• An Evaluation of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Perceived Social Distancing Policies in Relation to Planning, Selecting, and Preparing Healthy Meals: An Observational Study in 38 Countries Worldwide 

      Backer, C.D.; Teunissen, L.; Cuykx, I.; Decorte, P.; Pabian, S.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)
      Objectives: To examine changes in planning, selecting, and preparing healthy foods in relation to personal factors (time, money, stress) and social distancing policies during the COVID-19 crisis. Methods: Using cross-sectional ...
    • Barriers and Enablers for Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With HIV/AIDS in the Era of COVID-19: A Qualitative Study From Pakistan 

      Ahmed,Ali; Dujaili,Juman Abdulelah; Jabeen,Musarat; Umair,Malik Muhammad; Chuah,Lay-Hong; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)
      Background: With the increased availability of safe antiretroviral therapy (ART) in recent years, achieving optimal adherence and patient retention is becoming the biggest challenge for people living with HIV (PLWH). Care ...
    • Complement C5a and Clinical Markers as Predictors of COVID-19 Disease Severity and Mortality in a Multi-Ethnic Population 

      Cyprian, Farhan S.; Suleman, Muhammad; Abdelhafez, Ibrahim; Doudin, Asmma; Masud Danjuma, Ibn Mohammed; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)
      Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) was declared as a pandemic by WHO in March 2020. SARS-CoV-2 causes a wide range of illness from asymptomatic to life-threatening. There is an essential need to identify biomarkers to ...
    • Covid-19 in pediatric patients: A focus on CHD patients 

      Zareef, Rana O.; Younis, Nour K.; Bitar, Fadi; Eid, Ali H.; Arabi, Mariam ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)
      Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. As of the 30th of September 2020, around 34,000,000 cases have been reported globally. Pediatrics with underlying congenital heart disease ...
    • COVID-19 Pandemic and Physical Exercise: Lessons Learnt for Confined Communities 

      Ghram, Amine; Bragazzi, Nicola Luigi; Briki, Walid; Jenab, Yaser; Khaled, Mehdi; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)
      The novel pandemic called "Coronavirus Disease 2019" (COVID-19), as a global public health emergency and global threat, has affected many countries in unpredictable ways and impacted on physical activity (PA) behaviors to ...
    • Dietary intake and lifestyle practices of eastern mediterranean postpartum women before and during COVID-19 pandemic: An internet-based cross-sectional survey 

      Tayyem, Reema; Al-Bayyari, Nahla; Al-Awwad, Narmeen; Abuhijleh, Haya; Hoteit, Reem; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)
      Background: During the lockdown period, a substantial group of these women reported lifestyle changes. Aim: The aim of the study is to characterize the dietary patterns, intake and the adherence to the United States ...
    • Editorial: COVID-19 pandemic, food behaviour and consumption patterns 

      Ben Hassen, Tarek; El Bilali, Hamid; Allahyari, Mohammad S.; Berjan, Sinisa ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Other)
      With already 600 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and over 6 million recorded deaths, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), detected in Wuhan (China) in late 2019, is nowadays one of the most pressing global challenges ...
    • Editorial: The effect of COVID-19 on hematological disease diagnosis, management and outcomes 

      Yassin, Mohamed; Elsabagh, Ahmed Adel; Aydemir, Duygu; Wali, Yasser ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Other)
      Lee, Chieng, Lau et al. studied the effects of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) on the clinical presentation, radiological findings, and outcomes of the infection in patients with hemoglobinopathies. They found that the ...
    • Evaluation of anakinra in the management of patients with COVID-19 infection: A randomized clinical trial 

      Elmekaty, Eman Zeyad I.; Maklad, Aya; Abouelhassan, Rawan; Munir, Waqar; Ibrahim, Mohamed Izham Mohamed; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)
      Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic led to substantial clinical and economic outcomes with catastrophic consequences. While the majority of cases has mild to moderate disease, minority of patients progress into severe ...
    • Exploring Household Food Dynamics During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Morocco 

      El Bilali, Hamid; Ben Hassen, Tarek; Baya Chatti, Chedli; Abouabdillah, Aziz; Alaoui, Si Bennasseur ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)
      Alongside the dramatic impact on health systems, eating, shopping, and other food-related habits may have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This paper analyses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food shopping ...
    • Fasting Ramadan During COVID-19 Pandemic: Immunomodulatory Effect 

