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Invasive fungal infections in children with leukemia in a tertiary hospital in Oman: An eight-year review [PDF]

Current Medical Mycology, 2023
Background and Purpose: Invasive fungal disease (IFD) is a common and serious consequence of leukemia in children and the incidence of these infections has increased due to chemotherapy.
Hind Al Hajri, Widad Al-Salmi, Karima Al Hinai, Saif Al-Housni, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Hilal Al Hashami, Abdullah Al-Hatmi   +6 more
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Effects of COVID-19 on career and specialty choices among Chinese medical students

Medical Education Online, 2021
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to medical education systems and medical students. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on medical career and specialty choices among ...
Jiahui Deng, Jianyu Que, Suying Wu, Yingjian Zhang, Jiajia Liu, Sijing Chen, Yongxi Wu, Yimiao Gong, Siwei Sun, Kai Yuan, Yanping Bao, Maosheng Ran, Jie Shi, Yun Kwok Wing, Le Shi, Lin Lu   +15 more
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Parasitic lung diseases

European Respiratory Review, 2022
Parasitic lung diseases are caused by a number of parasites as a result of transient passage in the lung or as a result of an immunologic reaction. The clinical presentation may be in the form of focal or cystic lesions, pleural effusion or diffuse ...
Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Hojoong Kim, Ziad A. Memish   +2 more
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Vaccine‐induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia following AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1 nCOV19) vaccine–A case report

Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2021
Vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCov‐19 can result in vaccine‐induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). This phenomenon mimics heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), yet it does not require heparin as a trigger.
Bader Al Rawahi, Hashem BaTaher, Zoheb Jaffer, Aya Al‐Balushi, Asma Al‐Mazrouqi, Noof Al‐Balushi   +5 more
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Biochemical, Hematological, and Immunological Biomarkers as Predictors for Intensive Care Unit Admission in Patients with COVID-19

Oman Medical Journal, 2022
Objectives: To identify the biochemical, hematological, and immune biomarkers in COVID-19 patients on admission that are predictive of eventual admission to the intensive care unit (ICU).
Zakariya Al Aamri, Fahad Zadjali, Nafila Al-Riyami, Feryal Al Lawati, Samata Al Dowaiki, Manal Al Kindi   +5 more
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The clinical spectrum of SMA‐PME and in vitro normalization of its cellular ceramide profile

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Volume 9, Issue 12, Page 1941-1952, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Objective The objectives of this study were to define the clinical and biochemical spectrum of spinal muscular atrophy with progressive myoclonic epilepsy (SMA‐PME) and to determine if aberrant cellular ceramide accumulation could be normalized by enzyme replacement.
Michelle M. Lee, Graeme S. V. McDowell, Darryl C. De Vivo, Daniel Friedman, Samuel F. Berkovic, Maria Spanou, Argirios Dinopoulos, Katheryn Grand, Pedro A. Sanchez‐Lara, Michelle Allen‐Sharpley, Jodi Warman‐Chardon, Alexander Solyom, Thierry Levade, Edward H. Schuchman, Steffany A. L. Bennett, David A. Dyment, Toni S. Pearson   +16 more
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COVID‐19 and the risk of Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Volume 9, Issue 12, Page 1953-1961, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the healthcare system, economy, and society. Studies have reported that COVID‐19 may cause various neurologic symptoms, including cognitive impairment.
Hanyu Zhang, Zengyuan Zhou
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Brain magnetic resonance imaging predictors in anti‐N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate receptor encephalitis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Volume 9, Issue 12, Page 1974-1984, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Objective Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in anti‐N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis are nonspecific and rarely have obvious associations with clinical characteristics and outcomes. This study aimed to comprehensively describe the MRI features of patients with NMDAR encephalitis, examine their associations with ...
Ying‐Ying Zhao, Bing Han, Cui‐Hong Qin, Xue‐Xiu Shi, Wen‐Jing Yun, Meng Wang, Bo Yuan, Tong‐Wen Sun, Hai‐Xu Wang   +8 more
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Acute Measles Encephalitis in an Immigrant Syrian Child: Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]

Oman Medical Journal, 2016
The introduction of measles vaccination programs and broad coverage worldwide has meant this infection a rare encounter for pediatricians. In Oman, with almost 100% measles vaccination coverage for children, this infection disappeared from the list of ...
Abdullah Al-Qayoudhi, Hanan Al-Kindi, Nabil Meki, Amal Al-Maani   +3 more
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Clinical Spectrum, Radiological Findings, and Outcomes of Severe Toxoplasmosis in Immunocompetent Hosts: A Systematic Review

Pathogens, 2023
Background: Accumulating evidence suggests that toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent hosts can be severe and life-threatening. Methods: We performed a systematic review of severe toxoplasmosis cases in immunocompetent patients to gain insight into the ...
John Layton, Danai-Christina Theiopoulou, David Rutenberg, Amro Elshereye, Yumeng Zhang, John Sinnott, Kami Kim, Jose G. Montoya, Despina G. Contopoulos-Ioannidis   +8 more
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