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Vaccination as a strategy for Chlamydia trachomatis control: a global mathematical modeling analysis
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is among the most common sexually transmitted infections and is associated with substantial health and economic burdens. Vaccination may offer a promising strategy for its global ... -
Exploring nurses perceived self-efficacy and mental health competency for enhancing psychiatric care delivery in non-psychiatric settings
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundNursing care is essential for providing high-quality, safe, and person-centered care, particularly for patients with mental health diagnoses. Mental illness poses significant global health challenges, and nurses ... -
The relationship between transformational leadership, work motivation, and engagement among nurses in Jordanian governmental hospitals
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Introduction: The healthcare sector faces persistent challenges related to workforce management, including maintaining high levels of motivation and engagement among nurses. Transformational leadership is one of the primary ... -
What is context anyway? Reflections on the experience of the Reproductive Health Working Group in the Arab Countries and Turkey
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Contextualizing research involves making connections to the broader environment to understand relationships and relevance. This commentary zooms in on the question of how context matters to knowledge production ... -
Safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine in interventional chest procedures: A systematic review
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2025 , Article)Background: Interventional chest procedures, including medical thoracoscopy (MT) and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), are integral to diagnosing and treating thoracic conditions. Dexmedetomidine is increasingly ... -
Sex-related differences among patients with reflex neurally mediated syncope
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Few studies have evaluated the effect of sex in patients with reflex neurally mediated syncope. The aim of our study was to describe the sex-related differences in clinical characteristics and responses to HUTT among a ... -
The feasibility of a safety culture training package on the improvement of geriatric patients’ safety among nurses in the intensive care unit: A randomized controlled study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundNurses are indispensable champions of patient safety within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), particularly when caring for geriatric patients. Therefore, implementing safety culture training packages to address ... -
The devastating impact of conflict in Sudan on mental health services: a rapid review
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Sudan's healthcare system teeters on the brink of collapse as the country continues to reel from political instability and conflict that escalated in April 2023. The latest outbreak of violence between the national army ... -
Efficacy and safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors for advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A network meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundCombining immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) with chemotherapy has significantly transformed cancer treatment, offering better options for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). This comprehensive network ... -
Tobacco endgame policies: an analysis of preferred strategies and support levels in a sample from Qatar
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Background: There is limited evidence on preferences for tobacco endgame policies and support levels for them in the Middle East. Further, no studies on the interactive association of sex and tobacco use status with support ... -
Ex-Vapers’ Perspectives on Helpful and Unhelpful Influences During Their Quit Journeys
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)There is limited understanding of what influences vaping cessation, especially as vaping regulations change, and different jurisdictions have different regulations. This study involves 281 ex-vapers (16–24 years) from Nova ... -
Exploring the experiences of residents in managing multiple roles at tertiary care hospitals of Punjab, Pakistan
( Professional Medical Publications , 2025 , Article)Objectives: No qualitative studies have explored the multiple roles undertaken by medical residents in Pakistan or the impact these roles have on them. This study explores the experiences of medical residents in managing ... -
Immune histories and natural infection protection during the omicron era
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Past immunological events can either enhance or compromise an individual's future immune protection. This study investigated how different severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) natural ... -
Level of adherence to physical activity recommendations among adults with type 2 diabetes in Qatar and associated factors: a cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Regular physical activity (PA) has beneficial health effects in controlling and managing diabetes. Identifying key factors associated with poor adherence to PA recommendations among patients with type 2 diabetes ... -
Differential Effects of First and Third Trimester HbA1c Levels on Neonatal Weight and Placental Mediation in Type 1 Diabetes
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Context: In women with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the effects of glycaemic control on neonatal weight and the role of the placenta are not fully understood. Objective: This study explores the relationship between glycaemic ... -
Adherence to the Lebanese National Dietary and Lifestyle Guidelines for Pregnancy and Its Association With Postpartum Weight Retention
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2025 , Article)The Lebanese National Dietary and Lifestyle Guidelines for Pregnancy (DLGP) were developed to foster maternal and child health. The study aims to examine adherence to the DLGP and investigate its association with postpartum ... -
Dietary glycemic index is associated with overweight and obesity in preschool children: a national cross-sectional study in Lebanon.
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Although dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) have been proposed to modulate overweight risk, evidence in preschoolers remains scarce and contentious, and lacking in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). ... -
Telehealth satisfaction among patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional analysis
( PeerJ Inc. , 2025 , Article)Background. The study aims to assess telehealth satisfaction among patients with chronic diseases focusing on key demographic and clinical factors that influence satisfaction. Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study ... -
Clinical outcome of OviTex reinforced tissue matrix in hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( HBKU Press , 2025 , Article)Background: This review provides a comprehensive and current overview of the clinical outcomes associated with the use of OviTex reinforced tissue matrix (RTM) in hernia repair. Methods: We conducted a systematic review ... -
Prevalence and predictors of breastfeeding practices in Saudi Arabia: a national cross-sectional study based on the 2021 WHO breastfeeding indicators.
( BioMed Central , 2025 , Article)Breastfeeding is described as a cost-effective strategy to improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases later in life. This study aims to provide national estimates for ...
