Publications by authors named "Jaafar Omer Ahmed"

Although self-citation is a common practice among scholars, its impact and significance remain under scrutiny within the academic community. The current study aimed to provide a detailed analysis and ranking of the top 2 % scientists on self-citation, ranked by Stanford University researchers. Data extraction and organisation were performed between January and February 2024.

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Background: The types of substances used by psychiatric patients in Iraq and the Middle East vary from other areas of the world. In this region, patients mostly use prescribed drugs.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the types of substance use disorder (SUD) and their correlates among psychiatric patients in the Kurdistan region.

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  • * Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of literature, identifying 60 cases of post-infectious neurological issues, predominantly affecting middle-aged males, with a notable occurrence of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
  • * The findings stress the importance of continuous monitoring and follow-up for all COVID-19 patients, including those who were asymptomatic during their infection.
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