Medical Research

Are We Well Prepared for Public Health Emergencies? COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Cancer Care in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article aims to explore the experiences of cancer patients in Saudi Arabia and to assess the effect of restrictions, delays, and changes in healthcare delivery on their health. Journal Article

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Are We Prepared for Potential Repercussions of International Sports Events in the Midst of a Global Pandemic?

Journal of Global Health This article examines the hosting of the Qatar World Cup during the COVID-19 pandemic to gain insights into how large-scale international events may influence the future trajectory of a global pandemic. Journal Article

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Predicting Poor Mental Health amongst Older Syrian Refugees in Lebanon during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Wave Longitudinal Study

medRxiv This working paper aims to identify predictors of poor mental health amongst older Syrian refugees living in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working Paper

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Assessing the Prevalence and Patterns of COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects among Syrian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Preventive Medicine Reports This article reports that COVID-19 vaccines were generally well-tolerated by the Syrian population, with mostly short-term side effects and with a higher incidence of side effects associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Antibiotic Resistance and Clinical Outcomes among Critically Ill Patients

American Journal of Infection Control This article investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) among critically ill patients in Jordan and their clinical outcomes. Journal Article

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE-2) with Interferon-Induced Transmembrane Protein-3 (IFITM-3) Genetic Variants and Interleukin-6 as Severity and Risk Predictors among COVID-19 Egyptian Population

International Journal of Microbiology This article explores the association between ACE-2 and IFITM-3 genotypes and their corresponding allele frequencies with disease severity indices in the Egyptian COVID-19 population. Journal Article

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Effect of Pre-Existing Chronic Medical Conditions on Clinical Features and Disease Outcomes of COVID-19 Infection in Jordanian Children

Journal of Biosciences and Medicines This article studies COVID-19’s clinical presentation, disease progression, and outcomes among hospitalized pediatric patients. Journal Article

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The Psychological Impact and Suicidal Behaviour in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Four Case Reports From Oman

Cureus This article reports four cases of suicidal attempts during the COVID-19 outbreak in Oman due to the lockdown and related financial difficulties. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and Optic Neuritis: A Series of Three Cases and a Critical Review

The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery This article aims to report the clinical profile and outcome of patients diagnosed with parainfectious/postinfectious optic neuritis (ON) associated with COVID-19. Journal Article

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Comparison of the Clinical Features and Outcomes of Severe Seasonal Influenza and COVID‐19 Patients in Tunisia between 2021 and 2022

Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses This article compares patients diagnosed at a SARI (severe acute respiratory infections) surveillance site with COVID-19 and those with seasonal influenza to investigate the clinical differences, common features, and outcomes. Journal Article

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