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  1. Palliative Care in a Society in Transition: How to Address the Unmet Biopsychosocial Needs in Oman

    Article • January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  2. Socio-Cultural Constraints in Protecting Child Rights in a Society in Transition: A Review and Synthesis from Oman

    Article • Child Indicators Research, August 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  3. Methylphenidate improves executive functions in patients with traumatic brain injuries: a feasibility trial via the idiographic approach

    Article • BMC Neurology, March 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  4. Differential executive functioning in the topology of Spirit possession or dissociative disorders: an explorative cultural study

    Article • BMC Psychiatry, December 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  5. Level and determinants of patient satisfaction with psychiatric out-patient services, Muscat, Oman

    Article • International Journal of Mental Health, April 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Hassan Mirza , Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Mohammed Al Alawi

  6. Oman

    Article • May 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  7. Psychological burden among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Oman: a case–control study

    Article • International Journal of Women s Health, December 2017, Dove Medical Press

    Professor Mostafa I Waly, Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Maha Al khaduri, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  8. Comment on the paper Ageing in the Middle East and North Africa: A Contemporary Perspective by Jamie P. Halsall and Ian G. Cook

    Article • Population Horizons, December 2017, De Gruyter

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  9. Prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among caregivers of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder attending a tertiary care facility: a cross-sectional analytical study from Muscat, Oman

    Article • Early Child Development and Care, November 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Mohammed Al Alawi

  10. Consumption of fig fruits grown in Oman can improve memory, anxiety, and learning skills in a transgenic mice model of Alzheimer's disease

    Article • Nutritional Neuroscience, March 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  11. Rate of injury and subjective benefits of gravitational wellness weightlifting

    Article • Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, September 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  12. Cognitive Profiles in Patients with Multi-Infarct Dementia: An Omani Study

    Article • Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra, July 2014, Karger Publishers

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  13. Patient Safety Culture Assessment in Oman

    Article • Oman Medical Journal, July 2014, Oman Medical Journal

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  14. Effect of dietary supplementation of dates in Alzheimer's disease APPsw/2576 transgenic mice on oxidative stress and antioxidant status

    Article • Nutritional Neuroscience, June 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  15. Effect of Body Mass Index on Stroke Rehabilitation

    Article • Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, June 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  16. A study on knowledge, attitude, and practice towards premarital carrier screening among adults attending primary healthcare centers in a region in Oman

    Article • BMC Public Health, April 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  17. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Alleviate the Risks of Traumatic Brain Injury – A Mini Review

    Article • Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, April 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  18. Prevalence of depressive symptoms as elicited by Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) among medical trainees in Oman

    Article • Asian Journal of Psychiatry, April 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  19. Tomorrow’s People Matters: Evidence for Action in Oman

    Article • Oman Medical Journal, March 2014, Oman Medical Journal

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  20. Significant progression of load on the musculoskeletal system with extremely high loads, with rapid weekly weight gains, using the Anatoly Gravitational System, in a 10-week training period [Corrigendum]

    Article • Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, February 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  21. Chronic Dietary Supplementation of 4% Figs on the Modification of Oxidative Stress in Alzheimer’s Disease Transgenic Mouse Model

    Article • BioMed Research International, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  22. Epidemiology of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms in a Teaching Hospital in Oman: A One-Year Hospital-Based Study

    Article • The Scientific World JOURNAL, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  23. Types and sociodemographic correlates of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among people with epilepsy in Oman

    Article • Epilepsy & Behavior, November 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  24. Awareness about autism among school teachers in Oman: A cross-sectional study

    Article • Autism, October 2013, SAGE Publications

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  25. Significant progression of load on the musculoskeletal system with extremely high loads, with rapid weekly weight gains, using the Anatoly Gravitational System, in a 10-week training period

    Article • Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  26. Clinical and Demographic Profile of Attendees at Baghdad’s Walk-in Psychiatric Clinic

    Article • Oman Medical Journal, September 2013, Oman Medical Journal

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  27. Impact of nutrition on serum levels of docosahexaenoic acid among Omani children with autism

    Article • Nutrition, September 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  28. Risky driving behavior among university students and staff in the Sultanate of Oman

    Article • Accident Analysis & Prevention, September 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  29. Reasons for Consultation among Patients attending Primary Healthcare Centres in Oman = أسباب الأستشارة الطبية لدى المرضى الزائرين لمراكز الرعاية الصحية الأولية في عمان

    Article • Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, May 2013, Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  30. Low folate and vitamin B12 nourishment is common in Omani children with newly diagnosed autism

    Article • Nutrition, March 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  31. Neuroprotective Effects of a Variety of Pomegranate Juice Extracts against MPTP-Induced Cytotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Human Primary Neurons

    Article • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, January 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  32. Role of NAD+, Oxidative Stress, and Tryptophan Metabolism in Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Article • International Journal of Tryptophan Research, January 2013, SAGE Publications

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  33. Pilot study on the prevalence of abuse and mistreatment during clinical internship: a cross-sectional study among first year residents in Oman

    Article • BMJ Open, January 2013, BMJ

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  34. Levels of Heavy Metals and Essential Minerals in Hair Samples of Children with Autism in Oman: a Case–Control Study

