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View article: Epidemiology of adult separation anxiety disorder in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: results from the Saudi National Mental Health Survey
Epidemiology of adult separation anxiety disorder in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: results from the Saudi National Mental Health Survey Open
View article: Whole genome transcriptomic profiling reveals distinct sex-specific responses to heat stroke
Whole genome transcriptomic profiling reveals distinct sex-specific responses to heat stroke Open
Heat-related mortality continues to rise with climate change. Our transcriptomic analysis reveals distinct sex-specific metabolic strategies to heat stroke: females enter a hypometabolic state, an evolutionary adaptation that conserves ene…
View article: Retraction Note: Gastrointestinal symptoms and the acquisition of enteric pathogens in Hajj pilgrims: a 3-year prospective cohort study
Retraction Note: Gastrointestinal symptoms and the acquisition of enteric pathogens in Hajj pilgrims: a 3-year prospective cohort study Open
View article: Retraction Note: Acquisition of multidrug-resistant bacteria and encoding genes among French pilgrims during the 2017 and 2018 Hajj
Retraction Note: Acquisition of multidrug-resistant bacteria and encoding genes among French pilgrims during the 2017 and 2018 Hajj Open
View article: Invasive meningococcal disease in older adults: current perspectives and call for action
Invasive meningococcal disease in older adults: current perspectives and call for action Open
View article: Mid-Term Clinical and Hemodynamic Outcomes in Middle Age Patients post Trifecta™ (Abbott) Aortic Valve Replacement: A Single-Center Study
Mid-Term Clinical and Hemodynamic Outcomes in Middle Age Patients post Trifecta™ (Abbott) Aortic Valve Replacement: A Single-Center Study Open
Our study confirms excellent mid-term durability, clinical and hemodynamic performance of the Trifecta™ valve in middle age population, despite the fact of non-statically significant trend-up of transvalvular gradient over the follow up pe…
View article: Escalating climate-related health risks for Hajj pilgrims to Mecca
Escalating climate-related health risks for Hajj pilgrims to Mecca Open
Background Global temperatures are on the rise, leading to more frequent and severe heatwaves with associated health risks. Heat-related illnesses (HRIs) are an increasing threat for travellers to hot climate destinations. This study was d…
View article: Carriage of Neisseria meningitidis among travelers attending the Hajj pilgrimage, circulating serogroups, sequence types and antimicrobial susceptibility: A multinational longitudinal cohort study
Carriage of Neisseria meningitidis among travelers attending the Hajj pilgrimage, circulating serogroups, sequence types and antimicrobial susceptibility: A multinational longitudinal cohort study Open
Carriage of N. meningitidis among traveler attending Hajj was low. However, most isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin used for chemoprophylaxis. A review of the current meningococcal disease preventive measures for Hajj is warranted.
View article: Undiagnosed and missed active pulmonary tuberculosis during mass gatherings: a prospective cross-sectional study from the Hajj pilgrimage
Undiagnosed and missed active pulmonary tuberculosis during mass gatherings: a prospective cross-sectional study from the Hajj pilgrimage Open
View article: Association of Ambient Temperature with Mortality in Resident and Multiethnic Transient Populations in a Desert Climate, 2006–2014
Association of Ambient Temperature with Mortality in Resident and Multiethnic Transient Populations in a Desert Climate, 2006–2014 Open
Our findings indicate that pilgrims and Mecca residents exposed to the same hot environmental conditions exhibited distinct health outcomes. This conclusion suggests that a precision public health approach may be warranted to protect again…
View article: Whole genome transcriptomic reveals heat stroke molecular signatures in humans
Whole genome transcriptomic reveals heat stroke molecular signatures in humans Open
An evolutionary heat shock response (HSR) protects most living species, including humans, from heat‐induced macromolecular damage. However, its role in the pathogenesis of heat stroke is unknown. We examined the whole genome transcriptome …
View article: Classic heat stroke in a desert climate: A systematic review of 2632 cases
Classic heat stroke in a desert climate: A systematic review of 2632 cases Open
Background Although classic heat stroke (HS) is one of the most ancient conditions known to humans, the description of its early clinical manifestations, natural course, and complications remains uncertain. Objectives A systematic review o…
View article: Respiratory pathogens among ill pilgrims and the potential benefit of using point-of-care rapid molecular diagnostic tools during the Hajj
Respiratory pathogens among ill pilgrims and the potential benefit of using point-of-care rapid molecular diagnostic tools during the Hajj Open
We investigated respiratory pathogens among ill Hajj pilgrims from Marseille. We also discuss the potential role of point-of-care (POC) rapid molecular diagnostic tools for this purpose. Clinical data were collected using a standardised qu…
View article: Carriage of Neisseria meningitidis Among Umrah Pilgrims: Circulating Serogroups and Antibiotic Resistance
Carriage of Neisseria meningitidis Among Umrah Pilgrims: Circulating Serogroups and Antibiotic Resistance Open
Carriage of N. meningitidis among Umrah pilgrims was low. However, invasive serogroups were identified, including an isolate resistant to ciprofloxacin used for chemoprophylaxis. Meningococcal disease preventive measures for Umrah s…
View article: Pattern of utilization, disease presentation, and medication prescribing and dispensing at 51 primary healthcare centers during the Hajj mass gathering
Pattern of utilization, disease presentation, and medication prescribing and dispensing at 51 primary healthcare centers during the Hajj mass gathering Open
View article: Potential Cross-Reactive Immunity to COVID-19 Infection in Individuals With Laboratory-Confirmed MERS-CoV Infection: A National Retrospective Cohort Study From Saudi Arabia
Potential Cross-Reactive Immunity to COVID-19 Infection in Individuals With Laboratory-Confirmed MERS-CoV Infection: A National Retrospective Cohort Study From Saudi Arabia Open
Background A growing number of experiments have suggested potential cross-reactive immunity between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and previous human coronaviruses. We conducted the present retrospective cohor…
View article: Novel Respiratory Viruses in the Context of Mass-Gathering Events: A Systematic Review to Inform Event Planning from a Health Perspective
Novel Respiratory Viruses in the Context of Mass-Gathering Events: A Systematic Review to Inform Event Planning from a Health Perspective Open
Background: Mass-gathering events (MGEs) occur regularly throughout the world. As people congregate at MGEs, there is an increased risk of transmission of communicable diseases. Novel respiratory viruses, such as Severe Acute Respiratory S…
View article: Gastrointestinal symptoms and knowledge and practice of pilgrims regarding food and water safety during the 2019 Hajj mass gathering
Gastrointestinal symptoms and knowledge and practice of pilgrims regarding food and water safety during the 2019 Hajj mass gathering Open
View article: Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceived Risks Towards COVID-19 Pandemic and the Impact of Risk Communication Messages on Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia
Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceived Risks Towards COVID-19 Pandemic and the Impact of Risk Communication Messages on Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia Open
HCWs have fair knowledge and attitude towards the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk communication is an effective strategy to improve the attitude and practice of HCWs towards COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.
