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)

“…Although the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) has been proposed as a possible mechanism of COVID-19-induced coagulopathy, its clinical significance remains uncertain. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and clinical significance of aPLs among critically ill patients with COVID-19. …”

Prevalence of depression in Parkinson’s disease in a Lebanese tertiary clinic by Ghaddar, Alissar

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Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis... by Marissa B Reitsma (8674341)

“…Timely and comprehensive estimates of the prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden are needed to guide tobacco control efforts nationally and globally.…”

Prevalence of non-communicable disease and the associated factors among healthcare workers in Qatar by Ayman Al-Dahshan (8962568)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) significantly impact global health and contribute to economic burdens and premature deaths, with healthcare workers (HCWs) being at high risk. …”

Prevalence of iron overload in patients with chronic kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis: A scoping review by Abdulqadir J. Nashwan (11659453)

“…<h3>Background and Aims</h3><p dir="ltr">Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) are susceptible to complications, including iron overload, which can significantly impact their prognosis and overall health. …”

Prevalence and global trends of polypharmacy in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lina Naseralallah (14146465)

“…The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to describe the prevalence of polypharmacy in patients with CKD and to explore the global trends of factors driving any apparent variability in prevalence estimates.…”

COVID‐19 effect on patients with noncommunicable diseases: A narrative review by Ahmad R. Al‐Qudimat (21348626)

Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of chewing tobacco use in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Diseas... by Parkes J Kendrick (9714851)

“…Among females, none of these 12 countries had significant decreases in prevalence of chewing tobacco use, whereas seven of 12 countries had a significant decrease in the prevalence of tobacco smoking use for the period. …”

National-level and state-level prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the USA, 1990–2021, and forecasts up to 2050 by Marie, Ng

“…The prevalence of obesity has outpaced the increase in overweight over time, especially among adolescents. …”
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Changes in the burden and underlying causes of heart failure in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990–2019: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Razieh, Hassannejad

“…MethodsWe used the 2019 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data for estimates of prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), and underlying causes of HF in the EMR. …”
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Seroprevalence of West Nile Virus among Healthy Blood Donors from Different National Populations Residing in Qatar by Soha R., Dargham

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Epidemiology of injuries from fire, heat and hot substances: global, regional and national morbidity and mortality estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2017 study by Spencer L James (8673927)

“…At the global level, the age-standardised mortality caused by fire, heat and hot substances significantly declined from 1990 to 2017, but regionally there was variability in age-standardised incidence with some regions experiencing an increase (eg, Southern Latin America) and others experiencing a significant decrease (eg, High-income North America).…”

Restless legs syndrome in multiple sclerosis patients: Prevalence, impact, and association with disease-modifying therapies in a Saudi Arabian pilot study by Hossam Younis (17870447)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The prevalence of RLS amidst the MS cohort was determined to be 30.4%. …”

Prevalence of polypharmacy and the association with non-communicable diseases in Qatari elderly patients attending primary healthcare centers: A cross-sectional study by Ayman Al-Dahshan (8962568)

“…</p><h3>Objective </h3><p dir="ltr">The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of polypharmacy (≥ 5 drugs) and its association with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in elderly (≥65 years) Qatari patients attending Primary Healthcare (PHC) centers in Qatar. …”

Prevalence and risk of cognitive impairment among patients with asthma: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Ganesh Bushi (19709574)

“…We used the random effects model in the R v4.3 software for the meta‐analysis to evaluate the prevalence and risk of cognitive decline, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease, among asthma patients. …”

Correction: Prevalence of polypharmacy and the association with non-communicable diseases in Qatari elderly patients attending primary healthcare centers: A cross-sectional study by Ayman Al-Dahshan (8962568)

“…<p dir="ltr">Correction to: Prevalence of polypharmacy and the association with non-communicable diseases in Qatari elderly patients attending primary healthcare centers: A cross-sectional study. …”

Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors, and Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes of Statins Discontinuation: A Systematic Review by Shahd A. Ageeb (22047824)

“…<h3>Purpose</h3><p dir="ltr">Statins are widely prescribed for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) prevention; however, a significant proportion of users discontinue the medication for various reasons. …”

Cryptosporidium spp., prevalence, molecular characterisation and socio-demographic risk factors among immigrants in Qatar by Sonia Boughattas (508422)

“…Seven mixed infections were also identified (four C. parvum + C. hominis, and three C. parvum + C. meleagridis). The prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. did not differ significantly between the sexes or age classes but varied significantly between subjects affiliated to different religions with the lowest prevalence among the Muslims. …”

Prevalence and treatment of mental disorders in Lebanon by Nasser, Soumana C.

“…Background Mental disorders are believed to account for a large portion of disease burden worldwide. However, no national studies have been undertaken to assess this assumption in the Arab world. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Prevalence of Giardia duodenalis in Qatar by Marwa Chourabi (10742520)