Medical Research

Rhino Orbital Cerebral Mucormycosis: A Life-Threatening Complication of Coronavirus Diseases 2019 in an Uncontrolled Diabetic Patient

Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine This article from Saudi Arabia and the UAE describes a case of rhino orbital mucormycosis resulting in bilateral blindness and intracranial extension in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) and mild COVID-19 infection. Journal Article

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Effects of the COVID-19 Infection on Women’s Menstrual Cycle: A Retrospective Study at Latifa Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cureus This article presents the results of a retrospective study wherein 700 women recovering from COVID-19 infection were asked about any new menstrual disturbances after the infection. Journal Article

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The Impact COVID-19 Infection on Cancer Patients: A Tertiary Cancer Center Experience in Jordan

Cureus This article aims to evaluate the outcomes of COVID-19 infection among cancer patients treated at King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan. Journal Article

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Are We Well Prepared for Public Health Emergencies? COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Cancer Care in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article aims to explore the experiences of cancer patients in Saudi Arabia and to assess the effect of restrictions, delays, and changes in healthcare delivery on their health. Journal Article

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Are We Prepared for Potential Repercussions of International Sports Events in the Midst of a Global Pandemic?

Journal of Global Health This article examines the hosting of the Qatar World Cup during the COVID-19 pandemic to gain insights into how large-scale international events may influence the future trajectory of a global pandemic. Journal Article

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Predicting Poor Mental Health amongst Older Syrian Refugees in Lebanon during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Wave Longitudinal Study

medRxiv This working paper aims to identify predictors of poor mental health amongst older Syrian refugees living in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working Paper

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Assessing the Prevalence and Patterns of COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects among Syrian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Preventive Medicine Reports This article reports that COVID-19 vaccines were generally well-tolerated by the Syrian population, with mostly short-term side effects and with a higher incidence of side effects associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Antibiotic Resistance and Clinical Outcomes among Critically Ill Patients

American Journal of Infection Control This article investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) among critically ill patients in Jordan and their clinical outcomes. Journal Article

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE-2) with Interferon-Induced Transmembrane Protein-3 (IFITM-3) Genetic Variants and Interleukin-6 as Severity and Risk Predictors among COVID-19 Egyptian Population

International Journal of Microbiology This article explores the association between ACE-2 and IFITM-3 genotypes and their corresponding allele frequencies with disease severity indices in the Egyptian COVID-19 population. Journal Article

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Effect of Pre-Existing Chronic Medical Conditions on Clinical Features and Disease Outcomes of COVID-19 Infection in Jordanian Children

Journal of Biosciences and Medicines This article studies COVID-19’s clinical presentation, disease progression, and outcomes among hospitalized pediatric patients. Journal Article

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