• Initial experience with the Evolution mechanical dilator sheath for lead extraction: Safety and efficacy 

  Hussein A.A.; Wilkoff B.L.; Martin D.O.; Karim S.; Kanj M.; Callahan T.; Baranowski B.; Saliba W.I.; Wazni O.M. (NEW YORK360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA, 2010)

  Background: The Evolution mechanical dilator sheath is a new lead extraction tool that uses a rotational mechanism and a bladed tip to overcome fibrosis. Objective: The purpose of this study was to report our initial ...
• The Lebanese Society for Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology (LSIDCM) guidelines for adult Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in Lebanon 

  Moghnieh R.; Yared Sakr N.; Kanj S.S.; Musharrafieh U.; Husni R.; Jradeh M.; Al-Awar G.; Matar M.; Jureij W.; Saad A.; Azar E.; Abi Hanna P.; Minari A.; Hammoud J.; Kfoury J.; Mahfouz T.; Abou Chakra D.; Zaatari M.; Tabbarah Z.A. (Lebanese Order of Physicians;, 2014)

  Adult community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality which is managed by different disciplines in a heterogeneous fashion. Development of consensus guidelines to standardize these wide ...
• Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in patients with psoriasis 

  Al-Badri M.R.; Azar S.T. (SAGE Publications Ltd;, 2014)

  Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are a class of drugs used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. GLP-1 is released in response to meal intake; these classes of drugs enhance glucose-dependent insulin ...
• Atrial fibrillation ablation 

  Wazni O.; Abi-Saleh B. (Lebanese Order of Physicians;, 2013)

  [No abstract available]
• Primary omental torsion: Radiologic diagnosis in a young woman [2] 

  El Hajj I.I.; Otrock Z.K.; Sharara A.I. (DORDRECHTVAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, 2005)

  [No abstract available]
• Response of deep cutaneous vasculitis to infliximab [2] 

  Uthman I.W.; Touma Z.; Sayyad J.; Salman S. (ST LOUIS11830 WESTLINE INDUSTRIAL DR, ST LOUIS, MO 63146-3318 USA, 2005)

  [No abstract available]
• Fatal streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis treated with etanercept [6] 

  Uthman I.W.; Husari A.; Touma Z.; Kanj S.S. (OXFORDGREAT CLARENDON ST, OXFORD OX2 6DP, ENGLAND, 2005)

  [No abstract available]
• Successful treatment of recalcitrant pyoderma gangrenosum with infliximab complicated by tuberculosis despite negative screening tests [1] 

  Uthman I.; El-Sayad J.; Sharara A. (OXFORD9600 GARSINGTON RD, OXFORD OX4 2DG, OXON, ENGLAND, 2005)

  [No abstract available]
• Assessing the Lebanese population for their knowledge, attitudes and practices of antibiotic usage 

  Mouhieddine T.H.; Olleik Z.; Itani M.M.; Kawtharani S.; Nassar H.; Hassoun R.; Houmani Z.; Zein Z.E.; Fakih R.; Mortada I.K.; Mohsen Y.; Kanafani Z.; Tamim H. (, 2014)

  Antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become a global phenomenon, mainly due to the inappropriate use of antibiotics. There are no studies in Lebanon to assess the public's knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of antibiotic ...
• International adaptation and use of NCCN guidelines 

  Bazarbachi A.; Zelenetz A.D. (Harborside Press;, 2014)

  The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) describe a continuum of cancer care in the United States, from initial diagnosis through treatment and referral to hospice beyond treatment. However, in ...
• Contributions of overnight glycemia to the overall hyperglycemia of type 2 diabetic patients: Variations with HbA1c levels 

  Saab C.; Issa C.; Zantout M.S.; Azar S.T. (Diabetes Technology Society;, 2014)

  [No abstract available]
• Factors influencing dyslipidemia in statin-treated patients in Lebanon and Jordan: results of the Dyslipidemia International Study. 

  Azar S.T.; Hantash H.A.; Jambart S.; El-Zaheri M.M.; Rachoin R.; Chalfoun A.; Lahoud L.; Okkeh O.; Bramlage P.; Brudi P.; Ambegaonkar B.M. (, 2014)

  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Therefore, as part of the Dyslipidemia International Study (DYSIS), we have analyzed the prevalence of lipid abnormalities and risk factors for ...
• Response to: Elevated hemoglobin A1c is associated with readmission but not complications 

  Engoren M.; Schwann T.A.; Habib R.H. (SAGE Publications Inc.;, 2014)

  [No abstract available]
• Reply 

  Engoren M.; Schwann T.A.; Habib R.H.; Neill S.; Vance J.; Likosky D.S. (Elsevier USA;, 2014)

  [No abstract available]
• Recurrent buttock cellulitis in a female adolescent 

  Kanj S.S.; Sharara A.I. (University of Chicago Press;, 2014)

  [No abstract available]
• Treating low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol: What is the evidence? 

  Hage M.P.; Azar S.T. (SAGE Publications Ltd;, 2014)

  Epidemiological studies have shown an inverse association between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, genetic and interventional studies have failed to consistently ...
• Review of cardiovascular literature 

  Hage F.G.; AlJaroudi W. (, 2014)

  [No abstract available]
• Review of cardiovascular literature 

  Hage F.G.; Aljaroudi W. (Springer New York LLC;, 2014)

  [No abstract available]
• Elevated hemoglobin A1c is associated with readmission but not complications 

  Engoren M.; Schwann T.A.; Habib R.H. (SAGE Publications Inc.;, 2014)

  Background: studies have shown that elevated hemoglobin A1c levels are associated with worse short-term outcomes after cardiac surgery. However, the effect on readmission has not been studied. The primary purpose of this ...
• Challenges and opportunities in the early diagnosis and optimal management of rheumatoid arthritis in Africa and the Middle East 

  Halabi H.; Alarfaj A.; Alawneh K.; Alballa S.; Alsaeid K.; Badsha H.; Benitha R.; Bouajina E.; Al Emadi S.; El Garf A.; El Hadidi K.; Laatar A.; Makhloufi C.D.; Masri A.F.; Menassa J.; Al Shaikh A.; Swailem R.A.; Dougados M. (, 2014)

  Early diagnosis and early initiation of disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy slow the progression of joint damage and decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According ...

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