Medical Research

Social Networking Usage and Mental Health Problems in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq during the COVID-19 Outbreak and Lockdown

Discover Psychology This article aims to find the prevalence of mental health problems and the level of social media usage during the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Journal Article

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Serological Survey to Detect Antigens that Cross-React with COVID-19 Antibodies

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine This article aims to screen bacterial antigens for cross-reactivity with COVID-19 antibodies and detect cross-reactivity between vaccinated and unvaccinated healthy individuals and various bacterial types. Journal Article

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Comparative Analysis of COVID-19 and Influenza Prevalence among Egyptian Pilgrims Returning from Hajj and Umrah in 2022: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Genomic Sequencing

Archives of Public Health This article describes the changes in the SARS-CoV-2 and influenza prevalence, epidemiology, clinical picture, and prevalent genotypes among Egyptian pilgrims returning from the Hajj and Umrah 2022 seasons. Journal Article

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Case Report: Acquired hemophilia A following COVID-19 Vaccine

F1000 Research This working paper reports the first case (to the authors’ knowledge) of Acquired Hemophilia A after receiving the SinoVac COVID-19 vaccine. Working Paper

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The Burden of Persistent Symptoms after COVID-19 (Long COVID): A Meta-Analysis of Controlled Studies in Children and Adults

Virology Journal This article aims to compare the burden of persistent symptoms among COVID-19 survivors relative to COVID-19-negative controls. Journal Article

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An AI-based Novel System for Predicting Respiratory Support in COVID-19 Patients through CT Imaging Analysis

Nature Scientific Reports This article from Egypt, KSA, UAE & the US proposes an AI-based diagnostic system to predict the respiratory support required for COVID-19 patients by analyzing the correlation between COVID-19 lesions and the level of respiratory support provided to the patients. Journal Article

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MBOAT7 Expression is Associated with Disease Progression in COVID-19 Patients

Molecular Biology Reports This article from Assiut University evaluates the expression of the MBOAT7 gene in COVID-19 patients and correlates it with disease severity and outcomes. Journal Article

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Parameter Changes of COVID-19 Incidence in Baghdad /Iraq, 2020: Infected and Cured Individuals: A Retrospective Single Center Study

Health Biotechnology and Biopharma This article aims to determine the hematology and inflammatory parameters changes among COVID-19 patients in Baghdad. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Diabetes Mellitus Management in Qatari Primary Care Settings

Discover Health Systems This article aims to compare access and outcomes of PHCC (Primary Health Care Corporation) registered diabetics before and during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Journal Article

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Detection of CTLA-4 Level and Humeral Immune Response after the Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine in Certain Iraqi Provinces Participants

PLOS One This article aims to elucidate individuals’ immunity status after administering a second dose of diverse COVID-19 vaccines. Journal Article

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