Medical Research

Assessment the Psychological Mindsets and Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines, Occurrence and Severity of COVID-19 Infection among Vaccinated People in Iraq

Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities This article aims to assess the frequency of post-vaccination infection with COVID-19 and accompanying signs and symptoms with the different vaccines available in Iraq (Sinopharm, AstraZeneca-Oxford, and Pfizer- BioNTech). Journal Article

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Significant Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Circulation of Respiratory Viruses in Tunisia, 2020–2021

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health This article aims to assess the prevalence of seasonal respiratory viruses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia. Journal Article

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Common Prognostic Biomarkers and Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19 Infection in Saudi Arabia

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease This article aims to find out if there is any correlation between clinical severity and elevated hematological and biochemical markers in COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia and its effect on the outcome. Journal Article

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Population Immunity of Natural Infection, Primary-Series Vaccination, and Booster Vaccination in Qatar during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observational Study

medRxiv This working paper estimates the effectiveness of previous infection, mRNA primary-series vaccination, and mRNA booster (third-dose) vaccination in preventing COVID-19 infection. Working Paper

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Genetic Polymorphism between the Sorani and Hawrami Kurdish Populations and COVID-19 Outcome

Molecular Biology Reports This article reports on a study conducted on a group from two prominent Kurdish populations in Iraq (Sorani & Hawrami) to determine the potential cause of the mild outcome of COVID-19 in the Hawrami population compared to the Sorani population. Journal Article

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Self-Perception of Voice Handicap in COVID-19 Patients

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery This article aims to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 infection on the self-perception of voice handicap in positive COVID-19 patients in Egypt and investigate the factors that might correlate with voice handicap if present. Journal Article

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Evaluation of D-Dimer Values in COVID-19 Iraqi Patients and Its Correlation with the Underlying Co-Morbid Diseases

World Bulletin of Public Health This article aims to determine the correlation between high D-dimer levels and underlying chronic illnesses among COVID-19-positive Iraqi patients. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Infection and Seroconversion Rates in Healthcare Workers in Lebanon: An Observational Study

Medicine This article aims to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies and the seroconversion rates among healthcare workers at the Lebanese American University Medical Center. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Related Risk Factors and Their Association with Non-Syndromic Orofacial Clefts in Five Arab Countries: A Case-Control Study

BMC Oral Health This article aims to assess COVID-19 associated factors that may be related to the risk of NSOFC (non-syndromic orofacial clefts) in five Arab countries (Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait). Journal Article

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Molecular Characterization of Candida Auris Outbreak Isolates in Qatar from COVID-19 Patients Reveals the Emergence of Isolates Resistant to Three Classes of Antifungal Drugs

Clinical Microbiology and Infection This article uses genomic analysis to show low genetic variability among Candida Auris isolates from COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients, confirming a clonal outbreak and ongoing dissemination of C. auris among various healthcare facilities in Qatar. Journal Article

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