Public Health

Analysis of Proinflammatory Cytokines in COVID -19 Patients in Baghdad, Iraq

Archives of Razi Institute This article investigates the proinflammatory cytokines in patients with COVID -19 in Baghdad, Iraq. The most common clinical symptoms were cough, fever, and headache, while sore throat, gastrointestinal symptoms, chest pain, and loss of taste and smell were less common in COVID -19 patients. Journal Article

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Protection of Omicron Sub-Lineage Infection Against Reinfection with Another Omicron Sub-Lineage

Nature Communications This article aims to investigate immune protection of infection with one sub-lineage against reinfection with the other sub-lineage in Qatar during a large BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron wave, from December 2021 to March 2022. Journal Article

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Prevalence and Severity of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in COVID-19 Patients in Casablanca: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Cureus This article aims to determine the prevalence of digestive symptoms among COVID-19 patients in Casablanca and to assess the correlation between these symptoms and disease severity. Journal Article

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Cardiovascular Risks and Outcome in COVID-19 Positive Patients with Cardiovascular Disease Attending Primary Health Care Corporation in Qatar: A Retrospective Cohort Study

MayoClinic Proceedings – Innovations, Quality & Outcomes Journal This article aims to report whether cardiovascular diseases increase the risk for hospitalization and further complications in COVID-19 patients in Qatar Journal Article

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Transmission and Cleaning Misconception during the COVID-19 Pandemic Time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Cureus This article aims to investigate the knowledge and attitude of the public in Saudi Arabia toward the concept of surface decontamination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Bahrain First Again in COVID-19 Recovery Index

Zawya This article reports on the Kingdom of Bahrain ranking first among 121 countries in the Nikkei COVID-19 Recovery Index. The monthly index assesses countries and regions on infection management, vaccine rollouts and social mobility. Article

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Infection Control Measurement during COVID-19 Pandemic among Dental Assistant in Hafar Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science This article aims to assess knowledge and awareness about infection control measurement during the COVID-19 pandemic among dental assistants in Hafar Al-Batin in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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The Impact of an Educational Workshop on Counteracting Hesitancy toward the COVID-19 Vaccine among Pharmacy Students in Jordan

Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science This article investigates the effect of clinical pharmacist-led education on counteracting hesitancy toward the COVID-19 vaccine and thus on the willingness to take it by pharmacy students in Jordan. Journal Article

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Attitudes towards COVID-19 Booster Vaccines, Vaccine Preferences, Child Immunization, and Recent Issues in Vaccination among University Students in Jordan

Vaccines This article explores attitudes towards recent issues in vaccination among university students in Jordan. The authors inquired about COVID-19 vaccine preferences, factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine preferences, child vaccination, and booster vaccines. Journal Article

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Outcome after Single Dose of ChAdOx1 Vaccine Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection at 16 Weeks Post-Vaccination among Healthy Adults in Saudi Arabia

Annals of Saudi Medicine This article aims to assess the rate of subsequent infection and immunogenicity of a single dose of ChAdOx1 vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 infections at 16 weeks post-vaccination in a sample of healthy and young participants in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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