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Antibiotics Prescription Patterns In Primary Health Care In Qatar A Population Based Study From 2017 To 2018
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Antibiotics are antimicrobial drug used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections. They played a pivotal role in achieving major advances in medicine and surgery (1). Yet, due to increased and ...
Repositioning for pressure injury prevention in adults.
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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 ...
Short-term improvements in diet quality in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are associated with smoking status, physical activity and body mass index: the 3D case series study.
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Springer Nature
, 2020 , Article)
Dietary intake impacts glycaemic control through its effect on weight and glucose-insulin homeostasis. Early glycaemic control is associated with improved outcomes and reduced mortality for people with type 2 diabetes ...
Global incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: a systematic review and Meta-analysis
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BMC
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), yet the global incidence of NEC has not been systematically evaluated. We conducted a ...
Global prevalence and incidence of pressure injuries in hospitalised adult patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
BackgroundPressure injuries are frequently occurred adverse events in hospitals, affecting the well-being of patients and causing considerable financial burden to healthcare systems. However, the estimates of prevalence, ...
Risk of wheezing and asthma exacerbation in children treated with paracetamol versus ibuprofen: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
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BMC
, 2020 , Article)
Background
Paracetamol and ibuprofen are the most commonly used medications for fever and pain management in children. While the efficacy appears similar with both drugs, there are contradictory findings related to adverse ...
Association between Soft Drink Consumption and Bone Mineral Density among Qatari Women- Analysis of Qatar Biobank Data
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) increases the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. It is common in older women, as the BMD tends to decrease with age, particularly after menopause. While age and hormonal ...
A meta-review of meta-analyses and an updated meta-analysis on the efficacy of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID19 infection
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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 ...
Physical activity in pregnancy prevents gestational diabetes: A meta-analysis
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
AimsThe effectiveness of physical activity (PA) programs for prevention of gestational diabetes (GDM) lacks conclusive evidence. The aim of this study was to generate clear evidence regarding the effectiveness of physical ...
Prophylactic antibiotics for preventing genital tract infection in women undergoing surgical procedures for incomplete abortion: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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Wiley
, 2020 , Article)
Findings about the effect of prophylactic antibiotics in preventing genital tract infection (GTI) associated with surgical procedures used for incomplete abortions are conflicting. Some reported a decrease in infection ...