Sultan Alzaabi; Lojain Elbarag et al.
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Total Usual Nutrient Intakes and Nutritional Status of United Arab Emirates Children (<4 Years): Findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2021

Current Developments in Nutrition
2022-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Lara M Nassreddine; Farah A Naja; Nahla C Hwalla; Habiba I Ali; Maysm N Mohamad; Fatima Al Zahraa S Chokor; Lara N Chehade; Lynda M O’Neill; Samer A Kharroubi; Wafaa H Ayesh et al.
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Food Wastage Attitudes among the United Arab Emirates Population: The Role of Social Media

Sustainability
2022-02-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Tareq Osaili; Reyad Obaid; Russul Alqutub; Rawya Akkila; Ala Habil; Ahlam Dawoud; Serin Duhair; Fayeza Hasan; Mona Hashim; Leila Ismail et al.
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An Evaluation of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Perceived Social Distancing Policies in Relation to Planning, Selecting, and Preparing Healthy Meals: An Observational Study in 38 Countries Worldwide

Frontiers in Nutrition
2021 | Journal article
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Part of ISSN: 2296861X
Contributors: Backer, C.D.; Teunissen, L.; Cuykx, I.; Decorte, P.; Pabian, S.; Gerritsen, S.; Matthys, C.; Sabbah, H.A.; Royen, K.V.; Bergheim, I. et al.
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Assessment of nutritional quality of snacks and beverages sold in university vending machines: a qualitative assessment

Br. Food J.
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0007-070X
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Association between preterm-birth phenotypes and differential morbidity, growth, and neurodevelopment at age 2 years: Results from the INTERBIO-21st newborn study

JAMA Pediatr.
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2168-6203
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Be well: A potential role for vitamin B in COVID-19

Maturitas
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0378-5122
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Fetal cranial growth trajectories are associated with growth and neurodevelopment at 2 years of age: INTERBIO-21st Fetal Study

Nat. Med.
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1078-8956
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Fetal growth velocity standards from the Fetal Growth Longitudinal Study of the INTERGROWTH-21st Project

Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol.
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0002-9378
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Immune-boosting role of vitamins D, C, E, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids: Could they help against COVID-19?

Maturitas
2021 | Journal article
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Immunomodulatory effects of dietary polyphenols

Nutrients
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2072-6643
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Impact of coronavirus 2019 on mental health and lifestyle adaptations of pregnant women in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
2021 | Journal article
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Part of ISSN: 14712393
Contributors: Hashim, M.; Coussa, A.; Al Dhaheri, A.S.; Al Marzouqi, A.; Cheaib, S.; Salame, A.; Abu Jamous, D.O.; Naja, F.; Hasan, H.; Stojanovska, L. et al.
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Impact of COVID-19 on mental health and quality of life: Is there any effect? A crosssectional study of the MENA region

PLoS ONE
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85103279989

Part of ISSN: 19326203
Contributors: Al Dhaheri, A.S.; Bataineh, M.F.; Mohamad, M.N.; Ajab, A.; Al Marzouqi, A.; Jarrar, A.H.; Habib-Mourad, C.; Jamous, D.O.A.; Ali, H.I.; Al Sabbah, H. et al.
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Impact of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) lockdown on mental health and well-being in the United Arab Emirates

Front. Psychiatry
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1664-0640
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International gestational age-specific centiles for blood pressure in pregnancy from the INTERGROWTH-21st Project in 8 countries: A longitudinal cohort study

PLoS Medicine
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85105598515

Part of ISSN: 15491676 15491277
Contributors: Green, L.J.; Kennedy, S.H.; Mackillop, L.; Gerry, S.; Purwar, M.; Urias, E.S.; Ismail, L.C.; Barros, F.; Victora, C.; Carvalho, M. et al.
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Role of vitamin D supplementation in aging patients with COVID-19

Maturitas
2021 | Journal article
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