Month: July 2022

Obstacles in the Road of Biomedical Research on COVID-19 in Jordan: Poor Funding and Beyond

Journal of Global Health This article examines the contributions of Jordanian scientists to academic studies on COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, categorizes them, and provides insights on the challenges the researchers face such as limited funding. Journal Article

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Bahrain COVID-19 Case Studies

World Health Organization This World Health Organization report lauds the Bahraini government of Bahrain for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights lessons learned from the Kingdom’s lockdown, testing, and vaccination experiences. Report

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A New Approach in Identifying the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on University Student’s Academic Performance

Alexandria Engineering Journal This article uses statistics and machine learning approaches to study the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education systems especially on university students’ psychological health. The study was performed on students in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan and looked at key determinants such as the use of digital devices, sleep habits, social communication,…

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Service Delivery for Noncommunicable Diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

East Mediterranean Health Journal This article reports on a Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) assessment by the World Health Organization to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on NCD-related services, programs, funding, and consideration of NCDs in COVID-19 response. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Health Professionals’ Education in Eastern Mediterranean Region

East Mediterranean Health Journal This article assesses health professionals’ education in the East Mediterranean Region and explores the strategies adopted to ensure the continuity of their education in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Seroconversion of COVID-19 in Frontline Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Oman

Oman Medical Journal This article studies the seroconversion among frontline staff at the highest risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infections, including emergency department, critical care, and COVID-19 isolation wards in all healthcare job categories. Journal Article

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Fungal Coinfections in COVID-19-Positive Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia

Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology This article aims to investigate the relationship between fungal coinfections and morbidity and mortality rates in patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to a tertiary hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Double Burden on Health Services in Somalia due to COVID-19 and Conflict

Annals of Medicine and Surgery This article explores the detrimental effects of conflict in Somalia during the COVID-19 pandemic such as the inadequate amount of available health workers, facilities, and health service delivery methods. Journal Article

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Contribution of Saudi Arabia to Regional and Global Publications on COVID-19–Related Research: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article assesses the increasing Saudi Arabian contribution to worldwide research on COVID-19. Journal Article

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Awareness, knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices before the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences This article assesses the knowledge, awareness, and attitudes of the general population in Saudi Arabia towards COVID-19, as well as its adherence to preventive measures and its willingness to take the vaccine. Journal Article

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