Medical residents' perceptions of group biases in medical decision making: a qualitative study.

Background: Systematic biases in group decision making (i.e., group biases) may result in suboptimal decisions and potentially harm patients.

Medical Admission Prediction Score (MAPS); a simple tool to predict medical admissions in the emergency department.

Introduction: Overcrowding in the emergency departments (ED) is linked to adverse clinical outcomes, a negative impact on patient safety, patient satisfaction, and physician efficiency. We aimed to design a medical admission prediction scoring system based on readily available clinical data during ED presentation.

Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, data on ED presentations and medical admissions were extracted from the Emergency and Internal Medicine departments of a tertiary care facility in Qatar.

The Pros and Cons of Use of Handheld Electronic Devices During Ward Rounds and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Purpose: The exponential use of handheld electronic devices (HEDs) among healthcare providers has shown the potential to enhance clinical workflows and improve patient care. However, the challenges and risks of carrying these devices during ward rounds and their impact on postgraduate trainees' (PGTs') training in general and more specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic need to be explored.

Methods: A cross-sectional mixed-methods online survey was conducted to evaluate the perceptions of trainees and faculty at Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International accredited residency and fellowships programs in Qatar on the use of HEDs on clinical workflow, trainees' education, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with pulmonary hypertension in association with hyperthyroid state: A systematic review.

Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) may occur in thyroid disorders, especially in hypothyroidism. However, there is increasing evidence of PHTN in hyperthyroidism (HTH). The etiology, clinical course, management, and factors associated with outcomes of PHTN in the setting of HTH are unascertained.

Qatar Diabetes Mobile Application Trial (QDMAT): an open-label randomised controlled trial to examine the impact of using a mobile application to improve diabetes care in type 2 diabetes mellitus-a study protocol.

Background: Mobile health (mHealth) is increasingly advocated for diabetes management. It is unclear if mobile applications are effective in improving glycaemic control, clinical outcomes, quality of life and overall patient satisfaction in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). A new mobile application was specifically built for people with T2DM with the help of the local expertise.