Medical Research

Predictors of Mental Health Problems during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Egypt in 2021

Frontiers in Public Health This article investigates the most impactful factors that affected individuals’ mental health and how individuals’ mental health has changed over the COVID-19 lockdown in Egypt in 2021. Journal Article

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Vaccine Conspiracy Association with Higher COVID-19 Vaccination Side Effects and Negative Attitude towards Booster COVID-19, Influenza and Monkeypox Vaccines: A Pilot Study in Saudi Universities

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics This article investigates the possible association between the embrace of vaccine conspiracies and the attitude to booster COVID-19, seasonal influenza, and monkeypox (mpox) vaccinations as well as the perceived side effects following COVID-19 vaccination. Journal Article

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Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance during the COVID-19 Era among Hospitals in Saudi Arabia and the Implications

Antibiotics This article aims to document current antimicrobial prescribing patterns among Saudi hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank

Preprints This working paper analyzes data from Qatar BioBank to assess the associations between COVID-19 and age, gender, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, education level, dietary patterns, supplement use, physical activity, history of bariatric surgery, diabetes, and hypertension. Working Paper

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Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for COVID-19: The PERIL Prospective Cohort Study

Future Virology This article aims to perform an external validation of a recently developed prognostic model for early prediction of the risk of progression to severe COVID-19 among patients in Qatar. Journal Article

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Seroprevalence and Factors Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Healthcare Workers: Cross-Sectional Study

BMC Infectious Diseases This article aims to estimate the seroprevalence of COVID-19 among healthcare workers in two Yemeni governorates and to identify associated factors using a cross-sectional design. Journal Article

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Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among COVID-19 Patients in South Sinai, Egypt: Prevalence and Associated Predictors

Nature Scientific Reports This article aims to estimate the prevalence and severity of psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, and stress) among COVID-19 patients and their associated significant predictors. Journal Article

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Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines in the Middle Eastern Population

Frontiers in Immunology This article summarizes common to rare side effects of administrated COVID-19 vaccines in a cohort from KSA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Egypt. Journal Article

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Symptomatic MERS-CoV Infection Reduces the Risk of Future COVID-19 Disease; A Retrospective Cohort Study

BMC Infectious Diseases This article aims to determine whether previous MERS-CoV infection was associated with a lower risk of subsequent COVID-19 disease and its related outcomes. Journal Article

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Outcome of COVID-19 in Egyptian Living-Donor Kidney Transplant Recipients and Relation to Maintenance Immunosuppressive Drugs: A Pilot Study

Nature Scientific Reports This article aims to describe COVID-19 infection among Egyptian living-donor kidney transplant recipients and to highlight the impact of long-term immunosuppression on the severity and outcome of the infection. Journal Article

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