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    • Protection of Omicron sub-lineage infection against reinfection with another Omicron sub-lineage 

      Chemaitelly, Hiam; Ayoub, Houssein H.; Coyle, Peter; Tang, Patrick; Yassine, Hadi M.; ... more authors ( Nature Research , 2022 , Article)
      There is significant genetic distance between SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant BA.1 and BA.2 sub-lineages. This study investigates immune protection of infection with one sub-lineage against reinfection with the other ...

    • The psychological impact of COVID-19 on health care workers working in a unique environment under the umbrella of Qatar Red Crescent Society 

      Muna, Abed Alah; Ali, Khaled; Abdeen, Sami; Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir; Kasem, Hasan; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)
      Objectivesto determine the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among healthcare workers (HCWs) working in a unique male-dominated environment under the umbrella of Qatar Red Crescent, and to explore the associated ...

    • Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 pandemic: experience of healthcare workers in Qatar 

      Al-Qudimat, Ahmad R.; Singh, Kalpana; Mustafa, Emad; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Al-Zoubi, Raed M.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)
      Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and global impact on healthcare systems worldwide, presenting unprecedented challenges for healthcare workers (HCWs) on the front. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence ...

    • Public practices on antibiotic usage: A cross-sectional study among college students and their family members 

      Aljayyousi, Ghadir Fakhri; Abdel-Rahman, Manar E.; El- Heneidy, Asmaa; Kurdi, Rana; Faisal, Eman ( Public Library of Science , 2019 , Article)
      Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious public health problem and a global concern. The inappropriate use of antibiotics has been identified by the World Health Organization as a major risk factor for ...

    • Pulse versus daily oral Alfacalcidol treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial. 

      Sawalmeh, Osama; Moala, Shaheed; Hamdan, Zakaria; Masri, Huda; Ayoub, Khubaib; ... more authors ( Dove Medical Press , 2018 , Article)
      Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common complication of chronic kidney disease and is managed using vitamin D replacement therapy. Very few studies have examined the effectiveness of pulse alfacalcidol therapy in comparison ...

    • QATCHEPP: A quality assessment tool for critical health promotion practice 

      O'Hara, Lily; Taylor, Jane ( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)
      Background: The origins of health promotion are based in critical practice; however, health promotion practice is still dominated by selective biomedical and behavioral approaches, which are insufficient to reduce health ...

    • QCovSML: A reliable COVID-19 detection system using CBC biomarkers by a stacking machine learning model 

      Tawsifur, Rahman; Khandakar, Amith; Abir, Farhan Fuad; Faisal, Md Ahasan Atick; Hossain, Md Shafayet; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)
      The reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test is considered the current gold standard for the detection of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), although it suffers from some shortcomings, namely comparatively ...

    • A Qualitative Exploration of Health Profession Students’ Experiences of Resilience and Burnout Using the Coping Reservoir Model during the COVID-19 Pandemic 

      El-Awaisi, Alla; Ismail, Sara; Sulaiman, Ruba; Kane, Tanya; El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; ... more authors ( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)
      Phenomenon: The Coping Reservoir Model is a useful theoretical and analytical framework through which to examine student resilience and burnout. This model conceptualizes wellbeing as a reservoir which is filled or drained ...

    • Qualitative study measuring the usability of the International Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry 

      Abukhadijah, Hana J.; Turk-Adawi, Karam I.; Dewart, Nora; Grace, Sherry L. ( BMJ Publishing Group , 2022 , Article)
      OBJECTIVE: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a comprehensive model of secondary preventive care. There is a wide variety in implementation characteristics globally, and hence quality control is paramount. Thus, the International ...

    • Quality of life for kidney transplant recipients and hemodialysis patients in Palestine: a cross-sectional study 

      Sarhan, Adnan Lutfi; Jarareh, Raya H; Shraim, Mujahed ( BMC , 2021 , Article)
      Health related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important indicator of medical treatment and is a strong predictor of disability and mortality. The literature has shown mixed evidence about whether kidney transplantation ...

