Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013 by Mokdad, Ali H

“…Interpretation: Our study shows that the eastern Mediterranean region is going through a crucial health phase. The Arab uprisings and the wars that followed, coupled with ageing and population growth, will have a major impact on the region's health and resources. …”
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Prevalence of anxiety, sleep bruxism and temporomandibular disorders during COVID-19 in Qatari children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study by H. Nazzal (14152233)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">A total of 199 parents of children and adolescents (mean age = 9.3 ± 3.2 years old) were included. …”

Impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on lifestyle behaviors and their association with personality among adults in Qatar: A cross-sectional study by Tamara Al-Abdi (8710488)

“…There was an increase in olive oil (9% vs. 12%; p < 0.001), vegetables (54.3% vs. 58.7%; p = 0.005), legumes (11.8% vs. 15.3%; p = 0.007), sofrito (70.9% vs. 77.3%; p < 0.001) and fat (45.9% vs. 53.8%; p < 0.001) consumption and a decrease in fresh fruit (39.4% vs. 15.8%; p < 0.001) and fish/seafood (5.9% vs. 3.9%; p = 0.0035) consumption during lockdown. …”

Challenges of morbid obesity in gynecological practice by Albert A. Opoku (17019078)

“…</p><p dir="ltr">Morbid obesity significantly impacts several aspects of female life and health, from adolescence, through the reproductive years, to the postmenopausal age group. In gynecology, there is a higher prevalence of menstrual disorders and infertility and reduced success rates of assisted reproduction; increased risk of miscarriage; pelvic organ prolapse; and endometrial, ovarian, and breast cancers. …”

Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Stein Emil, Vollset

“…The total DALY burden measured in counts, however, will increase in every super-region, largely a function of population ageing and growth. …”
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Trends in Necrotizing Fasciitis‐Associated Mortality in the United States 2003–2020: A CDC WONDER Database Population‐Based Study by Saad Khan (296295)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">From 2003 to 2020, a total of 19,158 NF‐related deaths were recorded, marking a 120.6% increase, rising from 824 deaths in 2003 to 1842 in 2020. …”

Impact of timing and severity of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy on intrauterine fetal growth- a registry-based study from Doha-Qatar by Fathima Minisha (16475100)

“…<h3>Background</h3> <p>The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted pregnant women, increasing maternal and neonatal morbidity. The placenta is a potential target for the pathophysiological processes due to the increased thrombotic inflammatory activation and inadequate uteroplacental perfusion and oxygenation, potentially causing intrauterine growth restriction. …”

Global, regional, and national burden of hepatitis B, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Brittney S Sheena (9715568)

“…HBV-related death rates also decreased, but HBV-related death counts increased as a result of population growth, ageing, and <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/cohort-effect" target="_blank">cohort effects</a>. …”

Mortality and socio-economic outcomes among patients hospitalized for stroke and diabetes in the US: a recent analysis from the National Inpatient Sample by Aya Tabbalat (14150019)

“…Interestingly, although incident cases of stroke amongst DM patients increased from 17.4 to 20.0 /100,000 US adults (p-trend < 0.001), age-adjusted mortality for those with hemorrhagic strokes decreased from 24.3% to 19.6%, and also decreased from 3.23% to 2.48% for those with ischemic strokes (p-trend < 0.01 for both), but remained unchanged in TIAs patients. …”

Correlates of work productivity and maternal competence after having a baby: the roles of mother-infant bonding and maternal subjective experiences by Tohme, Pia

“…Methods The sample consisted of 97 Lebanese mothers with children between 6 and 24 months of age. First, we examined correlations between the length of maternity leave and measures of work productivity and maternal sense of competence in their new role as a parent. …”
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The Stakeholders’ Perceptions about the Effectiveness of iPads Integrations in Third Grade English Classes in a Private School in Sharjah, UAE by AL-HUSSAINI, OLA SALEH HUSSAIN

“…One significant implication that iPads should be given as helping tool to help students in this age enhance their learning. Additionally, a strict enforcement of the MDM system is necessary, and policymakers should establish a good communication with all parties involved to tackle shared concerns. …”
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Beyond the needle: How nonsurgical management transforms foot and ankle ability in male footballers with posterior ankle impingement- a longitudinal study by Gupta, Jyoti

“…PurposePosterior ankle Impingement (PAI) is a condition commonly affecting athletes and individuals engaged in activities involving repetitive ankle plantar flexion. …”
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The relationship between sleep duration and health status in Qatar’s population by Al-Thani, Maryam A.

“…Knowledge of sleep duration correlates is limited to developed countries with a lack of studies in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). …”
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Unveiling final-year students and new graduates’ concerns, preparedness, and learning experiences during the pandemic in Qatar: A cross-sectional survey by Yasin M. Yasin (14779381)

“…While 61 % of new graduates felt well-prepared in their nursing skills, and 87 % felt confident, less than half of the students still in their final year of education felt prepared or confident. Increased stress and a perceived impact on education quality were reported due to changes in learning modalities. …”

Inequalities in cardiovascular disease among elderly Indians: A gender perspective analysis using LASI wave-I (2017-18) by Bijaya K Padhi (16823745)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">The present study utilizes data from first wave of the nationally representative survey “Longitudinal Ageing Study in India” (LASI, WAVE-I, 2017-18) with the eligible sample size of 31,464 individuals aged 60 years and above. …”

Vitamin K2 supplementation and arterial stiffness among renal transplant recipients—a single-arm, single-center clinical trial by Kilany, Hala

“…Supplementation was associated with a 14.2% reduction in mean cfPWV at 8 weeks (cfPWV pre-vitamin K2 = 9.8 ± 2.2 m/s vs. cfPWV post-vitamin K2 = 8.4 ± 1.5 m/s; P < .001). …”
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Lipid profile in Parkinson's disease: The potential role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor by Mahmoud A. Alomari (14780446)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease manifested as increased tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. …”

Double versus triple arthrodesis for adult-acquired flatfoot deformity due to stage III posterior tibial tendon insufficiency: a prospective comparative study of two cohorts by Amr A. Fadle (14150298)

“…</p> <h2>Methods</h2> <p>This is a prospective comparative cohort study carried out between May 2017 and May 2019. …”

Spatial modelling of contribution of individual level risk factors for mortality from Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in the Arabian Peninsula by Oyelola A. Adegboye (4287826)

“…The odds of dying from the disease was found to increase as age increased beyond 25 years and was much higher for individuals with any underlying comorbidities.…”

Three-dimensional evaluation of pulp chamber volume and dimensions across skeletal and dental malocclusions using CBCT: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Raidan Ba-Hattab (17773230)

“…</p><h3 dir="ltr">Materials and methods</h3><p dir="ltr">A retrospective, cross-sectional analysis was conducted using CBCT scans from 184 Jordanian adults(mean age 24.22 ± 7.50 years). …”