A5019297151- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatments
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
Hamad Medical Corporation
2016-2025
Qatar Airways (Qatar)
2024
Hamad General Hospital
2015-2024
National Center for Cancer Care and Research
2016-2022
Qatar University
2021-2022
University of Calgary in Qatar
2022
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
2014-2021
University Hospital Leipzig
2021
Children's Hospital
2021
University of Lucknow
2021
Background: Mitochondrial dysfunction is implicated in the pathogenesis of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and development related complications such as cardiovascular disease stroke. Mitochondria produce several small polypeptides that may influence mitochondrial function impact on insulin sensitivity, humanin (HN) open reading frame 12S rRNA type-c (MOTS-c) are derived proteins (MDP). The aim this study was to determine MDP normal, prediabetes subjects. Subjects Measurements: In cross-sectional...
Consanguineous marriages are common in the Middle East including Gulf countries. The rate of consanguinity Qatar is approximately 54%, which mainly first cousins' marriages. Previous studies showed that increases prevalence birth defects and other genetic disorders. Thus, we studied effects a cohort subjects with certain disorders Qatar.This cross-sectional study was conducted at two centers (Hamad Medical Corporation "HMC" Shafallah "SC") 599 Qatari families types nongenetic...
Foreign Body Aspiration (FBA) is a serious problem in children and delays diagnosis management can be devastating. The history often vague, with subtle physical chest radiograph abnormalities. This study aims to determine the indications for bronchoscopy suspected FBA evaluate key clinical statistically significant predictors of FBA, based on patients' historical, radiological findings at presentation.This retrospective observational study, including patients who were admitted between...
There have been numerous concerns regarding the physical and mental health of nurses during COVID-19 pandemic. Stress, sleep deprivation, anxiety, depression potentiated nurses’ vulnerability to poor eating habits. Aims Objectives: The purpose this study was explore differences between characteristics with facility designation, quality, depression, stress, habits, social bonds, quality life. Design: A cross-sectional, comparative study. Methods: An online survey sent using corporation’s...
Background Posterior cerebral circulation ischemic stroke (PCS) comprises up to 25% of all strokes. It is characterized by variable presentation, leading misdiagnosis and morbidity mortality. We aim describe PCS in large multiethnic cohorts. Methods A retrospective review a national database from its inception on the 1st January 2014 till 31 December 2020. Incidence per 100,000 adult population/year, demographics, clinical features, location, outcomes were retrieved. divided cohort into...
The emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing isolates has important clinical and therapeutic implications. High prevalence ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae been reported in the literature for samples from a variety infection sites. present study was undertaken to evaluate Enterobacteriaceae, perform molecular characterization antimicrobial susceptibility testing patients admitted intensive care units at Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar, November 2012 October...
To determine whether or not fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET) imaging when positive could obviate the necessity for sentinel lymph node biopsy and complete axillary dissection in patients with breast cancer.A total of 80 female a histological diagnosis cancer clinically negative nodes underwent an FDG PET (SLNB) staging axilla. Both SLNB were performed 72 patients, while eight had without SLN biopsy.Of 36 metastasis on histopathology. was 35 (97%) (29 macrometastasis...
Purpose: To prospectively evaluate, in a multicenter clinical trial, dosimetry-guided transarterial radionuclide therapy (TART) with rhenium 188 (188Re) 4-hexadecyl 1,2,9,9-tetramethyl-4,7-diaza-1,10-decanethiol (HDD)–labeled iodized oil inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Materials and Methods: Ninety-three patients were recruited from 2000 to 2005 for this ethics committee–approved study. Informed written consent was obtained. After complete evaluation (including assessment of liver...
Summary Few estimates of fungal disease frequency have been attempted in the Middle East. We estimated burden infections Qatar. The aim study was to compute and determine serious infections, an attempt estimate frequency, which has not previously this country. Disease statistics were collected from Microbiology laboratory database 2011 WHO statistics. data are expressed per 100 000 populations. reported cases candidaemia rose 288 with rate 15.4/100 000. A real increase found over that...
