Month: November 2024

COVID-19-Related Spinal Subdural Hematoma Presented with Acute Compressive Myelopathy with a Review of the Literature

Neurology and Neuroscience This case report from Iraq argues that for a patient who presents with acute onset of severe back pain and myelopathy without a history of trauma, SSDH should be suspected. Additionally, coagulopathy associated with COVID-19 infection should increase the suspicion of SSDH which needs immediate surgical treatment to save the spinal cord….

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Prevalence And Severity Of Depression, Anxiety And Stress Among COVID-19 Patients In Gaza Strip During The Pandemic: A Prospective Study

EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine This study assesses the prevalence and severity of mental health issues in a hospitalized population of people with COVID-19. Journal Article

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Predictors Of Presence Of And Search For Meaning In Life Among Omani Students During The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nature Scientific Reports This study investigates the personal and academic factors associated with the presence and search for meaning in life among college students in Oman. Journal Article

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Multivariate Techniques for Monitoring Susceptible, Exposed, Infected, Recovered, Death, and Vaccination Model Parameters for the COVID-19 Pandemic for Qatar

Environmental Research and Public Health This study introduces an innovative application of existing methodologies: the Multivariate Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (MEWMA) and Multivariate Cumulative Sum (MCUSUM) control charts (CCs), used for monitoring the parameters of the Susceptible, Exposed, Infected, Recovered, Death, and Vaccination (SEIRDV) model. Journal Article

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Clinical, Biochemical, And Genetic Study Of TACE/TNF-Α/ACE Signaling Pathway In Pediatric COVID-19 Infection

Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics This study examines the presenting characteristics of COVID-19. Journal Article

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Elevated Blood Glucose in COVID-19 Patients: An Explorative Study

medRxiv This study, drawing on data from Libya, examines the association between blood glucose concentration and some biochemical variables that lead to high blood glucose in people infected with COVID-19 virus. Working Paper

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Oral Surgery During COVID-19 In Iraq: Health Protocols, Dental Treatment And Cross Infection

Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care This study assesses the impact of COVID-19 on dental treatment and the risk of cross-infection. Journal Article

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Assessment of Left Ventricular Function by Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Patients with COVID-19

Menoufia Medical Journal This study investigates the impact of active COVID-19 infection on left ventricular mechanics using 2D speckle tracking echocardiography. Journal Article

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Exploring The Use Of COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests Among Displaced Populations In Iraq: Findings From A Pilot Project In Four IDP Camps

Conflict & Health This study seeks to (i) evaluate the performance metrics of the Sure Status COVID-19 Antigen Card Test in this population; (ii) compare Ag RDT results across high- and low-probability cases, vaccination status, and symptom severity; and (iii) report participant perspectives on Ag RDT use for COVID-19 and other diseases. Journal Article

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Exploring The Landscape Of Symptom-Specific Inflammatory Cytokines In Post-COVID Syndrome Patients

BMC Infectious Diseases This study, from Tunisia, examines the profile of inflammatory cytokines in patients with post-COVID syndrome (PCS) and investigates the relationship between this profile, the clinical symptoms as well as the endothelial function in PCS. Journal Article

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