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Correction to: Generative artificial intelligence acceptance, anxiety, and behavioral intention in the middle east: a TAM-based structural equation modelling approach (BMC Nursing, (2025), 24, 1, (703), 10.1186/s12912-025-03436-8)
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Correction to: BMC Nurs 24, 703 (2025). Following the publication of the original article [1], it was noted that the author’s name Aycan Kucukkaya was incorrectly written as Aycan Kucukkuya. The original article [1] has ... -
Femoral bone mineral density reference values by sex and ethnicity: Findings from the Qatar Biobank study.
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a major global health concern due to fracture-related morbidity and mortality. BMD is currently assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) against a US reference population. The ... -
Diarrhea in Yemeni children under five: A multi-level analysis of population-based surveys, 1991–2022
( Public Library of Science , 2025 , Article)Background Yemen, grappling with a protracted humanitarian crisis, armed conflict, forced displacements, and economic hardship, faces a burden of childhood diarrhea. This study aimed to assess diarrhea prevalence, trends, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (Vaxzevria) primary series vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 beta and delta variants: a nationwide study
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: This study assessed the real-world effectiveness of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine in adults against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, symptomatic infection, and severe ... -
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 ... -
Assessing healthy vaccinee effect in COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness studies: a national cohort study in Qatar.
( National Center for Biotechnology Information , 2025 , Article)This study investigated the presence of the healthy vaccinee effect-the imbalance in health status between vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals-in two rigorously conducted COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness studies involving ... -
Real-World Evaluation of the Interaction Between Rifampicin and Warfarin: A Retrospective Observational Study
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Drug–drug interactions (DDIs) pose a significant challenge in drug therapy, particularly due to concerns about the safety and effectiveness of combined medications. Rifampicin is a strong inducer of the enzyme ... -
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 ... -
Second-hand smoke exposure level in the household increases risk of chest pain and wheezing: evidence from Qatar biobank
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Background: Despite research on the association between second-hand smoke exposure and chest pain/wheezing, evidence on the levels of exposure in the household and their relation to these outcomes is lacking. Our study ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