Abstract Background Intensive care unit (ICU) staff have faced unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which could significantly affect their mental health and well-being. The present study aimed to investigate perceived stress post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) symptoms reported by ICU working directly with COVID-19 patients. Methods Perceived Stress Scale was used assess stress, PTSD Diagnostic for Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition)...
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a rare but serious complication of intragastric balloon (IGB) therapy. Despite the popularity IGBs for weight loss, incidence and risk factors AP post-IGB insertion are not well understood. This study aimed to identify potential predictors in IGB patients. A retrospective time-to-event was conducted over 7 years, encompassing patients who received between January 2017 2024. Cox regression analyses were performed factors. The evaluated as secondary outcome. Patients...
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most common causes diarrhea in healthcare facilities, imposing a significant burden on health-related budgets and resources worldwide. We aimed to study demographic features, laboratory findings, outcomes CDI Qatar. A retrospective involving adult patients with confirmed diagnosis was conducted. Of 595 patients, 308 (51.8%) were men mean age 58 ± 19.9 years. The median duration symptoms 2 days, an interquartile range values 2-4 days....
We reviewed the clinical characteristics, pattern of disease at presentation, histopathologic subtype, treatment, course, and outcome differentiated thyroid cancer (DTT) in children adolescents presenting with pulmonary metastasis tried to assess effectiveness routine chest x-ray high-resolution computed tomography (CT) scan vis-à-vis 131I whole-body (WBS) revealing metastasis. In our series 1754 patients, 122 (7%) were 20 years age or younger, whom 28 (23%) had Mean was 13.9 ± 4.4 (F:M...
Purpose: Bloodstream infections in pediatric hematology and oncology represent a major problem worldwide, but this has not been studied Qatar. In study, we investigated the burden of infection resistance pattern bacterial etiology, only tertiary center Methods: All cancer patients (n=185) were evaluated retrospectively during period 2004–2011; total 70 (38%) diagnosed with bloodstream infections. Bacterial etiology was determined, along their susceptibility patterns. Neutropenia, duration...
Abstract Background Different modalities of noninvasive respiratory support have been recommended for the management acute bronchiolitis in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). High‐flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is among new that widely used last decade. Methods This a retrospective study involving infants and young children between ages 1 month 2 years during season 2016‐2017 (October‐May). We compared failure rate HFNC with rates bi‐level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) vs continuous (CPAP)...
The overall survival of patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) treated by using tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) is very close to that the healthy population. However, little known about effect specific measures such as intermittent fasting, especially during Ramadan period. A 3-year retrospective study was conducted evaluate fasting on CML receiving TKIs evaluating certain clinical, hematological, and molecular parameters. total 49 were eligible, a median age 46 years (range: 22-86),...
There is an unmet need for preoperative methods that surgeons can use to objectively quantify hypospadias anatomic variables and determine risk of penile curvature. We, therefore, assessed whether Plate Objective Scoring Tool measurements were correlated with degree ventral curvature in affected children.Patients undergoing distal repair enrolled into the study between January 2018 December 2020 categorized independently by at least two using Tool. Scores compared statistically requirement...
Until the 1980s, central vascular access in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was predominantly delivered by umbilical catheters and only if needed surgical cutdowns or subclavian vein catheterization through blind percutaneous venipuncture. In early epicutaneo-caval were successfully introduced.In our Unit, a dedicated team to insert formally established January 2017, including 12 neonatologists 1 neonatal nurse practitioner. A before- versus after-intervention study designed determine whether...
Abstract We investigated the performance of ANA-ELISA for CTDs screening and diagnosis comparing it to conventional ANA-IIF. is a solid-phase immune assay includes 17 ANA-targeted recombinant antigens; dsDNA, Sm-D, Rib-P, PCNA, U1-RNP (70, A, C), SS-A/Ro (52 60), SS-B/La, Centromere B, Scl-70, Fibrillarin, RNA Polymerase III, Jo-1, Mi-2, PM-Scl. During period between March till December 2016 all requests ANA from primary, secondary, tertiary care centers were processed with both techniques;...