Prevalence and clinical significance of antiphospholipid antibodies in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 admitted to intensive care units: a prospective observational study by Mostafa Najim (14150400)

“…<p>Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increases the risk of coagulopathy. Although the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) has been proposed as a possible mechanism of COVID-19-induced coagulopathy, its clinical significance remains uncertain. …”

Prevalence, correlates and management of hyperglycemia in diabetic non-critically Ill patients at a tertiary care center in Lebanon by El Khoury, Ghada

“…Objective: The study aims to examine the prevalence of hyperglycemia and assess the correlates and management of hyperglycemia in diabetic non-critically ill patients. Methods: The study was conducted on the medical wards of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Lebanon. …”
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The impact of maternal care on child development by Sayour, Nagham

“…Results show that treated children enjoy an increase of 3.6 h per week in the time they spend with their mothers, mainly due to a decrease in the time spent in non-institutional care. …”
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Gestational Diabetes in the Gulf Region: Streamlining care to optimise outcome by Gbemisola Okunoye (19772769)

“…Despite the emerging body of evidence indicating adverse maternal and perinatal risks related to GDM, significant variations exist globally regarding the key components of GDM care, particularly, screening, diagnosis and long term follow up. …”

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of care in patients hospitalized with diabetic ketoacidosis by Mohsen S. Eledrisi (17542464)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">In this national cohort of patients hospitalized with DKA, those with T2DM had a 7-fold increase in inpatient mortality associated with older age and admission to the intensive care unit.…”

Non-diabetic ketoacidosis secondary to primary hyperthyroidism by Abdulrahman F. Al-Mashdali (17148316)

“…This was associated with decreased appetite and weight loss.</p><h3>Diagnosis</h3><p dir="ltr">Laboratory findings were significant for high anion gap metabolic acidosis, positive ketones in the urine, and high serum B-hydroxybutyrate. …”

Chemotherapy Regimen Predicts Steatohepatitis and an Increase in 90-Day Mortality After Surgery for Hepatic Colorectal Metastases by Vauthey, Jean-Nicolas

“…Conclusion Steatohepatitis is associated with an increased 90-day mortality after hepatic surgery. In patients with hepatic CRM, the chemotherapy regimen should be carefully considered because the risk of hepatotoxicity is significant.…”
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Health Care Accessibility of Lebanese Working-Age Adults with Musculoskeletal Disability by Jaber, Amani

“…This category is more vulnerable in terms of health status, and hence requires more health care. Objective. To our knowledge, the health care accessibility of Lebanese young adults with physical disabilities has not been yet explored. …”
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Provision of spiritual care to advanced cancer patients by doctors and nurses in the Middle East by Bar_Sela, G.

“…Only the third most commonly cited reason, lack of adequate training (55%), remained significant in the MVA (p = 0.004). Conclusions: Staff spiritual care provision in the Middle East is higher than in the US, but we still see a large gap between its desirability and its actual provision. …”
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Impact of pharmacist-conducted anticoagulation patient education and telephone follow-up on transitions of care by Karaoui, Lamis R.

“…Conclusions Although pharmacist-conducted anticoagulation education did not appear to reduce bleeding or readmission rates at day 30, pharmacist education significantly increased patient communication with their providers in the early days post-discharge.…”
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Predictors of Pressure Injuries in a Critical Care Unit in Lebanon: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Associated Factors by El-Masri, Jihad

“…Multivariate analysis indicated that length of stay (β= −.110; P = .002), administration of vasopressors (β=−.266; P = .029), and total hours of hypotension (β=−.53; P = .041) were significant predictors of pressure injury. CONCLUSIONS: Vasopressor use, hypotension, and length of stay were associated with an increased likelihood of pressure injury in adults managed in an MSICU. …”
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The Experience of Palliative Care Nurses in Qatar During the Time of COVID-19: A Qualitative Study by Jessie JOHNSON (18805810)

“…One of the many areas affected by this pandemic has been palliative care. Palliative care nurses were thrust into a world of chaos as they faced increasing numbers of patients who were in the process of dying.…”

Factors affecting job satisfaction among acute care nurses working in rural and urban settings by Yasin M. Yasin (14779381)

“…Participants (N=349) completed the Acute Care Nurses’ Job Satisfaction Scale and The Anticipated Turnover Scale. …”

Predictors of malnutrition among older residents in Qatari long-term care facilities: a retrospective study by Al Anoud Ali H. Z. AlFehaidi (21633416)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Malnutrition is a prevalent issue among older adults in long-term care facilities and is associated with adverse health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. …”

Impact of Multi-Disciplinary Team in Implementing Clinical Audit Recommendations to Improve Health Educators’ Practice at Primary Care in Qatar by Ansif Pallath Majeed (17993848)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Health educators play a vital role in primary care by educating patients on the significance of maintaining good health and preventive measures, especially in the case of chronic illnesses. …”

Implementing CYP2C19 Pharmacogenetic Testing for Personalized Antiplatelet Therapy: Findings From the QPGx-CARES Initiative by Rania Abdel-latif (18295396)

“…<h3 dir="ltr">Purpose</h3><p dir="ltr">CYP2C19 loss-of-function (LoF) alleles are associated with increased cardiovascular risk in clopidogrel-treated percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients. …”

COVID-19 mothers’ mother–baby bonding, feeding practices, postnatal care experiences in Qatar: A mixed-methods approach by laura Moya falcon (22556218)

“…</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">The pandemic has significantly impacted maternal–infant bonding, as evidenced by increased reports of maternal stress, reduced physical contact, and limitations on partner support. …”

Exploring the effectiveness of Continuing Medical Education programs accredited by UAE University on Health care professional’s knowledge: Expectations vs. satisfaction by AL ESSA, AWAD MANSOUR AWAD

“…The research results showed that the UAEU accredited CME programs were effective in terms of exceeding health care professionals learning expectations, the achievement of educational programs learning objectives, and significant increase in HCP knowledge in the topics discussed in these programs. …”
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Effects of Social Media Use and Dependence on Dietary Intake and Prevalence of Orthorexia in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women by Issa, Yara

“…Social media use may negatively affect the dietary choices and intuitive eating behaviors of both pregnant and non-pregnant women. That being said, interventions to regulate social media content and limit exposure to unrealistic thin ideal as well as to educate women about dietary changes and requirements during pregnancy may be helpful to increase intuitive eating behaviors and decrease the risk of disordered eating and orthorexia in this population.…”
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Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance by Qinaat Hussain (15294164)

“…<p>Drivers often encounter time pressure, which can lead to riskier driving habits, decreased safety margins, and a higher chance of accidents. …”