A5076716958- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
2014-2024
Sultan Qaboos University
2016-2022
Wuhan Blood Center
2021
Shaanxi Blood Center
2021
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
2021
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2021
Canadian Bio-Systems (Canada)
2021
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia
2021
Bipar
2013
ObjectivesCritical illness in COVID-19 is attributed to an exaggerated host immune response. Since neutrophils are the major component of innate immunity, we hypothesize that quantum activated blood may predict adverse outcome.DesignIn a retrospective study 300 adult patients with confirmed COVID-19, analyzed impact neutrophil activation (NEUT-RI), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and established clinical risk factors age, diabetes, obesity hypertension on outcome.ResultsSignificant predictors need for...
Abstract Background and Objectives Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAT), in blood services context, is used for the detection of viral parasite nucleic acids to reduce transfusion‐transmitted infections. This project reviewed NAT screening donations globally. Materials Methods A survey on usage, developed by International Society Blood Transfusion Working Party Transfusion‐transmitted Infectious Diseases (ISBT WP‐TTID), was distributed through ISBT WP‐TTID members. Data were analysed...
The emergence of novel viruses is arguably viewed as a potential threat to human health. past decade has seen the SARS-coronavirus, H5N1 (bird flu) and H1N1 which caused global pandemic. Furthermore, last few months have witnessed two respiratory viruses: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in June 2012 Saudi Arabia influenza A virus H7N9 March 2013 China. The basis for this noticeable increase number remains elusive uncertain at best. Proposed explanations observation...
Abstract Background and Objectives Nucleic acid‐amplification testing (NAT) is used for screening blood donations/donors blood‐borne viruses. We reviewed global viral NAT characteristics NAT‐yield confirmatory by operators. Materials Methods during 2019 was surveyed internationally the International Society of Blood Transfusion Working Party Transfusion‐Transmitted Infectious Diseases. Reported are presented herein. Results mainly performed under government mandate. Human immunodeficiency...
Oman experienced the H1N1 pandemic in 2009 that initially started Mexico and United States. We present epidemiology, clinical features, outcome of cases admitted to Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.We retrospectively reviewed all patients with confirmed influenza A infection from August December 2009. The study included adults pediatric patients. looked at laboratory factors associated increased length hospital stay.There were 68 infection, their median age was 23 years. most common...
BackgroundThere are limited data on short- versus long-term changes in adaptive immune response across different COVID-19 disease severity groups.MethodsA multicenter prospective study of 140 adult patients with (a total 325 samples) were analyzed for inflammatory markers and lymphocyte subsets at presentation, week 2, 24.ResultsInflammatory presentation higher the critical/severe than moderate mild groups. A predominance memory B cell group was noted by 2. In contrast, system...
Since its emergence in September 2012 and as of 30 April 2014, there have been 424 cases the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) reported to public health authorities worldwide (15 countries). This tally includes 95 healthcare workers (22%) 131 deaths (mortality rate 31%).1 To date, only two laboratory confirmed Oman. The number globally 2014 alone were nearly equal all since MERS-CoV. cause this rapid increase is currently unknown but justifiably concerning. Increase...
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2), has rapidly spread since its first declaration the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global pandemic in March 2020 [1]. Until vaccination started to be rolled out an increasing number of countries, different modalities treatment were deployed attempt combat this deadly virus but with limited efficacy so far [2]. Collection and use convalescent plasma for (COVID-19) (CCP) passive...
Objectives: Little is known about the profile of perinatal infections among abandoned neonates, and there are no specific evidence-based guidelines on how to screen manage these neonates. This study aimed report rate babies managed at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH), Muscat, Oman, over 15 years (2006–2021). Methods: retrospective cohort included all admitted SQUH from January 2006 December 2021. Demographic data, area where they were found, anthropometric parameters, symptoms,...
ObjectivesTo compare clinical manifestations, laboratory characteristics, and outcomes of children presenting to tertiary care with SARS-CoV-2 or common human coronaviruses (HCoV) infection.MethodsChildren 13 years age younger in 2020 those HCoV between 2017 2019 were included. Clinical features compared using appropriate statistical tests. The study was conducted at the two main hospitals Muscat, Oman.ResultsThe included 255 cases (131 124 HCoV). Median 1.7 (IQR 0.5-5.6), 140 patients (55%)...
Vox SanguinisVolume 116, Issue 10 p. e71-e120 International Forum on the Collection and Use of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma: Responses Arwa Z. Al-Riyami, Al-Riyami [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0001-8649-0650 Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Seeb, Sultanate OmanSearch for more papers by this authorThierry Burnouf, Thierry Burnouf orcid.org/0000-0002-0507-9243 Search authorMark Yazer, Corresponding Author Mark Yazer Vitalant, Pittsburgh, PA, USASearch authorDarrell Triulzi, Darrell...
Acute hepatitis A infection is largely self-limiting illness, rarely resulting in fulminant course with consequent hepatic failure and death. We present a 13-year old previously healthy Omani fatal virus infection. This case highlights the critical role of vaccination argues for consideration its inclusion national programs order to avert similar devastating consequences yet another vaccine preventable disease.
This study aimed to describe the incidence and features of asymptomatic COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers (HCWs) at a tertiary hospital in Oman.This cross-sectional was conducted between August 2020 February 2021 HCWs with no history infection. An online questionnaire collected sociodemographic clinical data. infection diagnosed using nasopharyngeal/throat swabs, which were tested for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Analyses performed Chi-squared...
This study aimed to evaluate the burden, clinical and laboratory features outcomes of human parechoviruses (HPeVs) infection among children in Oman.This retrospective included (aged <18 years) with molecularly proven HPeV who were managed at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, between January 2017 December 2019. Data obtained from patients' medical records analysed describe their demographics, features, management outcomes.HPeV was detected 61 patients, 44 (72%) whom males. The...
To estimate the incidence, risk factors, and outcome of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during first year following hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) among Omani patients.
Routine blood donor screening of human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) has been practiced in Oman since 2017. Limited data exists on HTLV seroprevalence among Omanis. This study aims to determine the HTLV-I/II donors attending a hospital-based bank assess need for universal versus targeted screening.
Objectives: To estimate the incidence, risk factors and outcome of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during first year post hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).Methods: This retrospective study included allogenic HSCT recipients between January 2006 December 2018. We investigated possible associated with CMV impact on one-year mortality.Results: Among 556 recipients, 308 (45.4%) were male, median age was 12 years 366 (65.8%) had benign conditions. The incidence disease in 59.3% 1.8%...