Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yasir Almuzaini, Marriyah Alburayh, Ahmed Alahmari, Fahad Alamri, Abdulrahman Y. Sabbagh, Majid Alsalamah, Anas Khan
Summary: This study utilized the Haddon matrix and combined model to identify risk factors of heat-related illnesses and implement prevention strategies. By comprehensively assessing the risk factors and preventive measures, the impact of heat-related illnesses on health can be effectively mitigated.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pathology
Elisabet Pujadas, Michael Beaumont, Hardik Shah, Nadine Schrode, Nancy Francoeur, Sanjana Shroff, Clare Bryce, Zachary Grimes, Jill Gregory, Ryan Donnelly, Mary E. Fowkes, Kristin G. Beaumont, Robert Sebra, Carlos Cordon-Cardo
Summary: The study utilized advanced molecular techniques to identify different regulatory pathways and effectors in COVID-19 rapid autopsy tissues, revealing diverse expression patterns of virus receptors. Digital spatial profiling could distinguish different disease phenotypes. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of COVID-19.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Lakshman Perera Samaranayake, Chaminda Jayampath Seneviratne, Kausar Sadia Fakhruddin
Summary: The successful development of a vaccine against COVID-19 within a short period of time is a testament to human ingenuity, with vaccination being crucial for dental professionals as it may become a mandatory requirement in dental practice.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Abdul Basit, Miklas Scholz, Abdul Aziz Khan Niazi, Tehmina Fiaz Qazi, Muhammad Zeeshan Shaukat, Zia-ur-Rehman Rao, Asif Mahmood
Summary: The study aims to analyze the determinants of the effectiveness of SOPs in mass gatherings for containing COVID-19. Through literature review, structural modeling, and analysis, it identifies that the nature of gathering is the key determinant, with other factors such as legal environment, practicability of SOPs, perceived benefit of SOPs adaptation, and possibilities of avoiding gathering being less critical. This research is useful for various stakeholders and emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of mass gatherings for minimizing COVID-19 transmission risk.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Jie Zhan, Haijun Li, Honghui Yu, Xiaochen Liu, Xianjun Zeng, Dechang Peng, Wei Zhang
Summary: In this study, CT scans of 110 patients with COVID-19 pneumonia were analyzed to determine the manifestations and evolution patterns. The most common initial CT findings were bilateral multifocal subpleural ground-glass opacities, and the predominant evolution pattern observed was type 2, characterized by disease progression followed by improvement on follow-up CT scans.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tun-Linn Thein, Li Wei Ang, Barnaby Edward Young, Mark I-Cheng Chen, Yee-Sin Leo, David Chien Boon Lye
Summary: The study identified shortness of breath as the strongest predictor for distinguishing between COVID-19 and influenza, followed by diarrhea. Higher lymphocyte count was predictive of COVID-19 compared to influenza and dengue. Cough and higher platelet count were associated with increased odds of COVID-19 compared to dengue, while symptoms like headache, joint pain, skin rash, and vomiting/nausea indicated dengue.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Dechuan Kong, Yuanping Wang, Lu Lu, Huanyu Wu, Chuchu Ye, Abram L. Wagner, Jixing Yang, Yaxu Zheng, Xiaohuan Gong, Yiyi Zhu, Bihong Jin, Wenjia Xiao, Shenghua Mao, Chenyan Jiang, Sheng Lin, Ruobing Han, Xiao Yu, Peng Cui, Qiwen Fang, Yihan Lu, Hao Pan
