Medical Research

Changing Patterns of SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence: A Snapshot among the General Population in Kuwait

Vaccines This article aims to assess pre-vaccination and post-vaccination seroprevalences of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Kuwait and to compare antibody levels between vaccine types. Journal Article

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Blood Donation during COVID-19 Lockdown and Its Association with Anger and Stress: A Cross-Sectional Study from Syria

Frontiers in Sociology This article assesses blood donation in Syria, particularly during the COVID-19 lockdown, and its association with stress or anger. Journal Article

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Coping Strategies to Overcome Psychological Distress and Fear during COVID-19 Pandemic in Kuwait

Middle East Current Psychology This article to determine coping strategies and the factors associated with psychological distress and fear among adults in Kuwait during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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The Under Investigated Facet of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Molecular Analysis of Secondary Bacterial Infections at a COVID Dedicated Intensive Care Unit within a Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon

Frontiers in Medicine This article aims to determine the prevalence of secondary bacterial infections in COVID-19 patients admitted at a tertiary medical center in Lebanon. Journal Article

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The Effect of Online Learning on the Psychological State of Medical Students during COVID-19 at a public Saudi University

World Family Medicine This article aims to show the impact of online learning on the psychological state of medical students at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) in Riyadh during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Diabetic Care Challenges during COVID-19 Pandemic: Primary Healthcare Physicians’ Perspective

World Family Medicine This article presents an assessment of diabetes care challenges from the perspective of primary care physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bisha, Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Healthcare Workers in Qatar

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article aims to estimate the effectiveness of influenza vaccination, using Abbott’s quadrivalent Influvac Tetra vaccine, against SARS-CoV-2 infection and against severe COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Qatar. Journal Article

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A First Report on Side-Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines among General Population in Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Vaccines This article aims to estimate the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccination among the general Sudanese population and investigates the frequency and level of reported side effects. Journal Article

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Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms among Nurses during COVID-19 Pandemic

The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery This article aims to assess both the prevalence and the predictors of depressive symptoms among nurses exposed to COVID-19 patients. Journal Article

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Demographic and Viral-Genetic Analyses of COVID-19 Severity in Bahrain Identify Local Risk Factors and a Protective Effect of Polymerase Mutations

medRxiv This working paper analyzes paired viral sequencing and non-genetic host data to understand host and viral determinants of severe COVID-19 infections and estimates the effects of demographic variables specific to the Bahraini population. Working Paper

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