Qatar Medical Journal - Volume 2023, Issue 3

Background: Bronchial asthma affects about 20% of Qatar’s population. The impact of asthma on COVID-19 outcomes is controversial. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of asthma on COVID-19 outcomes and the predictors of COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality in a cohort of asthma patients infected by COVID-19. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of adult patients with asthma inf Read More

We describe the case of a 44-year-old gentleman with hypertension and asthma presenting to the emergency department after noticing right upper-extremity weakness upon awakening. Brain imaging did not reveal a stroke. Initial neurological examination pointed to cervical myelopathy with radiculopathy as well as possible underlying length-dependent peripheral neuropathy as there was right arm stren Read More

Background: Primary care-based studies examining the prevalence of anxiety symptoms severity and associated factors among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic are scarce. The study aims to determine the prevalence of general anxiety symptoms severity and associated sociodemographic and physical health characteristics, including SARS-CoV-2 infection history, among older adults in primary care i Read More

Lymphangiomas are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system, mostly well-circumscribed and cystic. Although many theories were proposed to explain etiology, it is still controversial. Most of these lesions are found in the cervicofacial region, while the scalp is considered a scarce location, with only a few reported cases in the literature. Herein, we report a case of scalp lymphangioma in a 33-year-old Read More

Background: SARS-CoV-2 in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been reported to cause mild illness without pre-existing severe lung disease. This review described the clinical presentation and course of COVID-19 infection in children with CF in Qatar. Methods: The pediatric CF registry of 51 patients in Qatar was reviewed for COVID-19 cases from February 2020 to February 2022. Demographics, vaccinatio Read More

Background: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) include any complication that affects the respiratory system after anesthesia and surgery and are a significant cause of postoperative mortality and morbidity. Objectives: To describe the risk factors for immediate postoperative pulmonary complications after appendectomy under general anesthesia and to determine if rapid sequence inductio Read More

Background and Aims: As part of the COVID-19 control strategy, a growing number of vaccine portfolios evolved and got fast-tracked through regulatory agencies, with a limited examination of their efficacy and safety in vulnerable populations, such as patients with chronic conditions and immunocompromised states. Patients with chronic liver disease (CLD), and cohorts post liver transplant (LT) in particular, were Read More

The ovary’s Torsion is the adnexa’s total or partial rotation around its vascular axis or pedicle. Complete torsion causes venous and lymphatic blockade leading to stasis, venous congestion, hemorrhage, and necrosis. If neglected, it may result in permanent loss of the affected ovary. Ovarian torsion is one of the most critical gynecological surgical emergencies. Therefore, it requires urgent surgical intervention. It Read More

Background: The incidence of stroke in the Middle East is high, given its relatively young population. Smoking is a well-recognized risk factor for ischaemic stroke, and its high regional prevalence may partly account for this increased stroke risk. This research aims to determine whether young male South Asian migrants in Qatar were adversely affected by stroke depending on their smoking status. Methods: Read More

Introduction: Pregnant women are considered a high-risk group for COVID-19 due to their increased vulnerability to viral infections. The impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women is not well understood, and there is a need for data on managing severe COVID-19 in pregnant patients. This retrospective descriptive cohort study described the characteristics, hospital stay, interventions, and outcomes of pre Read More

De novo Aspergillus infections of the appendicular skeleton are rare. A 72-year-old female presented with pain and deformity in her left lower limb and an inability to bear weight that had persisted for the last six months. A femur biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of extensive Aspergillus osteomyelitis, and the patient was treated with amphotericin B and oral voriconazole. The patient died of COVID-19 after 2.5 mont Read More