Month: December 2024

The Impact of Smoking on the Severity of COVID-19 and Risk Factors for Mortality: A Prospective Study in Hospitalized Patients

Journal of Advanced Lung Health This study from Algeria argues that cigarette smokers are more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection and have a higher risk of developing a severe form of COVID-19. Journal Article

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Unlocking The Keys To COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance: Insights From Healthcare Workers And The General Population

Discover Social Science & Health This study assesses COVID-19 vaccine willingness and its influencing factors among healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-HCWs in Lebanon. Journal Article

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Impact On Clinical Guideline Adherence Of Orient-COVID, A Clinical Decision Support System Based On Dynamic Decision Trees For COVID19 Management: A Randomized Simulation Trial With Medical Trainees

International Journal of Medical Informatics This study proposes an innovative visual interface to allow clinicians easily navigating inside decision trees for the management of COVID-19 patients. It associates a multi-path tree model with the use of the fisheye visual technique, allowing the visualization of large decision trees in a single screen. Journal Article

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Challenging Gender Roles during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Employed Palestinian-Arab Mothers in Israel

Journal of Family and Economic Issues Drawing on gender theory and the time availability explanation, this article explores the way changes in family and work arrangements altered the division of housework and care work in a highly gendered society; Palestinian-Arab dual-earner families in Israel. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and Liver

The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine This study evaluates the impact of COVID-19 on liver function in both hepatic and non-hepatic patients across varying degrees of disease severity, as confirmed by PCR testing. Journal Article

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The Profound Impact Of COVID-19 On The Control And Care Of Diabetic Patients: A Comprehensive Retrospective Cohort Study

BMC Primary Care This study assesses the pandemic’s effect on diabetes control, by examining glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), blood pressure (BP), lipid values (particularly low-density lipoprotein (LDL), body weight/ body mass index (BMI), and comparing these measures to pre-pandemic levels. Journal Article

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A Scoping Review Of COVID-19 Economic Response Policies In The MENA Countries: Lessons Learned For Iran For Future Pandemics

Health Economics Review This study reviews evidence from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including Iran, on COVID-19 economic response policies designed to protect households, vulnerable groups, and businesses. Journal Article

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Moroccan Eating Habits During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Preliminary Analysis

Discover Food This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dietary habits. Data were collected from an online survey (n = 171, out of 315 initial respondents) during the lockdown period from April to June 2020. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Vaccine Knowledge And Acceptance Among The Libyan Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics This study identifies Libyans’ knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. A cross-sectional survey was electronically distributed to the Libyan population aged 18 and older between May and September 2023. Journal Article

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Deep Learning Model for Predicting Spreading Rates of Pandemics, COVID-19 as Case Study

Journal of Information and Organizational Sciences This work is based on the application of an advanced mathematical model to examine and predict a pandemic’s spread. Journal Article

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