Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohd Khaled Shambour, Adnan Gutub
Summary: The research examines the technologies and their applications in the Hajj and Umrah system, categorizing studies into four main branches based on service areas, including studies of the holy sites, pre-arrival visitors, housing and services, and transportation and crowd management. These classified studies were analyzed in detail to provide improvements for current technologies and discuss unresolved issues that require further research.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Khalil Chikhaoui, Mohammed Elrashidy, Motaz Alfarraj, Ali H. Muqaibel, Rida Sadagah, Abdullah Sharqawi
Summary: This research introduces a solution that utilizes smartphone sensors to monitor Hajj and Umrah activities in real-time. By tracking the pilgrim's path and developing an algorithm, helpful instructions can be provided to improve the pilgrim experience. The proposed system was tested and validated with positive results, effectively extracting paths and monitoring different activities.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ahmad J. Showail
Summary: This paper classifies and summarizes research efforts over the past 33 years that have used information and communication technologies to address challenges related to Hajj and Umrah. The article lists over 30 technologies and proposes new technologies to address unresolved challenges.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Selim Badur, Mansour Khalaf, Serdar Ozturk, Rajaa Al-Raddadi, Ashraf Amir, Fayssal Farahat, Atef Shibl
Summary: The outbreaks of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) associated with Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage events in Saudi Arabia have been well recognized. The introduction of broader immunization strategies for pilgrims has led to substantial declines in IMD cases. However, there is still the potential for future outbreaks within Saudi Arabia or in local populations via transmission from returning pilgrims. Compliance with visa/entry immunization regulations and the use of conjugated MenACWY vaccine can provide more robust protection for pilgrims.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Riad Alharbey, Ameen Banjar, Yahia Said, Mohamed Atri, Abdulrahman Alshdadi, Mohamed Abid
Summary: In this paper, a crowd management process based on artificial intelligence techniques is proposed to detect, track, and count human faces for efficient management in overcrowded areas. The improved Yolo v4 model is used for face detection and tracking, achieving good results in high-resolution images. The integration of adaptive attention mechanism further improves the model's performance. The proposed method is demonstrated to be efficient through extensive experimentation.
CMC-COMPUTERS MATERIALS & CONTINUA
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Adnan Quaium, Najla Abdulrahman Al-Nabhan, Masfiqur Rahaman, Saiful Islam Salim, Tarik Reza Toha, Jannatun Noor, Mainul Hossain, Nafisa Islam, Aaiyeesha Mostak, Md Shihabul Islam, Md. Masum Mushfiq, Ishrat Jahan, A. B. M. Alim Al Islam
Summary: This paper analyzes the negative experiences and recommendations of Hajj pilgrims from an aggregated perspective, using a large-scale survey and both quantitative and qualitative analyses. The study identifies seven clusters of negative experiences and reveals 21 types of experiences and 20 types of recommendations. These findings are expected to assist management personnel in prioritizing tasks for the Hajj pilgrimage.
Article
Biology
Agustiningsih Agustiningsih, Irene Lorinda Indalao, Krisnanur A. A. Pangesti, Caecilia H. C. Sukowati, Ririn Ramadhany
Summary: This study describes the influenza infection among Indonesian pilgrims upon arrival and the genetic characterization of imported influenza A/H3N2 virus. Results show that 39.5% of the samples tested positive for influenza virus, with no detection of MERS-CoV. Mutations in the HA gene mainly occurred within antigenic sites A, B, and D. No mutations related to oseltamivir resistance were observed in the NA gene. These findings suggest continuous mutation of the influenza A/H3N2 virus over time.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Heba Kurdi, Amal Alzuhair, Dana Alotaibi, Hesah Alsweed, Noor Almoqayyad, Razan Albaqami, Alhanoof Althnian, Najla Alnabhan, A. B. M. Alim Al Islam
Summary: This study presents an in-depth analysis on emergency evacuation planning for the extended stoning area of the Hajj pilgrimage. The research reveals that the current exit placements are suboptimal and suggests that introducing additional exits or changing the positions of current ones can significantly improve the evacuation effectiveness.
