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…
Forty High School Students Complete Aspiring Doctors Program at WCM-Q
Forty students from different high schools across Qatar completed the challenging Qatar Aspiring Doctors Program (QADP), an initiative run by the Office of Student Outreach and Educational Development at Weill…
WCM-Q Pediatrics Interest Group Holds Virtual Health Fair for Children
Trainee doctors from Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) held their annual Children’s Health Fair to entertain younger members of families and offer advice about keeping them healthy. The event…
WCM-Q and HMC Heart Hospital Conduct ECG Course for Healthcare Professionals
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) Heart Hospital recently teamed up to deliver a practical course on the effective use of the electrocardiogram (ECG) to diagnose…
WCM-Q Research Examines the Role of Proteins in Obesity
A study of proteins circulating in the bloodstream has identified several proteins that may play a causal role in obesity, making them potential targets for drugs and therapies. Researchers at…
WCM-Q Research Finds Elevated Levels of Stress Among University Students in Qatar
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) found elevated levels of stress among students studying in different universities in Qatar. Researchers of the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at WCM-Q surveyed…
WCM-Q Researchers Examine Potential Uses of Diabetes Drug in Fight Against COVID-19
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) examined whether a common diabetes drug could provide some protection against hospitalisation and death in patients with COVID-19. In the article, Dr…
WCM-Q Study Explores ‘Smart’ Wearable Medical Devices
Three generations of students and alumni of Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) have recently collaborated on a multi-national, multi-institutional study into the future of ‘smart’ wearable medical devices. The…
Cancer Therapies, Alzheimer’s and Data Sharing in Latest WCM-Q Grand Rounds Series
The safe use of anti-cancer therapies, the importance of sharing data during pandemics, and the early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease were discussed by three expert speakers during the latest edition…
WCM-Q Research Looks into Using Telehealth for Older People During Pandemic
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) reviewed the strengths and weaknesses of using telehealth approaches to deliver care to older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, conducted by researchers…