    • Quality of life, sleep quality, depression, anxiety, stress, eating habits, and social bounds in nurses during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in qatar (The PROTECTOR study): A cross-sectional, comparative study 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Villar, Ralph C.; Al-Qudimat, Ahmad R.; Kader, Nisha; Alabdulla, Majid; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)
      There have been numerous concerns regarding the physical and mental health of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stress, sleep deprivation, anxiety, and depression potentiated nurses’ vulnerability to poor eating habits. ...

    • Rapid Exclusion of COVID Infection With the Artificial Intelligence Electrocardiogram 

      Zachi I., Attia; Kapa, Suraj; Dugan, Jennifer; Pereira, Naveen; Noseworthy, Peter A.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)
      ObjectiveTo rapidly exclude severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection using artificial intelligence applied to the electrocardiogram (ECG). MethodsA global, volunteer consortium from 4 continents ...

    • Rates of recurrent positive SARS-CoV-2 swab results among patients attending primary care in Qatar 

      Hamed, Ehab; Sedeeq, Saad; Alnuaimi, Ahmed Sameer; Syed, Mohamed; ElHamid, Mohamed Abd; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)
      We read with interest the work of COCOREC (Collaborative study COvid RECurrences) study group.1 Recurrent positive rt-PCR results for SARS-CoV-2 infection were reported from early in the epidemic.1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , ...

    • Redefining Postpartum Depression Treatment: The Clinical Potential of Zuranolone 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Rehan, Syeda Tayyaba; Imran, Laiba; Abbas, Samina Ghulam; Khan, Sara ( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)
      We write to bring to attention a pressing health concern: Postpartum Depression (PPD), which affects a significant 17% of mothers globally (Wang et al., 2021). This psychiatric condition manifests as intense mood swings, ...

    • Reinforcement learning-based decision support system for COVID-19 

      Padmanabhan, Regina; Meskin, Nader; Khattab, Tamer; Shraim, Mujahed; Al-Hitmi, Mohammed ( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)
      Globally, informed decision on the most effective set of restrictions for the containment of COVID-19 has been the subject of intense debates. There is a significant need for a structured dynamic framework to model and ...

    • Relation of Age to Survival in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea who Develop an Acute Coronary Event (From The National Inpatient Sample) 

      Ashraf, Abugroun; Patel, Pragnesh; Natarajan, Sameera; Elawad, Ahmed; Gaznabi, Safwan; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)
      This study was undertaken to investigate whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) produces a survival advantage in acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and to evaluate the mechanism of any benefit, including the impact of age and ...

    • The relationship between smartphone use and dry eye disease: A systematic review with a narrative synthesis. 

      Al-Marri, Khaloud; Al-Qashoti, Maha; Al-Zoqari, Hissa; Elshaikh, Usra; Naqadan, Alya; ... more authors ( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2021 , Article)
      Emerging research findings suggest a potential relationship between smartphone use (SPU) and dry eye disease (DED), which has not been systematically reviewed. The aim of this study was to systematically review and synthesize ...

    • Relative infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine breakthrough infections, reinfections, and primary infections. 

      Abu-Raddad, Laith J; Chemaitelly, Hiam; Ayoub, Houssein H; Tang, Patrick; Coyle, Peter; ... more authors ( Springer , 2022 , Article)
      SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals and in those who had a prior infection have been observed globally, but the transmission potential of these infections is unknown. The RT-qPCR cycle threshold ...

    • Repositioning for pressure injury prevention in adults. 

      Gillespie, Brigid M; Walker, Rachel M; Latimer, Sharon L; Thalib, Lukman; Whitty, Jennifer A; ... more authors ( John Wiley & Sons , 2020 , Article)
      A pressure injury (PI), also referred to as a 'pressure ulcer', or 'bedsore', is an area of localised tissue damage caused by unrelieved pressure, friction, or shearing on any part of the body. Immobility is a major risk ...

    • Repositioning of the global epicentre of non-optimal cholesterol 

      Taddei, Cristina; Zhou, Bin; Bixby, Honor; Carrillo-Larco, Rodrigo M.; Danaei, Goodarz; ... more authors ( Nature Research , 2020 , Article)
      High blood cholesterol is typically considered a feature of wealthy western countries1,2. However, dietary and behavioural determinants of blood cholesterol are changing rapidly throughout the world3 and countries are using ...