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Maternal and birth cohort studies in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2020)
Background: We systematically reviewed and chronicled exposures and outcomes measured in the maternal and birth cohort studies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and quantitatively summarized the weighted ...
Maternal and birth cohort studies in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: protocol for a systematic review and narrative evaluation
(2018)
Introduction:
Cohort studies have revealed that genetic, socioeconomic, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and environmental exposures during pregnancy may influence the mother and her pregnancy, birth delivery ...
Is Educating Girls the Best Investment for South Asia? Association Between Female Education and Fertility Choices in South Asia: A Systematic Review of the Literature
(2018-07-13)
Background:
Universal education is a key strategy to enhance the well-being of individuals and improve the economic and social development of societies. A large proportion of school-aged girls in developing countries are ...
Epidemiology of in-hospital cardiac arrest in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013–2015
(2018-08-15)
Objective:
Estimate the incidence and outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) in a tertiary-care hospital in Abu Dhabi emirate, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Methods:
Retrospective data from 685 inpatients who ...
Sun protection habits and behaviors of a group of outdoor workers and students from the agricultural and construction sectors in north-Italy
(2020)
Background:
Despite the relevant frequency of ultraviolet induced adverse health effects in workers, solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure is an occupational risk not adequately minimized in Italy.
Objective: ...
A pushing chronic care forward in Abu Dhabi by identifying priorities and addressing barriers: A modified Delphi technique
(2018-06)
Objective:
This study aimed to elucidate the top five key priorities and barriers to chronic care in the health system of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Design:
A modified Delphi study was performed to reach ...
Effect of Common Medications on the Expression of SARS-CoV-2 Entry Receptors in Kidney Tissue
(2020)
Abstract: Besides the respiratory system, severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was shown to affect other essential organs such as the kidneys. Early kidney involvement during the course ...
Cigarette smoking and smokeless tobacco use among male south Asian migrants in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study
(2020)
Background: Few data were available on smoking and smokeless tobacco use in South Asian migrants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to identify the prevalence and correlates of cigarette smoking and smokeless ...
Antenatal Care Initiation Among Pregnant Women in the United Arab Emirates: The Mutaba'ah Study
(2020)
Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) provides monitoring and regular follow-up of maternal and fetal health during pregnancy. Women with appropriate ANC tend to have better delivery and birth outcomes. This study describes ...
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Endemicity in United Arab Emirates, 2019
(2020)
Background: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) in dromedary camels and attached ticks at 3 locations in the United Arab Emirates. Results revealed a high prevalence of ...