Summary: International travel can lead to the spread of COVID-19, as shown in this study of Chinese tour groups in Europe. The disease mainly spread through familial and propagative transmission within the tour groups, impacting individuals in shared flights, shopping venues, and return flights to China.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Michael Richley, Rashmi R. Rao, Yalda Afshar, Jenny Mei, Thalia Mok, Tara Vijayan, Stacey Weinstein, Christine U. Pham, Jason Madamba, Christina S. Shin, Deborah Suda, Christina S. Han
Summary: This study presents a retrospective case series of pregnant patients who received monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19, and the results suggest that pregnant patients who received treatment generally had favorable outcomes.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Joshua Adam Thompson, Joshua E. Lubek, Neha Amin, Reju Joy, Donita Dyalram, Robert A. Ord, Rodney J. Taylor, Jeffrey S. Wolf, Ranee Mehra, Kevin J. Cullen, Jason K. Molitoris, Matthew Witek, John C. Papadimitriou, Robert E. Morales, Kyle M. Hatten
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on head and neck oncologic care. Results showed a decrease in treatment modifications, outpatient visits, and procedural volume during the pandemic period.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Laurent Coudeville, Amine Amiche, Ashrafur Rahman, Julien Arino, Biao Tang, Ombeline Jollivet, Alp Dogu, Edward Thommes, Jianhong Wu
Summary: The study found that the Hajj pilgrimage has a significant impact on the transmission of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), affecting both pilgrims and the local population. Quadrivalent ACWY vaccination was found to be highly effective in reducing the risk of outbreaks during Hajj.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Ali H. Elmokadem, Nihal M. Batouty, Dalia Bayoumi, Basma N. Gadelhak, Rihame M. Abdel-Wahab, Mona Zaky, Sherif A. Abo-Hedibah, Ahmed Ehab, Ahmed El-Morsy
Summary: COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has become highly contagious. In addition to RT-PCR testing, chest CT is a highly sensitive diagnostic tool. Understanding the CT features of various conditions can help prevent misdiagnosis.
INSIGHTS INTO IMAGING
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Li-yu Lin, Jie Wang, Xiao-yong Ou-yang, Qing Miao, Rui Chen, Feng-xia Liang, Yang-pu Zhang, Qing Tang, Ting Wang
Summary: During the COVID-19 epidemic, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and stress were significantly correlated with the threat level of the virus. Women, young people, those living in the epicenter of the outbreak, and those experiencing a high level of virus threat are more likely to suffer from insomnia, highlighting the need for attention.
Article
Virology
Danah Alsharrah, Fatemah Alhaddad, Munirah Alyaseen, Sarah Aljamaan, Nahar Almutairi, Mariam Ayed, Jesse Papenburg, Mohammad Alghounaim
Summary: A study in Kuwait found that nearly 70% of children with COVID-19 were asymptomatic. Children, regardless of symptoms, showed substantial duration of viral shedding. Among symptomatic patients, the disease seemed to be mild.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Rheumatology
Rebecca Grainger, Pedro M. Machado, Philip C. Robinson
Summary: This review discusses the risk of infection, outcomes, and risk factors for poor outcomes in patients with rheumatic disease in the context of COVID-19. It also explores data from other immune-mediated diseases, limitations of current research efforts, translation of knowledge into practice guidance, and future research agenda.
BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH IN CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Chong-xiang Chen, Jiao-jiao Wang, Huan Li, Le-tao Yuan, Robert Peter Gale, Yang Liang
Summary: JAK inhibitors show potential benefits in reducing mechanical ventilation and ICU admission in COVID-19 patients, but may not significantly affect hospitalization time or ARDS rates. Both drugs have lower relative risks of death, with timing of treatment during COVID-19 course possibly playing a role in outcome.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohamad-Hani Temsah, Shuliweeh Alenezi, Mohammed Alarabi, Fadi Aljamaan, Khalid Alhasan, Rasha Assiri, Rolan Bassrawi, Fatimah Alshahrani, Ali Alhaboob, Ali Alaraj, Nasser S. Alharbi, Abdulkarim Alrabiaah, Rabih Halwani, Amr Jamal, Naif Abdulmajeed, Lina Alfarra, Wafa Almashdali, Ayman Al-Eyadhy, Fahad AlZamil, Sarah Alsubaie, Mazin Barry, Ziad A. Memish, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq
Summary: The study aimed to assess the uncertainties, worries, resilience, and coping strategies of healthcare workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the Omicron variant. The findings showed a negative correlation between resilient coping and stress, and a positive correlation between intolerance of uncertainty and stress. Increased stress levels were associated with a significant decrease in resilient coping scores. Coping by following healthcare authorities' preventative instructions and using the WHO website as a source of information was linked to a significant increase in resilient coping.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Waleed Alhazzani, Mohammed Alshahrani, Fayez Alshamsi, Ohoud Aljuhani, Khalid Eljaaly, Samaher Hashim, Rakan Alqahtani, Doaa Alsaleh, Zainab Al Duhailib, Haifa Algethamy, Tariq Al-Musawi, Thamir Alshammari, Abdullah Alqarni, Danya Khoujah, Wail Tashkandi, Talal Dahhan, Najla Almutairi, Haleema A. Alserehi, Maytha Al-Yahya, Bandar Al-Judaibi, Yaseen M. Arabi, Jameel Abualenain, Jawaher M. Alotaibi, Ali Al Bshabshe, Reham Alharbi, Fahad Al-Hameed, Alyaa Elhazmi, Reem S. Almaghrabi, Fatma Almaghlouth, Malak Abedalthagafi, Noor Al Khathlan, Faisal A. Al-Suwaidan, Reem F. Bunyan, Bandar Baw, Ghassan Alghamdi, Manal Al Hazmi, Yasser Mandourah, Abdullah Assiri, Mushira Enani, Maha Alawi, Reem Aljindan, Ahmed Aljabbary, Abdullah Alrbiaan, Fahd Algurashi, Abdulmohsen Alsaawi, Thamer H. Alenazi, Mohammed A. Alsultan, Saleh A. Alqahtani, Ziad Memish, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Ahmed Al-jedai
Summary: The Saudi Critical Care Society (SCCS) formed a panel of experts to issue evidence-based recommendations for the management of COVID-19 in the intensive care unit. They used the GRADE approach and evidence-to-decision framework to assess the quality of evidence and generate recommendations. The panel issued 12 recommendations on pharmacotherapeutic interventions for severe and critical COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Rowa Y. Alhabbab, Abdullah Algaissi, Ahmed Bakr Mahmoud, Almohanad A. Alkayyal, Sawsan Al-Amri, Mohamed A. Alfaleh, Mohammad Basabrain, Roua Abdullah Alsubki, Ibrahim S. Almarshad, Abdulelah M. Alhudaithi, Omar A. Al Gafari, Yasser A. Alshamlan, Hassan M. Aldossari, Mohammed M. Alsafi, Abdullah Bukhari, Wael Bajhmom, Ziad A. Memish, Waleed S. Al Salem, Anwar M. Hashem
Summary: In this study, the immune responses in MERS survivors were characterized and detectable and persistent MERS-CoV-specific humoral and cellular memory responses were found for up to 6.9 years.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ramadan Abdelmoez Farahat, Sheharyar Hassan Khan, Ziad A. Memish
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2022)
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)
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)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Rr Suzy Indharty, Budi Sylvana, Liliek Marhaendo Susilo, Tety Rachmawati, Zolaiha Zuchdi, Imron Cahyono, Mohammad Imran Saleh Hamdani, Asep Kusnali, Dede Anwar Musadad, Muhammad Firdaus, Al Asyary, Ziad A. Memish
