A5018263134- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Human Health and Disease
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Phagocytosis and Immune Regulation
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Mast cells and histamine
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
Hamad Medical Corporation
2021-2025
Hamad General Hospital
2018
BackgroundPatient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are validated and standardized tools that complement physician evaluations guide treatment decisions. They crucial for monitoring atopic dermatitis (AD) chronic urticaria (CU) in clinical practice, but there unmet needs knowledge gaps regarding their use practice.ObjecctiveWe investigated the global real-world of AD CU PROMs allergology dermatology clinics as well associated local regional networks.MethodsAcross 72 specialized allergy...
COVID-19 vaccination has been a key intervention in reducing the severity of symptoms; however, concerns about vaccine safety, particularly regarding allergic reactions, arose early on. Healthcare workers faced challenge addressing these to ensure safe administration. This study aimed review practical aspects using allergy skin testing for excipients patients with history reactions developed following mRNA vaccination. A retrospective chart was conducted who reported after and underwent...
Asthma is the most common chronic medical condition affecting pregnancy. Optimizing asthma management in pregnancy paramount for well-being of both mother and baby. The primary objectives this study were to assess patient's knowledge about asthma, level care, fetal maternal outcomes among pregnant asthmatic women wealthy country with tremendous improvement health care. secondary objective was identify barriers control. This a cross-sectional, face-to-face, prospective 80 physician-diagnosed...
Abstract MAIT cells have been shown to be activated upon several viral infections in a TCR-independent manner by responding inflammatory cytokines secreted antigen-presenting cells. Recently, few studies similar activation of response severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. In this study, we investigate the effect SARS-CoV-2 infection on frequency and phenotype flow cytometry, test vitro stimulation conditions capacity enhance or rescue antiviral function from patients...
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Abstract Daily monitoring of airborne fungal spores was carried out for the first time in Al Khor city, Qatar, using a Hirst type 7-day recording volumetric spore trap, from May 2017 to 2019. During sampling period, annual and monthly fluctuations, as well intradiurnal variations concentrations, were evaluated. Cladosporium, followed by Alternaria, types most abundant atmosphere with strong interannual variability atmospheric concentrations being observed. The Annual Spore Integrals (ASIns)...
Allergic rhinitis and asthma exacerbation are strongly linked to respiratory viral bacterial infections. COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the risk of infection severity in patients with allergic rhinitis. However, increasing evidence suggests that atopic disease protects against severe illness owing underlying type 2 inflammatory process. Many studies have reported impact on disease; however, data scarce. In this study, we aimed investigate outcome adult Qatar during first wave.We...
Allergic respiratory diseases (allergic rhinitis and asthma) are major health problems with high prevalence causing significant patient morbidity as well an economic burden (1). Sensitization to inhaled allergens is a factor in the pathogenesis of allergic (2). This study aims determine commonest aeroallergen sensitization patients symptoms who attended Adult Allergy Clinic Qatar.This retrospective reviewed skin prick test results database 20 aeroallergens performed between January 1st...
QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast transparent Open Access scholarly process, which centered on author, bringing their research to global audience.
Introduction: The pathophysiology of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is not yet fully understood; however, increasing evidence supports the association between CSU and autoimmunity. Myasthenia gravis (MG) an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. MG management relies on using immunosuppressants avoiding certain medications that can precipitate crisis. coexistence was described in literature elderly patients. Herein we present a challenging case regarding young female with MG. Case report: A...
The 2nd Qatar Allergy and Immunology Conference was organized by the Adult Division of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) over two days as a hybrid conference on 10th 11th February 2023 at ITQAN Clinical Simulation Innovation Centre. preceded pre-conference workshops directed toward physicians nurses 9th February, 2023. aimed to promote awareness about allergic immunologic diseases among nurses. represented great learning platform for healthcare professionals opportunities update knowledge,...
Food allergy incidence is increasing, and reactions can be life-threatening. allergies significantly impact patients' families' quality of life (QoL). Here, we describe two cases with adult-onset IgEmediated food impacting their physical psychological health affecting life.Patient 1: A 29-year-old lady, previously healthy, presented a history sneezing, shortness breath, eye lip swelling shortly after drinking cow milk at the age 28 years. She had multiple episodes similar symptoms...
Skin prick test (SPT) and intradermal (IDT) are standard procedures in the allergy practice that safe when performed. Individuals with a history of allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine can undergo skin testing for polyethylene glycol polysorbate 80 determine their eligibility same or alternative. Hypopigmentation is an infrequent adverse effect corticosteroids, including triamcinolone acetonide, following local intralesional treatment. Exposure high potency corticosteroids long duration...
Allergic diseases are common medical conditions that now show an increasing trend globally and contributes to poor quality of life the affected individual. Allergies can be fatal in a few instances such as anaphylaxis, severe asthma, hereditary angioedema if symptoms not recognized treated correctly. (1, 2) The first Allergy Conference Qatar aimed highlight burden allergic with special focus on educating both physicians community. preparation for this conference over past three years threw...
Abstract Introduction: Influenza vaccination (flu vaccine) is associated with some musculoskeletal and neurological complications despite its wide use significant safety profile. Skin one of the most common systems for drug reactions side effects. rashes such as bullous eruptions vasculitis have been reported, but viral exanthem are seldom reported in association influenza vaccine. In particular, herpes simplex virus-2 reactivation myelitis following manifesting severe virus type 2 blisters...