WCM-Q Research Identifies Metabolites Associated with Complications in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have identified metabolites that are associated with type 2 diabetes and its complications, mainly obesity, retinopathy and dyslipidemia. The study, led by Dr Noha…
WCM-Q’s Institute for Population Health Celebrates a Decade of Achievement
The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently celebrated 10 years of advancing population health in Qatar, the region and beyond. According to Population Health and…
WCM-Q Research on Key Protein Helps Explain How Obesity Leads to Type-2 Diabetes
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) made new discoveries on the essential role played by a protein called Sirtuin1 in the metabolism of fat and how depletion of this protein…
WCM-Q Probes How the Molecular Mechanisms of Obesity Lead to Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained new insights into the molecular mechanisms by which obesity leads to premature ageing of fat cells, and then to chronic inflammation, insulin…
WCM-Q Research Says Barriers to Physical Activity Contribute to Obesity Crises
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) examined the barriers to physical activity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that contribute to the region’s worsening obesity and type-2 diabetes…
WCM-Q Examines Effectiveness of Different Diets in Weight Loss
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) conducted a systematic review of diets to attempt to ascertain the most effective for reducing obesity in the Middle East and North…
New Webinar Series at WCM-Q to Drive Health and Wellness Efforts in Qatar
The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) launched a new series of webinars to explore how evidence-based integrative and preventive approaches can promote health and tackle…
Holistic Care for Patients at HMC’s National Obesity Treatment Center
Since opening their doors in 2017, the National Obesity Treatment Center of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has continued to expand its care services and today is one of the largest…
WCM-Q Grand Rounds Attract More Healthcare Professionals During Pandemic
The Grand Rounds live webinar series at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has been attracting large audiences as healthcare professionals take advantage of online courses to continue developing their skills and…
Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Reversed with Intensive Lifestyle Change
A research study spearheaded by clinical researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) has shown for the first time that type-2 diabetes can be reversed in patients from the…