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Beyond skin deep: understanding the physical and psychological sufferings of burn survivors in the Sultanate of Oman
BackgroundBurn injuries cause a significant physical and psychological suffering. Burn survivors report low quality of life score. Understanding the...
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Acceptability of the “MOVEdiabetes” physical activity intervention in diabetes primary care settings in Oman: findings from participants and practitioners
BackgroundAdequate physical activity (PA) is considered essential in diabetes management. However, evidence on the best method of promoting PA within...
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The contributions of injury deaths to the gender gap in life expectancy and life disparity in Eastern Mediterranean Region
BackgroundInjury deaths constitute a major avoidable cause of death affecting life expectancy to a different degree in men and women. This study...
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Symptom prevalence, severity, distress and management among patients with chronic diseases
BackgroundAdvanced knowledge, technology, and treatment approaches resulted in longer survival rates for patients suffering from chronic diseases....
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Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the Arabian Gulf Region Over a 12-Year Period (2010–2021)
ObjectivesTo evaluate literature from a 12-year period (2010–2021) on the antimicrobial resistance profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from the...
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A theory-informed systematic review to understand physical activity among women in Gulf Cooperation Council countries
BackgroundThis systematic review was conducted to identify health beliefs and modifying factors influencing physical (in) activity among adult women...
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The weekend effect in geriatric traumatic brain injury in tertiary hospital: an observational study
IntroductionThere were no previous studies discussing the comparison of the complications among traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases during weekdays...
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Potentially Harmful Drug–Drug Interactions and Their Associated Factors Among Hospitalized Cardiac Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases are responsible for a significant proportion of mortalities worldwide. Elderly patients are the most affected by...
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The burden of vision loss in the Middle East and North Africa region, 1990–2019
BackgroundThe loss of vision is a substantial public health concern that has important implications for an individual’s quality of life. The primary...
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Beliefs and Perceptions About Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment-Seeking and Decision-Making Behaviors Among Omani Patients with Cancer: A Single-Center Study
A cancer diagnosis is associated with anxiety and psychological distress. Cultural and societal factors greatly affect the complex process of co**...
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Burden of knee osteoarthritis in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): an epidemiological analysis from 1990 to 2019
BackgroundKnee is the most affected joint in osteoarthritis (OA) and accounts for almost four-fifths of the burden of OA globally. We aimed to...
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Predictors of effective clinical teaching – nursing educators’ perspective
BackgroundThe clinical teaching is the core component of the nursing curriculum, the alarming pandemic rates brought uncertainty to clinical...
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Palliative care in the Eastern Mediterranean: comparative analysis using specific indicators
BackgroundMonitoring the development of palliative care (PC) illustrates the capacity of health systems to respond to the needs of people...
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The effects of Olmesartan/amlodipine administered in the Morning or At Night on nocturnal blood pressure reduction in Chinese patients with mild-moderate essential hypertension (OMAN Trial): study protocol for a prospective, multicenter, randomized, open-label clinical trial {1}
IntroductionHypertension increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Uncontrolled nocturnal blood pressure is prevalent in patients taking...
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Increasing burden of hip osteoarthritis in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): an epidemiological analysis from 1990 to 2019
IntroductionThe hip is the second most affected joint in osteoarthritis (OA), diagnosed annually worldwide. This is the first study presenting the...
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Expanding the clinical spectrum of cytosolic phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase deficiency: novel PCK1 variants in four Arabian Gulf families
BackgroundIn metabolic stress, the cytosolic phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK-C) enzyme is involved in energy production through the...
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A systematic review of school-based weight-related interventions in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
BackgroundThe prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has increased at alarming levels in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Saudi...
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Epidemiology of Varicella Zoster Virus and Herpes Zoster Virus in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Review of the Literature
IntroductionThe reactivation of varicella zoster virus (VZV) in previously infected individuals can cause herpes zoster (HZ), which is characterized...
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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Prevalence, Management and Follow-Up at a Tertiary Center in Oman—An 11-Year Study
ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence, management and follow-up of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) in a tertiary...