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Investigating the association between dietary patterns and glycemic control among children and adolescents with T1DM
( Walter de Gruyter GmbH , 2023 , Article)Nutrition plays a critical role in managing diabetes, particularly in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This study aimed to investigate the dietary patterns associated with glycemic control among Jordanian ... -
The political determinants of health: a local perspective
( European Publishing , 2023 , Conference Paper)The relationship between our environment, the prevailing political context and policy landscape, and health outcomes from a planetary perspective is not linear. There is no straight forward to understand the links between ... -
Use of child restraint systems in the Gulf region: a systematic review.
( European Publishing , 2023 , Conference Paper)Background: The United Nations General Assembly has a target to half the number of worldwide deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents by 2030. Globally, road traffic injuries and deaths are the leading cause of death ... -
A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)COVID-19 has affected all aspects of human life so far. From the outset of the pandemic, preventing the spread of COVID-19 through the observance of health protocols, especially the use of sanitizers and disinfectants was ... -
Effectiveness of two and three doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines against infection, symptoms, and severity in the pre-omicron era: A time-dependent gradient
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundVaccines were developed and deployed to combat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. This study aimed to characterize patterns in the protection provided by the BNT162b2 and ... -
Addressing bias in the definition of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection: implications for underestimation
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Reinfections are increasingly becoming a feature in the epidemiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. However, accurately defining reinfection poses methodological ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses among migrant workers in Qatar.
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Limited data exist on viral hepatitis among migrant populations. This study investigated the prevalence of current hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and lifetime hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among Qatar's migrant craft ... -
Culturally competent care across borders: Implementing culturally responsive teaching for nurses in diverse workforces
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)The migration of healthcare professionals, including nurses, is a global phenomenon. It is driven by various factors, including the pursuit of better opportunities, living conditions, and professional development, as well ... -
Exploring the clinical potentials of zuranolone in managing postpartum depression: A new therapeutic horizon
( Elsevier , 2024 , Short Survey)Postpartum depression (PPD) poses a major threat to maternal mental health and wellbeing while also adversely affecting the mother's relationship with her baby, leading to significant repercussions that may hinder the ... -
University students' and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a "tobacco-free" policy: A view from Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Objectives: Tobacco-free campus policies are needed to create environments conducive to prevention or quitting in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where the use of various tobacco products is on the rise among ... -
Laboratory testing efficiency during the COVID pandemic: Findings from the Primary Health Care Corporation laboratories in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background Little is known about how the COVID-19 pandemic altered laboratory testing efficiency in the State of Qatar. The aim of this study was to assess laboratory testing efficiency with respect to the total number ... -
Impact of price reductions, subsidies, or financial incentives on healthy food purchases and consumption: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Poor diets are a global concern and are linked with various adverse health outcomes. Healthier foods such as fruit and vegetables are often more expensive than unhealthy options. This study aimed to assess the effect of ... -
The genetic basis and the diagnostic yield of genetic testing related to nonsyndromic hearing loss in Qatar
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Hearing loss is the most predominant sensory defect occurring in pediatrics, of which, 66% cases are attributed to genetic factors. The prevalence of hereditary hearing loss increases in consanguineous populations, and the ... -
Barriers to seeking tobacco cessation services: a qualitative assessment of university students' needs in Qatar.
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)The prevalence of tobacco use in the Middle East is alarmingly high, especially among university students; most users initiate tobacco use during adolescence and young adulthood. Evidence-based cessation services can be ... -
Burnout among Dental Students of Private and Public Dental Colleges in Pakistan - A Cross-Sectional Study
( Association of Support to Oral Health Research (APESB) , 2024 , Article)Objective: To assess the prevalence of burnout among dental students of public and private institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, Pakistan. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted ... -
Epidemiology of gonorrhoea: systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions, World Health Organization European Region, 1949 to 2021
( European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) , 2024 , Article Review)Background: Epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infection remains inadequately understood. Aim: We aimed to characterise NG epidemiology in Europe. Methods: We used Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines to systematically ... -
An insight into the clinical learning environment of dental institutes: a study in the twin cities of Pakistan
( Pakistan Medical Association , 2024 , Article)Objective: To assess the perceptions of dental students regarding their clinical learning environment in an urban setting. Method: This descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted from March 2020 to May 2021 after ... -
"I am not the same as before": a mixed-methods study on depression in people with spinal injury in Qatar
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Incidence of spinal injury is high in the Middle East and North African region (MENA) due to the high incidence of road traffic crashes. A spinal injury may trigger mental health issues. Compared to the general population, ... -
Factors Affecting Healthcare Provider Referral to Heart Function Clinics: A Mixed-Methods Study
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2024 , Article)Background Heart failure (HF) care providers are gatekeepers for patients to appropriately access lifesaving HF clinics. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate referring providers' perceptions regarding referral ... -
Impact of emotional intelligence in resolving clinical conflicts among postgraduate residents of surgery
( Professional Medical Publications , 2023 , Article)Background & Objective: Emotional intelligence (EI) can become a vital tool for resolving clinical conflicts (CC) in surgery. The postgraduate residents focus on the technical skills and undermine the soft skills required ...
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