Browsing by Subject "Mortality"
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A meta-review of meta-analyses and an updated meta-analysis on the efficacy of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID19 infection
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objective: To synthesize the findings presented in systematic reviews and meta-analyses as well as to update the evidence using a meta-analysis in evaluating the efficacy and safety of CQ and HCQ with or without Azithromycin ... -
Age, growth, population dynamics and stock status of Perna perna in Omani waters
( Triveni Enterprises , 2018 , Article)Aim: Population parameters such as growth, recruitment pattern, mortality, exploitation rate and the length-weight relationship were investigated for the brown mussel, Perna pernain Omani waters. Methodology: Monthly ... -
Age, growth, population dynamics and stock status of Perna perna in Omani waters
( Triveni Enterprises , 2018 , Article)Aim: Population parameters such as growth, recruitment pattern, mortality, exploitation rate and the length-weight relationship were investigated for the brown mussel, Perna pernain Omani waters. Methodology: Monthly ... -
Association between pre-existing conditions and hospitalization, intensive care services and mortality from COVID-19 - a cross sectional analysis of an international global health data repository
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Objective: To investigate the association between pre-existing conditions and hospitalization, need for intensive care services (ICU) and mortality due to COVID-19. Methods: We used data on all cases recorded in the Global ... -
Blood Homocysteine Levels Mediate the Association Between Blood Lead Levels and Cardiovascular Mortality
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Lead is a heavy, toxic metal and its exposure to humans can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease development and mortality. Lead exposure has been shown to induce hyperhomocysteinemia (HHCy) which may be a major ... -
Burden of diabetes mellitus attributable to demographic levels in Qatar: An emerging public health problem
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)Diabetes is one of the main contributors to ill health and premature mortality worldwide and its prevalence has been rising during the last decades. Aim The aim of the present study was to quantify the burden of disease ... -
Does colchicine reduce mortality in patients with COVID-19 clinical syndrome? An umbrella review of published meta-analyses
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundDespite significant improvements in both treatment and prevention strategies, as well as multiple commissioned reviews, there remains uncertainty regarding the survival benefit of repurposed drugs such as colchicine ... -
Effect of temperature on the growth, survival, development and foraging behaviour of Sardina pilchardus larvae
( Inter-Research , 2016 , Article)The effect of water temperature on the growth, survival, development and foragin behaviour of European sardine Sardina pilchardus larvae was examined in the laboratory. First the capability of early sardine larvae to cope ... -
Effectiveness of a structured pharmacist-delivered intervention for patients post-acute coronary syndromes on all-cause hospitalizations and cardiac-related hospital readmissions: a prospective quasi-experimental study
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Qatar and globally. Aim: The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured clinical pharmacist-delivered ... -
Efficacy and safety of tocilizumab in COVID-19 patients: a living systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)ObjectivesCytokine release syndrome with elevated interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels is associated with multiorgan damage and death in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Our objective was to perform a living systematic ... -
Efficacy of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19 infection: A meta-review of systematic reviews and an updated meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)To synthesize findings from systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the efficacy and safety of chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) with or without Azithromycin for treating COVID-19, and to update the evidence ... -
Estimating the production and mortality of fine roots using minirhizotrons in a Pinus densiflora forest in Gwangneung, Korea
( Northeast Forestry University , 2016 , Article)The aim of this study was to estimate fine root production (FP) and fine root mortality (FM) at 0–10, 10–20, and 20–30 cm soil depths using minirhizotrons in a 75-year-old Pinus densiflora Sieb. et Zucc. forest located in ... -
Frailty predicts adverse outcomes in older patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). From the National Inpatient Sample
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)ObjectiveWe aimed to study the impact of frailty on the outcome of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. MethodsThe National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database was queried for all patients aged ≥65 years ... -
Impact of COVID-19 on risks and deaths of non-communicable diseases in the Western Pacific region
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Countries and areas in the Western Pacific region (WPR) experienced the COVID-19 pandemic and took various preventive measures, which affected non-communicable diseases (NCDs) risks and mortality. Due to differences in ... -
Is hypertension a predictor for heart failure? A cross cultural comparison over a 10-year period
( Elsevier B.V. , 2005 , Article)This was a retrospective cohort study to assess the effect of hypertension (HTN) among Qatari and Asian patients admitted to the Hamad General Hospital in Qatar with heart failure (HF) and to identify risk factors that ... -
Long-term residential exposure to PM2.5, PM10, black carbon, NO2, and ozone and mortality in a Danish cohort
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Air pollutants such as NO2 and PM2.5 have consistently been linked to mortality, but only few previous studies have addressed associations with long-term exposure to black carbon (BC) and ozone (O3). We investigated the ... -
Neck circumference predicts mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)We aimed to determine whether neck circumference predicts mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure. We performed a prospective multicenter (Italy and Brasil) study carried out from March to ... -
The Association of Hypertension with Increased Mortality Rate During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Update with Meta-analysis
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2023 , Article Review)Background and Aim The impact of multiple risk factors on COVID-19 mortality has been previously reported in multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive update on ... -
The risk of severe COVID-19 and mortality from COVID-19 in people living with HIV compared to individuals without HIV - a systematic review and meta-analysis of 1 268 676 individuals.
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Research Purpose: Findings from existing studies have shown conflicting evidence concerning the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from COVID-19 in people living with HIV (PLHIV) compared to people without HIV. The aim of ... -
Trends of mortality attributable to child and maternal undernutrition, overweight/obesity and dietary risk factors of non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, 1990-2015: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015
( Cambridge University Press , 2019 , Article)Objective To assess trends of mortality attributable to child and maternal undernutrition (CMU), overweight/obesity and dietary risks of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) using data from the ...