Medical Research

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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Liver Enzymes among COVID-19 Patients in Al-Ahsa Region of Saudi Arabia

BMJ Open Gastroenterology This article aims to evaluate the prognosis of liver damage among COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia based on their liver enzymes profile. Journal Article

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Narrative Review of the Evolution of COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations in Countries in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia

Infectious Diseases and Therapy This article summarizes evolving COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in countries in Latin America, Asia, and Africa and the Middle East across various vaccine platforms, age groups, and specific subpopulations. Journal Article

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Study of Human Ferritin and C-Reactive Protein in Patients with COVID-19 in Wasit Province, Iraq

HIV Nursing This article aims to predict case severity among Iraqi COVID-19-positive patients by examining the levels of ferritin and CRP among the infected group and comparing them with those of the control group according to age and gender. Journal Article

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