Publications by authors named "S Qaysar Musa"
Objectives: To describe changes in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) epidemiology, its associated clinical outcomes and predictors of severe acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRTI) pre- and post-COVID-19.
Methods: In this retrospective cohort, we analysed data from electronic medical record of children <5 years who were hospitalized at Jordan University Hospital with RSV-associated ALRTI from 2018 to 2022.
Results: 325 inpatients with respiratory infections were included.
Genetic counseling is a dynamic and rapidly growing field. In Qatar, the significance of genetic counseling is underscored by the distinctive demographic characteristics of the population, including elevated rates of consanguinity and larger family sizes, contributing to the increased incidence of many genetic conditions. This emphasizes the crucial role of genetic counseling in addressing the specific needs of the community.
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- This study uses dynamic modeling to analyze the transmission of pneumonic plague in Hong Kong from 1902 to 1904, focusing on how human, flea, and rodent populations interact.
- By examining historical data and developing epidemic metrics like reproduction numbers, the research reveals key factors driving outbreaks, such as flea lifespan and rodent populations.
- The findings suggest that effective public health strategies should focus on controlling flea and rodent vectors to help prevent future outbreaks and improve overall disease management.
Objective: Management of Differences of Sex Development (DSD) is complex and in resource limited settings the psychosexual and psychosocial aspects of DSD care have received limited attention. This review aims to explore recent literature on psychosocial care of DSD in low and upper middle-income countries (L/UMIC).
Materials And Methods: Scientific databases were searched and papers on management of DSD were reviewed according to predefined inclusion criteria.
Title: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Parental Perceptions, Motivators, and Barriers to Management of Childhood Obesity.
Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes
December 2024
Background: Childhood obesity is a global epidemic affecting millions worldwide. Children living with obesity face increased risks of health-related and psychosocial problems extending into adulthood. Parents and carers play a crucial role in cultivating healthy habits in their children.
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