A5038871778- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Actinomycetales infections and treatment
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Neurological and metabolic disorders
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
Qatar University
2017-2025
King Fahad Specialist Hospital
2024
Faculty of Public Health
2023
University of Exeter
2021
Ministry of Public Health
2021
University of Khartoum
1998-2020
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
2020
Wayne State University
2020
Agricultural Research Center
2018
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2009-2017
Global inequalities in access to health care are reflected differences cancer survival. The CONCORD programme was designed assess worldwide and trends population-based In this study, we aimed estimate survival globally for several subtypes of childhood leukaemia. Cancer registries participating were asked submit tumour registrations all children aged 0-14 years who diagnosed with leukaemia between Jan 1, 1995, Dec 31, 2009, followed up until 2009. Haematological malignancies defined by...
To estimate the number of deaths among cancer patients diagnosed in Great Britain that would be avoidable within 5 years diagnosis if mean (or highest) survival Europe for during 1985–1989, 1990–1994 and 1995–1999 were achieved. Five-year relative cancers compared with from other countries EUROCARE-2, -3 -4 studies. Calculation excess (those more than expected mortality general population) same as Europe. (England, Wales, Scotland) 13 European countries. 2.8 million adults 1 39 1985–1989...
This communication reports on the Mycetoma Research Centre of University Khartoum, Sudan experience 6,792 patients seen during period 1991-2014.The were predominately young (64% under 30 years old) males (76%). The majority (68%) from mycetoma belt and 28% students. Madurella mycetomatis eumycetoma was most common type (70%). In 66% duration disease less than five years, 81% gave a history sinuses discharging mostly black grains (78%). History trauma at site reported in 20%. Local pain 27%...
Background and objective Hypertension, a global burden, is associated with several risk factors can be treated by lifestyle modifications medications. Prediction early diagnosis important to prevent related health complications. The construct compare predictive models identify individuals at high of developing hypertension without the need invasive clinical procedures. Methods This cross-sectional study using 987 records Qataris long-term residents aged 18+ years from Qatar Biobank....
Patients with mycetoma usually present late advanced disease, which is attributed to lack of medical and health facilities in endemic areas, poor education low socio-economic status. With this background, an integrated patient management model at the village level was designed address various problems associated mycetoma. The launched Sudan, between 2010 2013. This described a prospective, descriptive, community-based study, aimed collect epidemiological, ecological, clinical data assess...
Complete cure of mycetoma is difficult to achieve and recurrence common. The study objective was determine the predictors cure, amputation follow-up dropout among studied individuals with mycetoma. This prospective included 1544 patients confirmed mycetoma, whom 1242 had eumycetoma 302 actinomycetoma. They were treated followed up regularly. Data collected analysed using logistic regression models predictors. In group, longer treatment duration (OR=1.9; 95% CI 1.2-3.1) absence history...
Mycetoma, one of the badly neglected tropical diseases, it is a localised chronic granulomatous inflammatory disease characterised by painless subcutaneous mass and formation multiple sinuses that produce purulent discharge grains. If untreated early appropriately, usually spread to affect deep structures bone resulting in massive damage, deformities disabilities. It can also via lymphatics blood leading distant secondary satellites associated with high morbidity mortality. To date despite...
Vaccines were developed and deployed to combat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. This study aimed characterize patterns in the protection provided by BNT162b2 mRNA-1273 mRNA vaccines against a spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 infection symptoms severities. A national, matched, test-negative, case-control was conducted Qatar between January 1 December 18, 2021, utilizing sample 238,896 PCR-positive tests 6,533,739 PCR-negative tests. Vaccine effectiveness estimated...
A study was conducted to determine the degree of tooth loss, factors influencing and extent prosthodontic rehabilitation in Sudanese adults (≥ 16 years old) attending outpatient clinics Khartoum State. Pearson multivariate analyses were used examine relationships between loss specific characteristics determined through interviews clinical examinations. The mean number missing teeth 3.6 (SD, 4.9) prevalence edentulism 0.1%. (missing at least one tooth) 78%; 66.9% due caries, 11.2%...
Summary Objective To investigate the epidemiology of sickle cell disease ( SCD ) and determinants knowledge, attitudes practices KAP towards in western Kordofan State, Sudan. Methods A community‐based, descriptive, cross‐sectional study was conducted three towns. Three hundred seventy‐two households were polled, blood samples for haemoglobin phenotyping collected from 1116 individuals. Sociodemographic, socio‐economic data using investigator‐administered questionnaires. Descriptive,...
We aimed to assess the oral health status and risk factors for dental caries periodontal disease among Sudanese adults resident in Khartoum State. To date, this information was not available policy planners Sudan. A descriptive population-based survey of aged ≥ 16 years conducted. After stratified sampling, 1,888 adult patients from public hospitals centres scattered across State, including different ethnic groups present Sudan, were examined 2009-10. Data collected using patient interviews...
Background Over 80% of deliveries in Sudan occur rural areas, attended by village midwives (VMWs). Objective To determine the impact Helping Babies Breathe training and regular peer–peer skills practice (HBBT +RPPSP ) on VMW resuscitation practices outcomes. Methods In a prospective community-based intervention study, 71/82 VMWs, reporting to six East Nile medical centres, with previous experience community health research, consented HBBT . Outcomes included changes practices, fresh...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious public health problem and global concern. The inappropriate use of antibiotics has been identified by the World Health Organization as major risk factor for AMR.The purpose this research study to assess prevalence antibiotic among Qatar University students their family members, detect sociodemographic factors associated with use, evaluate knowledge attitude towards respondents' opinions on healthcare providers' prescription practices. Participants...
Mental health concerns among university faculty are on the rise, with reports of anxiety, depression, and occupational stress, impacting higher education community. In Qatar, an assessment mental has not been previously realized. The objectives current study were twofold: Firstly, to evaluate extent perceived secondly, assess association these parameters. A cross-sectional was conducted using online, self-administered, anonymous, voluntary survey. All included by sending survey their...
Over the last fifty years, frequency and intensity of disasters have escalated, highlighting importance healthcare practitioners (HCPs) being thoroughly prepared for disaster management. Despite this pressing need, there is a notable lack well-developed rigorously evaluated assessment tools to evaluate preparedness among HCPs across various disciplines scenarios. This study aims develop Disaster Management Assessment Tool Health Care Practitioners (DMAT_HCP). The DMAT_HCP was designed...
The aims of this study were to develop a Sudanese-Arabic version the English-language Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14), assess psychometric properties and performance new instrument, then use it investigate impacts selected oral disorders on health-related quality life (OHRQoL). Sudanese adolescents adults (age, ≥ 16 years; 781 males 1107 females) attending outpatient clinics in Khartoum State enrolled. OHIP-14 was adapted, validity reliability questionnaire (OHIP-14s-ar) assessed....
Diabetes first detected during pregnancy is currently divided into gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and (DM)- most of which are type 2 DM (T2DM). This study aims to define the prevalence outcomes in based on 75-gram oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)using recent WHO/IADPSG guidelines a high-risk population.This retrospective that included all patients who underwent 75 g (OGTT) between Jan 2016 Apr excluded with known pre-conception diabetes.The overall newly among 2000 fulfilled...
Post-operative recurrence in mycetoma after adequate medical and surgical treatment is common a serious problem. It has health, socio-economic psychological detrimental effects on patients families. with this mind, we set out to determine the predictors of post-operative mycetoma. The study included 1013 Madurella mycetomatis causing eumycetoma who underwent excision at Mycetoma Research Centre, Khartoum, Sudan period 1991-2015. clinical records these were reviewed relevant information was...