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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 , Article)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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
"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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Women-Focused Cardiac Rehabilitation Delivery Around the World and Program Enablers to Support Broader Implementation
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundWomen are less likely than men to use cardiac rehabilitation (CR); thus, women-focused (W-F) CR was developed. Implementation of W-F CR globally was investigated, as well as barriers and enablers to its delivery. ... -
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 ... -
Can absence of cardiac activity on point-of-care echocardiography predict death in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest? A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article Review)Aim: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the accuracy of the absence of cardiac motion on point-of-care echocardiography (PCE) in predicting termination of resuscitation (TOR), short-term ... -
The effectiveness and safety of palbociclib and ribociclib in stage IV HR+/HER-2 negative breast cancer: a nationwide real world comparative retrospective cohort study
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Palbociclib and ribociclib are indicated in the first-line treatment of hormonal receptor-positive HER-2 negative (HR+/HER2- negative) advanced breast cancer. Although randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) ... -
Patterns and trends of hepatitis C virus infection in Jordan: an observational study
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection levels in Jordan remain uncertain. No HCV national population-based survey has ever been conducted in the country. To meet the World Health Organization’s target of reducing ... -
Transforming cancer clinical trials: The integral role of artificial intelligence in electronic health records for efficient patient recruitment
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Healthcare is one of the sectors where artificial intelligence (AI) is currently viewed as a crucial driving factor. Patient care, medical research, and clinical trial enrollment could all significantly improve due to AI's ... -
Redefining Postpartum Depression Treatment: The Clinical Potential of Zuranolone
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)We write to bring to attention a pressing health concern: Postpartum Depression (PPD), which affects a significant 17% of mothers globally (Wang et al., 2021). This psychiatric condition manifests as intense mood swings, ...
