Public Health: Recent submissions
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A Tailored, Bundle Care Intervention Strategy to Reduce Cardiac Mortality During the Hajj: A Population-Based, Before and After Study.
( SAGE Publications , 2019 , Article)Hajj is the largest human gathering with over 2 million people. We evaluated the effect of bundle care intervention on mortality. A population-based, before and after study compared the effect of an intervention on mortality. ... -
Type 2 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy: The impact of maternal weight and early glycaemic control on outcomes.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)To study the pregnancy outcomes in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to relate these to maternal risk factors. We conducted a retrospective study of 419 women with T2DM (index group)- who attended our diabetes ... -
Using the human blood index to investigate host biting plasticity: a systematic review and meta-regression of the three major African malaria vectors.
( BMC , 2018 , Article)The proportion of mosquito blood-meals that are of human origin, referred to as the 'human blood index' or HBI, is a key determinant of malaria transmission. A systematic review was conducted followed by meta-regression ... -
Funding sources and costs to deliver cardiac rehabilitation around the globe: Drivers and barriers.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reach is minimal globally, primarily due to financial factors. This study characterized CR funding sources, cost to patients to participate, cost to programs to serve patients, and the drivers ... -
Effectiveness of Different Topical Treatments in the Healing of Pressure Injuries: A Network Meta-analysis.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Pressure injuries (PIs) are one of the most common types of complex wounds and impose a huge economic burden on the healthcare system and the patients. A plethora of topical treatments is widely available for PI treatment, ... -
Milk Other Than Breast Milk and the Development of Asthma in Children 3 Years of Age. A Birth Cohort Study (2006⁻2011).
( MDPI , 2018 , Article)Prevalence of asthma in Australian children is amongst the highest in the world. Although breastfeeding positively influences infant immunity, early introduction of Milk Other than Breast Milk (MOTBM) may also play an ... -
Cardiac Rehabilitation Availability and Delivery in Canada: How Does It Compare With Other High-Income Countries?
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Canada has insufficient cardiac rehabilitation (CR) capacity, yet unmet need is unknown. Moreover, Canada has CR guidelines, but whether delivery conforms has not been characterized by province/territory. This study aimed ... -
Cardiac Rehabilitation Models around the Globe.
( MDPI , 2018 , Article)Alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) delivery, such as home or community-based programs, have been developed to overcome underutilization. However, their availability and characteristics have never been assessed ... -
The differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on seizure frequency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy - A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)The omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are known to play an important role in maintenance and modulation of neuronal functions. There is evidence that omega-3 fatty acids ... -
Prevalence of newly detected diabetes in pregnancy in Qatar, using universal screening.
( Public Library of Science , 2018 , Article)Diabetes first detected during pregnancy is currently divided into gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and diabetes mellitus (DM)- most of which are type 2 DM (T2DM). This study aims to define the prevalence and outcomes ... -
Patient-dentist relationship and dental anxiety among young Sudanese adult patients
( Wiley , 2018 , Report)To evaluate the effects of the patient-dentist relationship on dental anxiety among young adult Sudanese patients. In this cross-sectional study, 864 patients attending outpatient dental clinics of the governmental dental ... -
Predictors of Continued Breastfeeding at One Year among Women Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
( MDPI , 2018 , Article & Book chapter)The number of babies in Qatar being exclusively breastfed is significantly lower than the global target set by the World Health Organization. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP), ... -
Incidence and Prevalence of Pressure Injuries in Adult Intensive Care Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2018 , Article Review)To systematically assess the incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries in adult ICU patients and the most frequently occurring pressure injury sites. MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Cumulative Index to Nursing ... -
Foam dressings for treating pressure injuries in patients of any age in any care setting: An abridged Cochrane systematic review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Pressure injuries are localised areas of injury to the skin and/or underlying tissues. To assess foam dressings compared to other dressings in healing pressure injuries. Systematic review and meta-analysis DATA SOURCES: ... -
External fixation versus open reduction and internal fixation of pilon fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Musculoskelet Surg Res 2018;2:41-50.
( Wolters Kluwer - Medknow , 2018 , Article)Objectives: Pilon fractures are challenging to treat and associated with complications such as skin necrosis and superficial and deep infections that can potentially lead to amputation. This meta‑analysis aimed to compare ... -
Comparative assessment of fracture risk among osteoporosis and osteopenia patients: a cross-sectional study
( Dove Medical Press , 2018 , Article)Background: Both osteoporosis and osteopenia remain worldwide public health concerns. They both lead to bone fractures, which can lead to disability and burden on those who are afflicted. Objectives: To assess and compare ... -
Echocardiographic screening for rheumatic heart disease in 4 515 Sudanese school children: marked disparity between two communities.
( Clinics Cardive , 2018 , Article)Echocardiographic (echo) screening has unmasked a high prevalence of subclinical rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in many countries, and it can be used as a surveillance tool to control the disease. School children of 10 to ... -
Does Cognitive Impairment and Agitation in Dementia Influence Intervention Effectiveness? Findings From a Cluster-RCT With the Therapeutic Robot, PARO.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)To explore whether severity of cognitive impairment and agitation of older people with dementia predict outcomes in engagement, mood states, and agitation after a 10-week intervention with the robotic seal, PARO. Data from ... -
Does Weight Loss Through Means of Bariatric Surgery Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Obese Qatari Patients: A retrospective analysis
( Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference , 2018 , Conference)Background and objectives: The use of bariatric surgeries such as Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy in managing obesity and associated diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been induced in clinical ... -
Opportunistic screening for alcohol use problems in adolescents attending emergency departments: an evaluation of screening tools.
( Oxford University Press , 2018 , Article)To estimate and compare the optimal cut-off score of Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and AUDIT-C in identifying at-risk alcohol consumption, heavy episodic alcohol use, ICD-10 alcohol abuse and alcohol ...
