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    • Patterns and trends of hepatitis C virus infection in Jordan: an observational study 

      Abu-Dayyeh, Issa; Chemaitelly, Hiam; Ghunaim, Mohammad; Hasan, Thaer; Abdelnour, Amid; ... more authors ( 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 ...

    • 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 

      Al-Ziftawi, Nour Hisham; Elazzazy, Shereen; Alam, Mohammed Fasihul; Shafie, Asrul; Hamad, Anas; ... more authors ( 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) ...

    • Transforming cancer clinical trials: The integral role of artificial intelligence in electronic health records for efficient patient recruitment 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Hani, Salam ( 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 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Rehan, Syeda Tayyaba; Imran, Laiba; Abbas, Samina Ghulam; Khan, Sara ( 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, ...

    • Chronic kidney diseases and the risk of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Al-Qudimat, Ahmad R.; Al Darwish, Mohamed B.; Altahtamouni, Saif B.; Singh, Kalapan; Al-Zoubi, Raed M.; ... more authors ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)
      Objective: We conducted this review to offer a comprehensive search and up-to-date overview of the currently available information about the probability risk of colorectal cancer among chronic kidney disease patients. ...

    • Academic Entitlement Among Pharmacy Students in the Arab World: A Multi-National Exploratory Study 

      Hammoudi Halat, Dalal; Al-Jumaili, Ali Azeez; Ahmed, Kawther Khalid; Rahal, Mohamad; Hamad, Anas; ... more authors (2024 , Article)
      OBJECTIVE: The study's aim was to explore academic entitlement among pharmacy students in different pharmacy colleges in the Arab World and assess associated factors. METHODS: This study design was a cross-sectional survey. ...

    • Call for emergency action to restore dietary diversity and protect global food systems in times of COVID-19 and beyond: Results from a cross-sectional study in 38 countries 

      Hoteit, Maha; Hoteit, Reem; Aljawaldeh, Ayoub; Van Royen, Kathleen; Pabian, Sara; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      Background The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the fragility of the global food system, sending shockwaves across countries' societies and economy. This has presented formidable challenges to sustaining a healthy and ...

    • Exploring Emotional Intelligence and Sociodemographics in Higher Education; the Imperative for Skills and Curriculum Development 

      Abouhasera, Sanaa; Abu-Madi, Marawan; Al-Hamdani, Mohammed; Abdallah, Atiyeh M. ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)
      There is increasing interest in understanding the nature and impact of emotional intelligence (EI) in educational institutions and the workplace since EI is associated with academic performance, career success, job ...

    • Estimating protection afforded by prior infection in preventing reinfection: Applying the test-negative study design. 

      Ayoub, Houssein H; Tomy, Milan; Chemaitelly, Hiam; Altarawneh, Heba N; Coyle, Peter; ... more authors ( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)
      The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to use infection testing databases to rapidly estimate effectiveness of prior infection in preventing reinfection ($P{E}_S$) by novel SARS-CoV-2 variants. Mathematical modeling ...

    • Development and Evaluation of the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (ICCPR) Program Certification for Low-Resource Settings. 

      Turk-Adawi, Karam I; Elshaikh, Usra; Contractor, Aashish; Hashmi, Farzana Amir; Thomas, Emma; ... more authors ( Dove Press Ltd , 2023 , Article)
      Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a proven model of secondary prevention, but new sites, providing quality care, are needed in low-resource settings. This study (1) described the development of International Council of ...

    • The influence of adolescents essential and non-essential use of technology and Internet addiction on their physical and mental fatigues 

      Aziz, Maryam; Chemnad, Khansa; Al-Harahsheh, Sanaa; Abdelmoneium, Azza O.; Bagdady, Ahmed; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      This study explores the impact of Internet addiction (IA), age, and essential and non-essential technology usage time on the physical and mental fatigue of adolescents. The research surveyed 477 adolescents from Qatar and ...

    • Imaging Patterns in Breast Cancer for Women Under 40 Years: A Descriptive Cohort Study 

      Alhaidary, Amal A.; Al-Qudimat, Ahmad R.; Arabi, Haitham; Al-Zoubi, Raed M. ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Background and Aim: Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring malignant disease in women and remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among females worldwide. The aim of this study is to evaluate the imaging ...

    • Evaluation of Diabetes Hotline Service Implemented During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Dynamic Adaptation 

      Dughmosh, Ragae Ahmed; Mahmood, Sadia; Othman, Manal M.; Abune'meh, Eyad Ahmed; Islam, Nazmul; ... more authors ( Mary Ann Liebert , 2023 , Article)
      Background: The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic presented major challenges for people living with diabetes. People with diabetes were identified as being at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19. The ...

    • Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 pandemic: experience of healthcare workers in Qatar 

      Al-Qudimat, Ahmad R.; Singh, Kalpana; Mustafa, Emad; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Al-Zoubi, Raed M.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)
      Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and global impact on healthcare systems worldwide, presenting unprecedented challenges for healthcare workers (HCWs) on the front. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence ...

    • Food sources of fiber and micronutrients of concern among infants and young children in Lebanon: a national cross-sectional study. 

      Chokor, Fatima Al Zahraa; Hwalla, Nahla; Naja, Farah; Nasreddine, Lara ( BMC , 2024 , Article)
      Intakes of fiber, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, and folate were shown to be low in a substantial proportion of infants and children in Lebanon. The study aims to identify the top food sources of fiber, iron, ...

    • Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: Strategies for Mental Health Nurses in Optimizing Psychiatric Patient Care 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Gharib, Suzan; Alhadidi, Majdi; El-Ashry, Ayman Mohamed; Alamgir, Asma; ... more authors ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)
      This narrative review explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on mental health nursing, particularly in enhancing psychiatric patient care. AI technologies present new strategies for early ...

    • Using the QATCHEPP quality assessment tool to critically reflect on health promotion practice 

      OHara, L; Taylor, J ( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)
      Issue Critical health promotion is required to reduce health inequities and is distinguished from selective health promotion by its focus on the unequal distribution of structural and systemic privilege and power. This ...

    • Using artificial intelligence to improve body iron quantification: A scoping review 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Alkhawaldeh, Ibraheem M.; Shaheen, Nour; Albalkhi, Ibrahem; Serag, Ibrahim; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)
      This scoping review explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing the screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of disorders related to body iron levels. A systematic search was performed to identify studies ...

    • We work together as a group': implications of jigsaw cooperative learning 

      Jeppu, Ashok Kumar; Kumar, Kavitha Ashok; Sethi, Ahsan ( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)
      Background: Modern clinical practice increasingly relies on collaborative, cooperative and team-based approaches for effective patient care. Recently, Jigsaw cooperative learning has gained attention in medical education. ...

    • Topical treatments for atopic dermatitis (eczema): Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials 

      Derek K., Chu; Chu, Alexandro W.L.; Rayner, Daniel G.; Guyatt, Gordon H.; Yepes-Nuñez, Juan José; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      BackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition with multiple topical treatment options, but uncertain comparative effects. ObjectiveWe sought to systematically synthesize the benefits and harms of AD prescription ...