Medical Research

Non-Operative Treatment for Simple Acute Appendicitis (NOTA) in Children during the COVID-19 Era: New Lessons from the Pandemic

Nature Scientific Reports This article aims to study the cost-effectiveness and outcome of NOTA (Non-Operative Treatment for Simple Acute Appendicitis) during the COVID-19 pandemic and compare it to single-incision pediatric endo-surgery appendectomy (SIPESA). Journal Article

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Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines against ICU Admission during Omicron Surge in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study

BMC Infectious Diseases This article aims to measure COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against ICU admission with the Omicron variant in Saudi Arabia regions. Journal Article

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The Role of miRNA20a and miRNA320 in Iraqi Patients with COVID-19: A Case–Control Study

Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics This article aims to examine the expression of miRNA-20a and miRNA-320 in 145 COVID-19 patients and 145 healthy controls using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Journal Article

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SARS-CoV-2 Excretion Kinetics in Nasopharyngeal and Stool Samples from the Pediatric Population

Frontiers in Medicine This article aims to describe RNA shedding in nasopharyngeal and stool samples obtained from asymptomatic and symptomatic children and to investigate virus viability. Journal Article

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Immediate and Long-Term Adverse Events of COVID-19 Vaccines: A One-Year Follow-Up Study From the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Cureus This article aims to investigate the immediate and long-term adverse effects following the first and second doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Sinopharm vaccines, providing valuable long-term insights. Journal Article

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Association between Pregnancy and Severe COVID-19 Symptoms in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study

PLOS Global Public Health This article aims to investigate the association between pregnancy and COVID-19 symptoms in Qatar. Journal Article

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Post-COVID-19 Vaccination Infection Among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines in preventing breakthrough COVID-19 infections, as well as to determine the possible risk factors and outcomes of post-vaccination infection. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 Vaccinations on Menstrual Bleeding

Cureus This article aims to assess the effect of the COVID-19 vaccine on women’s menstrual bleeding in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience of Healthcare Workers in Qatar

Frontiers in Public Health This article aims to evaluate the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare professionals in Qatar. Journal Article

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Genetic Clues to COVID-19 Severity: Exploring the Stromal Cell-Derived Factor-1/CXCL12 rs2839693 Polymorphism in Adult Egyptians

BMC Infectious Diseases This article aims to assess the potential association between the CXCL12 rs2839693 polymorphism and the severity of COVID-19 at Assiut University Quarantine Hospital in Egypt. Journal Article

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