Public Health

Advancing Vaccinology Capacity: Education and Efforts in Vaccine Development and Manufacturing across Africa

Vaccines This article examines the current state of education in vaccinology and related sciences in Africa (including North African countries). It also provides an overview of the continent’s efforts to address educational needs in vaccine development and manufacturing and evaluates the initiatives aimed at strengthening vaccine education and literacy, highlighting successful approaches and ongoing challenges….

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Assessment of Anxiety, Stress, and Depression Among COVID-19 Survivors After 40 Months in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: An Online Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus This study investigates the prevalence and demographic factors affecting anxiety, stress, and depression levels among COVID-19 survivors in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Journal Article

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The Emergency Remote Teaching Experience During The COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case Of Arabian Gulf University

Cogent Education This study (a) assesses the overall efficacy of Emergency Remote Teaching implemented at Arab Gulf University (AGU) during the COVID-19 pandemic; (b) investigates the evolution of satisfaction levels with ERT among CGS students and faculty throughout the study period and determine if these levels are influenced by gender or academic qualifications; (c) offers…

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Epidemiological Exploration Of Fleas And Molecular Identification Of Flea-Borne Viruses In Egyptian Small Ruminants

Nature Scientific Reports The study investigates molecularly the presence of flea-borne viruses in infested small ruminants with fleas, including those that might transmit COVID-19. Journal Article

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The Affecting Factors Of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy In Parents Of Children With Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Jordanian Study

Immunity, Inflammation and Disease This study investigates the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in parents of children with cancer in Jordan. Journal Article

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Effect Of The Pandemic On The Presentation And Management Of Patients With Acute Appendicitis At King Abdulaziz University Hospital In Saudi Arabia

The Egyptian Journal of Surgery This study finds that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no discernible differences in the duration from presentation to acute appendicitis surgery, complications, ICU admissions, readmissions, and total length of hospital stay compared with the pre-pandemic period. Journal Article

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Ciclesonide Inhaler for Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome: Promisingclinical Evidence

Pharmacy Practice This article, using data from Oman, argues that despite demographic limitations, early use of ciclesonide in COVID-19 patients has shown promising results in research. Journal Article

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Increased Rheumatoid Factor Production in Patients with Severe COVID-19

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease This study investigates the association between RF isotypes (IgM, IgA, and IgG) and different clinical presentations of COVID-19 in a series of Tunisian patients. Journal Article

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Epidemiologic and Clinical Updates On Viral Infections In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal This review article assesses the epidemiological updates of the recently reported viral infections in Saudi Arabia and provides insights into the recent clinical treatment and prevention strategies. Journal Article

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Artificial Intelligence among Medical Students in Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Annals of Medicine and Surgery This cross-sectional examines the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to artificial intelligence (AI) among medical students in Sudan, especially in a practice environment shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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