    Article • Biological Trace Element Research, November 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  35. Variation in Socio-Economic Burden for Caring of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Oman: Caregiver Perspectives

    Article • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, September 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  36. Families Coping With Disability Due to Brain Injury in Oman

    Article • SAGE Open, July 2012, SAGE Publications

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  37. Two-phase survey to determine social anxiety and gender differences in Omani adolescents

    Article • Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, April 2012, Wiley

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  38. The detection of mood and anxiety in people with epilepsy using two-phase designs: Experiences from a tertiary care centre in Oman

    Article • Epilepsy Research, February 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  39. Novel Mutation of GLRA1 in Omani Families With Hyperekplexia and Mild Mental Retardation

    Article • Pediatric Neurology, February 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  40. Menopausal symptoms among healthy, middle-aged Omani women as assessed with the Menopause Rating Scale

    Article • Menopause, October 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  41. Mood dysfunction and health-related quality of life among type 2 diabetic patients in Oman: Preliminary study

    Article • International journal of Nutrition Pharmacology Neurological Diseases, January 2011, Medknow

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  42. Culture to Culture: Fat-Phobia and Somatization

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  43. Neurocognitive functioning in women presenting with undifferentiated somatoform disorders in Oman

    Article • Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, August 2010, Wiley

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  44. Characteristics of ADHD Among Omani Schoolchildren Using DSM-IV: Descriptive Study

    Article • Journal of Attention Disorders, January 2010, SAGE Publications

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  45. Investigation of the cerebral blood flow of an Omani man with supposed ‘spirit possession’ associated with an altered mental state : a case report

    Article • Journal of Medical Case Reports, December 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  46. Health services utilization by school going Omani adolescents and youths with DSM IV mental disorders and barriers to service use

    Article • International Journal of Mental Health Systems, September 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  47. Effect of amantadine on the sleep–wake cycle of an inpatient with brain injury

    Article • Brain Injury, January 2009, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  48. Ramadan Fasting Triggering Koro-like Symptoms during Acute Alcohol Withdrawal: A Case Report from Oman

    Article • Transcultural Psychiatry, December 2008, SAGE Publications

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  49. Psychiatry in the Sultanate of Oman

    Article • International Psychiatry, October 2006, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  50. Acquired brain injury, visual attention, and the useful field of view test: a pilot study

    Article • Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, March 2004, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  51. ADHD IN OMANI SCHOOLGIRLS

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, February 2004, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  52. A mysterious temporal penetrating head wound without fracture

    Article • Brain Injury, January 2003, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  53. Patient’s perspective on epilepsy: self-knowledge among Omanis

    Article • Seizure, January 2003, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  54. Perception of and Attitude towards Mental Illness in Oman

    Article • International Journal of Social Psychiatry, December 2002, SAGE Publications

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  55. A survey of anorexia nervosa using the Arabic version of the EAT-26 and “gold standard” interviews among Omani adolescents

    Article • Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity, December 2002, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  56. Presence and Severity of Anorexia and Bulimia Among Male and Female Omani and Non-Omani Adolescents

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, September 2002, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  57. Deliberate self‐poisoning in Oman

    Article • Tropical Medicine & International Health, May 2002, Wiley

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  58. Central noradrenergic blockade prevents autotomy in rat: implication for pharmacological prevention of postdenervation pain syndrome

    Article • Brain Research Bulletin, March 2002, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  59. Psychosocial Aspects of Epilepsy in Oman: Attitude of Health Personnel

    Article • Epilepsia, November 2001, Wiley

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  60. A Case of Bilateral Ptosis with Unsteady Gait: Suggestibility and Culture in Conversion Disorder

    Article • The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, June 2001, SAGE Publications

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  61. Zar: Group distress and healing

    Article • Mental Health Religion & Culture, May 2001, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  62. Dissociative disorders in the Sultanate of Oman

    Article • Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, September 2000, Wiley

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  63. Psychiatric treatments: an exciting new century

    Article • Hospital Medicine, August 2000, Mark Allen Group

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  64. Aboulia: neurobehavioural dysfunction of dopaminergic system?

    Article • Medical Hypotheses, April 2000, Elsevier

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  65. Inhibition of Na+, K+-ATPase activates swelling-induced taurine efflux in a human neuroblastoma cell line

    Article • Journal of Cellular Physiology, February 1998, Wiley

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Professor Ali Mobasheri, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  66. Motivational deficits after brain injury: A neuropsychological approach using new assessment techniques.

    Article • Neuropsychology, January 1998, American Psychological Association (APA)

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  67. The influence of smoking on reward responsiveness and cognitive functions: a natural experiment

    Article • Addiction, December 1997, Wiley

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  68. Mu-Ghayeb: a Culture-Specific Response To Bereavement in Oman

    Article • International Journal of Social Psychiatry, June 1997, SAGE Publications

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  69. Motivational deficits after brain injury: effects of bromocriptine in 11 patients.

    Article • Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, April 1996, BMJ

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi

  70. Delusional Misidentification of Capgras

    Article • The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, November 1992, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Samir Al-Adawi, Dr Samir Al-Adawi