United Arab Emirates

Have the Extraordinary Circumstances of the COVID-19 Outbreak and the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict Impacted the Efficiency of Cryptocurrencies?

Financial Innovation This article explores whether the COVID-19 outbreak and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict have impacted the efficiency of cryptocurrencies by utilizing the Cramér-von Mises test. Journal Article

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Intention to Quit and Its Correlates among Dieticians Residing in the United Arab Emirates during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey

PLOS One This article reveals a high intention to quit among UAE dieticians during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies a few correlates for the intention to quit that could support the development of evidence-based interventions. Journal Article

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Rhino Orbital Cerebral Mucormycosis: A Life-Threatening Complication of Coronavirus Diseases 2019 in an Uncontrolled Diabetic Patient

Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine This article from Saudi Arabia and the UAE describes a case of rhino orbital mucormycosis resulting in bilateral blindness and intracranial extension in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) and mild COVID-19 infection. Journal Article

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Effects of the COVID-19 Infection on Women’s Menstrual Cycle: A Retrospective Study at Latifa Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cureus This article presents the results of a retrospective study wherein 700 women recovering from COVID-19 infection were asked about any new menstrual disturbances after the infection. Journal Article

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An Epidemiological Model for Analysing Pandemic Trends of Novel Coronavirus Transmission with Optimal Control

Journal of Biological Dynamics This article examines the temporal dynamics and optimal control of COVID-19 propagation in Oman, the UAE, and other settings using an epidemiological model. Journal Article

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Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics of Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis Admissions to COVID-19 Free UAE Tertiary Center During Pandemic

Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal This article aims to evaluate the characteristics and severity of DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) admissions before and during the pandemic to a COVID-19-free hospital in the UAE. Journal Article

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Comparative Study of Total Antibody Titer Against SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein between Male and Female COVID-19 Patients of Different Age Groups in UAE

American Journal of Clinical Pathology This article aims to examine the associations with age, gender, and clinical parameters of total antibody responses against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 after infection in the UAE population. Journal Article

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Islamic vs. Conventional Banking: What about the Efficiency during Coronavirus?

Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research This article measures the efficiency of Islamic banks in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Yemen, and Tunisia through a comparative study with their conventional counterparts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Genetic Determinants of Severe COVID-19 in Young Asian and Middle Eastern Patients: A Case Series

Nature Scientific Reports This article determines the burden of rare host genetic variants in an otherwise healthy and young patient population recruited in the United Arab Emirates and assesses whether they are associated with clinical outcomes of COVID-19. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Health and Well-Being in the United Arab Emirates

Frontiers in Psychology This article aims to identify changes to exercise and general physical activity habits, changes to the consumption of various foods, and potential weight gain, as well as any differences in smoking habits among individuals in the UAE during the COVID-19 quarantine. Journal Article

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