Article
Oncology
Alessandro Ottaiano, Antonella De Luca, Mariachiara Santorsola, Giosue Scognamiglio, Annabella Di Mauro, Paolo Chiodini, Matilde Lambiase, Alessandra Sacco, Antonella Petrillo, Vincenza Granata, Roberta Fusco, Edoardo Mercadante, Nicola Martucci, Giuseppe De Luca, Antonello La Rocca, Egidio Celentano, Anna Crispo, Piergiacomo Di Gennaro, Fabiana Tatangelo, Gerardo Ferrara, Francesco Izzo, Andrea Belli, Renato Patrone, Paolo Delrio, Daniela Rega, Silvia De Franciscis, Paolo Muto, Vincenzo Ravo, Rossella Di Franco, Valentina Borzillo, Sara Santagata, Giuseppina Rea, Daniela Castaldo, Ugo Pace, Gianfranco De Feo, Stefania Scala, Guglielmo Nasti, Nicola Normanno
Summary: This study aims to prospectively identify oligo-metastatic disease (OMD) originating from gastrointestinal tract tumors by investigating genetic and immunological characteristics, with primary goals of determining the biological features of OMD and establishing a prognostic score for OMD.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hui-Fang Chiu, Kamesh Venkatakrishnan, Oksana Golovinskaia, Chin-Kun Wang
Summary: Polyphenols, organic chemicals with phenolic units, have diverse biological functions but low bioavailability and stability, making them less bioactive. Factors like gut microbiota, chemical structure, and interactions with other nutrients may affect polyphenols' efficiency and metabolism. Polyphenols and their metabolites show protective effects against various gastrointestinal disorders, but more clinical trials are needed to confirm their gastroprotective activity.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sultan Alghadeer, Salmeen D. Babelghaith, Wajid Syed, Mohamed N. Al-Arifi
Summary: This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and perception of community pharmacists regarding health-related illnesses among pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah seasons. The majority of community pharmacists demonstrated adequate knowledge about viral diseases and the need for vaccination during these seasons. The findings suggest that community pharmacists play an important role in providing pharmaceutical care services to pilgrims.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rizawati Ramli, Nik Sherina Hanafi, Norita Hussein, Ping Yein Lee, Sazlina Shariff Ghazali, Ai Theng Cheong, Ahmad Ihsan Abu Bakar, Azah Abdul Samad, Suhazeli Abdullah, Hilary Pinnock, Aziz Sheikh, Ee Ming Khoo, Respire Collaborators
Summary: There is significant variation in the implementation and practice of Hajj health examinations in Malaysia, with inadequate care for pilgrims with asthma. The current system needs to be reformed to optimize the health of pilgrims with asthma.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Muhammad Binsawad, Marwan Albahar
Summary: Emerging technologies offer great potential for improving crowd management, particularly in the context of Hajj and Umrah services. Current research focuses mostly on AI and IoT technologies, indicating a need for further exploration of immersive technologies.
APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SOFT COMPUTING
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Irina-Florina Ivan, Valentina-Laura Irincu, Stefania Diaconu, Oana Falup-Pecurariu, Bogdan Ciopleias, Cristian Falup-Pecurariu
Summary: Patients with Parkinson's disease commonly experience gastrointestinal dysfunction, including symptoms such as dysphagia, constipation, and malnutrition, which can lead to various complications such as nausea and motor fluctuations.
EXPERIMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Lin Ding, Sisi Wu, Yaqi Shen, Xuemei Hu, Daoyu Hu, Ihab Kamel, Zhen Li
Summary: CT texture analysis can provide valuable information for the differential diagnosis of primary gastrointestinal lymphoma and gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma, serving as a potential adjunct tool in clinical practice.
Article
Virology
Philippe Colson, Philippe Gautret, Jeremy Delerce, Herve Chaudet, Pierre Pontarotti, Patrick Forterre, Raphael Tola, Marielle Bedotto, Lea Delorme, Wahiba Bader, Anthony Levasseur, Jean-Christophe Lagier, Matthieu Million, Nouara Yahi, Jacques Fantini, Bernard La Scola, Pierre-Edouard Fournier, Didier Raoult
Summary: This study investigated the dynamics of the French variant Marseille-4 of SARS-CoV-2 over a 10-month period, identifying two subvariants and analyzing their mutations and lifetimes. The findings suggest that beneficial mutations can initiate new outbreaks, while the accumulation of other mutations can result in the disappearance of lineages.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ramadan A. Farahat, Sheharyar H. Khan, Frew Benson, David L. Heymann, Ziad A. Memish
Summary: With ongoing cholera outbreaks in many countries, the risk to MG events cannot be ignored. Cholera vaccine should be used to vaccinate high-risk populations in affected countries, but the lack of supply calls for an increase in vaccine availability.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Rana F. Kattan, Saleh Abdullah S. Almoallem, Kauthar J. Altawfiq, Ezzeddine Mohsni, Ziad A. Memish
Summary: Polio is the longest-lasting Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and the ongoing outbreaks of cVDPV pose additional risks globally. The binary nature of PHEIC declarations does not support the continuation of the polio PHEIC due to the need for tiered or graded strategies to combat such diseases.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Watcharapong Piyaphane, Rhett J. Stoney, Hilmir Asgeirsson, Grace D. Appiah, Marta Diaz-Menendez, Elizabeth D. Barnett, Philippe Gautret, Michael Libman, Patricia Schlagenhauf, Karin Leder, Katherine Plewes, Martin P. Grobusch, Ralph Huits, Kunjana Mavunda, Davidson H. Hamer, Lin H. Chen
Summary: International travellers may seek healthcare during their trip or plan healthcare abroad. The study indicates that many travellers encounter health problems during travel that could be prevented and managed through pre-travel consultations.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
D. Katterine Bonilla-Aldana, Julian Ruiz-Saenz, Marlen Martinez-Gutierrez, Wilmer Villamil-Gomez, Hugo Mantilla-Meluk, German Arrieta, Darwin A. Leon-Figueroa, Vicente Benites-Zapata, Joshuan J. Barboza, Agueda Munoz-Del-Carpio-Toia, Oscar H. Franco, Maritza Cabrera, Ranjit Sah, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Ziad A. Memish, Fatma A. Amer, Jose Antonio Suarez, Andres F. Henao-Martinez, Carlos Franco-Paredes, Alimuddin Zumla, Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Letter
Surgery
Ismail Dergaa, Karim Chamari, Ramadan Abdelmoez Farahat, Mohamed Romdhani, Morteza Taheri, Ziad A. A. Memish, Samya A. A. Al Abdulla
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ndiaw Goumballa, Masse Sambou, Diouf Fatou Samba, Hubert Bassene, Marielle Bedotto, Adama Aidara, Mamadou Dieng, Van Thuan Hoang, Philippe Parola, Cheikh Sokhna, Philippe Gautret
Summary: Respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as febrile illness, are common complaints among pilgrims at the Grand Magal of Touba in Senegal. Testing of samples revealed high rates of viral and bacterial infections, including influenza viruses, Haemophilus influenzae, and Entero-pathogenic Escherichia coli. The study also identified Plasmodium falciparum, Borrelia sp., and dengue virus as causes of fever. This research provides valuable insights for therapeutic options.
