Iraq

Generalized Anxiety Disorders Among The Adult Population In Basra During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine This study assesses the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the adult population in Basra. Journal Article

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Prevalence of Long COVID-19 among Home-treated COVID-19 Patients in Baghdad, Iraq 2023

Iraqi Journal of Community Medicine This study seeks to establish base-line data for health policy makers to prevent and control this important public health problem. Journal Article

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Deep Learning Model for Predicting Spreading Rates of Pandemics, COVID-19 as Case Study

Journal of Information and Organizational Sciences This work is based on the application of an advanced mathematical model to examine and predict a pandemic’s spread. Journal Article

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COVID-19-Related Spinal Subdural Hematoma Presented with Acute Compressive Myelopathy with a Review of the Literature

Neurology and Neuroscience This case report from Iraq argues that for a patient who presents with acute onset of severe back pain and myelopathy without a history of trauma, SSDH should be suspected. Additionally, coagulopathy associated with COVID-19 infection should increase the suspicion of SSDH which needs immediate surgical treatment to save the spinal cord….

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Oral Surgery During COVID-19 In Iraq: Health Protocols, Dental Treatment And Cross Infection

Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care This study assesses the impact of COVID-19 on dental treatment and the risk of cross-infection. Journal Article

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Exploring The Use Of COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests Among Displaced Populations In Iraq: Findings From A Pilot Project In Four IDP Camps

Conflict & Health This study seeks to (i) evaluate the performance metrics of the Sure Status COVID-19 Antigen Card Test in this population; (ii) compare Ag RDT results across high- and low-probability cases, vaccination status, and symptom severity; and (iii) report participant perspectives on Ag RDT use for COVID-19 and other diseases. Journal Article

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The IFIH1 Gene Variants Rs1990760 And Rs2111485 Are Associated With COVID-19 Susceptibility And Affect IFIH1 Protein Levels In Iraqis

The Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics This study finds that the IFIH1 protein up-regulated levels in the serum of patients with mild/moderate COVID-19. Journal Article

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The Impact Of Coronavirus Pandemic Shutdowns On Immunization Completion In Hadeetha, Anbar, Iraq: A Case-Study Of Vaccine Completion In A Recovering Healthcare System

Vaccine This study estimates the number of children in Hadeetha, Iraq from 12 to 24 months of age who continued to miss routine immunization due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Journal Article

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The Potential Role Of Dyslipidemia In COVID-19 Severity Among Iraqi Patients

Human Antibodies This study assesses the possible relationship between dyslipidemia and the severity of coronavirus disease 2019. Journal Article

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Immuno-Inflammatory and Organ Dysfunction Markers in Severe COVID-19 Patients

Cytokine This study argues organ damage biomarkers, blood disorder, cytokine storm indicators and sepsis markers can be utilized as diagnostic biomarkers to assess the severity of SARS-COV2. Journal Article

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