Publications by authors named "Ammar Saad"

Tuberculosis remains a public health concern, and electronic monitors show promise in improving treatment adherence and health outcomes among patients with tuberculosis. This Review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the implementation barriers and facilitators of electronic monitors for patients with tuberculosis, by use of an implementation science framework. A literature search was done across Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Global Health databases from their inception to April 25, 2024.

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  • Children with chronic conditions often have unique health care needs that may not be fully addressed through current treatment practices focused on family and patient preferences.
  • A scoping review was conducted to analyze interventions aimed at enhancing family-centered care for these children by examining relevant studies published between January 2019 and August 2020.
  • The review found 61 interventions, primarily using quasiexperimental and randomized controlled trial designs, with key focuses on improving communication, involving families in care decisions, and increasing access to health services.
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The traditional homogenous and heterogenous Fenton reactions have frequently been restrained by the lower production of Fe ions, which significantly obstructs the generation of hydroxyl radicals from the decomposition of HO. Thus, we introduce novel photo-Fenton-assisted plasmonic heterojunctions by immobilizing FeO and Bi nanoparticles onto 3D SbO via co-precipitation and solvothermal approaches. The ternary SbO/FeO/Bi composites offered boosted photo-Fenton behavior with a metronidazole (MNZ) oxidation efficiency of 92% within 60 min.

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Background And Objectives: Newcomers (immigrants, refugees, and international students) face many personal, gender, cultural, environmental and health system barriers when integrating into a new society. These struggles can affect their health and social care, reducing access to mental health care. This study explores the lived experiences of African and Middle Eastern newcomers to Ontario, Canada.

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Background: Among youth, symptoms of depression, anxiety, and alcohol use are associated with considerable illness and disability. Youth face many personal and health system barriers in accessing mental health care. Mobile applications (apps) offer youth potentially accessible, scalable, and anonymous therapy and other support.

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In this work, a new S-type hybrid composed of 2D BiOIO and 0D BiNbO was proposed and hybridized by a facile self-assembly strategy. The developed nanomaterials were characterized and identified by a series of sophisticated analyses, like XRD, SEM, EIS, XPS, PL, UPS, EDS, BET, M-S, TEM, HRTEM, and DRS. The photocatalytic behavior of BiOIO/BiNbO was examined and optimized against amoxicillin (AMX) and other types of antibiotics under a variety of environmental conditions, such as visible light (150 W LED), direct sunlight, pH (3-11), catalyst dosages (20-80 mg), humic acid (0-24 mg/L), AMX concentration (10-40 mg/L), and different inorganic ions (0.

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Background: Nutritional counseling, which includes two-way interactive education, has been hypothesized to improve the health and nutritional status of pregnant women, but little is known about the impact such practice of care might have on maternal and infant health and behavioral outcomes of pregnant women living in low income, low-middle income, and upper-middle-income countries (LMIC)s.

Objectives: We conducted a systematic review to appraise the effectiveness and impact on health equity of two-way nutritional counseling practices in LMICs on maternal and infant behavioral, nutritional, and health outcomes.

Search Methods: We conducted electronic searches for relevant studies on Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsychInfo, and the Cochrane CENTRAL for randomized and non-randomized trials on the effectiveness of two-way interactive nutritional counseling among pregnant women from the date of database inception up to June 22, 2021.

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Building S-scheme heterostructures is a sophisticated approach to receiving outstanding catalysts for environmental detoxification. Herein, ternary CuO/CdZnS/BiOI (CO/CZS/BOI) nanocomposites were constructed by in-situ decorating of CuO and CdZnS nanoparticles onto BiOI micro-sphere in a facile route. The optimal CO/CZS/BOI reflected reinforced bisphenol A (BPA) photo-oxidation (95% in 70 min) and Cr(VI) photo-reduction (96.

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Background And Objective: To identify COVID-19 actionable statements (e.g., recommendations) focused on specific disadvantaged populations in the living map of COVID-19 recommendations (eCOVIDRecMap) and describe how health equity was assessed in the development of the formal recommendations.

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The detection of efficacious and environment-friendly nanomaterials with prominent photocatalytic performance is crucial for the detoxification of antibiotics in wastewater. Herein, a dual-S-scheme BiOI/CdZnS/CuO semiconductor was designed and fabricated via a simple approach to degrade tetracycline (TC) and other types of antibiotics under LED illumination. However, CdZnS and CuO nanoparticles were decorated on the surface of the BiOI microsphere to create a dual-S-scheme system that stimulates visible-light utilization and facilitates the dissolution of excited photo-curriers.

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Background: Depressive symptoms and alcohol use in youth doubled in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has created sustained disruption in society, schools, and universities, including increasing poverty and discrimination. Public health restrictions have caused isolation and reduced social and emotional support.

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Background: Refugees and asylum seekers often experience traumatic events resulting in a high prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Undiagnosed PTSD can have detrimental effects on resettlement outcomes. Immigration medical exams provide an opportunity to screen for mental health conditions in refugee and asylum seeker populations and provide links to timely mental health care.

