The case for disaster medicine training by Nature Research (16552612)

“…This situation is not unique to Saudi Arabia, but is rather common worldwide, despite a significant increase in the incidence and severity of disasters in recent years. …”

The posterior pole and papillomacular fold in posterior microphthalmos by Nowilaty, Sawsan R.

“…Conclusions The PMF in PM eyes has characteristic morphologic SD-OCT features. The increased posterior pole curvature in PM and its significant correlation with the axial length, the PMF severity and keratometry established in this study suggest that PM eyes are not only shorter than normal, but seem to be abnormally shaped posteriorly, particularly along the vertical meridian. …”
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Functional disability of road traffic injury patients admitted to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka on admission and three months after discharge from the hospital by Roshan Chaminda Sampath (19774524)

“…At three months after the injury significant increase proportion of functional disability was observed with increase number of body regions injured (p=0.000) and with increase injury severity (p=0.000). …”

Factors Affecting Internal Audit Effectiveness: Evidence from GCC Region by ABDELRAHIM, AYMAN ABDELLATIF

“…The role of the internal audit (IA) function in companies has evolved dramatically over the last two decades, and has become increasingly important to support audit committees and senior management. …”
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Genetic diversity of Staphylococcus aureus in Lebanon. (c2012) by Harastani, Houda Haitham

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Carbon dioxide insufflation during ERCP for reduction of postprocedure pain by Azar, Riad

“…Objective: To compare the incidence and severity of post-ERCP pain in patients receiving CO2 versus air insuf-flation during ERCP. …”
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Clinical characteristics and outcomes of care in patients hospitalized with diabetic ketoacidosis by Mohsen S. Eledrisi (17542464)

“…Patients with T2DM were older than those with T1DM [48.0 (38.0–60.0), 26.0 (21.0–31.0) years] while there was no difference in DKA severity and laboratory values on admission or time to resolution of DKA. …”

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic social restrictions on individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their caregivers in the Stateof Qatar: A cross-sectional study by Yasser Saeed Khan (17191735)

“…Out of these, 24 (41 %) reported a clinically significant increase in their care burden. Among caregivers reporting an increase in care burden, two-third were caring for individuals whose behaviour either remained unchanged or improved during social restrictions. …”

Support and attitudes of Qatar mental health professionals to a proposed mental health inpatient smoking ban: Results of a cross‐sectional survey by Ashishkumar Badanapurkar (14779579)

“…</h3> <div> <ul> <li>Smoking is more common among people with serious mental illness, and it contributes to a reduced life expectancy.</li> <li>Several Western countries have successfully introduced smoke-free policies in inpatient mental health units.…”

Chronic reduction of store operated Ca²⁺ entry is viable therapeutically but is associated with cardiovascular complications by Fang Yu (156838)

“…<p>Loss of function mutations in store-operated Ca²⁺ entry (SOCE) are associated with severe paediatric disorders in humans, including combined immunodeficiency, anaemia, thrombocytopenia, anhidrosis and muscle hypotonia. …”

Optimizing pain management and pupil dilation in cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of phenylephrine/ketorolac (OMIDRIA®) by Mohamed Abo Zeid (20020680)

“…PE/K also maintained a larger pupil diameter (MD = 0.54 mm, 95% CI: 0.32–0.75) with minimal heterogeneity (I² = 0%) and reduced the incidence of severe pain (RR = 0.41, 95% CI: 0.27–0.63). No significant differences in adverse events such as elevated intraocular pressure, inflammation, or headaches were observed.…”

The role of ulnar nerve subcutaneous anterior transposition during open reduction and internal fixation of distal humerus fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Abdulaziz F. Ahmed (14150082)

“…</p> <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p>We do not recommend performing routine subcutaneous ulnar nerve anterior transposition during ORIF of distal humerus fracture as it was associated with a significant 5-fold increase in ulnar nerve neuropathy.…”

Predictors of prolonged hospitalization among geriatric trauma patients using the modified 5-Item Frailty index in a Middle Eastern trauma center: an 11-year retrospective study by Husham Abdelrahman (768893)

“…Severe frailty significantly predicted longer hospitalization (odds ratio 1.83, <i>p</i> = 0.007).…”

Neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of clinical outcomes in critically ill COVID‐19 patients: A retrospective observational study by Husain S. Ali (11659423)

“…There was also a significant association between the requirement of mechanical ventilation (34.7% vs. 51.8%, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and increased ICU LOS (8 vs. 10 days, <i>p</i> < 0.01) in patients with ICU admission NLR ≥ 6.55.…”

Epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in Qatar: A 3-year hospital-based study by Musaed Alsamawi (14778031)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The incidence of ESBL infections is exponentially increasing with variable prevalence among geographical areas and treatment settings. …”

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

“…BackgroundOver the past several decades, the overweight and obesity epidemic in the USA has resulted in a significant health and economic burden. …”
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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

“…BackgroundOver the past several decades, the overweight and obesity epidemic in the USA has resulted in a significant health and economic burden. …”
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Glycemic outcomes of Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop system in children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, previously treated with Multiple Daily Injections (MiniMed 780G system in... by Goran Petrovski (129836)

“…TIR increased from 42.1 ± 18.7% at baseline to 78.8 ± 6.1% in the study phase (p < 0.001). …”

Applying value-based strategies to accelerate access to novel cancer medications: guidance from the Oncology Health Economics Expert Panel in Qatar (Q-OHEP) by Anas Hamad (9545771)

“…However, the cancer-related burden on patients, healthcare systems, and the economy is expected to expand; thus, cancer remains a significant public healthcare issue in Qatar. Qatar’s free access to cancer care represents a considerable economic burden. …”

Comparison of in-hospital and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest of trauma patients in Qatar by Furqan B. Irfan (13359828)

“…In contrast, OHTCA patients were associated with diffuse blunt non-localizable polytrauma injuries with increased severity leading to immediate cardiac arrest. …”