Prevalence and risk factors of poor indoor air quality and sick house syndrome symptoms in Dubai by ALI, MUNA IBRAHIM

“…The following list shows the building and IEQ variables identified as risk factors positively associated with prevalent SHS symptoms. Notably that no significant association was found between any of the three HVAC systems studied by this research with SHS symptoms as per the adjusted MLR models. • Dimness with all SHS symptoms. • Stuffy air, dust, dirt, paint odors, dampness odors, in addition to attached kitchen with Eye, Nose, Throat, and Chest symptoms. • High humidity, incense smoke, water leakage, in addition to Dubai Sector 1 with General, Ergonomic, Nervous, and Skin symptoms. …”
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Optimal management, prevalence, and clinical behavior of saddle pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Fateen Ata (12217764)

“…Female sex (61.5 % vs. 41.3 %, p = 0.019), hypoxemia (90 % vs. 59.2 %, p < 0.001), massive PE features (89.7 % vs. 30.1 %, p < 0.001), associated chronic kidney disease (CKD) (10.3 % vs. 1.4 %, p = 0.002), and the need for mechanical ventilation (28.2 % vs. 13.1 %, p = 0.02) were significantly associated with increased mortality. The use of TT was significantly associated with increased survival (27.1 % vs. 12.5 %, p < 0.001). …”

Effects of Social Media Use and Dependence on Dietary Intake and Prevalence of Orthorexia in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women by Issa, Yara

“…The latter was increased in the stressful context of the Lebanese economic collapse which reduced food accessibility, in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic-associated confinement which led to an increased use of social media as well as more unhealthy snacking. …”
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The Prevalence and Genetic Spectrum of Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Qatar Based on Whole Genome Sequencing of 14,000 Subjects by Ilhame Diboun (3522413)

“…This pioneering study provides a reliable estimate of FH prevalence in Qatar based on a significantly large population-based cohort, whilst uncovering the spectrum of genetic variants associated with FH.…”

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.…”

Prevalence, correlates and management of hyperglycemia in diabetic non-critically Ill patients at a tertiary care center in Lebanon by El Khoury, Ghada

“…Objective: The study aims to examine the prevalence of hyperglycemia and assess the correlates and management of hyperglycemia in diabetic non-critically ill patients. …”
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Assessment of Diabetes and its Risk Factors Knowledge in AUS students by Hannan, Hadia

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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

“…The prevalence of obesity has outpaced the increase in overweight over time, especially among adolescents. …”
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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

“…The prevalence of obesity has outpaced the increase in overweight over time, especially among adolescents. …”
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Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among pediatric long-term ventilatory care unit nurses: Descriptive cross-sectional study by Brightlin Nithis Dhas (13767527)

“…The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of MSD among nurses working in PLTVC settings.…”

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)

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

“…InterpretationThe burden of HF in the EMR was higher than the global, with increasing age-standardised prevalence and YLDs in countries of the region. …”
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Autism spectrum disorder in Qatar: Profiles and correlates of a large clinical sample by Fouad Alshaban (6176771)

“…<p dir="ltr">Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an increasingly prevalent disorder. Although around 15% of cases are caused by specific genetic causes, most cases involve a complex and variable combination of genetic risk and environmental factors that are not yet identified. …”

Prevalence and Potential Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Resistance in Qatar: Results from a Nationally Representative Survey of Qatari Nationals and Migrants betwee... by Salma M. Khaled (16441981)

“…COVID-19 related bereavement, infection, and quarantine status were not significantly associated with any willingness group. …”

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)

“…</p><p><br></p><h3>Findings</h3><p dir="ltr">Globally in 2019, 1·14 billion (95% uncertainty interval 1·13–1·16) individuals were current smokers, who consumed 7·41 trillion (7·11–7·74) cigarette-equivalents of tobacco in 2019. Although prevalence of smoking had decreased significantly since 1990 among both males (27·5% [26·5–28·5] reduction) and females (37·7% [35·4–39·9] reduction) aged 15 years and older, population growth has led to a significant increase in the total number of smokers from 0·99 billion (0·98–1·00) in 1990. …”

Association Between Three-Months Vitamin D Supplementation and Depressive Symptomatology incidence among Saudi Arabian Adults by Khaddaj, Rashel

“…When vitamin D was considered as continuous variable, each unit increase in vitamin D levels was associated with a lower depression prevalence (OR=0.87; 95% CI:0.79-0.95, p=0.005) and when compared to those insufficient, those deficient were 4 times more likely to suffer from depression (OR=4.47, 95% CI:1.39-14.38,p=0.012) Nevertheless, these significant results were lost with further adjustment for BMI, MeDi adherence and physical activity: continuous vitamin D: OR=0.90; 95% CI: 0.81-1.01, p=0.08, deficient versus insufficient:OR=2.18; 95% CI: 0.56-8.47,p=0.259). …”
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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

“…Background: Children with medical complexity (CMC) represent a unique pediatric population. Their prevalence is increasing and they are suggested to be at a higher risk of undernutrition. …”
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The protective role of lidocaine in surgeries involving trigeminal nerve manipulation: a meta-analysis of trigeminocardiac reflex prevention by Almonzer Al-Qiami (22393303)

“…This leads to a rapid increase in parasympathetic activity, resulting in a decrease in heart rate (HR) and blood pressure, which can potentially lead to bradycardia, and cardiac arrest, with a prevalence of 14.5% during neurointerventional procedures (8). …”

Occupational Violence at Lebanese Emergency Departments by Dimassi, Hani

“…Exposure to verbal abuse was associated with serious outcomes including significantly higher levels of occupational burnout and an increased likelihood to quit current job. …”
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Initial risk assessment for pulmonary hypertension in patients with COPD by Yammine, Joe

“…Diffusion capacity was lower but did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.07). …”
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