Medical Research

Syndromic Surveillance of Respiratory Infections during Protracted Conflict: Experiences from Northern Syria 2016-2021

International Journal of Infectious Diseases This article investigates the trends of Early Warning and Response Network (EWARN) reported ILI (influenza-like illness) and SARI (severe acute respiratory illness) in northern Syria between 2016 and 2021 and the potential impact of SARS-CoV-2. Journal Article

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Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Nursing Students of Mosul University, Iraq

Rawal Medical Journal This article uses a quantitative cross-sectional study to assess the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among nursing students in Mosul city in Iraq. Journal Article

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Evaluating the Governance and Preparedness of the Lebanese Health System for the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

BMJ Open This article reports on a qualitative study held in Lebanon aiming to assess the capacity and governance of Lebanon’s health system throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The health workforce showed high resilience despite the inadequate training and staff shortages. Journal Article

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The Relationship between COVID-19 Fear and Anxiety with the Quality of Life of Students in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

Novelty in Clinical Medicine This article examines the link between the fear and anxiety students experience during the pandemic with online learning, and their quality of life. According to intention to be vaccinated, the patients were divided into vaccine acceptant (VA), hesitant (VH), and resistant (VR) groups who comprised 58.3%, 26.5%, and 15.2%, respectively. Journal…

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Artificial Intelligence Reveals COVID-19 Lung Damage

Nature Middle East This article reports the development of a computer-aided detection method to reveal hidden signs of lung damage in CT scans of people who were admitted to hospital following COVID-19 infection and went on to suffer long-term respiratory complications. Article

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Predictive Ability of Factors in Diagnosing COVID-19: Experiences from Qatar’s Primary Care Settings

International Journal of Infectious Diseases This article aims to establish the predictive ability of demographic and clinical factors in diagnosing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Qatar’s publicly funded primary care settings. Journal Article

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Epidemiology of the First and Second Waves of COVID-19 Pandemic in Djibouti and the Vaccination Strategy Developed for the Response

BMJ Public Health This study examines the epidemiology of the first two covid-19 waves on in Djibouti, highlighting mishaps in the National Plan for Introduction and Deployment for COVID-19 vaccines. Journal Article

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Impact of the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic and Related Vaccination in an Orthopedic Clinic in the United Arab Emirates: An Observational Study

Frontiers in Surgery This article explores the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination on individuals fighting musculoskeletal disorders in the UAE. Journal Article

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Development of a Quality Assurance Tool for Intensive Care Units in Lebanon during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal for Quality in Healthcare This article was motivated by the fact that the World Health Organization has supported the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health to increase ICU beds at public hospitals by 300%, without having a readily available tool to monitor the quality of ICU care. Therefore, the authors describe the process of…

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The Effect of Age, Gender and Comorbidities Upon SARS-CoV-2 Spike Antibody Induction After Two Doses of Sinopharm Vaccine and the Effect of a Pfizer/BioNtech Booster Vaccine

Frontiers in Immunology This article reports the findings of a study that evaluated antibody levels in 379 Bahraini individuals to assess the effect of a COVID-19 booster dose. The authors hoped that their study would help develop a triple dose vaccination strategy to ensure protective immunity against COVID-19. Journal Article

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