Publications by authors named "Suad Ajab"
Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as an effective treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC). Studies indicate that the composition of gut microbiota could potentially serve as a biomarker for predicting the clinical effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, the review was conducted after registering the protocol with PROSPERO.
Background: is an anaerobic intestinal protozoan. Nine subtypes (STs) were detected in humans. A subtype-dependent association between and different cancer types has been debated in many studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the human gut, there are many microbes, including bacteria, viruses and parasites. The imbalance in the numbers of each type of these microbes can translate into gastrointestinal disorders. Lately, different microbiota patterns have been associated with the levels of efficacy of immunotherapy in multiple cancer conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe study aim was to understand the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the levels of anxiety, depression, and burnout of healthcare workers (HCWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study was an online-based, cross-sectional survey during July and August 2020. Participants were eligible from the entire country, and 1290 agreed to participate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic is the largest viral pandemic of the 21st century. We aimed to study COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among medical and health sciences students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We performed a cross-sectional study between 2 June and 19 August 2020.
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- The study examined 3,827 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Abu Dhabi, UAE, between March 12 and April 22, 2020, revealing a majority (82%) were men, and most cases (86%) were non-UAE citizens.
- A large proportion of cases (43%) were asymptomatic, while 57% showed mild symptoms; only 12% had comorbidities, primarily hypertension and diabetes, with men being more affected.
- The findings indicated a low percentage of severe cases (4% required ICU admission) and a very low mortality rate (0.1%), attributed to effective public health measures like early detection and contact tracing.
To estimate the prevalence of, and identify factors associated with intestinal parasites (IPs) in expatriate workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). All expatriate workers (N = 115) in a conveniently selected workplace in the industrial district of Al Ain city were invited to participate in a cross-sectional study. Consenting workers completed an interviewer-led questionnaire and self-collected stool samples.
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