      Abunada, Taghreed; Abunada, Hanan; Zayed, Hatem ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)
      As of April 24, 2020, more than 1. 6 billion Muslims observe the holy fasting month of Ramadan worldwide. The safety of fasting of healthy adult Muslims during the COVID-19 era is debatable. In this perspective, we discuss ...
    • Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 Patients: Pros and Cons 

      Younis, Nour K.; Zareef, Rana O.; Al Hassan, Sally N.; Bitar, Fadi; Eid, Ali H.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)
      The pandemic of COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has recently overwhelmed medical centers and paralyzed economies. The unparalleled public distress caused by this pandemic mandated an urgent quest for an effective approach ...
    • Identification of Prognostic Metabolomic Biomarkers at the Interface of Mortality and Morbidity in Pre-Existing TB Cases Infected With SARS-CoV-2 

      Diboun, I.; Diboun, Ilhame; Cyprian, Farhan S.; Anwardeen, Najeha Rizwana; Yassine, Hadi M.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)
      Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection currently remains one of the biggest global challenges that can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (CARDS) in severe cases. In line with this, ...
    • The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Lebanese pharmacists: A national cross-sectional study 

      Safwan, Jihan; Halat, Dalal Hammoudi; Akel, Marwan; Younes, Samar; Rahal, Mohamad; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)
      Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has induced a global mental health crisis with variable consequences. This study aimed to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 regarding anxiety, insomnia, depression, and response ...
    • Lockdown Duration and Training Intensity Affect Sleep Behavior in an International Sample of 1,454 Elite Athletes 

      Romdhani, Mohamed; Fullagar, Hugh H.K.; Vitale, Jacopo A.; Nédélec, Mathieu; Rae, Dale E.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)
      Objective: To investigate the effect of 1) lockdown duration and 2) training intensity on sleep quality and insomnia symptoms in elite athletes. Methods: 1,454 elite athletes (24.1 ± 6.7 years; 42% female; 41% individual ...
    • Molecular Insights Into SARS COV-2 Interaction With Cardiovascular Disease: Role of RAAS and MAPK Signaling 

      Wehbe, Zena; Hammoud, Safaa; Soudani, Nadia; Zaraket, Hassan; El-Yazbi, Ahmed; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)
      In December 2019, reports of viral pneumonia came out of Wuhan city in Hubei province in China. In early 2020, the causative agent was identified as a novel coronavirus (CoV) sharing some sequence similarity with SARS-CoV ...
    • Prevalence of Venous Thromboembolism in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

      Mohamed, Mouhand F.H.; Al-Shokri, Shaikha D.; Shunnar, Khaled M.; Mohamed, Sara F.; Najim, Mostafa S.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)
      Background: Recent studies revealed a high prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) events in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, especially in those who are critically ill. Available studies report varying ...
    • Qatar Healthcare Workers' COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Attitudes: A National Cross-Sectional Survey 

      Kumar, Rajeev; Alabdulla, Majid; Elhassan, Nahid M.; Reagu, Shuja Mohd ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)
      Introduction: Healthcare workers are the critical frontline workforce of the COVD-19 pandemic and are considered a target group for vaccination. Hesitancy to vaccinate is a major concern that can jeopardize the vaccination ...
    • Ramadan Observance Exacerbated the Negative Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Sleep and Training Behaviors: A International Survey on 1,681 Muslim Athletes 

      Romdhani, Mohamed; Ammar, Achraf; Trabelsi, Khaled; Chtourou, Hamdi; Vitale, Jacopo A.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)
      Objective: Disrupted sleep and training behaviors in athletes have been reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed at investigating the combined effects of Ramadan observance and COVID-19 related lockdown in Muslim ...
    • A scoping review of the risk factors and strategies followed for the prevention of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases during sports mass gatherings: Recommendations for future FIFA World Cups 

      Alhussaini, Nour Waleed Zuhair; Elshaikh, Usra Abushara Mohamed; Hamad, Noor Ahmed; Nazzal, Maisa Ayman; Abuzayed, Manal; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)
      Objective: Sports mass gatherings of people pose particular concerns and place an additional burden on the host countries and the countries of origin of the travelers. It is imperative to identify how countries dealt with ...