Saudi Arabia

COVID-19 Vaccine Had a Significant Positive Impact on Patients with SARS-COV-2 during the Third (Omicron) Wave in Saudi Arabia

September 21, 2022

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article reports the findings of a retrospective study of infected COVID-19 patients during the third (Omicron) wave in a hospital in Saudi Arabia. It finds that Omicron variant symptoms among infected patients are generally milder compared to other variants and that prior COVID-19 vaccination may limit disease severity…

Awareness of Smell Exercise after Smell Dysfunction Related to COVID-19 in Alahsaa, Saudi Arabia

September 21, 2022

Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology This article aims to estimate the prevalence of COVID-19-related anosmia, hyposmia, and parosmia in Alahssa, Saudi Arabia and to establish the level of awareness of smell exercises there. Journal Article

Effect of Helmet Noninvasive Ventilation vs Usual Respiratory Support on Mortality Among Patients with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Due to COVID-19

September 20, 2022

Journal of the American Medical Association This article evaluates whether helmet noninvasive ventilation compared with usual respiratory support reduces mortality in patients in Saudi Arabia with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure due to COVID-19 pneumonia. Journal Article

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Internet Traffic in Saudi Arabia

September 20, 2022

Journal of King Abdulaziz University This article analyzes internet traffic characteristics in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic and explores the impact of the pandemic on internet usage patterns. Journal Article

Evaluation of Short-Term Symptoms Associated with COVID-19 Vaccines Used among Adolescents in Saudi Arabia

September 18, 2022

Cureus This article aims to assess the short-term side effects of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccinations against COVID-19 among teenagers in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

Mortality Predictors Among COVID-19 Elderly in Taif, Saudi Arabia

September 17, 2022

Infection and Drug Resistance This article seeks to identify determinants of COVID-19-related death in geriatric patients in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

Assessment of COVID-19 Symptoms Distribution According to Tobacco Products Consumption and Khat Chewing: A Potential Antinociceptive Role of Nicotine Among COVID-19 Patients

September 15, 2022

International Journal of General Medicine This article assesses the distribution of COVID-19 symptoms according to the consumption of tobacco products and khat chewing among samples of Saudi Arabian individuals. Journal Article

The Cost-Effectiveness of Requesting a Complete Blood Count (CBC) in the Management of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

September 15, 2022

Healthcare This article aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of requesting a complete blood count (CBC) for COVID-19 patients, as opposed to ordering a COVID-19 antibody titer in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

Changes in Physical Activity during COVID-19 Pandemic among Saudi Arabians: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study

September 12, 2022

Health Science Reports This article aims to investigate patterns of physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic among adults residing in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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