A5087568595- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Ethics in medical practice
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Biomedical Ethics and Regulation
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Academic integrity and plagiarism
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Global Health and Surgery
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Technology Assessment and Management
- Complement system in diseases
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
MetroHealth
2025
MetroHealth Medical Center
2025
Uppsala University
2013-2024
Uppsala University Hospital
2024
Jordan Hospital
2020-2023
Baylor College of Medicine
2021
University of Jordan
2020
Bnai Zion Medical Center
2015-2016
American University in Cairo
2013
We describe the research ethics capacity needs of countries from Middle East region. Against this background, we relate experience an international training program focused on providing long-term in to individuals low and middle-income area. our pedagogical approach training, changes address challenges faced, accomplishments trainees. Many former trainees developed curricula their home institutions, established or enhanced institutions' committees, provided leadership national systems,...
The curriculum design, faculty characteristics, and experience of implementing masters' level international research ethics training programs supported by the Fogarty International Center was investigated. Multiple pedagogical approaches were employed to adapt learning needs trainees. While no generally agreed set core competencies exists for advanced training, more than 75% curricula examined included issues in ethics, responsible conduct research, human rights, philosophical foundations...
Objective To assess the prevalence and risk factors for pediatric migraine with aura (MWA) among patients presenting to neurology clinics. Background Headache is a common complaint children, of about 8%. Up one third adults report experiencing aura; however, exact percentage in children unknown. Methods Medical records headache three clinics Haifa last 5 years were retrospectively reviewed. Inclusion criteria diagnosis at 5‐18 age. Results Of 260 (140 female) who had migraine, 26.2%...
The recent increase in research the Middle East has been associated with establishment of ethics committees (RECs). Our aim was to obtain perspectives RECs regarding challenges that impede their effective functioning. We conducted in-depth interviews using a semi-structured interview guide. transcribed and analyzed uncover major themes subthemes. identified following themes: Membership composition; Revised training needs members; availability human capital resources; role national...
Headache is a common complaint among children. The most primary headache syndromes in childhood are migraine and TTH. However many times they seem to overlap. purpose of our study was assess the relationship between pediatric migraine, tension-type (TTH) learning disabilities.Children presenting with three neurology clinics last 5 years were assessed. Two hundred sixty-two children, 5-18 age, who met criteria for included.Of 262 children (54 % female) had 26.2 aura. 59 (22.5 full sample)...
Pharmacists have crucial role in providing drug information and medication counseling to patients. This survey aimed benchmark the current knowledge of pharmacists concerning food-drug interactions (FDIs) Jordan.A cross-sectional study was conducted Amman, capital largest city Jordan, using a validated questionnaire. It distributed working community hospital pharmacies convenience sampling technique. Descriptive inferential statistics were performed this study.A total 340 questionnaires...
Abstract Diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic procedures for patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness (pDoCs) vary significantly across countries clinical settings, likely due to organizational factors (e.g., research vs. non-academic hospitals), expertise availability resources financial human). Two international guidelines, one from the European Academy Neurology (EAN) American (AAN) in collaboration Congress Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) National Institute on Disability,...
Lately, there has been increased research performed in Egypt. In response, the Egyptian Parliament published its first clinical law December 2020. The official version of was translated to English from Arabic and back by an accredited translation service. We ethical analysis based on seven requirements for proposed Emanuel et al. compared it with other regulations Arab region. contains provisions that fulfill all varying degree. Provisions necessitating sharing participants’ data...
Abstract Background Preconception Expanded Carrier Screening (ECS) is a genetic test offered to general population or couples who have no known risk of recessive and X-linked diseases are interested in becoming parents. A may screen for carrier status several autosomal at one go. Such program has been piloted the Netherlands become reality more European countries future. The ethical rationale such tests that they enhance reproductive autonomy. dominant conception autonomy individual-based....
To improve healthcare policymaking, commentators have recommended the use of evidence, health technology assessment, priority setting, and public engagement in process policymaking. Preconception expanded carrier screening, according to World Health Organization's definition, is a novel therefore warrants part which involves evaluating ethical social implications. We examined ten Swedish policymakers' perspectives on aspects preconception screening through in-depth expert interviewing, using...
Endeavors have been made to found and incorporate ethical values in most aspects of healthcare, including health technology assessment. Health technologies their assessment are value-laden could trigger problems with dissemination if they contradict societal norms. Per WHO definition, preconception expanded carrier screening is a new that warrants It genetic test offered couples who no known risk recessive diseases interested pregnancy. A may screen for status several autosomal X-linked at...
Abstract As genomic research becomes commonplace across the world, there is an increased need to coordinate practices among researchers, especially with regard data sharing. One such way international code of conduct. In September 2020, expert panel consisting representatives from various fields convened discuss a draft proposal formed via synthesis existing professional codes and other recommendations. This article presents overview analysis main issues related that were discussed by panel,...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background: </bold>Research cites shortcomings and challenges facing research ethics committees in many regions across the world including Arab countries. This paper presents findings from qualitative in-depth interviews with REC chairs to explore their views on they face work oversight of involving human populations. <bold>Methods: </bold>Virtual were conducted (n=11) both biomedical and/or social-behavioral six countries, transcribed, coded subject thematic...
In this study, we examined the ethical implications of Egypt's new clinical trial law, employing framework proposed by Emanuel et al. and comparing it to various national supranational laws. This analysis is crucial as Egypt, considered a high-growth pharmaceutical market, has become an attractive location for trials, offering insights into implementation bioethical regulations in large population country with robust healthcare infrastructure predominantly treatment-naïve patients.
Research cites shortcomings and challenges facing research ethics committees in many regions across the world including Arab countries. This paper presents findings from qualitative in-depth interviews with committee (REC) chairs to explore their views on they face work oversight of involving human populations. Virtual were conducted (n = 11) both biomedical and/or social-behavioral six countries, transcribed, coded subject thematic analysis for recurring themes. Two sets themes impede pose...
To measure the rate of unnecessary antimicrobials (UAU), and effect infectious disease consultation. A 17-week multicenter study, patients’ records were reviewed for antimicrobials. predefined UAU definition was developed. Excluded patients those on prophylaxis less than 1-year-old. The outcome is rate. Confounders adjusted by Charlson index APACHE 2 score. analysis Χ<sup>2</sup> Fischer's Exact Tests multivariate as appropriate. 662 reviewed: 169 qualified necessary antimicrobial use (NAU)...
Background Vitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2 cholecalciferol) as a treatment for COVID 19 patients is being disputed, and clear clinical benefit not confirmed. Methods A retrospective evaluation COVID-19 who were treated with various cumulative doses of vitamin D. Data was extracted from the database, it included admitted to three hospitals in Amman, Jordan. Characteristics tabulated compared all-cohort, propensity score index (PSI) adjustment, The comparison based on two D strata ((≤ 149,000 i.u. >...
Studies disputed the use of tocilizumab in treatment COVID-19 patients, retrospective studies and one interventional study from RECOVER supported use, however, many other a propensity score-matched did not find benefit its contrast, increased mortality was demonstrated, this aims to add knowledge on topic. Records for 1124 admitted patients were reviewed. Patients recruited three participating hospitals. Characteristics all-cohort score-adjusted (PS-adjusted) described, data analyzed as...
Background: Previous studies focused on the treatment effect of steroids versus no in treating severe COVID-19 patients, a few evaluated outcomes for those patients with either dexamethasone or methylprednisolone. Currently, we evaluate difference mortality associated Methods: With retrospective multicenter study, records were reviewed admitted during peak pandemic. All methylprednisolone included. Patients analyzed as all populations and propensity scores matched patients. Propensity...