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Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication after cardiac surgery. Like Creatinine level, the role of L-FABP in renal injury and its recovery had been shown by studies, so by using/measuring urinary Liver fatty acid-binding protein (uL-FABP) levels it can be a valuable biomarker for monitoring and diagnosis of various renal diseases. The study aimed to determine L-FABP as a biomarker for early diagnosis of AKI acute kidney injury in paediatric patients after cardiac surgery so that early treatment interventions can prevent AKI morbidity.

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Background: International migration, especially forced migration, highlights important medical training needs including cross-cultural communication, human rights, as well as global health competencies for physical and mental healthcare. This paper responds to the call for a 'trauma informed' refugee health curriculum framework from medical students and global health faculty.

Methods: We used a mixed-methods approach to develop a guiding medical undergraduate refugee and migrant health curriculum framework.

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Background And Objectives: To develop a digital communication tool to improve the implementation of up-to-date COVID-19 recommendations. Specifically, to improve patient, caregiver and public understanding of healthcare recommendations on prevention, diagnoses and treatment.

Methods: Multi-stakeholder engagement design.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the lives and well-being of long-term care home residents. This mixed-method study examined the health equity implications of the COVID-19 lockdown and visitation strategies in long-term care homes in Ontario. We recruited long-term care home residents, their family members and designated caregivers, as well as healthcare workers from 235 homes in Ontario, Canada.

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Refugees and asylum seekers often face delayed mental health diagnoses, treatment, and care. COVID-19 has exacerbated these issues. Delays in diagnosis and care can reduce the impact of resettlement services and may lead to poor long-term outcomes.

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The objective of this systematic review is to identify, appraise and synthesise the best available evidence on the effectiveness of nutritional counselling and education interventions on maternal, infant and child health outcomes, and assess the differences in effects across participants' PROGRESS+ characteristics. To achieve these objectives, we will aim to answer the following research questions: What is the effectiveness of nutrition counselling interventions for pregnant women in low- or middle-income countries on maternal, infant and child health outcomes? What are the impacts of nutrition counselling interventions on maternal, infant and child health outcomes across participants' PROGRESS+ characteristics?

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Introduction: Pregnant and postpartum women face major psychological stressors that put them at higher risk of developing common mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Yet, their limited access to and uptake of traditional mental health care is inequitable, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mobile interventions emerged as a potential solution to this discontinued healthcare access, but more knowledge is needed about their effectiveness and impact on health equity.

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Objectif: Guider les cliniciens qui travaillent dans divers milieux cliniques de soins primaires quant aux façons de prodiguer des soins et du soutien efficaces aux réfugiés et aux nouveaux arrivants, durant et après la pandémie de la maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

Sources D'information: L'approche décrite intègre les recommandations tirées de guides de pratique clinique fondés sur des données probantes portant sur la santé des réfugiés et la COVID-19, de leçons concrètes apprises de cliniciens du Réseau canadien sur la santé des réfugiés (Canadian Refugee Health Network) qui travaillent dans divers milieux de soins primaires, ainsi que de contributions de personnes ayant vécu l'expérience d'une migration forcée.

Message Principal: La pandémie de la COVID-19 a amplifié les iniquités sociales et de santé pour les réfugiés, les demandeurs d'asile, les migrants sans papiers, les travailleurs transitoires de l'étranger et d'autres nouveaux arrivants.

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Objective: To guide clinicians working in a range of primary care clinical settings on how to provide effective care and support for refugees and newcomers during and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Sources Of Information: The described approach integrates recommendations from evidence-based clinical guidelines on refugee health and COVID-19, practical lessons learned from Canadian Refugee Health Network clinicians working in a variety of primary care settings, and contributions from persons with lived experience of forced migration.

Main Message: The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified health and social inequities for refugees, asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, transient migrant workers, and other newcomers.

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Background: Homelessness has emerged as a public health priority, with growing numbers of vulnerable populations despite advances in social welfare. In February 2020, the United Nations passed a historic resolution, identifying the need to adopt social-protection systems and ensure access to safe and affordable housing for all. The establishment of housing stability is a critical outcome that intersects with other social inequities.

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Background: A growing number of migrants experience precarious housing situations worldwide, but little is known about their health and housing experiences. The objective of this study was to understand the enablers and barriers of accessing fundamental health and social services for migrants in precarious housing situations.

Methods: We conducted a systematic review of qualitative studies.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ammar Saad"

  • - Ammar Saad's recent research primarily focuses on healthcare interventions for vulnerable populations, including children with chronic conditions and newcomers to Canada, highlighting the need for family-centered care and addressing barriers to mental health support.
  • - In environmental science, Saad investigates innovative photocatalytic systems utilizing novel nanomaterials to enhance the degradation of pollutants like antibiotics in water, demonstrating effective treatment through advanced mechanisms such as S-scheme and photo-Fenton processes.
  • - His studies also encompass the effectiveness of nutritional counseling in improving maternal and infant health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, emphasizing the impact of interactive education on health equity for these demographics.

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