United Arab Emirates

Challenges of Breastfeeding during COVID-19 and Baby Friendly Protocols Adopted at a Maternity Health Center in the Northern Emirates of UAE: A Comprehensive Review

Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition This article explores concepts concerning COVID-19 and breastfeeding mothers, the safety of vaccinations, the beneficial effects of breastfeeding on both mother and child, important hygiene recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 infected mothers, and possible solutions to optimize breastfeeding and safety precautions amidst the fear of the emergence of novel variants. Journal…

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Changes in Sleep Duration and Sleep Timing in the General Population From Before to During the First COVID-19 Lockdown: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health This article performs a meta-analysis of articles from Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, KSA, the UAE, and other countries to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on quantitative sleep parameters. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Management and Outcomes of Oncology Patients: Results of MENA COVID-19 and Cancer Registry (MCCR)

Journal of Immunotherapy and Precision Oncology This article reports pertinent MENA COVID-19 and Cancer Registry findings on patient management and outcomes from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Algeria, the UAE, and Morocco. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Menstrual Disorders among Reproductive Age Women in the UAE

Journal of Women’s Health and Development This article aims to investigate the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the prevalence and nature of menstrual abnormalities among vaccinated females of reproductive age living in the UAE. Journal Article

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The Management of Patients at High Risk of Serious COVID-19 Disease: Optimising the Patient Pathway in the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe

Cureus This article reports on the perspectives of healthcare professionals from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, KSA, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, the UAE, and other countries on the therapeutic management of patients at high risk of serious COVID-19. Journal Article

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Could Anemia Impact the Severity of Infections? COVID-19 as an Example

F1000 This working paper aims to assess the influence of anemia on COVID-19 severity, ICU admission, and mortality rate in hospitalized patients in the UAE. Working Paper

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Evaluating the Potential Mediating Role of ADAMTS13 Activity in the Relationship Between Obesity and the Severity of COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Medicine This article investigates the link between body mass index (BMI), Obesity, and COVID-19 outcomes among patients in the UAE. Journal Article

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Physicians’ Perceptions Regarding the Role of Vitamin D in COVID-19 Management: A Qualitative Study

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology This article aims to ascertain physicians’ perceptions regarding the role of Vitamin D in adjuvant therapy for COVID-19 patients. Journal Article

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Government Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Good Practices and Lessons for Future Preparedness

Global Health Research and Policy This article summarizes and measures government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in GCC countries using four indices: the Government Response Index, the Stringency Index, the Vaccine Index, and the Initial Response Index. Journal Article

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding in COVID-19 Infected Patients, and Management Outcomes

International Journal of General Medicine This article aims to understand the risk and management outcomes of gastrointestinal bleeding in COVID-19-infected patients. Journal Article

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