Month: December 2022

Serum Interleukin 1β and sP-selectin as Biomarkers of Inflammation and Thrombosis, Could They Be Predictors of Disease Severity in COVID-19 Egyptian Patients? (A Cross-Sectional Study)

Thrombosis This article aims to examine whether serum interleukins 1 beta (IL-1β) and soluble platelets selectin (sP-selectin) could serve as novel markers of thromboembolism in COVID-19 patients in Egypt. Journal Article

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Prevalence of Text Neck Posture, Smartphone Addiction, and Its Association with Neck Disorders among University Students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

PeerJ This article aims to determine the prevalence of text neck posture, smartphone addiction/overuse, and its association with neck disorders among university students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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A Case Report of Relapse of Minimal Change Disease after the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in King Abdul-Aziz Specialist Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia

Middle East Journal of Family Medicine This article aims to present a case of a 64-year-old female who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination as a first dose and then experienced a relapse of minimal change disease (MCD) presenting with nephrotic syndrome. Journal Article

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Study Epidemiology and Determinants of COVID-19 Infection among the Population in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia

Middle East Journal of Family Medicine This article aims to study the epidemiological aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Infection and Vaccine Have No Impact on In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Outcome

Nature Scientific Reports This article aims to investigate the effect of COVID-19 infection or vaccine on IVF outcomes through a multicenter retrospective study that was carried out at 2 assisted reproduction technology (ART) centers in Jordan. Journal Article

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Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Its Relationship with Knowledge about COVID-19 in Medical and Laboratory Medicine Students of Umm-Al-Qura University: A Cross-Sectional Survey

The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery This article aims to measure current mental health status and its relationship with sociodemographic variables and the level of knowledge about COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Acceptance of Sinopharm and AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccines among Egyptian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Environmental Research and Public Health This article aims to evaluate the Egyptian population’s preference and awareness related to available COVID-19 vaccines and to determine different factors that can affect beliefs concerning these vaccines. Journal Article

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The Effect of the COVID-19 Vaccine on the Menstrual Cycle among Reproductive-Aged Females in Saudi Arabia

Cureus This article aims to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine on all features of the menstrual cycle among menstruating persons in Saudi Arabia, including cycle length, amount of bleeding, and pain. Journal Article

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Experiences and Perceptions of COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination among Palestinian Refugees in Jerash Camp and Jordanian Citizens: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study by Face-to-Face Interviews

Infectious Diseases of Poverty This article aims to assess the experiences and perceptions of COVID-19 infection and vaccination among Palestine refugees in Jerash camp compared to resident Jordanian citizens. Journal Article

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Beliefs and Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Three Countries with Different Human Development Index (HDI) Scores: A Comparative Study

Patient Preference and Adherence This article assesses and compares beliefs about and barriers to COVID-19 vaccination among the population of three countries with different Human Development Index (HDI) scores: Saudi Arabia (very high), India (medium), and Sudan (low). Journal Article

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