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Surgical management and outcomes of traumatic global brachial plexus injury: A concise review and our center approach
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Walter de Gruyter
, 2023 , Article)
Global brachial plexus injury (GBPI) mainly affects adults and causes severe life-changing consequences that lead to the deterioration of patients' quality of life. Several surgical approaches have been described and ...
Challenges in timing and mode of delivery in morbidly obese women
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Globally obesity is increasing especially in the reproductive age group. Pregnant women with obesity have higher complication and intervention rates. They are also at increased risk of stillbirth and intrapartum complications. ...
Antibiotics Prescriptions Pattern among Patients Visiting Primary Health Care Centers (PHCC) before and during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study from Qatar
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been associated with an increased risk of secondary bacterial infections. Numerous studies have reported a surge in antibiotic usage ...
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Personality Traits; Results from a Large National Cross-Sectional Survey in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
Attitudes to vaccination arise from a complex interplay of personal and environmental factors. This has been true for the COVID-19 vaccination attitudes too and understanding personal factors would help design immunisation ...
A case of neural integrity monitor endotracheal tube malfunction: What to blame? Cancelled surgery due to NIM tracheal tube malfunction - a case report
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Intraoperative neuromonitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is becoming the standard of care in surgeries of the brainstem, skull base, thyroid, and parathyroid with the potential risk for RLN damage. The Neural ...
Stress Levels and Coping Strategies of Families of Adults With Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar
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SAGE Publications Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
This study investigated the perceived stress levels and coping strategies of caregivers of adults with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar. A cross-sectional survey was ...
Association between Diabetes and Levels of Micronutrients in Qatar—A Case–Control Study
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Objective: The objectives of this study were to investigate associations between micronutrient levels and diabetes and to explore the association in individuals with controlled and uncontrolled diabetes. Methods: A ...
Cytotoxicity and Antibiofilm Activity of Silver-Polypropylene Nanocomposites
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
The development of biocompatible nanomaterials that interface with human skin and tissue is critical for advancing prosthetics and other therapeutic medical needs. In this perspective, the development of nanoparticles with ...
Are advertising policies affirmative in restricting the marketing of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) in India?: Evidence from SWOT Analysis
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
The regulatory Indian environment for advertising high fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) foods and non-alcoholic beverages, on various media was reviewed. Identified national-level policies were categorised as mandatory or ...
‘Q-Storming’ to identify challenges and opportunities for integrating health and climate adaptation measures in Africa
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Introduction: Climate factors influence the state of human health and wellbeing. Climate-related threats are particularly being experienced by vulnerable populations in Africa. A Question (Q)-Storming session was convened ...