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Abdulkarim Alhetheel, Ahmed Albarrag, Zahid Shakoor, Ali Somily, Mazin Barry, Haifa Altalhi, Muhammed Bakhrebah, Majed Nassar, Mohamed Alfageeh, Ayed Assiri, Sarah Alfaraj, Ziad Memish
Summary: Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is associated with intense pulmonary inflammation and chemokines play a role in leukocyte infiltration. This study found significantly higher levels of IP-10, MIP-1A, MIP-1B, MCP-1, and MIG in symptomatic MERS-CoV-infected patients compared to healthy controls. Asymptomatic patients also had elevated levels of IP-10 and MCP-1. Increased MCP-1 levels were associated with fatal outcomes.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Khalid Alhasan, Malik Sallam, Fadi Aljamaan, Tariq Ali, Ahmed Al-jedai, Ahmed Nazmi, Aziza Ajlan, Hassan Aleid, Enaam Karar, Moheeb Al-Awwami, Hamad Almojalli, Yaser Zahir Shah, Amir Eltayeb Ismail Mohammed, Mazin Barry, Sarah Alsubaie, Abdulrahman Altheaby, Reem S. Almaghrabi, Sumayah Askandarani, Ziad A. Memish, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Dieter Clemens Broering, Mohamad-Hani Temsah
Summary: This survey aimed to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and advocacy of Mpox vaccines among solid organ transplant healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia. The majority of participants were more concerned about COVID-19 than Mpox, and less than 60% believed that all HCWs should be vaccinated. The results highlight the need for increased education on Mpox among transplant HCWs in Saudi Arabia.
Letter
Infectious Diseases
Hubert Bassene, Masse Sambou, Marielle Bedetto, Philippe Colson, Oleg Mediannikov, Ndiaw Goumballa, Georges Diatta, Philippe Gautret, Florence Fenollar, Cheikh Sokhna
NEW MICROBES AND NEW INFECTIONS
(2023)
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thi Loi Dao, Van Thuan Hoang, Tran Duc Anh Ly, Amal Magmoun, Naomie Canard, Tassadit Drali, Florence Fenollar, Laetitia Ninove, Didier Raoult, Philippe Parola, Johan Courjon, Philippe Gautret
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Philippe Gautret
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thi Loi Dao, Van Thuan Hoang, Amal Magmoun, Tran Duc Anh Ly, Sophie Alexandra Baron, Linda Hadjadj, Naomie Canard, Tassadit Drali, Frederique Gouriet, Didier Raoult, Philippe Parola, Pierre Marty, Jean-Marc Rolain, Philippe Gautret
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Watcharapong Piyaphanee, Rhett J. Stoney, Hilmir Asgeirsson, Grace D. Appiah, Marta Diaz-Menendez, Elizabeth D. Barnett, Philippe Gautret, Michael Libman, Patricia Schlagenhauf, Karin Leder, Katherine Plewes, Martin P. Grobusch, Ralph Huits, Kunjana Mavunda, Davidson H. Hamer, Lin H. Chen
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xuan Duong Tran, Van Thuan Hoang, Thi Thuy Duong Dang, Thi Phuong Vu, Minh Manh To, Trong Kiem Tran, Manh Dung Do, Duy Cuong Nguyen, Quoc Tien Nguyen, Philippe Colson, Philippe Parola, Pierre Marty, Philippe Gautret
Summary: This study investigated the causes of acute undifferentiated fever (AUF) in children under five in Vietnam. Real-time PCR testing of blood samples revealed that 53.9% of children were positive for at least one pathogen. During hospitalization, children presented with various symptoms including respiratory tract infections, hand, foot and mouth disease, chickenpox, central nervous system infections, and gastrointestinal infections. Ultimately, 23.1% of patients were diagnosed with AUF.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