View article: Lack of Zika Virus and Other Recognized Flaviviruses among the Mosquito Vectors during and Post the Hajj Mass Gathering
Lack of Zika Virus and Other Recognized Flaviviruses among the Mosquito Vectors during and Post the Hajj Mass Gathering Open
Makkah city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), contains many of the world’s mosquito vectors of parasitic and arboviral disease and is the site of the Hajj mass gathering. As such there is a risk of exportation and globalization of vector-bor…
View article: Insulin Knowledge, Handling, and Storage among Diabetic Pilgrims during the Hajj Mass Gathering
Insulin Knowledge, Handling, and Storage among Diabetic Pilgrims during the Hajj Mass Gathering Open
Background. Diabetes is one of the most common underlying health conditions among Hajj pilgrims. Many diabetics manage their condition using insulin, which requires appropriate storage conditions to maintain its stability and effectiveness…
View article: Medication Handling and Storage among Pilgrims during the Hajj Mass Gathering
Medication Handling and Storage among Pilgrims during the Hajj Mass Gathering Open
We aimed to investigate the knowledge and practices of Hajj pilgrims regarding medication storage and handling during the Hajj mass gathering. In this cross-sectional study, adult pilgrims from 30 countries were interviewed using a structu…
View article: Interferon-induced transmembrane protein-3 genetic variant rs12252 is associated with COVID-19 mortality
Interferon-induced transmembrane protein-3 genetic variant rs12252 is associated with COVID-19 mortality Open
View article: A Longitudinal Study Regarding the Health Profile of the 2017 South African Hajj Pilgrims
A Longitudinal Study Regarding the Health Profile of the 2017 South African Hajj Pilgrims Open
The Hajj mass gathering annually attracts over two million Muslim pilgrims worldwide to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). We aimed to establish demographics and health profiles for the South African pilgrims performing the 2017 Hajj. Meth…
View article: Risk Communication Effectiveness During COVID-19 Pandemic Among General Population in Saudi Arabia
Risk Communication Effectiveness During COVID-19 Pandemic Among General Population in Saudi Arabia Open
This study showed that the risk communication campaign by healthcare authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic has improved the awareness among the general population in Saudi Arabia, where the overwhelming majority placed high trust in the…
View article: Adherence of Healthcare Workers to Saudi Management Guidelines of Heat-Related Illnesses during Hajj Pilgrimage
Adherence of Healthcare Workers to Saudi Management Guidelines of Heat-Related Illnesses during Hajj Pilgrimage Open
Heat-related illnesses (HRIs), such as heatstroke (HS) and heat exhaustion (HE), are common complications during Hajj pilgrims. The Saudi Ministry of Health (MoH) developed guidelines on the management of HRIs to ensure the safety of all p…
View article: Prevalence of Diabetes and Hypertension among Hajj Pilgrims: A Systematic Review
Prevalence of Diabetes and Hypertension among Hajj Pilgrims: A Systematic Review Open
The Hajj mass gathering is attended by over two million Muslims each year, many of whom are elderly and have underlying health conditions. Data on the number of pilgrims with health conditions would assist public health planning and improv…
View article: Implementing the Health Early Warning System based on syndromic and event-based surveillance at the 2019 Hajj
Implementing the Health Early Warning System based on syndromic and event-based surveillance at the 2019 Hajj Open
Background: During the 2019 Hajj, the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia implemented for the first time a health early warning system for rapid detection and response to health threats. Aims: This study aimed to describe the early warning …
View article: Dynamics and genetic diversity of Haemophilus influenzae carriage among French pilgrims during the 2018 Hajj: A prospective cohort survey
Dynamics and genetic diversity of Haemophilus influenzae carriage among French pilgrims during the 2018 Hajj: A prospective cohort survey Open
View article: Medication utilization pattern among outpatients during the Hajj mass gathering
Medication utilization pattern among outpatients during the Hajj mass gathering Open