Publications by authors named "R Garout"

Objectives: This study investigated the presence of COVID-19 cases among pilgrims, health care workers (HCWs), and non-HCWs of Hajj 2022.

Methods: Nasopharyngeal samples were collected from 491 attendees of Hajj 2022. All participants received three doses of COVID-19 vaccines.

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The rise in drug-resistant fungal infections poses a significant public health concern, necessitating the development of new antifungal therapies. We aimed to address this challenge by targeting a yeast casein kinase of for antifungal drug development. The compound library contained 589 chemical structures similar to the previously identified kinase inhibitor GW461484A.

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Introduction: The main goal of treatment for any glaucoma patient is to reduce the intraocular pressure. Unfortunately, the long-term use of glaucoma medications causes deleterious effects on the ocular surface, leading to impaired quality of life and failed glaucoma surgery. In addition, adverse effects of medications are a barrier to adherence and compliance, and this directly affects efficacy.

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Introduction COVID-19 vaccine side effects have a fundamental role in public confidence in the vaccine and its uptake process. Thus far, evidence on vaccine safety has been exclusively obtained from manufacturer-sponsored studies; therefore, this study is designed to assess post-COVID-19 vaccine complications in Makkah province, Saudi Arabia. Method A cross-sectional study included 840 subjects conducted from August to November 2022 to collect data about COVID-19 vaccine side effects.

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Background: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was the first of all coronavirus disease (COVID) vaccines to be used in Saudi Arabia. There have been over 17 million doses already administered to the general public in order to successfully reach herd immunity.

Objective: The study aimed to explore the side effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

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