Soluble Neuropilin-1 Response to Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes: Increased Risk or Protection in SARS-CoV-2 Infection? حسب Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

"…The Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) is activated in type 2 diabetes (T2D); therefore, the aim of this study was to determine if hypoglycaemia-induced stress in T2D would potentiate serum NRP1(sNRP1) levels, reflecting an increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection.…"

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

"…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The surgical site infection (SSI) rate after Cesarean delivery (CD) is considered one of the key performance indicators, not only for developing and under-developed countries but also for developed nations. …"

Vitamin D Association With Macrophage-Derived Cytokines in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Enhanced Risk of COVID-19 Infection? حسب Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

"…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">Basal macrophage activation was higher in PCOS with macrophage changes related with increased infection risk associating with vitamin D; all changes were BMI dependent, suggesting that obese PCOS with vitamin D deficiency may be at greater risk of more severe COVID-19 infection, but that it is obesity-related rather than an independent PCOS factor.…"

Decreased Interfacial Dynamics Caused by the N501Y Mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 S1 Spike:ACE2 Complex حسب Wesam S. Ahmed (10170053)

"…<p dir="ltr">Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in a massive health crisis across the globe, with some genetic variants gaining enhanced infectivity and competitive fitness, and thus significantly aggravating the global health concern. …"

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

"…The principal benefit of intensive insulin therapy is a decrease in infection-related complications and mortality. …"
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Influenza prevalence and vaccine efficacy among diabetic patients in Qatar حسب Swapna, Thomas

"…A significant decrease in influenza infections was reported in vaccinated DM patients (14.5%) when compared to non-vaccinated patients (18.9%) (p-value = 0.006). …"
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Impact of the positive pressure valve on vascular access device occlusions and bloodstream infections حسب Btaiche, Imad

"…Background/Purpose The use of needleless positive pressure connector valves (PPVs) on venous access devices (VADs) has been shown to have possible benefits in decreasing VAD occlusion rates. Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) rates, however, have been variable. …"
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexually transmitted infection testing and diagnosis in Lebanon: A retrospective chart review حسب Sunji, Nadine

"…We explore the impact of the pandemic on SHS delivery and the diagnosis rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among attendees of a large sexual health clinic in Beirut, Lebanon. …"
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Whole-Genome Molecular Characterization and Typing of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Lebanon حسب El Hassan, Sarah

"…Staphylococcus aureus is one of the major causes of nosocomial and community-acquired infections. The rising prevalence of multidrug resistant (MDR) S. aureus in both community and hospital settings is a significant public health concern. …"
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Identification of macrophage activation-related biomarkers in obese type 2 diabetes that may be indicative of enhanced respiratory risk in COVID-19 حسب Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

"…Two potent M1 macrophage activation markers, CXCL9 and CXCL10, were decreased in OT2D. Activated M2 macrophages were characterized by elevated levels of plasma CD163, TFGβ-1, MMP7 and MMP9 in OT2D. …"

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

"…However, there is little knowledge about the effect of ART on the brain of HIV uninfected children born to HIV infected mothers (HUC). The current study evaluated the brain’s microstructural integrity, and cognitive function in HUC compared to healthy children born to normal mothers (CHNM) and HIV infected children born to HIV infected mothers (HIC) to investigate the effect of in-utero exposure of ART on cerebral gray and white matter. …"
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Topical Vancomycin for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection after Craniotomy: Meta-analysis and Systematic Literature Review حسب Ahmed Saleh (3150639)

"…<h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">There is no consensus among neurosurgeons regarding whether the application of topical vancomycin after performing craniotomy has a role in reduction of the risk of surgical site infection and consequently reduction of treatment costs. …"

Screening for antiretroviral drug resistance among treatment-naive human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected individuals in Lebanon حسب Mokhbat, Jacques M.

"…Introduction: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been successful at decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. …"
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Impact of the fear of Covid-19 infection on intent to breastfeed; a cross sectional survey of a perinatal population in Qatar حسب Shuja Mohd Reagu (12051406)

"…</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">The rates of Obsessive–compulsive symptoms were increased and the rates of intent to breastfeed were decreased when compared with pre pandemic rates. The obsessive–compulsive symptoms and the intent to not breastfeed were significantly associated with fear of infection to the new-born. …"

Global, regional, and national burden of upper respiratory infections and otitis media, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 حسب Sirota, Sarah Brooke

"…Background: Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are the leading cause of acute disease incidence worldwide and contribute to a substantial health-care burden. …"
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Regional variations in incidence of surgical site infection and associated risk factors in women undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis حسب Nazmul, Islam

"…BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common postoperative complications after cesarean section (CS), with increased mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. …"
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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)

"…This study investigates diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for penile prosthesis implantation infection and the relationship between haemoglobinA1c levels and infection rates. …"

Influenza prevalence and vaccine efficacy among diabetic patients in Qatar حسب Swapna Thomas (17337925)

"…A significant decrease in influenza infections was reported in vaccinated DM patients (14.5%) when compared to non-vaccinated patients (18.9%) (p-value = 0.006). …"

Age–sex differences in the global burden of lower respiratory infections and risk factors, 1990–2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 حسب Hmwe Hmwe Kyu (8674014)

"…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The global burden of lower respiratory infections (LRIs) and corresponding risk factors in children older than 5 years and adults has not been studied as comprehensively as it has been in children younger than 5 years. …"

High flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) in the treatment of COVID-19 infection of adult patients from – An emergency perspective: A systematic review and meta-analysis حسب Nabil, Shallik

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