Month: October 2022

Coinfections in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: A Descriptive Study from the United Arab Emirates

Infection and Drug Resistance This article aims to characterize the clinical and microbiological profiles of coinfections in patients with COVID-19 in the UAE. Journal Article

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Health Economic Burden of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

Frontiers in Public Health This article aims to provide real-world data on the health economic burden of COVID-19 on the Saudi health sector and to assess the direct medical costs associated with the management of COVID-19 in the Kingdom. Journal Article

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Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine for COVID-19 Prophylaxis Among Healthcare Professionals and Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

PLOS One This article aims to assess the prevalence of use of traditional and complementary medicine for the prophylaxis of COVID-19 among healthcare professionals and students in Jordan. Journal Article

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Observational Study of Factors Associated with Morbidity and Mortality from COVID-19 in Lebanon, 2020–2021

PLOS One This article probes for outcomes of severity of COVID-19 in Lebanese patients to investigate the association between clinical and metabolic variables and disease outcomes, mainly intubation and mortality. Journal Article

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Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Health Care Workers in Tunisia

Research Square This working paper aims to assess the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tunisia’s health care workers’ work, psychological outcomes, and return to work indicators. Working Paper

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Genome Sequence of an Early Imported Case of SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant (B.1.617.2 AY.122) in Iraq in April 2021

American Society for Microbiology This article reports the complete genome sequence of an early imported case of a SARS-CoV-2 strain in Iraq obtained from a flight passenger en route from India. Journal Article

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Challenges and Barriers to E-Learning Experienced by Trainers and Training Coordinators in the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Crisis

PLOS One This article explores the challenges of and barriers to e-learning experienced by trainers and training coordinators in the Saudi Ministry of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Epidemic during COVID-19 in Iraq: A “Double Whammy”?

Clinical Case Reports This letter to the editor urges attention to an outbreak of Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever in Iraq which might prove to be a catastrophic calamity, particularly in the context of Eid-ul-Adha and the fact that the majority of Iraq’s health initiatives are focused on COVID-19 control. Journal Article

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Factors Affecting Nursing and Health Technician Students’ Satisfaction with Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Morocco: A Survey-Based Observational Study

Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions This article aims to determine the satisfaction levels of nursing and health technician students in Morocco with distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Down Syndrome Outreach during the COVID-19 Pandemic – An Interprofessional Zoom® WhatsApp® Collaboration in Syria

Journal of Pediatric Healthcare This article reflects on the experience of children with Down Syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic given that they face increased risks of severe outcomes of the disease (e.g., respiratory symptoms, fever, and several medical complications). Journal Article

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