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Comparison of SARS-Cov-2 Omicron Variant with the Previously Identified SARS-Cov-2 Variants in Egypt, 2020–2022: Insight into SARS-Cov-2 Genome Evolution and Its Impact on Epidemiology, Clinical Picture, Disease Severity, and Mortality

August 18, 2023 Egypt

BMC Infectious Diseases This article combines epidemiological data and genomic analysis to better describe the epidemiologic, clinical, and genomic characteristics of the omicron variant in Egypt during the COVID-19 pandemic and compares it to other variants of concern. Journal Article

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Is COVID-19 Incriminated in New Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Lebanese Adults?

August 18, 2023 Lebanon

BMC Research Notes This article aims to study the association between COVID-19 infection and new onset type 2 diabetes in Lebanese adults. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and Pediatric Rheumatology: A Comprehensive Study from a Leading Tertiary Center in Saudi Arabia

August 18, 2023 Saudi Arabia

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health This article aims to investigate the rate, clinical manifestations, risk factors, and outcomes of COVID-19 infection in pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on General Surgical Emergencies in Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Single-Center Retrospective Chart Review

August 17, 2023 Saudi Arabia

Cureus This article aims to determine the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination effects on the number of patients presenting with emergent surgical illnesses or requiring emergency general surgical procedures in Al-Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Comparative Assessment of Oral Health Attitudes and Behaviors of First-Time and Previous Dental Patients Undergoing Exodontia Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Private Dental Clinics in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

August 16, 2023 Saudi Arabia

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy This article aims to assess and compare the oral health attitudes and behaviors of first-time and previous patients undergoing dental extractions during the COVID-19 pandemic at private dental clinics in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Dermoscopy-Assisted Prevalence of Hair Loss after COVID-19 Vaccination among an Egyptian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

August 15, 2023 Egypt

Irish Journal of Medical Science This article aims to assess dermoscopically the prevalence of hair loss among an Egyptian population following COVID-19 vaccination. Journal Article

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Plasma Metabolomics Profiling Identifies New Predictive Biomarkers for Disease Severity in COVID-19 Patients

August 10, 2023 United Arab Emirates

PLOS One This article proposes a highly predictive model of disease severity by integrating routine laboratory findings and plasma metabolites including cytosine as a potential biomarker of COVID-19 disease severity. Journal Article

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A Qualitative Assessment of the Adverse Effects Associated with COVID-19 Vaccines: A Study from Jordan

August 10, 2023 Jordan

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice This article aims to qualitatively explore the side effects reported by participants in Jordan who received COVID-19 vaccines. Journal Article

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A Predictive Vaccination Strategy Based on a Swarm Intelligence Technique for the Case of Saudi Arabia: A Control Engineering Approach

August 9, 2023 Saudi Arabia

Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research This article proposes an optimal COVID-19 vaccination strategy in short and medium terms in order to help the local health authorities in Saudi Arabia to first assess the vaccination campaign and to propose a predictive vaccination plan for eradicating the disease. Journal Article

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Bivalent mRNA-1273.214 Vaccine Effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB* Infections

August 9, 2023 Qatar

Journal of Travel Medicine This article estimates the COVID-19 bivalent vaccination’s effectiveness against COVID-19 in the context of Qatar where this vaccine type was introduced in October of 2022. Journal Article

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