The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Educational and Academic Activities of Healthcare Professionals in Bahrain.

Introduction: Since its emergence, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a radical effect on different aspects of health worldwide. The burden created by the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems has also involved educational and academic activities among healthcare professionals.

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the participation of doctors and nurses in educational and academic activities in Bahrain.

Microbial Etiology and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Urinary Tract Pathogens in Hospitalized Infants in Bahrain: A Tertiary Care Center Experience.

Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fairly common in infants. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial to avoid complications. However, providing appropriate antibiotic treatment is a challenge to any clinician considering the rise in the urinary pathogens that are resistant to the commonly used antibiotics especially with the emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms.

A case report of neurological complications owing to lately diagnosed hyperargininemia emphasizing the role of national neonatal screening policies in the kingdom of Bahrain.

Introduction: Arginine is an essential amino acid that plays an important role in various body functions including cell division, wound healing, removal of ammonia, immune function, and release of hormones. Hyperargininemia, an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, is considered one of the least common urea cycle disorders. It rarely presents in the neonatal period but rather appears in children at the age between 2 and 4 years.