Medical Research

Relation Between Vitamin D And COVID-19 In Egyptian Patients

The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine This study investigates whether there is a connection between the amounts of Vitamin D produced by patients from Egypt and the severity of COVID-19, as well as the consequences of the deficit. Journal Article

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Characteristics Of Medically Attended Influenza Infection Across Age Groups Before The COVID-19 Pandemic In Lebanon

Journal of Infection and Public Health This study assesses the burden of medically attended influenza at a tertiary medical center in Lebanon to describe the demographics, risk factors, and outcomes prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Breaking Points: Exploring the Well-Being of Egyptian Social Workers Amid COVID-19

Clinical Social Work Journal This study uses a cross-sectional web-based survey to assess the prevalence rates of anxiety, stress, sleep quality, and overall well-being in a sample of 216 social workers employed in public medical facilities in Egypt during the COVID-19 epidemic. It also investigates the factors that influence their well-being. Journal Article

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Impact Of COVID-19 On The Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Scoping Review

Infectious Diseases of Poverty This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence, management, and control of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in several countries, including Sudan. It highlights the current or prospective impact of COVID-19 on research and development funding for, and execution of, NTD programs. Journal Article

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The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes In 49 High Burden Countries

BMC Medicine This study – among whose cases is Somalia – finds insufficient evidence globally to identify systematic differences between observed and expected TB treatment outcome probabilities because of COVID-19-associated disruptions. However, it observes larger numbers of treatment failures and deaths on treatment than expected globally. Journal Article

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Changes in Nutritional Habits and Lifestyles Associated With COVID-19 in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A 2022 Cross-Sectional Survey

Cureus This study evaluates the effects of the pandemic on adults’ dietary habits and physical activity in Jazan and compared them to pre-pandemic. Journal Article

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Physician Posttraumatic Stress Disorder During COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMA Network Open This article, reviewing studies on, among others, Qatar, Palestine, Egypt and Morocco, seeks to determine the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines variations based on factors, such as sex, age, medical specialty, and career stage. Journal Article

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Hematological, Biochemical, and Inflammatory Markers in Patients Suffering from SARS-CoV-2 in Kassala, Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study

European Journal of Medical Health Sciences This study, conducted in Kassala, Sudan, evaluates key hematological, biochemical, and inflammatory markers in confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Vaccines Breakthrough Infections and Adverse Effects Reported by the Birzeit University Community in Palestine

International Journal of General Medicine This study examines the type and severity of short-term adverse reactions associated with BNT162 (Pfizer-BioNTech), mRNA 1273 (Moderna), and viral vector vaccines and to compare the incidence of post-vaccination Covid-19 infection among the Birzeit University community in Palestine. Journal Article

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Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis in COVID-19 Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case Report

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology This article reports on a case of 71-year-old male COVOD-19 patient with pulmonary vein thrombosis, a rare condition with a non-specific presentation and with multiple underlying etiologies. Journal Article

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