Public Health

High Performance COVID-19 Screening Using Machine Learning

Tunis Med. This study addresses COVID-19 screening challenges through an ML model (MLM) based on gradient boosting method. The study includes several clinical features and the daily geographic prevalence of COVID-19 cases in the MLM. Journal Article

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Autoimmune Rheumatic Manifestations In A Cohort Of Egyptian COVID-19 Patients

Egyptian Journal of Immunology This study evaluates the prevalence of autoimmune rheumatic manifestations among a cohort of Egyptian patients with COVID-19 infection. Journal Article

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Prevalence of Long COVID-19 among Home-treated COVID-19 Patients in Baghdad, Iraq 2023

Iraqi Journal of Community Medicine This study seeks to establish base-line data for health policy makers to prevent and control this important public health problem. Journal Article

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Impact Of COVID-19 Lockdown On Dietary Habits And Weight Among Tunisian Adults

La Tunisie Medicale This study assesses the impact of quarantine measures in Tunisia, with a focus on examining changes in dietary habits, levels of physical activity, psychological patterns, and factors contributing to weight gain. Journal Article

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A 10 Year Long-Lived Cellular and Humoral MERS-CoV Immunity Cross-Recognizing the Wild-Type and Variants of SARS-CoV-2: A Potential One-Way MERS-CoV Cross-Protection Toward a Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine

Journal of Medical Virology This study, drawing on data from Saudi Arabia, comprehensively investigates the long-lasting MERS-CoV-specific cellular and humoral immunity, and its cross-reactivity against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants, in individuals recovered from MERS-CoV infection 1-10 years prior. Journal Article

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Comparing Characteristics And Outcomes Of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest During The Early And Late COVID-19 Pandemic At An Academic Institution In Saudi Arabia

Australian Critical Care This study compares the characteristics and outcomes of patients who sustained in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) during the early COVID-19 pandemic period (2020) with those during the late COVID-19 pandemic period (2021). Journal Article

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Public Perception Of COVID-19 In Saudi Arabia During The Omicron Wave: Recommendations For Policy Improvement

Frontiers in Public Health This study investigates Saudi citizens’ perceptions of COVID-19 during the Omicron wave. Journal Article

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Impact Of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) On Gaseous Pollutants And Particulate Matter In A Hot Arid Climate

Kuwait Journal of Science This study uses the state of Kuwait as a case study to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on levels of gaseous pollutants (NO2, O3, SO2, H2S, CO) and particulate matter 2.5 and 10 μm (PM2.5 and PM10) in a hot arid region. Journal Article

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Duration Of Symptoms Post COVID-19 Vaccination As A Factor Influencing Jordanian Mothers’ Refusal Of The New Measles-Rubella Vaccine: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Study

Discover Public Health This study assesses MR vaccine refusal rates among Jordanian mothers and explore factors influencing their decision-making, particularly the impact of their experiences with COVID-19 vaccination. Journal Article

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Confidence In The Efficacy Of Routine Vaccines After The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Web-Based Study

BMC Public Health This study assesses the changes and the reasons for public confidence in routine childhood and adult vaccines, and measures the impact of COVID-19 on peoples’ thoughts regarding routine vaccinations in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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