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First Report of blaCTX-M-28 in Enterobacteriaceae Isolates in the United Arab Emirates
(2018)
Background:
The CTX-M family of extended-spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) enzymes is comprised of over 60 𝑏𝑙𝑎CTX-M gene variants with the predominance of 𝑏𝑙𝑎CTX-M-15 in many regions. In this report, we present the ...
Leveraging the Added Value of Experiential Co-Curricular Programs to Humanize Medical Education
(2021)
Background:
The aftermath of the 1910 Flexner report resulted in significant gaps in the structure of medical education. Experiential co-curricular opportunities can contribute to addressing these gaps.
Purpose:
To ...
Genotyping of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus from the United Arab Emirates
(2020)
Abstract:
Reports from Arabian Gulf countries have demonstrated emergence of novel methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains. To address the lack of data from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), genetic ...
Mobile phones as fomites for pathogenic microbes: A cross-sectional survey of perceptions and sanitization habits of health care workers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(2022-08)
Backgrounds:
In 2022, smartphone use continues to expand with the number of smartphone subscriptions surpassing 6 billion and forecasted to grow to 7.5 billion by 2026. The necessity of these ‘high touch’ devices as ...