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate community readiness for performing the Hajj during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. The results showed that face-to-face health coaching was low, while online coaching was high. There is an urgent need to establish clear, meaningful, empathetic, consistent, and contextual messages to promote the health improvement of pilgrims.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Victor Daniel Rosenthal, Ruijie Yin, Sheila Nainan Myatra, Ziad A. Memish, Camilla Rodrigues, Mohit Kharbanda, Sandra Liliana Valderrama-Beltran, Yatin Mehta, Majeda Afeef Al-Ruzzieh, Guadalupe Aguirre-Avalos, Ertugrul Guclu, Chin Seng Gan, Luisa Fernanda Jimenez Alvarez, Rajesh Chawla, Sona Hlinkova, Rajalakshmi Arjun, Hala Mounir Agha, Maria Adelia Zuniga Chavarria, Narangarav Davaadagva, Yin Hoong Lai, Katherine Gomez, Daisy Aguilar-de-Moros, Chian-Wern Tai, Alejandro Sassoe Gonzalez, Lina Alejandra Aguilar Moreno, Kavita Sandhu, Jaroslaw Janc, Mary Cruz Aleman Bocanegra, Dincer Yildizdas, Yuliana Andrea Cano Medina, Maria Isabel Villegas Mota, Abeer Aly Omar, Wieslawa Duszynska, Amani Ali El-Kholy, Safaa Abdulaziz Alkhawaja, George Horhat Florin, Eduardo Alexandrino Medeiros, Lili Tao, Nellie Tumu, May Gamar Elanbya, Reshma Dongol, Vesna Mioljevic, Lul Raka, Lourdes Duenas, Nilton Yhuri Carreazo, Tarek Dendane, Aamer Ikram, Tala Kardas, Michael M. Petrov, Asma Bouziri, Nguyen Viet-Hung, Vladislav Belskiy, Naheed Elahi, Estuardo Salgado, Zhilin Jin
Summary: This study aimed to identify the incidence and risk factors of central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The results showed that the CLABSI rate in LMICs was significantly higher than that reported by CDC NHSN. Independent risk factors for CLABSI included length of stay, number of CL days, surgical hospitalization, tracheostomy use, hospital ownership and type, and ICU type. The study suggested reducing length of stay and CL days, using PICC instead of other types of central lines, and implementing evidence-based CLABSI prevention recommendations.
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Faizah Alotaibi, Naif Khalaf B. Alharbi, Lindsey Y. Rosen, Ayed M. Asiri, Abdullah H. Assiri, Hanan Balkhy, Majed Al Jeraisy, Yasser Mandourah, Sameera AlJohani, Shmeylan Al Harbi, Hani A. Aziz M. Jokhdar, Ahmad A. Deeb, Ziad Memish, Jesna Jose, Sameeh Ghazal, Sarah A. Al Faraj, Ghaleb Al Mekhlafi, Nisreen Murad Sherbeeni, Fatehi Elnour M. Elzein, Badriah AlMutairi, Abdulaziz L. Al-Dawood, Mashan Abdullah, Tlili W. Barhoumi, Mohammed Alenazi, Abdulrahman M. Almasood, Steven M. Holland, Yaseen Arabi, Saudi Critical Care Trials Grp
Summary: This study found the presence of autoantibodies to type I interferons (IFNs) in hospitalized MERS patients, especially in critically ill patients, which is associated with worse clinical outcomes.
INFLUENZA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES
(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
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
Ali H. Hajeer, Hana M. A. Fakhoury, Tariq Z. Memish, Rana F. Kattan, Ziad A. Memish
NEW MICROBES AND NEW INFECTIONS
(2023)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nadeem Gul Dar, Sarah H. Alfaraj, Khulood N. Alboqmy, Hala Amer, Nazia Khanum, Faleh Alshakrah, Hassan Abdallah, Deva Kumar, Shaimaa H. Alzarzour, Nojoom A. Alzahrani, Jasser Y. Arishy, Suhair A. Ahmed, Vicenta Escorpion, Edna Lopez, Sami Jedeba, Ziad A. Memish
Summary: A cluster of 16 locally acquired monkeypox cases occurred in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with 10 cases reporting engaging in sexual behavior within 21 days before symptom onset, all of whom had heterosexual contact with illegal partners within 1 week before symptoms appeared.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
(2023)