Public Health
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Would Artificial Intelligence Improve the Quality of Care of Patients With Rare Diseases?
( Innovative Healthcare Institute , 2024 , Article)Rare diseases are characterized by low prevalence, they affect 4-5 patients per 10,000 people, which results in a lack of knowledge, guidelines, training, and diagnostic complexities among clinicians. This significantly ... -
Lessons from Beta-Thalassemia for Improving Iron Overload Monitoring and Management in Kidney Failure.
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Iron overload is a well-recognized complication in patients suffering from beta-thalassemia major (BTM) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), recently known as kidney failure (KF), particularly in those who receive frequent ... -
Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among female public health and nutrition university students in Qatar
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Objectives: The present study aimed to determine oral health (OH) related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Public Health (PH) and Nutrition (NU) students at Qatar University. Method: A cross-sectional study was ... -
Assessing the Relationship Between the Type of Internet Use and Internet Addiction in Early and Middle Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Study From Qatar
( JMIR Publications Inc. , 2025 , Article)Background: With the increasing prevalence of digital technology, adolescent internet addiction (IA) has become a global concern. Excessive internet use, especially among adolescents, has been linked to various negative ... -
Demographics and regional trends of ischemic heart disease-related mortality in older adults in the United States, 1999–2020
( Public Library of Science , 2025 , Article)Background Ischemic heart disease (IHD) has a significant impact on public health and healthcare expenditures in the United States (US). Methods We used data from the CDC WONDER database from 1999–2020 to identify trends ... -
Machine learning-based prediction of one-year mortality in ischemic stroke patients.
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)Accurate prediction of mortality following an ischemic stroke is essential for tailoring personalized treatment strategies. This study evaluates the effectiveness of machine learning models in predicting one-year mortality ... -
Unveiling the Enigma: Idiopathic Digital Infarction-A Case Report and Literature Review.
( Wiley , 2025 , Article)Idiopathic digital infarction (IDI), a rare subset of digital infarction, is characterized by ischemic changes in the absence of identifiable underlying etiology. We present the first documented case of IDI in a 47-year-old ... -
Application of artificial intelligence in nursing practice: a qualitative study of Jordanian nurses’ perspectives
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly applied in healthcare to boost productivity, reduce administrative workloads, and improve patient outcomes. In nursing, AI offers both opportunities and challenges. ... -
A comparative retrospective study of pre-fibrotic primary myelofibrosis versus overtly fibrotic stage in Qatar: clinicopathological, genetic landscape, risk stratification and survival data (2008-2021)-a single center experience
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background: In MENA region, there is a lack of evidence on Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF), leading to its underrepresentation in medical literature. This study marks the first comprehensive report on PMF data in Qatar, ... -
The journey of female surgeons in the arab region: A scoping review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundIn the Arab region, there's a dearth of research on female surgeons' experiences and challenges. To address this gap, a scoping review aims to map existing literature. It seeks to understand the hurdles faced by ... -
Gender-based differences in the prevalence and types of adverse childhood experiences and their associations with psychological distress and perceived lack of safety among adolescents in Qatar
( Routledge , 2025 , Article)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are detrimental to well-being, but gender-specific data in Arab countries is scarce. We explored gender differences in prevalence and associations of ACEs with psychological distress ... -
Efficacy of Dose Escalation of Ustekinumab in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( S. Karger AG , 2025 , Article Review)Background: Ustekinumab is an effective drug in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but inadequate response or loss of response is reported in several patients. Dose escalation by intravenous reinduction or ... -
Developing and evaluating a Disaster Management Assessment Tool for Health Care Practitioners
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Over the last fifty years, the frequency and intensity of disasters have escalated, highlighting the importance of healthcare practitioners (HCPs) being thoroughly prepared for disaster management. Despite this ... -
Regional variations in incidence of surgical site infection and associated risk factors in women undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common postoperative complications after cesarean section (CS), with increased mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. ObjectiveTo ... -
Safety and Efficacy of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Older Adults with Variable Disease States: A Meta-analysis of Large Placebo-Controlled Trials
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Recent guidelines recommend the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors (SGLT2i) in patients suffering from cardiorenal diseases. However, the safety and efficacy of SGLT2i in older adults ... -
Evaluating Hospital Admission Data as Indicators of COVID-19 Severity: A National Assessment in Qatar.
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)Accurately assessing SARS-CoV-2 infection severity is essential for understanding the health impact of the infection and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. This study investigated whether SARS-CoV-2-associated ... -
The protective role of lidocaine in surgeries involving trigeminal nerve manipulation: a meta-analysis of trigeminocardiac reflex prevention.
( Springer , 2025 , Article)The trigeminocardiac reflex (TCR) is activated when the trigeminal nerve is manipulated through mechanical pressure, traction, or irritation. This leads to a rapid increase in parasympathetic activity, resulting in a ... -
Differences in vaping frequency and negative health effects experienced from vaping in a sample of vapers from three Middle Eastern countries
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)AimTo examine differences in the likelihood of higher vaping frequency and experiencing negative effects from vaping in a sample of vapers from three Middle Eastern countries. MethodsAdult vapers completed an online ... -
The epidemiology of antimicrobial resistant bacterial infection in Qatar: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the current silent pandemic responsible for approximately five million deaths annually. According to the WHO, antimicrobial resistance is one of the top global public health ... -
Impact of a potential Chlamydia vaccine in the USA: mathematical modelling analyses.
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)(CT) infection is a global health challenge. New approaches are needed to control CT disease burden. An age-structured deterministic mathematical model calibrated to nationally representative population-based data was ...
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