SARS-CoV-2 infection and effects of age, sex, comorbidity, and vaccination among older individuals: A national cohort study
CONCLUSION: Incidence of severe COVID-19 in older adults followed a dynamic pattern shaped by infection incidence, variant severity, and population immunity. Age, sex, and coexisting conditions were strong determinants of infection severity. Vaccine protection against severe outcomes showed a dose-response relationship, highlighting the importance of booster vaccination for older adults.PMID:38019700 | DOI:10.1111/irv.13224 (Source: Respiratory Care)
Source: Respiratory Care - November 29, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mai A Mahmoud Houssein H Ayoub Peter Coyle Patrick Tang Mohammad R Hasan Hadi M Yassine Asmaa A Al Thani Zaina Al-Kanaani Einas Al-Kuwari Andrew Jeremijenko Anvar Hassan Kaleeckal Ali Nizar Latif Riyazuddin Mohammad Shaik Hanan F Abdul-Rahim Gheyath K Nas Source Type: research
Extracting factors associated with vaccination from Twitter data and mapping to behavioral models
Volume 19, Issue 3, December 2023 . (Source: Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics)
Source: Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics - November 28, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Md. Rafiul BiswasZubair ShahDivision of Information and Computing Technology, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar Source Type: research
Behaviour and associated determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and advocacy: a nationwide survey of pharmacy professionals in Qatar
ConclusionRespondents were least positive regarding emotion-related behavioral determinants for acceptance and professional role and identity for advocacy. Behavior change technique interventions that target these issues have the potential to influence the vaccine hesitancy of pharmacy professionals and other individuals. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - November 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research
Trauma and orthopaedic surgery response at the world ’s largest sporting event: an analysis of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
ConclusionsThis analysis provides valuable insights for future mega sporting events and highlights the importance of crisis management and training program adaptation for optimal patient care and resident training advancement. The findings demonstrate the crucial role of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department in responding to the challenges posed by large-scale events. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 25, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Longitudinal analysis of behavioral factors and techniques used to identify vaccine hesitancy among Twitter users: Scoping review
Volume 19, Issue 3, December 2023 . (Source: Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics)
Source: Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics - November 20, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Sulaiman KhanMd. Rafiul BiswasZubair ShahCollege of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar Source Type: research
A partial empirical test of the general strain theory on cyberbullying victimization among expatriate students
This study aims to examine social determinants and social strains of cyberbullying victimization among expatriate populations in high-income countries such as Qatar. The authors argue that expatriate students will be exposed to stains and pressures due to several factors, such as feeling alienated, lonely, homesick, insecure and helpless. This study examines a partial assumption of general strain theory (GST), which posits that expats’ cyberbullying victimization can create negative stimuli that lead to negative feelings and, as a result, to delinquent behavior. The delinquent behavior can be seen as a coping method in e...
Source: Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice - November 17, 2023 Category: Criminology Authors: Diab M. Al-Badayneh Anis Ben Brik Amr Elwakad Source Type: research
No Association Between Ct Value and COVID-19 Severity and Mortality in Qatar
(Source: International Journal of General Medicine)
Source: International Journal of General Medicine - November 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: International Journal of General Medicine Source Type: research
Studying carrier frequency of spinal muscular atrophy in the State of Qatar and comparison to other ethnic groups: Pilot study
CONCLUSION: The SMA carrier frequency in Qatar was found to be comparable to Saudi Arabia and Caucasians. The likely pathogenic variant, rs121909192, was found to be significantly higher when compering with other in our study. The rs143838139 variant, which has a strong association with the silent carrier genotype, has been found. Consequently, testing for this SNP may enhance the precision of evaluating the likelihood of a patient having an affected child. We conclude that the frequency of SMA carriers varies within the Qatar population and other ethnic groups.PMID:37964750 | DOI:10.1002/mgg3.2184 (Source: Molecular Medicine)
Source: Molecular Medicine - November 15, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Faisal Ibrahim Dinesh Velayutham Mohamed Alsharshani Usama AlAlami Manar AlDewik Tala Abuarja Hilal Al Rifai Nader I Al-Dewik Source Type: research
Studying carrier frequency of spinal muscular atrophy in the State of Qatar and comparison to other ethnic groups: Pilot study
CONCLUSION: The SMA carrier frequency in Qatar was found to be comparable to Saudi Arabia and Caucasians. The likely pathogenic variant, rs121909192, was found to be significantly higher when compering with other in our study. The rs143838139 variant, which has a strong association with the silent carrier genotype, has been found. Consequently, testing for this SNP may enhance the precision of evaluating the likelihood of a patient having an affected child. We conclude that the frequency of SMA carriers varies within the Qatar population and other ethnic groups.PMID:37964750 | DOI:10.1002/mgg3.2184 (Source: Molecular Medicine)
Source: Molecular Medicine - November 15, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Faisal Ibrahim Dinesh Velayutham Mohamed Alsharshani Usama AlAlami Manar AlDewik Tala Abuarja Hilal Al Rifai Nader I Al-Dewik Source Type: research
Studying carrier frequency of spinal muscular atrophy in the State of Qatar and comparison to other ethnic groups: Pilot study
ConclusionThe SMA carrier frequency in Qatar was found to be comparable to Saudi Arabia and Caucasians. The likely pathogenic variant, rs121909192, was found to be significantly higher when compering with other in our study. The rs143838139 variant, which has a strong association with the silent carrier genotype, has been found. Consequently, testing for this SNP may enhance the precision of evaluating the likelihood of a patient having an affected child. We conclude that the frequency of SMA carriers varies within the Qatar population and other ethnic groups. (Source: Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine)
Source: Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine - November 15, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Faisal Ibrahim,
Dinesh Velayutham,
Mohamed Alsharshani,
Usama AlAlami,
Manar AlDewik,
Tala Abuarja,
Hilal Al Rifai,
Nader I. Al‐Dewik Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Romiplostim use for thrombocytopenia following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a case series from a single center in Qatar
Hematology. 2023 Dec;28(1):2280872. doi: 10.1080/16078454.2023.2280872. Epub 2023 Nov 14.ABSTRACTThrombocytopenia is a common and serious complication that can occur following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and it contributes to increased morbidity and mortality. The mechanisms of post-HSCT thrombocytopenia are multifactorial and complex. There are no clear consensus and guidelines for managing thrombocytopenia post-HSCT. Recently, there has been promising use of thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs), particularly eltrombopag and romiplostim, as treatments for post-HSCT thrombocytopenia. Notably, that...
Source: Hematology - November 14, 2023 Category: Hematology Authors: Abdulrahman F Al-Mashdali Amaal Gulied Mohammed M Bakr Mohamed A Yassin Source Type: research
Impending sale of scientifically critical helium sparks worries
After serving as the world’s largest provider of helium for nearly a century, the U.S. government is close to bowing out of the market. Aiming to recoup costs, it began emptying its vast underground reservoir of the gas in the 1990s and has now put the whole federal helium system up for sale. Early next year, the government plans to unveil bids from potential buyers of the Amarillo, Texas, facility, which includes a distribution pipeline and the porous rock formation containing the remaining stores of helium—a substance used in everything from MRI machines to quantum computers to party balloons.
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Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - November 6, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
85 One size fits all? - Candidates' perception of ILS course delivery in Hamad International Training Center (HITC), Qatar using mixed methodology
(Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - October 31, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Nangai Azhahan, Khalid Saifeldeen, Natalie Cope Tags: Poster presentation Source Type: research
