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Volume 2021, Issue 2
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Was a forced lockdown adequate for a country in conflict? A psychological perspective from the Syrian population
Authors: Ameer Kakaje, Sabina Mansour and Amjad GhareebBackground: Syria has suffered for nine years from a conflict that left over 11.1 million inhabitants in need of humanitarian assistance and over 80% in poverty. A ten-week-long full lockdown was enforced in Syria and successfully minimized the spread of COVID-19. This study aims to estimate the occurrence of mental health disorders after lockdown termination among the citizens of war-torn Syria. Methods: Online questionnaires, whic Read More
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Qatar Prediction Rule Using ED Indicators of COVID-19 at Triage
Introduction: The presence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its associated disease, COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on the operations of the emergency department (ED), particularly the triage area. The aim of the study was to derive and validate a prediction rule that would be applicable to Qatar’s adult ED population to predict COVID-19-positive patients. Methods: This is a retrospective Read More
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Expert review and recommendations for the management of acute, chronic, and neuropathic pain in Qatar
Authors: Amr Elmoheen, Abdullah F. Nazal, Osman Zubaidi, Urooj A. Siddiqui and Mohammed AlhatouBackground: Pain management is an evolving area of expertise in Qatar. Gaps in knowledge, inadequate training for physicians and nurses, and the absence of policies/guidelines are the main barriers to effective pain management in Qatar. In addition, the use of certain pain medication, especially opioids, is highly regulated, limiting their availability in outpatient pain management. These factors are responsible for the undertreatment of Read More
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Do the selection criteria of internal medicine residency program predict resident performance?
Background: Well-performing physician reflects the success of the residency program in selecting the best candidates for training. This study aimed to evaluate the selection criteria, mainly the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) results and applicants’ status as international or locally trained applicants, used by the medical education department and the internal medicine residency program i Read More
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Comparison of three interventional approaches to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units (ICUs): A clinical trial study
Authors: Nader Zarinfar, Ehsanollah Ghaznavi-Rad, Behnam Mahmoodiyeh and Azita ReyhaniBackground: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an infectious pulmonary disease that develops after 48 hours of ventilation. To date, several methods have been proposed to reduce VAP occurrence, such as the VAP prevention bundle, which involves raising the head of the bed, reducing sedation, avoiding deep vein thrombosis, and preventing peptic ulcer in the gastrointestinal system. The purpose of this study was to evaluat Read More
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Evaluating the agreement of ultrasound imaging and beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) measurement in confirming completed medical abortion: cross-sectional study
Authors: Mahboubeh Peracheh, Batool Teymouri, Narjes Noori, Taraneh Arbabzadeh and Marzieh GhasemiObjective: Clinical methods that are generally used to evaluate the completeness of medical abortion are not reliable. Ultrasound imaging and beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) measurements are used to diagnose completed medical abortion, but a precise evaluation of these two methods has shown contradictory results. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the agreement of serum β-hCG measurement and ultrasound imagi Read More
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Coronavirus disease 2019 in solid organ transplant recipients in the setting of proactive screening and contact tracing of Qatar
Background: Clinical data on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients are limited. We herein report the initial clinical experience with COVID-19 in SOT recipients in Qatar. Methods: All SOT recipients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 up to May 23, 2020 were included. Demographic and clinical data were extracted retrospectively from the hospital’s electronic health records. Categorical data are pr Read More
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First report of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator mutation c.1521_1523delCTT (p. Phe508del) in two Qatari patients with cystic fibrosis
Authors: Atqah AbdulWahab, Amal AlNaimi, Basel Habra and Ibrahim JanahiWe report two cases of Qatari children with cystic fibrosis (CF) from different families presenting the homozygous CFTR 1521_1523delCTT (p. Phe508del) mutation with classic CF phenotypes. This gene mutation is considered the second CF mutation identified in Qatar. Herein, we review the frequency and distribution of this mutation in Arab countries.
