Wael Hafez

ORCID: 0000-0003-1203-0808
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Research Areas
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Vitamin D Research Studies
  • Poxvirus research and outbreaks
  • Diabetes Management and Research
  • Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
  • Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
  • Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
  • Hepatitis C virus research
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
  • Inflammasome and immune disorders
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Blood groups and transfusion
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
  • Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
  • Ovarian function and disorders
  • Immune Cell Function and Interaction
  • Reproductive Health and Contraception

National Research Centre
2014-2025

Royal Hospital
2022-2025

Shaikh Khalifa Medical City
2022-2025

National Water Research Center
2022-2025

Healthpoint
2024

University of Aleppo
2023

Zayed University
2023

Ain Shams University Hospital
2023

Alexandria University
2023

Cairo University
2023

Abstract Asthma is a prevalent respiratory condition that poses substantial burden on public health in the United States. Understanding its prevalence and associated risk factors vital for informed policymaking interventions. This study aims to examine asthma identify major U.S. population. Our utilized NHANES data between 1999 2020 investigate within We analyzed dataset of 64,222 participants, excluding those under 20 years old. performed binary regression analysis relationship demographic...

10.1038/s41598-024-58429-5 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2024-04-05

The monkeypox virus (MPXV), an Orthopoxvirus family member, is the zoonotic agent that causes mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). ongoing pandemic has caused cases across continents involving 110 countries. This study aimed to assess knowledge and its determinants among healthcare personnel.This cross-sectional was conducted from June 6 25, 2022, 17 Arab self-administered questionnaire consists of 53 questions assessing about virus.In total, 5874 medical students clinical doctors countries...

10.1016/j.nmni.2023.101146 article EN cc-by-nc-nd New Microbes and New Infections 2023-06-10

The wound-healing process in diabetic foot is affected by pro and anti-inflammatory markers, any disruption the inflammatory reaction interferes with tissue homeostasis, leading to chronic non-wound healing. This study aimed determine diagnostic value effect of CRP, IL-6, TNF, HbA1c on initiation progression ulcers. ELISA was used quantify 205 patients diabetes, 105 were free. prevalence also evaluated. area under curve (AUC) calculated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyze...

10.1016/j.medcli.2024.01.009 article EN cc-by Medicina Clínica 2024-03-07

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of global mortality. Early intervention and prevention CVD depend on accurately predicting the risk CVD. This study aimed to investigate association between TyG index coronary heart (CHD), congestive failure (CHF), attack (HA), stroke, hypertension (HTN) among patients without diabetes in United States.

10.1007/s44197-024-00269-7 article EN cc-by Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health 2024-07-02

The aim of this study was to explore potential healthcare workers' (HCWs) concerns about the monkeypox virus in order create practical solutions manage disease.Online cross-sectional research conducted 11 Arabic countries (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Syria, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, Palestine, Jordan, and Sudan) from 2 August 2022 28 December 2022.Approximately 82% respondents felt need acquire further information. acceptability vaccine against has been indicated by more than half...

10.3389/fpubh.2023.1153136 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Public Health 2023-05-09

The outbreak of monkeypox was declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization on 23 July 2022. There have been 60,000 cases reported worldwide, most which are in places where has never seen due to travel people who virus. This research aims evaluate general Arabic population regard disease, fears, and vaccine adoption after WHO proclaimed epidemic compare these attitudes those COVID-19 pandemic.This cross-sectional study performed some countries (Syria, Egypt,...

10.3390/vaccines11040759 article EN cc-by Vaccines 2023-03-29

Abstract Background and aims Basic life support (BLS) training rates vary widely worldwide, there is a general scarcity of surveys that assess students’ knowledge awareness BLS in middle eastern nations. This study to evaluate medical towards basic support. Methods A cross-sectional study, using an online web-based questionnaire, assessing knowledge, was conducted from 3 30 November 2021. The included 2114 students Syria, Iraq, Jordan. questionnaire consisted three sections: demographic...

10.1186/s12245-023-00521-0 article EN cc-by International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2023-07-23

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is a newly emerged infectious disease that first appeared in China. Vitamin D steroid hormone with an anti-inflammatory protective role during viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2 infection, via regulating the innate and adaptive immune responses. The study aimed to investigate correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin (25[OH]D) levels clinical outcomes of COVID-19. This was retrospective 126 COVID-19 patients treated NMC Royal Hospital, UAE. mean age 43 ±...

10.3389/fmed.2022.843737 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Medicine 2022-03-29

(1) Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the rapidly growing healthcare problems, and several vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms seem to modulate risk T2DM. Our research was designed investigate allelic discrimination VDR T2DM occurrence risk. (2) Methods: This case-control included 156 patients with 145 healthy control subjects. Most study population were males 56.6% vs. 62.8% in case groups, respectively. Genotyping for single nucleotide (SNPs), rs228570 (Fok1),...

10.3390/healthcare11040485 article EN Healthcare 2023-02-07

Background: Palliative care alleviates pain and enhances the quality of life patients with life-threatening illnesses. Training programs are required to provide proper advance their health because expertise healthcare personnel in palliative is inadequate. Aim: We aimed assess professionals' knowledge infrequently used Syria. Methods: An online cross-sectional study was conducted between July 24, 2022, August 28, applications among Syrian workers. The questionnaire designed accordance a...

10.7759/cureus.54477 article EN Cureus 2024-02-19

Abstract Background Vitamin D deficiency is an importance preventable problem in the global and associates with lack levels of awareness about vitamin D. According to prior studies, Arab world, there low knowledge toward deficiency. The target our study evaluating level determining associated factors its. Method This online cross-sectional was performed Syria between 25 February 29 March 2023 assess among general Syrian population. study’s survey obtained from previously published research...

10.1186/s12889-024-18376-2 article EN cc-by BMC Public Health 2024-04-01

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent metabolic and hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. Limited data exists on Syrian women's PCOS awareness health behaviors. This study aimed to gauge prevalence, knowledge, awareness, health-related practices among women. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from 11 February 27 October 2022, targeting aged 18–45. Collaborators specific medical universities distributed questionnaire adapted Malaysian paper through...

10.1080/0167482x.2024.2318194 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology 2024-04-18

Studies have associated advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and the polymorphism of AGEs receptor (RAGE) gene with clinical disorders, such as diabetes, in certain ethnic groups. However, its association type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) Egyptians has not yet been explored. The aim this study was to investigate between RAGE rs1800625 T1DM susceptibility Egyptians. A case-control conducted 177 patients age- sex-matched healthy controls. Variables included glycemic markers (fasting blood...

10.52225/narra.v5i1.1603 article EN cc-by-nc Narra J 2025-01-30
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