Medical Research

The Effects of Thrombocytopenia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Endothelial Dysfunction on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19

Qatar Medical Journal This article evaluates the combined effect of thrombocytopenia and other markers of endothelial dysfunction on disease outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and active COVID-19 infection in Qatar. Journal Article

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Genomic Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 Vaccinated Healthcare Workers in Lebanon

BMC Medical Genomics This article presents the first national SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance among healthcare workers in Lebanon. Journal Article

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Acute Kidney Injury and Urinary Sediment Abnormalities in Hospitalized Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Morocco

European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences This article aims to determine the prevalence of Acute Kidney Injury and urinary sediment abnormalities in patients with COVID-19 in Morocco and to evaluate the associated factors and outcomes in hospitalized patients. Journal Article

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Assessment of the Prevalence and Incidence of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare This article discusses the origin, epidemiology, pathophysiology, transmission, and impact of COVID-19 while highlighting the knowledge about its variants. Journal Article

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Safety and Efficacy of COVID-19 Prime-Boost Vaccinations: Homologous BBIBP-CorV Versus Heterologous BNT162b2 Boosters in BBIBP-CorV-primed Individuals

Vaccine This article reports the findings of an observational community trial conducted across Bahrain, investigating the reactogenic and immunogenic response of heterologous vs homologous COVID-19 vaccine boosting. Journal Article

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Side Effects Associated with Homologous and Heterologous COVID-19 Vaccines: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

Cureus This article aims to evaluate the type and severity of adverse effects following COVID-19 vaccination based on the type and platform of received vaccine and to determine factors that contribute to the occurrence of these side effects. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 National Lockdown on Myocardial Infarction (MI) Hospitalizations in Northern Jordan

Vascular Health and Risk Management This article aims to investigate the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on the mean number of myocardial infarction (MI) hospital admissions in Northern Jordan. Journal Article

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Incidence of Incidental Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography Signs of COVID-19 in Asymptomatic Cancer Patients in Egypt

East Mediterranean Health Journal This article studies the incidence of incidental positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) signs of COVID-19 in asymptomatic cancer patients at Misr Radiology Center in Cairo. Journal Article

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The Role of Lebanon in the COVID-19 Butterfly Effect: The B.1.398 Example

Viruses This article provides retrospective genomic surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Lebanon by sequencing the viral genomes of 200 nasopharyngeal samples collected from patients in different regions of Lebanon and from travelers crossing the Lebanese–Syrian border. Journal Article

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Response to COVID-19 in Lebanon: Update, Challenges and Lessons Learned

Epidemiology and Infection This article aims to advance knowledge around the epidemiologic evolution of COVID-19 in Lebanon pre- and post-vaccination, the challenges affecting the response and recovery, and the lessons learned. Journal Article

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