0844 Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on patients admitted with Influenza Viral Pneumonia, A Nationwide Study by El Labban, Mohamad

“…Introduction There is evidence of increased risk of admission with influenza in patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). …”
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Nutritional Status and Clinical Outcomes of Children with Medical Complexity in the United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study by Al Slaybe, Maryam

“…Longer hospital length of stay was associated with reduced LAZ scores (β = -0.005, p = 0.006) and increased WLZ scores (β = 0.006, p = 0.035). …”
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The cost-benefit associated with the maturity of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program versus prematurity in Heart Hospital of Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar by Dina Abushanab (10696501)

“…The most contributing factor was the cost of hospitalization stay (Figure 2).</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">M-ASP was associated with decreased operational and resource costs, but this was outweighed by increased costs of resistance and drug use, which could be due to higher sample size in the M-ASP. …”

Simultaneous Resections of Colorectal Cancer and Synchronous Liver Metastases by Reddy, Srinevas

“…For major hepatectomy, simultaneous colorectal resection increased mortality (8.3% versus 1.4%, p < 0.05) and severe morbidity (36.1% versus 15.1%, p < 0.05). …”
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The Impact of Using Information and Communication Technology in the Attitudes and Achievement of Grade Three Students in Mathematics and Science by Siyam, Nur Yacoub Mahmoud

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Impact of COVID‑19 pandemic restrictions and subsequent relaxation on the prevalence of respiratory virus hospitalizations in children by Ahmed Abushahin (17337703)

“…The average length of hospital stay was significantly longer in the post-COVID-19 season than in the pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 seasons (<i>P</i> < 0.001). …”

Anticoagulation clinic drive-up service during COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar by Eman Alhmoud (13955766)

“…<p>Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic affecting many countries worldwide. Given the increasing incidence especially in elderly and individuals with comorbid conditions, it is advised by health authorities to stay home if possible, maintain social distancing and stay away from those who are sick or could be infected. …”

Designing a Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing System Considering a Circular Shaped Layout by AlDuaij, Awrad Khalid

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Developing Nationals in UAE Government Organizations by Alyammahi, Jemeiah Rashed Mohammed

“…It considers the alternative ways of helping and engaging talented people to stay for long time in their jobs (retention) and motivating them through different practices such as promotion and employee development.…”
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Risk of venous thromboembolism outweighs post-hepatectomy bleeding complications by Tzeng, Ching-Wei

“…Conclusions: Contrary to the belief that transient postoperative liver insufficiency is protective, VTE increases with extent of hepatectomy. VTE exceeds major bleeding events and is strongly associated with mortality. …”
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Depression in migrant workers and nationals of Qatar: An exploratory cross-cultural study by Salma M Khaled (6742259)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">Perceived quality of life, but not length of stay, appears to be an important variable in explaining differences in symptoms between some cultural groups. …”

Multi-Mode Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem with Material Ordering to Maximize NPV by Kashwani, Nour Ahmed

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An investigation into links between UAE STI Policy and the Federal Universities STEM Majors’ Enrolments, Graduates and Research Development: an evidence-based exploration of the im... by Khreibi, Rima Abou

“…In terms of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), there has been a decrease in STEM programs enrolment, while STEM graduates in UAEU has stayed steady at 1/3 STEM majors compared to 2/3 non-STEM programs. …”
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Comparison of the clinical outcomes of non-invasive ventilation by helmet vs facemask in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome by Mohamad Y. Khatib (11659459)

“…The primary and secondary outcomes will be measured by the number of patients requiring endotracheal intubation after application of helmet device, Improvement of oxygenation defined as PaO2/FiO2 ≥ 200 or increase from baseline by 100, duration of mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube, intensive care unit length of stay, death from any cause during hospitalization at the time of enrolment, need for proning during the hospital stay, intensive care unit mortality, and the degree to which overt adverse effects of a drug can be tolerated by a patient including feeding tolerance.…”

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Maturity in Adult Surgical Ward Settings: A Retrospective Study in Qatar by Nurhan Elshafey (18472387)

“…There was an increase in total costs for DDDs and resource utilization, amounting to QAR 163,002. …”

Short-term outcomes in robotic vs laparoscopic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis surgery: a propensity score match study by Sofoklis Panteleimonitis (17766012)

“…Robotic surgery has been increasingly used for IPAA surgery, but there is limited evidence supporting its use. …”

Efficacy of Antimicrobial-Impregnated Catheters in Preventing Sepsis Post Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Removal in Neonates: A Retrospective Study by Mohammad Ayman Al Khateeb (17045509)

“…Sepsis after PICC removal has been reported in several studies and can increase the incidence of late-onset sepsis and length of stay. …”

Incidence, risk factors and outcomes of nosocomial infection in adult patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ali Ait Hssain (9538617)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">An increasing number of patients requires extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for life support. …”

Nurse’s experience working 12-hour shift in a tertiary level hospital in Qatar: a mixed method study by Bejoy Varghese (18001666)

“…Nurses also reported that it is challenging to stay productive and focused throughout their new shift pattern.…”

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. …”