HbA1c over 8.5% is not predictive of increased infection rate following penile prosthesis implant surgery in diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction حسب Raidh Talib (14779198)

"…<p dir="ltr">Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased risk of erectile dysfunction. Penile prosthesis implantation is an efficient therapeutic option for erectile dysfunction, but not without risk, as infection remains a prominent concern. …"

Molecular pattern of acquiring upper respiratory infection حسب Mohamed A. Hendaus (9401919)

"…<p dir="ltr">Upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) are a significant public health concern. …"

Relationship Between Hyperglycemia and Infection in Critically Ill Patients حسب Btaiche, Imad F.

"…Uncontrolled hyperglycemia may be associated with complications such as fluid and electrolyte disturbances and increased infection risk. Studies have demonstrated impairment of host defenses, including decreased polymorphonuclear leukocyte mobilization, chemotaxis, and phagocytic activity related to hyperglycemia. …"
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Genome-Based Characterization of Bacterial Pathogens Causing Bloodstream Infection حسب Boujanian, Carni

"…Bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial pathogens are considered among the risk factors that pose a severe threat to public health, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. …"
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Microbiome profiling of rotavirus infected children suffering from acute gastroenteritis حسب Muhammad U. Sohail (9522515)

"…</p> <h2>Results</h2> <p>The data demonstrated a significant increase in microbiome diversity denoted by higher relative abundances of phylum Proteobacteria (p = 0.031), Fusobacteria (p = 0.044) and genus Streptococcus (p ≤ 0.001) in the infected group relative to the control. …"

A 75-year-old female with hemoptysis and recurrent respiratory infections حسب Diab, Khalil

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Adherence to international guidelines for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in Lebanon حسب Kabbara, Wissam K.

"…Conclusions. In an era of increasing bacterial resistance, interventions that improve physicians’ prescribing practices for uncomplicated urinary tract infections are needed.…"
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Mortality patterns in older adults with infective endocarditis in the US: A retrospective analysis حسب Hamza Ashraf (20726490)

"…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Infective Endocarditis (IE) has become a significant cause of morbidity and mortality over the last two decades. …"

Impact of the positive pressure valve on vascular access device occlusions and bloodstream infections حسب Btaiche, Imad

"…However, there have been reports that PPVs increase the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) (Rupp et al., 2007; Maragakis et al., 2006). …"
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Silver-based dressings for the prevention of surgical site infections: evidence from randomized trials حسب S. Younes (22254238)

"…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr"><u>Surgical site infections</u> (SSIs) are a major cause of <u>postoperative complications</u>, increasing morbidity and healthcare costs. …"

Efficient and cost-effective alternative treatment for recurrent urinary tract infections and interstitial cystitis in women حسب Mansour, Anthony

"…UTIs are primarily caused by Escherichia coli, which increases the likelihood of a recurrent infection. …"
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Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Post VASER-Assisted Liposuction and Lipofilling: A Case Report حسب Mohamed Badie Ahmed (10223510)

"…The complication rate is very minimal, and it increases relatively when combined with other procedures. …"

Risk Factors for Post-Cesarean, Surgical Site Infections in a Multi-Ethnic Population of Qatar حسب Sufia Athar (14777830)

"…SSIs not only increase patients’ morbidity and mortality rates, but also lay a huge economic burden. …"

Brain microstructural changes support cognitive deficits in HIV uninfected children born to HIV infected mothers حسب Yadav, Santosh K.

"…ResultsHIC and HUC groups showed significantly decreased NP test scores in various domain compared to CHNM. …"
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Morphological changes in amblyopic eyes in choriocapillaris and Sattler’s layer in comparison to healthy eyes, and in retinal nerve fiber layer in comparison to fellow eyes through... حسب Masri, Oussama Samer

"…Results The method of measuring reflectivity is good to excellent reliability for all regions of interest except the fourth. The mean reflectivity of the choriocapillaris and Sattler’s layer in amblyopic eyes were significantly lower than in healthy eyes (p = 0.003 and p = 0.008 respectively). …"
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Demographic characteristics and clinical and laboratory features of patients with Clostridiodes difficile infection: A retrospective study in Qatar حسب Vamanjore A., Naushad

"…ObjectivesClostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most common causes of diarrhea in healthcare facilities, imposing a significant burden on health-related budgets and resources worldwide. …"
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Epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in Qatar: A 3-year hospital-based study حسب Musaed Alsamawi (14778031)

"…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The incidence of ESBL infections is exponentially increasing with variable prevalence among geographical areas and treatment settings. …"

Mortality and associated risk factors of COVID-19 infection in dialysis patients in Qatar: A nationwide cohort study حسب Tarek Abdel Latif Ghonimi (16328413)

"…Univariate Cox regression analysis for risk factors associated with COVID-19-related death  in dialysis patients showed significant increases in risks with age (OR 1.077, CI 95%(1.018– 1.139), p = 0.01), CHF and COPD (both same OR 8.974, CI 95% (1.039–77.5), p = 0.046), history of DVT (OR 5.762, CI 95% (1.227–27.057), p = 0.026), Atrial fibrillation (OR 7.285, CI 95%(2.029–26.150), p = 0.002), hypoxia (OR: 16.6; CI 95%(3.574–77.715), p = <0.001), ICU admission (HR30.8, CI 95% (3.9–241.2), p = 0.001), Mechanical ventilation (HR 50.07 CI 95% (6.4–391.2)), p<0.001) and using inotropes(HR 19.17, CI 95% (11.57–718.5), p<0.001). …"

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexually transmitted infection testing and diagnosis in Lebanon: A retrospective chart review حسب Sunji, Nadine

"…STI positivity rates increased post-COVID-19 onset, although this increase was not statistically significant. …"
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Trends in Necrotizing Fasciitis‐Associated Mortality in the United States 2003–2020: A CDC WONDER Database Population‐Based Study حسب Saad Khan (296295)

"…Additionally, urban–rural analysis indicated that large central metropolitan areas had consistently elevated mortality rates, whereas smaller metropolitan and noncore areas experienced sharper increases.</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">NF‐related mortality has significantly risen in the United States since 2014, with distinct disparities based on sex, race, and geographic region. …"