Medical Research

The Ability to Detect the COVID-19 Genome Using Saliva Swabs in Comparison with Nasopharyngeal Swabs in Baghdad

European Journal of General Dentistry This article aims to test the ability to detect COVID-19 using saliva swabs in comparison with nasopharyngeal swabs in Baghdad. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients With Rheumatic Diseases in Medina, Saudi Arabia: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus This article aims to elaborate on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on AIRD (autoimmune rheumatic disease) patients and rheumatology practices in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Association Between Receiving COVID‐19 Vaccine and Menstrual Cycle Patterns Among Childbearing Women: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports This article aims to evaluate the menstrual cycle patterns among women of childbearing age after receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and Patients on Renal Replacement Therapy: Perspective from the State of Qatar

Qatar Medical Journal This article reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hemodialysis and renal failure patients in Qatar. Journal Article

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Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 Anti-Spike Antibody Levels and Breakthrough Infection Risk Among Vaccinated Adults in North Lebanon

PLOS One This article tracks the progression of anti-spike SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers at two-time points within a cohort of 201 adults who received Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2), AstraZeneca, or Sputnik V vaccines in North Lebanon. Journal Article

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Follow‐Up and Comparative Assessment of SARS‐CoV‐2 IgA, IgG, Neutralizing, and Total Antibody Responses After BNT162b2 or mRNA‐1273 Heterologous Booster Vaccination

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses This article conducts a comparative assessment of the immunogenicity between homologous primary vaccination regimens and heterologous prime-boost vaccination using BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273. Journal Article

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Mental Health During COVID-19: An Evaluation of Academic Universities’ Contribution to Existing Research

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare This article aims to summarize academic contributions to mental health research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Long-Term Complications of COVID-19 in Jordan: A Study on Persisting Symptoms and Management

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health This article aims to assess the prevalence of post-COVID syndrome, associated symptoms, and potential influencing factors, including vaccine types in Jordan. Journal Article

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FURIN, IFNL4, and TLR2 Gene Polymorphisms in Relation to COVID-19 Severity: A Case–Control Study in Egyptian Patients

Infection This article investigates the association of three substantial gene polymorphisms (FURIN, IFNL4, and TLR2) with COVID-19 susceptibility and severity to help predict prognosis. Journal Article

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Protocol Implementation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences From a Randomized Trial of Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

BMC Medical Research Methodology This article by authors from Kuwait and the KSA describes a randomized trial of stress ulcer prophylaxis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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