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The Arabic version of the sleep hygiene index: Linguistic validation and cultural adaptation among University students in Qatar
Authors: Raja Ali, Monica Zolezzi and Ahmed AwaisuIntroduction: Sleep is necessary for maintaining adequate health and well-being. However, several behavioral and environmental factors, known as sleep hygiene, could affect sleep quality, contributing to the development of insomnia. Instruments to measure sleep hygiene such as the sleep hygiene index (SHI) have been developed, but only a few are available in the Arabic language. Therefore, this study was designed to translate and cul Read More
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Evaluation of cardiovascular risk in adult psychiatric outpatients in Qatar using two risk assessment tools
Authors: Safa Al-Rawi, Monica Zolezzi and Yassin EltorkiIntroduction: Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) experience premature death, likely due to increased rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study was conducted to estimate the CVD risk in a cohort of individuals with SMI receiving outpatient psychiatric services in Qatar and to assess contributory CVD risk factors. Methods: This is a retrospective review of the electronic medical records of a cohort of outpatien Read More
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COVID-19-associated mortality across the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and how it compares to Europe: A comparative study
Authors: Ahmad Rimawi and Asem RimawiIntroduction: In late 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus, discovered in the city of Wuhan, China, was found to cause a disease later named coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. In January 2020, COVID-19 first reached the Gulf region. Afterwards, the disease spread rapidly across the countries of the Gulf and the number of COVID-19 cases rose significantly. Now, more than a year later, there are only a limited number of studies regarding Read More
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Sarcoidosis of the pineal region, dorsal mesencephalon, and periaqueductal region: Case report and systematic review
Authors: Adel Khelifa, Walid Bennabi, Fayçal Aichaoui, Salim Meziani and Abdelhalim MorsliBackground: The central nervous system is an unusual location of sarcoidosis, which commonly affects the cranial nerves, meninges, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland. Involvement of the pineal region is extremely rare. This systematic review focused on the diagnosis and management of pineal region sarcoidosis, dorsal mesencephalon, and periaqueductal region. Objectives: This study aimed to discuss diagnostic modalities and best manag Read More
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Conjunctivitis as the only sign and symptom of COVID-19: A case report and review of literature
Similar to several viruses, coronaviruses can affect the eye and cause conjunctivitis. In addition to ocular involvement, it causes systemic manifestations, mainly respiratory symptoms. However, conjunctivitis as the only sign and symptom of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a rare presentation. We present a case of a 20-year-old male patient who presented with conjunctivitis for 3 days and diagnosed on the same day with COVID-19 with Read More
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Relationship between cortisol, Interleukin-6 and homocysteine in Alzheimer's disease
Objective: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterised by progressive cognitive decline due to neurodegeneration. Over activation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, oxidative stress and inflammation potentially damage the neuronal system, affecting cognition. Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between serum cortisol, Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and homocysteine (Hcy) levels in AD. Methods: Case-Control observational study Read More
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Adipokine levels and carbohydrate metabolism in patients diagnosed de novo with polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Ewelina Kolan′ska-Dams, Joanna Boinska and Maciej W. SochaIntroduction: Central obesity appears to play a major role in the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders in polycystic ovary syndrome. Insulin resistance and carbohydrate disorders are associated with dysfunctional secretion of various adipokines by the adipose tissue. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate leptin, apelin, and visfatin against a background of carbohydrate metabolism parameters in patients diagnosed de novo with polycystic ovary Read More
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Needlestick injuries among healthcare personnel in Qatar: A retrospective study
Authors: Shamja Sofia Razzakh and Muhammad Fazal QureshiBackground: A needlestick injury (NSI) is a serious occupational hazard among healthcare personnel (HCP), as it can cause transmission of blood-borne pathogens such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). This study aimed to determine the frequency and distribution of reported NSIs, associated factors, use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and percentage of seroconversion a Read More
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Demographics and clinical characteristics of alcohol-related admissions in a tertiary care hospital in Qatar: Does age matter?
Background: Alcohol consumption is a major cause of acute and chronic health conditions associated with comorbidities and traumatic injuries, despite its partial prohibition in some countries. Moreover, alcohol-related hospital admissions increase the burden on the healthcare system. More than 80% of the population in Qatar comprises expatriates. This study aimed to analyze the demographics and clinical characteristics of subjects with alco Read More
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