Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Nebulised Isotonic Hydroxychloroquine Aerosols for Potential Treatment of COVID-19
Published 2021The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an unprecedented pandemic that has severely impacted global public health and the economy. Hydroxychloroquine administered orally to COVID-19 patients was ineffective, but its ...Article -
Preparedness for Mass Gathering During Hajj and Umrah
Published 2021The role of public health preparedness at mass gatherings (MGs) and a framework to ensure a safe and healthy mass gathering are provided in this chapter. The unique aspects of Hajj and Umrah events, including their massive ...Book chapter -
Cross-sectional study of preprints and final journal publications from COVID-19 studies: Discrepancies in results reporting and spin in interpretation
Published 2021Objective To compare results reporting and the presence of spin in COVID-19 study preprints with their finalised journal publications. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting International medical literature. Participants ...Article -
Lopinavir-ritonavir and hydroxychloroquine for critically ill patients with COVID-19: REMAP-CAP randomized controlled trial.
Published 2021PURPOSE: To study the efficacy of lopinavir-ritonavir and hydroxychloroquine in critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). METHODS: Critically ill adults with COVID-19 were randomized to receive ...Article -
Why did all the toilet paper disappear? Distinguishing between panic buying and hoarding during COVID-19.
Published 2021The COVID-19 pandemic led to panic buying in many countries across the globe, preventing vulnerable groups from accessing important necessities. Some reports inaccurately referred to the panic buying as hoarding. Although ...Article