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The policy environment encouraging C-section in Lebanon

Kabakian-Khasholian T.; Kaddour A.; DeJong J.; Shayboub R.; Nassar A. (CLAREELSEVIER HOUSE, BROOKVALE PLAZA, EAST PARK SHANNON, CO, CLARE, 00000, IRELAND, 2007)

Objective: This study aims to analyse the environment encouraging C-section in Lebanon and to reveal approaches that could be adopted for the reduction of this practice, by considering the attitudes, opinions and actions ...
Synthesis of Novel Triazine-Hydrazide Based Nucleoside Analogues and their Activity in 5-Fluorouracil Sensitive or Resistant Colorectal Cancer Cells

Abdallah, Rola (Rola Hassan Abdullah, 2020-07-10)

Cancer continues to be the second leading cause of death worldwide, with colorectal cancer (CRC) being the second most common type. Despite significant advances in cancer therapies, current treatment of CRC remains ...
Double Trigger Wrist Caused by 2 Flexor Tendon Sheath Giant Cell Tumors.

Ghieh, F.; Karami, R.; Atallah, G.; Bakhach, J. (Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2021)

Trigger finger is a relatively common condition affecting the smooth gliding of tendons in the hand. When this entity affects the gliding motion of the wrist, it is termed as trigger wrist. In this article, we report the ...
Household water insecurity will complicate the ongoing COVID-19 response: Evidence from 29 sites in 23 low- and middle-income countries

Ghattas, H.; Jamaluddine, Z. (International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2021)

In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a set of public guidelines for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention measures that highlighted handwashing, physical distancing, and household cleaning. ...
Psychological distress experienced by self-quarantined undergraduate university students in Lebanon during the COVID-19 outbreak

Kassir, Ghida; Zalzale, Hussein; El Hayek, Samer; Orsolini, Laura; Bizri, Maya (2021)

Introduction: Quarantine, although essential during contagious outbreaks, has been correlated with poor psychological outcomes in the general population. Such outcomes include low mood, suicide, and post-traumatic stress ...
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer research in 2020: A qualitative scoping review to inform mitigation strategies

Mukherji, Deborah (2021)

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on global health systems and economies. Effects on cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and have been highly disruptive and projected to have lasting ...
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Diabetes Mellitus: Potential Role of T Cells in the Underlying Mechanism

Azar, N.; Mourad, D.; Eid, Assaad. A; Azar, S. (International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021)

Immunotherapy is now a recognized treatment option for several types of cancer. However, some cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are subject to immune-related adverse events, including induced ...
Nutritional management in polycystic ovary syndrome: challenges and opportunities

Hmedeh, C.; Ghazeeri, G. (2021)

PCOS is one of the most common endocrine diseases affecting women of reproductive age. Its etiology remains unresolved but it is thought to have a genetic basis as well as interactions with other environmental factors. ...
Overactive bladder syndrome in nulliparous female university students: prevalence and risk factors including waterpipe smoking

Bazi, Tony; Hajjar, Rima; Tsolakian, Ibrahim; Chaaya, Monique; Daher, Alaa (International Urogynecology Journal, 2021)

Introduction and hypothesis The objective was to assess the prevalence of symptoms of overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) among healthy nulliparous female university students, and to evaluate the correlation of these symptoms ...
StarD13 differentially regulates migration and invasion in prostate cancer cells

Abou Kheir, Wassim (2021)

Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and one of the main leading causes of cancer deaths among men worldwide. Rapid uncontrolled growth and the ability to metastasize to other sites are key ...
The Role of Gut Microbiota in Overcoming Resistance to Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer Patients: Mechanisms and Challenges

Bouferra, Youssef; Chedid, Andrea; Amhaz, Ghid; El Lakkiss, Ahmed; Mukherji, Deborah; Temraz, Sally; Shamseddine, Ali (International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021)

The introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors has constituted a major revolution in the treatment of patients with cancer. In contrast with the traditional cytotoxic therapies that directly kill tumor cells, this ...
CYP450 Mediates Reactive Oxygen Species Production in a Mouse Model of β-Thalassemia through an Increase in 20-HETE Activity

Bou-Fakhredin, Rayan; Dia, Batoul; Ghadieh, Hilda; Rivella, Stefano; Cappelini, M.D; Eid, A.A; Taher, A.T (International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021)

Oxidative damage by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is one of the main contributors to cell injury and tissue damage in thalassemia patients. Recent studies suggest that ROS generation in non-transfusion-dependent (NTDT) ...
Structural valve deterioration of the Labcor Dokimos aortic prosthesis A single centre experience

Sawaya, Fadi; Iskandarani, Dounia; Chaabo, Omar; Gharzeddine, Walid; Sfeir, Pierre; Obeid, Mounir; Ghazzal, Ziyad; Rebeiz, Abdallah (2022)

Aim: The goal of this study was to assess the performance and incidence of the deterioration of the Labcor Dokimos bioprosthetic aortic valve. Methods: We performed a retrospective medical chart review of 116 patients ...
Face-to-face versus distance learning of basic suturing skills in novice learners: a quantitative prospective randomized trial

Zaghal, Ahmad; Marley, Charles; Rahhal, Salim; Hassanieh, Joelle; Saadeh, Ramy; El-Rifai, Arwa; Qaraqe, Taha; ElBejjani, Martine; Jaafar, Rola; Hoballah, Jamal (BMC Medical Education, 2022-04-18)

Background and aim Traditionally, practical skills are taught on face-to-face (F-F) basis. COVID-19 pandemic brought distance learning (DL) to the spotlight because of the social distancing mandates. We sought to determine ...

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