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Volume 2020, Issue 3
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Optimal dose and duration of enteral erythromycin as a prokinetic: A surgical intensive care experience
Background: Enteral feeding has various advantages over parenteral feeding in critically ill patients. Acutely ill patients are at risk of developing enteral feeding intolerance. Prokinetic medications improve gastrointestinal mobility and enteral feed migration and absorption. Among the available prokinetic agents, erythromycin is the most potent. Erythromycin is used in different dosages and durations with variable efficacy. Intravenous erythrom Read More
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Temporal and seasonal trends of hospitalization and mortality associated with necrotizing fasciitis: A retrospective study of 12 years (2002–2013)
Background: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare but aggressive infection that affects the superficial fascia and progressively destroys the tissue between the skin and underlying muscles. It is a surgical emergency with significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to explore the temporal and seasonal trends in NF infection in Qatar. Methods: A total of 327 patients diagnosed with NF, aged ≥ 18 years, and admitted to the Hamad Ge Read More
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Mental wellbeing of healthcare workers working in quarantine centers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar
Background: Healthcare workers managing Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) patients are at increased risk of poor mental wellbeing. The available literature on the psychological impact in the Arabian Gulf region is limited, and a more in-depth analysis of factors affecting frontline healthcare workers’ mental wellbeing is warranted. The aim of this study was to evaluate and explore healthcare workers’ wellbeing working in quarantine centers in Qat Read More
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The deleterious effect of intracardiac pacing leads on right ventricular function
More LessAim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the progression of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) in patients with pacemaker leads across the tricuspid valve and assess the clinical effect on right ventricular (RV) function. Methods: Patients who had undergone permanent pacemaker implantation at our institution over an 8-year period were identified. Those who had an echo (for any indication) pre- and postdevice implantation were included in this stud Read More
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A rare case of mucinous cystadenoma of the spleen in Libya
Authors: Sami A. Lawgaly and Soad EldrukiThis is a case of benign mucinous cystadenoma of the spleen in Benghazi, Libya. It is the first reported in Libya and most probably the fourth in Africa. Primary mucinous cystadenoma of the spleen is an extremely unique benign cystic lesion. Only a very few number of cases have been reported. These cysts are assumed to arise from invagination of the splenic capsular epithelium or from the ectopic pancreatic tissue. We report a rare case Read More
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Implementation of a drive-through testing clinic in Qatar for residents having recently returned from a country with a COVID-19 travel warning
Authors: Guillaume Alinier, Brendon Morris, Junaid Abu, Loua Al Shaikh and Rob OwenIntroduction: The spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has caused chaos around the world. At the onset of the virus’ detection in the State of Qatar, a free-testing system was rapidly established to invite individuals who had recently returned from countries with a COVID-19 disease travel warning to avoid putting other people at risk. The testing site needed to be accessible to individuals without requiring them to enter the hospital and congregat Read More
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Metabolic syndrome among adults in Qatar: A review of the literature across medical specialties
Authors: Nadia Omar, Darine El Dimassi, Prem Chandra and Samer HammoudehThis study aims to collate all metabolic syndrome-related studies among adults in Qatar, shedding light on gaps in knowledge related to this topic to be addressed in future research studies. PubMed was used in searching for metabolic syndrome-related articles in Qatar, which was executed using relevant terms and was conducted with no restrictions. A second search was executed at a later stage to include any recent publications. A t Read More
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The establishment of a medical toxicology consulting service for advancing care of poisoning and overdose in Qatar
Authors: Amr Elmoheen, Galal AlEssai, Waleed Awad Salem and Stephen H ThomasObjectives: The State of Qatar, in recent decades, underwent rapid, and substantial population growth. The country's emergency medicine (EM) needs are met by government-operated facilities of the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), which see virtually all acute-care cases in adults and children. In 2017, emergency departments (ED) established the Medical Toxicology Consulting Service (MTCS). This report aims to outline the MTCS's initi Read More
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Correlation of Dietary Intake and Helicobacter pylori Infection with Multiple Sclerosis, a Case-Control Study in Rafsanjan, Iran, 2017–18
Authors: Sara Kiani, Alireza Vakilian, Zahra Kamiab and Ali ShamsizadehBackground: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Some environmental factors, such as Helicobacter pylori infection (HPI), are likely to be considered a protective factor in MS. Dietary intake may provide exposure to or have protective effects for MS. The present study aimed to determine the relationship between serum anti-H. pylori IgG antibody (HPIA) level and dietary intake in patients with Read More
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Enterococcal meningitis/ventriculitis in Qatar—Experience with eight patients
More LessBackground & objectives: Enterococcal meningitis/ventriculitis (EMV) is a relatively rare condition that usually affects patients with underlying diseases. This study was designed to describe the clinical profile, laboratory parameters, treatment, and outcomes of EMV in patients admitted to Hamad General Hospital, Qatar. Methods and material: This retrospective hospital-based study described the patients with EMV from 2009 to 2013. Results: Ei Read More
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Targeting the gut microbiome: A brief report on the awareness, practice, and readiness to engage in clinical interventions in Qatar
Background: There has been a growing global interest in the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of diseases and the potentials of targeting the microbiome in clinical interventions. Very few clinical studies in Qatar focused on gut microbiome. This study aimed to assess the awareness of healthcare professionals, scientists, and the general public on the role of gut microbiota in health and diseases and, more specifically, in disor Read More
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Management of critical tracheal stenosis with a straw sized tube (Tritube): Case report
Imminent upper airway obstruction due to life-threatening tracheal stenosis of any cause is a challenging situation. We present a challenging case of total thyroidectomy for a malignant, invasive, and highly vascularized thyroid carcinoma that has invaded the surrounding tissues, including the sternum and mediastinum, resulting in compression of the trachea with indentation. The patient presented with a significant symptomatic tracheal ste Read More
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