Month: September 2023

Machine Learning Techniques for the Identification of Risk Factors Associated with Food Insecurity among Adults in Arab Countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic

BMC Public Health This article shows that Jordanian, Palestinian, Lebanese, and Saudi Arabian respondents reported the highest rates of food insecurity in the Arab region during the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas Oman and Bahrain reported the lowest rates. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Presenting As Intractable Hiccups: An Apparently Harmless Yet Misleading Manifestation

Authorea This working paper documents the case of a patient who presented with hiccups and ended up passing away to underscore the importance of maintaining a high level of vigilance for COVID-19, including if the only symptom is hiccups. Working Paper

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Could Home Management of COVID-19 Cases Alleviate Strain on the Fragile Healthcare System in Damascus, Syria: A Prospective Cohort Study

Research Square This working paper documents the experience of a voluntary medical team that solely provided home care for COVID-19 patients in the Syrian capital and assesses the effectiveness of this approach during the first wave in terms of symptom improvement, hospitalization, and patient outcomes. Working Paper

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From Past to Present: Exploring COVID-19 in Qatar’s Hemodialysis Population across Omicron Dominant and Pre-Omicron Periods

PLOS One This article aims to compare the incidence and outcomes of the COVID-19 Omicron dominant period versus other pre-Omicron periods with regard to hemodialysis patients in Qatar. Journal Article

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Seasonal Prevalence of Respiratory Pathogens Among Children in the United Arab Emirates: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in the Pre-COVID-19 Era

Cureus This article aims to determine trends in seasonal viral prevalence in order to monitor disease activity and optimize the timing of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prophylaxis among high-risk infants in the UAE prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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HLA Class I Associations with the Severity of COVID-19 Disease in the United Arab Emirates

PLOS One This article examines the effect of HLA class I alleles on the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection in 92 patients with COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates. Journal Article

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A Prospective Study of Extraesophageal Reflux and Potential Microaspiration in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 in Jordan

BMC Pulmonary Medicine This article explores the potential for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) microaspiration and aerodigestive pathophysiology in a novel prospective investigation of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Jordan. Journal Article

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Period Prevalence of COVID-19 and Influenza Symptoms in 2022 Among Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Cureus This article aims to estimate the period prevalence of respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19 and influenza among adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia in 2022. Journal Article

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Sentiment Analysis of Opinions about Online Education in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq during COVID-19

Qeios This working paper aims to analyze the sentiments of learners and educators toward online education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Working Paper

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Strategies and Technologies to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections: Lessons from SARS, Ebola, and MERS in Saudi Arabia, A Systematic Review

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology This article aims to comprehensively analyze the effectiveness, challenges, and implications of infection control measures and technological interventions employed during the SARS (COVID-19), Ebola, and MERS outbreaks in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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