Vaccination Coverage and Associated Factors of Hepatitis B, Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Varicella, and Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acellular Pertussis Among Primary Health Care Workers in Qatar: A Retrospective Study (2020–2024)

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of occupational exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases. Immunization protects both staff and patients. Although international guidelines recommend comprehensive vaccination for HCWs, uptake remains suboptimal in many countries, including Qatar. Limited published data exist for the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), the largest primary healthcare provider in Qatar. This study…

Status of inhaler prescriptions in an emergency department

Within the climate emergency, the use of MDI (metered dose inhalers) contributes to the increase in atmospheric CO2. These medications are widely used in patients with respiratory conditions, but the type of inhaler should be changed to dry powder or fine mist to improve environmental sustainability.1. Establish a clinical and therapeutic profile of respiratory patients treated…

Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Influenza Vaccination Compliance Among Healthcare Workers at the Primary Health Care Corporation,Qatar, 2020–2024: A Retrospective Study

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are a priority population for vaccination due to their high exposure risk and key role in maintaining healthcare system resilience. While COVID-19 vaccination campaigns have achieved notable success globally [1], seasonal influenza uptake remains inconsistent. This study assessed COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination coverage among HCWs at the Primary Health Care Corporation…

From lungs to legs: a hands-on workshop on POCUS for general practitioners

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an increasingly valuable tool in general practice (GP), allowing clinicians to enhance diagnostic accuracy and guide frontline decisions. Among its most relevant applications for GPs, are the assessment of pulmonary diseases (such as pneumonia, pleural effusion, and interstitial syndromes) and the evaluation of suspected lower limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT)…

Outcome of Early Insulin Administration on Anxiety Associated Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Case Control Study

Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in South Asian countries is a burning issue. In recent times association of anxiety with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients have been increasing. In this regard, sub cutaneous Insulin for treating with anxiety can be more effective on both glycemic control and anxiety reduction.Determine the efficacy of early insulin…

Convergence des entrepôts de données de santé issus des soins primaires et de l’hôpital : perceptions professionnelles – une étude qualitative exploratoire

Secondary use of health data has gained increasing attention, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. While hospitals have long relied on Health Data Warehouses (HDWs), primary care is now developing its own systems for data collection and valorization, opening new perspectives for data exploitation. However, the parallel development of hospital and primary care HDWs risks fragmentation,…

The Future of Family Medicine from Family Physicians’ Perspective

Primary care faces numerous challenges, including an aging population, physician shortages, evolving roles of medical staff, increasing bureaucracy, and the growing impact of telemedicine and artificial intelligence. These changes raise critical questions about the future role of family physicians.To evaluate the perceptions of family physicians about the future of family medicine.We conducted focus group discussions…

Exploring Barriers and Enablers of Hypertension Screening Practice Among Middle-Aged Adults in Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study

Hypertension screening and early treatment are essential for preventing severe health complications such as stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease. Screening allows for the identification of hypertension at an asymptomatic stage, facilitating timely control before irreversible damage occurs. However, in low- and middle-income countries such as Ethiopia, hypertension screening practices are poorly understood and…