Medicine Research: Recent submissions
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and attitudes in Qatar: A national cross-sectional survey of a migrant-majority population
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: Vaccine hesitancy is a global threat undermining control of preventable infections. Emerging evidence suggests that hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccination varies globally. Qatar has a unique population with around ... -
Clozapine prescribing and safety during COVID-19
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder affecting 20 million people worldwide (James et al., 2018). Clozapine remains the most effective pharmacological treatment for schizophrenia but requires regular blood monitoring ... -
Mental wellbeing of frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) began with initial cases in China in December 2019 and by January 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) declared it as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (WHO ... -
Perceived stress and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms among intensive care unit staff caring for severely ill coronavirus disease 2019 patients during the pandemic: a national study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: Intensive care unit (ICU) staff have faced unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which could significantly affect their mental health and well-being. The present study ... -
Network analysis of anxiety and depressive symptoms among quarantined individuals: Cross-sectional study
( Cambridge University Press , 2021 , Article)Background The mental health burden of COVID-19 has been examined in different settings. Existing research has relied on the latent variable model in assessing COVID-19-related distress. Network theory provides an alternative ... -
Buspirone in the management of refractory irritable bowel syndrome A case report
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2021 , Article)Rationale: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic and debilitating functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract manifested by abdominal pain and bowel habit dysregulation. The pathophysiology is complex and ... -
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health Law in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)Accumulating evidence exploring the impact of the pandemic on mental health has been published as the Covid-19 pandemic has evolved and reflect how shock, anxiety, and fear of the early periods of the pandemic are giving ... -
Suspected Agomelatine-induced restless legs syndrome: a case report
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder characterized by unpleasant and distressing sensations in the lower limbs that are more pronounced in the evening, commence or worsen at rest, and show ... -
Genetic etiology of adult intellectual disability (ID) of unknown cause in Qatar: a retrospective study
( HBKU Press , 2022 , Article)Background: Intellectual disability (ID) is a common condition that consists of a heterogeneous group of clinical conditions with different etiologies, including genetic conditions. Identifying those with a genetic cause ... -
Characteristics of 100 consecutive patients with COVID-19 referred to consultation-liaison psychiatry services in Qatar: A comparison of patients with delirium versus other psychiatric diagnoses
( HBKU Press , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can present with various neuropsychiatric manifestations. This study reports on patients with COVID19 who were referred to the consultation-liaison (CL) psychiatry services ... -
Developing a gender sensitive women's mental health service in Qatar: A rewarding challenge
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Investigations into gender differences in the epidemiology of common mental disorders have highlighted the fundamental role of socio-economic factors as the key determinants in experiencing mental ill health and access to ... -
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ECT PRACTICE IN QATAR
( Medicinska Naklada Zagreb , 2022 , Article)There is paucity of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) utilization surveys from the Arabian Gulf region and none available from Qatar. There is no literature available on impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic ... -
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 ...
