Publications by authors named "Murtadha Alsuliman"
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Neonates with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN): A Systematic Review.
Children (Basel)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- PPHN (Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn) is a serious condition leading to neonatal respiratory failure, with high mortality rates, especially when combined with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- A systematic review of existing literature identified 21 relevant studies involving 36 neonates with PPHN and COVID-19, revealing that most were male, of Indian ethnicity, and born via caesarean section, with a majority having moderate to late preterm gestations.
- The findings indicated significant severe cases of COVID-19 in these neonates, with symptoms like ARDS affecting over half, and notable occurrences of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in neonates, highlighting the need for close monitoring and care in this patient population
Article Synopsis
- Intussusception (ISN) in children after COVID-19 infection is uncommon, but evidence suggests a potential link where SARS-CoV-2 might cause immune issues that lead to ISN.
- A systematic review was conducted to assess the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in ISN cases among pediatric patients, focusing on demographics, clinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes from studies published between December 2019 and October 2022.
- The review included 34 studies analyzing 64 ISN patients with confirmed COVID-19, showing a low rate of COVID-19 infection in ISN cases and varying success rates for treatment methods, with most affected children being under 12 months old and predominantly male.
Background: Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) are more likely to develop severe course of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and experience increased risk of mortality compared to SARS-CoV-2 patients without CRC.
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in CRC patients and analyse the demographic parameters, clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes in CRC patients with COVID-19 illness.
Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched Proquest, Medline, Embase, Pubmed, CINAHL, Wiley online library, Scopus and Nature for studies on the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in CRC patients, published from December 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021, with English language restriction.
Article Synopsis
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) is essential for healthcare workers (HCWs) to ensure safety for themselves and patients.
- A systematic review of 30 studies indicates that while HCWs generally have good understanding of key IPC practices, there are notable gaps in their knowledge about vaccinations and transmission modes of certain infections.
- To enhance HCWs' adherence to IPC guidelines, a multifaceted strategy is recommended which addresses current noncompliance issues.