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 | Zain A. BhuttaUniversity of Helsinki, Finland & Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar Verified email at helsinki.fi Cited by 4145 |
[HTML][HTML] Randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial of hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin for virologic cure of non-severe Covid-19
Abstract Background Hydroxychloroquine (HC)±azithromycin (AZ) is widely used for Covid-
19. The Qatar Prospective RCT of Expediting Coronavirus Tapering (Q-PROTECT) aimed to …
19. The Qatar Prospective RCT of Expediting Coronavirus Tapering (Q-PROTECT) aimed to …
[HTML][HTML] Functional stroke mimics: incidence and characteristics at a primary stroke center in the Middle East
Objective Approximately 30% of individuals who initially present with stroke are found to be
stroke mimics (SM), with functional/psychological SM (FSM) accounting for up to 6.4% of all …
stroke mimics (SM), with functional/psychological SM (FSM) accounting for up to 6.4% of all …
Epidemiology and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Qatar: A nationwide observational study
Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) studies from the Middle East and Asian
region are limited. This study describes the epidemiology, emergency health services, and …
region are limited. This study describes the epidemiology, emergency health services, and …
[HTML][HTML] A comparative, epidemiological study of acute renal colic presentations to emergency departments in Doha, Qatar, and Melbourne, Australia
Background This study aimed to compare the epidemiology, clinical presentations,
management, and outcomes of renal colic presentations in two major academic centers from …
management, and outcomes of renal colic presentations in two major academic centers from …
Stroke Thrombolysis Protocol Shortens “Door-to-Needle Time” and Improves Outcomes—Experience at a Tertiary Care Center in Qatar
Background and Purpose To assess the effect of acute thrombolysis protocol on “door-to-
needle time”(DTN) and improvement in outcome following acute stroke (AS). Methods The …
needle time”(DTN) and improvement in outcome following acute stroke (AS). Methods The …
Sex-specific differences in short-term and long-term outcomes in acute stroke patients from Qatar
Background: Sex differences may determine presentation, utility of treatment, rehabilitation,
and occurrences of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in acute stroke (AS) …
and occurrences of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in acute stroke (AS) …
Pre-existing small vessel disease in patients with acute stroke from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Philippines
Asymptomatic small vessel disease (SVD), including white matter hyperintensities (WMHIs),
periventricular hyperintensities (PVHIs), silent stroke (SS), and cerebral microbleeds …
periventricular hyperintensities (PVHIs), silent stroke (SS), and cerebral microbleeds …
[HTML][HTML] Craniocerebral gunshot injuries in preschoolers
Introduction Gunshot wounds (GSW) to the head are the most lethal form of trauma;
unfortunately, the frequency of children being involved in such form of trauma is increasing …
unfortunately, the frequency of children being involved in such form of trauma is increasing …
Marginal analysis in assessing factors contributing time to physician in the Emergency Department using operations data
Background: Standard Emergency Department (ED) operations goals include minimization
of the time interval (tMD) between patients' initial ED presentation and initial physician …
of the time interval (tMD) between patients' initial ED presentation and initial physician …
[HTML][HTML] Incidence, clinical features, and outcomes of posterior circulation ischemic stroke: insights from a large multiethnic stroke database
Background Posterior cerebral circulation ischemic stroke (PCS) comprises up to 25% of all
strokes. It is characterized by variable presentation, leading to misdiagnosis and morbidity …
strokes. It is characterized by variable presentation, leading to misdiagnosis and morbidity …