Month: March 2023

Transition to Online Teaching Under COVID-19: The Case Study of UAE University

Social Change in the Gulf Region This article suggests that the UAE University case study could be treated as a successful example of the urgent transition to online learning and teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic since the vast majority of the faculty members were satisfied with their online teaching experience. Article

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Impact of Comorbidities on Hospitalised Syrian Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Study

BMJ Open This article aims to compare the clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, outcomes, and overall survival time of patients with COVID-19 with and without comorbidities in Damascus. Journal Article

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Predictors of Intensive Care Unit Length of Stay and Mortality among Unvaccinated COVID-19 Patients in Jordan

Infection Prevention in Practice This article aims to examine predictors of mortality and ICU stay in unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in the north of Jordan. Journal Article

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Memory, Attention, and Concentration Dysfunction Post-COVID-19 among College Students in Saudi Arabia: A Case-Control Study

Cureus This article aims to study the concept of cognitive dysfunction post-COVID-19 among college students in Saudi Arabia and its potential effect on their academic performance. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Primary Series and Booster Vaccination and Potential for Immune Imprinting

medRxiv This working paper investigates differences in the incidence of COVID-19 reinfection in a cohort of persons who had a primary omicron infection, but different vaccination histories using matched, national, retrospective, and cohort studies. Working Paper

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The COVID-19 Experience of Orthodontists in Jordan

Journal of Orthodontic Science This article aims to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthodontic clinical services in Jordan. Journal Article

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study among University Students in Lebanon

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment This article aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward the COVID-19 pandemic among university students in Lebanon. Journal Article

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Achieving COVID-19 Herd Immunity in Algeria: Current State of Vaccination, Challenges, and Recommendations

Public Health Challenges This article provides an overview of the current COVID-19 situation in Algeria, explores the progress made and the challenges toward achieving herd immunity, and recommends solutions for policymakers to develop sustainable interventions. Journal Article

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Depression among Jordanian Women during Pregnancy in COVID-19: Role of Social Support

Electronic Journal of General Medicine This article describes the level of depression and social support experienced by pregnant Jordanian women during the COVID-19 pandemic and assesses the role of support and other factors on depression levels. Journal Article

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COVID-19: Establishing, Implementing and Assessment Safety Strategy, Descriptive Interventional Study

PLOS One This article reports on an interventional descriptive study aimed at reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and enabling physical attendance of the practical session for applied medical students by establishing and implementing a safety strategy. Journal Article

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