Medical Research

Elevated Blood Glucose in COVID-19 Patients: An Explorative Study

medRxiv This study, drawing on data from Libya, examines the association between blood glucose concentration and some biochemical variables that lead to high blood glucose in people infected with COVID-19 virus. Working Paper

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Oral Surgery During COVID-19 In Iraq: Health Protocols, Dental Treatment And Cross Infection

Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care This study assesses the impact of COVID-19 on dental treatment and the risk of cross-infection. Journal Article

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Assessment of Left Ventricular Function by Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Patients with COVID-19

Menoufia Medical Journal This study investigates the impact of active COVID-19 infection on left ventricular mechanics using 2D speckle tracking echocardiography. Journal Article

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Exploring The Use Of COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests Among Displaced Populations In Iraq: Findings From A Pilot Project In Four IDP Camps

Conflict & Health This study seeks to (i) evaluate the performance metrics of the Sure Status COVID-19 Antigen Card Test in this population; (ii) compare Ag RDT results across high- and low-probability cases, vaccination status, and symptom severity; and (iii) report participant perspectives on Ag RDT use for COVID-19 and other diseases. Journal Article

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Exploring The Landscape Of Symptom-Specific Inflammatory Cytokines In Post-COVID Syndrome Patients

BMC Infectious Diseases This study, from Tunisia, examines the profile of inflammatory cytokines in patients with post-COVID syndrome (PCS) and investigates the relationship between this profile, the clinical symptoms as well as the endothelial function in PCS. Journal Article

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Pulmonary Actinomycosis Complicating COVID-19 Pneumonia In An Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report

Future Science OA This study reports the observation of a 48-year-old Tunisian man, a smoker, who presented, in the aftermath of COVID-19 pneumonia requiring oxygen therapy, a pyopneumothorax treated with antibiotic therapy and chest drainage. Journal Article

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Radiomic Features Based Automatic Classification Of CT Lung Findings For COVID-19 Patients

Biomedical Physics and Engineering Express This study, by Saudi authors, proposes a baseline to select heterogeneity/radiomic features that can distinguish three pathological lung findings. Journal Article

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Liver Injury in Non-ICU Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Single Center Study

QJM: An International Journal of Medicine This study, drawing on data from Egypt, evaluates the incidence of concurrent elevation of AST, ALT, and Bilirubin, examine their dynamic changes throughout the course of COVID-19 patients. Journal Article

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The Rising Threat of Mucormycosis: Oman’s Experience Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Fungi This study presents a national, multicentric, retrospective review that includes all cases of proven mucormycosis between 2006 and 2022 in Oman. Journal Article

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Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Triazavirin Versus Oseltamivir In Management Of COVID-19

Future Science OA This study compares the safety and efficacy of triazavirin (TZV) 250 mg capsules versus oseltamivir 75 mg capsules in the treatment of individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. Journal Article

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