Clinical, phenotypic, and genotypic characteristics of ESBL-producing bloodstream infections from Qatar.

Background: Resistant infections are a major global public health challenge particularly for multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates manifesting as bloodstream infections (BSIs).

Objectives: To evaluate clinical, phenotypic, and genotypic characteristics of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing BSIs from Qatar.

Methods: Phenotypic ESBL from adult patients presenting with positive BSIs were collected between January 2019 to May 2020.

Epidemiology, microbiological and clinical characteristics of Enterococcus species bloodstream infections: A 10-year retrospective cohort study from Qatar.

Background And Objective: Enterococcus species is one of the leading causes of community and healthcare-associated infections resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. In this study, we aim to evaluate the epidemiology, microbiological and clinical characteristics of Enterococcus Blood Stream Infections (BSIs) over 10 years period in a national secondary care setting.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on verified cases of BSIs in adults from January 2009-December 2018 from specialized care hospitals at Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar.

Prevalence of Venous Thromboembolism in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Recent studies revealed a high prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) events in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, especially in those who are critically ill. Available studies report varying prevalence rates. Hence, the exact prevalence remains uncertain.

Pseudohypoparathyroidism presenting with seizures: a case report and literature review.

Symptomatic hypocalcemia is frequently encountered in the Emergency Department, necessitating admission. It has a variety of underlying etiologies, with hypoparathyroidism and vitamin D deficiency being the most common. However, rarer etiologies such as pseudohypoparathyroidism, as was present in the current case, should not be overlooked.