Public Health

Oral Surgery During COVID-19 In Iraq: Health Protocols, Dental Treatment And Cross Infection

Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care This study assesses the impact of COVID-19 on dental treatment and the risk of cross-infection. Journal Article

Read More

Exploring The Use Of COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests Among Displaced Populations In Iraq: Findings From A Pilot Project In Four IDP Camps

Conflict & Health This study seeks to (i) evaluate the performance metrics of the Sure Status COVID-19 Antigen Card Test in this population; (ii) compare Ag RDT results across high- and low-probability cases, vaccination status, and symptom severity; and (iii) report participant perspectives on Ag RDT use for COVID-19 and other diseases. Journal Article

Read More

Liver Injury in Non-ICU Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Single Center Study

QJM: An International Journal of Medicine This study, drawing on data from Egypt, evaluates the incidence of concurrent elevation of AST, ALT, and Bilirubin, examine their dynamic changes throughout the course of COVID-19 patients. Journal Article

Read More

Frequency And Determinants Of Acceptance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Among Health Care Providers: A Cross-Sectional Study

The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine This study examines the frequency and determinants of the acceptance of health care providers to receive the booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Journal Article

Read More

Factors Influencing Job Performance Of Nurses In COVID-19 Care: A Study In Egypt

BMC Nursing This study assesses job performance and associated nurses, patients, and environmental-related factors among nurses providing care to COVID-19 patients in Egypt. Journal Article

Read More

Navigating the Pandemic: Insights into Food Security From Oman’s Experience

Journal of Asian and African Studies This study examines the influence of COVID-19 and climate change on food security in Oman using econometric methods. Journal Article

Read More

Investigating The Various Impacts Of COVID-19 Using Sentiment Analysis And Topic Modeling Over Three Years

ResearchSquare This working paper examines the impacts of COVID-19 in Morocco using topic modeling, sentiment analysis, and time series analysis. Working Paper

Read More

The Rising Threat of Mucormycosis: Oman’s Experience Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Fungi This study presents a national, multicentric, retrospective review that includes all cases of proven mucormycosis between 2006 and 2022 in Oman. Journal Article

Read More

Clinical Outcome of Severe And Critical Covid Patient Receiving NIV Or Invasive Ventilation

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology This study examines the clinical outcomes in hypoxemic COVID-19 patients receiving non-invasive vs. invasive ventilation. Journal Article

Read More

Sociodemographic And Health Determinants Of Lifestyle Changes During The COVID-19 Pandemic In Oman

Heliyon This study examines the sociodemographic and health factors associated with lifestyle behavior changes among Omani adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

Read More