Medicine Research: Recent submissions
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Anxiety symptoms among children visiting a pediatric emergency center in Qatar during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
( Guilford Publications , 2022 , Article)Although the evidence base regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children has been growing, descriptions of their experiences remain scarce. In this cross-sectional study, the authors used the Child-Reported ... -
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Personality Traits; Results from a Large National Cross-Sectional Survey in Qatar
( 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 ... -
Evolution of policy for the treatment of substance use disorders in Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)There is a marked paucity of published evidence on the extent and nature of substance use disorders in the State of Qatar. This is mirrored by a dearth of information on the policy for the treatment of substance use disorders ... -
Editorial: Mental health characteristics of migrant and local populations in the prevention and management of mental health disorders
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)This Research Topic endeavors to contribute to the understanding of mental health characteristics among migrant and local populations. The overarching goal is to shed light on the multifaceted nature of migration, exploring ... -
The psychological impact of the Turkey-Syria earthquake on children: addressing the need for ongoing mental health support and global humanitarian response
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)This letter aims to explore the potential impact of the Turkey-Syria earthquake on the psychological well-being of the affected children and adolescents. It emphasises the crucial importance of prompt identification and ... -
Management of suicide and self-harm risk by the National Mental Health Helpline in the State of Qatar
( Cambridge University Press , 2023 , Article)Background Suicide is a serious public health problem. Aims To investigate the sociodemographic and clinical features of callers (patients) classed by the Qatar National Mental Health Helpline (NMHH) as moderate to high ... -
Stress Levels and Coping Strategies of Families of Adults With Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar
( 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 ... -
A case of neural integrity monitor endotracheal tube malfunction: What to blame? Cancelled surgery due to NIM tracheal tube malfunction - a case report
( 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 ... -
Human rights as the key driver for development of Learning Disability services in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Growing international consensus in recognising rights of individuals with disability to enabling environments has spurred on provision of services for support for these individuals. The provision of this support has however ... -
Mental health legislation in the Arab countries
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Policy and legislation in Arab countries: Arab countries is a term that refers to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's collective identity, reflecting cohesive socio-cultural and Islamic perspectives and ... -
The unseen battle: A global call to safeguard the mental well-being of Palestinian children
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The long-standing and complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict has led to the widespread displacement of Palestinians and resulted in ongoing challenges for the Palestinian population (Feliciana, 2011). It has had a lasting ... -
Association of high cortisol levels in pregnancy and altered fetal growth. Results from the MAASTHI, a prospective cohort study, Bengaluru
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundThe role of maternal stress levels on mothers’ mental health and fetal growth has been previously studied. However, the evidence linking cortisol exposure during pregnancy to growth outcomes in infants is sparsely ... -
Corrigendum to “Association of high cortisol levels in pregnancy and altered fetal growth. Results from the MAASTHI, a prospective cohort study, Bengaluru” [The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia 14 (2023) 100196]
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The authors regret that the affiliation of Dr. Giridhara R. Babu has been updated as “Department of Population Medicine, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University”. The authors would like to apologise for any ... -
Neurological Complications of Local Anesthesia in Dentistry: A Review.
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Local anesthesia is a technique that temporarily desensitizes a specific body area, typically for a surgical procedure, dental work, or pain management. It is described as a sensation loss in a specific area of the body ... -
Diabetes-induced peripheral neuropathy: Is prescribing physical exercise the answer?
( Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , 2024 , Article)Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, has become a global health concern with an increasing prevalence worldwide. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that over ... -
Real-World Effectiveness of the Varicella Vaccine among Children and Adolescents in Qatar: A Case–Control Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Background: Despite the availability of a highly efficacious vaccine, varicella outbreaks are still being reported globally. In this study, we evaluated the real-world effectiveness of varicella vaccination among children ... -
Integrating AI and ML in Myelodysplastic Syndrome Diagnosis: State-of-the-Art and Future Prospects
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is composed of diverse hematological malignancies caused by dysfunctional stem cells, leading to abnormal hematopoiesis and cytopenia. Approximately 30% of MDS cases progress to acute myeloid ... -
Rosemary as a Potential Source of Natural Antioxidants and Anticancer Agents: A Molecular Docking Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Rosmarinus officinalis L. compounds, especially its main polyphenolic compounds, carnosic acid (CA) and rosmarinic acid (RA), influence various facets of cancer biology, making them valuable assets in the ongoing fight ... -
Cardioprotective effect of Sanguisorba minor against isoprenaline-induced myocardial infarction in rats
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Oxidative stress is a major instigator of various cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial infarction (MI). Despite available drugs, there is still an increased need to look for alternative therapies or ... -
An investigation into the avoidability of adverse drug reactions using the LAAT and modified Hallas tools
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2020 , Article)An adverse drug reactions avoidability tool called the Liverpool ADR avoidability assessment tool (LAAT) was recently developed (for research purposes), and subsequently validated with mixed interrater reliability (IRR). ...
