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17-hydroxy progesterone caproate for preterm labor prevention: Final blood levels

Usta I.M.; Usta J.; Nassar A.H. (NEW YORK360 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA, 2013)

[No abstract available]
20-HETE and EETs in Diabetic Nephropathy: A Novel Mechanistic Pathway

Eid S.; Maalouf R.; Jaffa A.A.; Nassif J.; Hamdy A.; Rashid A.; Ziyadeh F.N.; Eid A.A. (SAN FRANCISCO1160 BATTERY STREET, STE 100, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 USA, 2013)

Diabetic nephropathy (DN), a major complication of diabetes, is characterized by hypertrophy, extracellular matrix accumulation, fibrosis and proteinuria leading to loss of renal function. Hypertrophy is a major factor ...
A clinical approach to intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

Diken Z.; Usta I.M.; Nassar A.H. (NEW YORK333 SEVENTH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10001 USA, 2014)

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) has a varying prevalence worldwide. The etiology behind this disease remains not fully understood with multiple factors influencing its development including genetic variations, ...
A modulating effect of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a tea catechin, on the bladder of rats exposed to water avoidance stress

Bazi T.; Hajj-Hussein I.A.; Awwad J.; Shams A.; Hijaz M.; Jurjus A. (HOBOKEN111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA, 2013)

Aims: To examine the effect of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea catechin, on the bladder of rats exposed to water avoidance stress (WAS). Methods: Twenty female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups ...
A randomised comparison of patient satisfaction with vaginal and sublingual misoprostol for induction of labour at term

Nassar A.H.; Awwad J.; Khalil A.M.; Abu-Musa A.; Mehio G.; Usta I.M. (OXFORD9600 GARSINGTON RD, OXFORD OX4 2DQ, OXON, ENGLAND, 2007)

Objective: To compare patient satisfaction with two routes of misoprostol for term labour induction. Design: Prospective randomised trial. Setting: Tertiary care hospital. Population: A total of 170 women admitted at ≥37 ...
A randomised controlled double-blind clinical trial of 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate for the prevention of preterm birth in twin gestation (PROGESTWIN): Evidence for reduced neonatal morbidity

Awwad J.; Usta I.; Ghazeeri G.; Yacoub N.; Succar J.; Hayek S.; Saasouh W.; Nassar A. (HOBOKEN111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA, 2014)

Objective: To determine whether 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17OHPC) prolongs gestation beyond 37 weeks of gestation (primary outcome) and reduces neonatal morbidity (secondary outcome) in twin pregnancy. Design: ...
A short cervical length in pregnancy: Management options

Sinno A.; Usta I.M.; Nassar A.H. (NEW YORK333 SEVENTH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10001 USA, 2009)

Measuring cervical length using transvaginal ultrasonography is a useful tool to predict the risk of preterm birth in low- and high-risk pregnancies. Management of a short cervix poses a significant dilemma for clinicians. ...
A tale of 2 pedunculated myomas

Usta I.M.; Hobeika E.M.; Nassar A.H. (ST LOUIS11830 WESTLINE INDUSTRIAL DR, ST LOUIS, MO 63146-3318 USA, 2005)

We present 2 unusual cases of prolapsed pedunculated submucous myomas. In 1 patient, the prolapsed part measured 12 cm, with a 64-cm intrauterine part. The second patient had prolapsed pedunculated submucous myoma, which ...
Accurate and Rapid Prenatal Diagnosis of the Most Frequent East Mediterranean β-Thalassemia Mutations

Naja R.P.; Kaspar H.; Shbaklo H.; Chakar N.; Makhoul N.J.; Zalloua P.A. (NEW YORKDIV JOHN WILEY and SONS INC, 605 THIRD AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10158-0012 USA, 2004)

β-Thalassemia is the most common genetic disorder in the Lebanese population. Of the 200 different mutations in the β-globin gene that leads to thalassemia, the IVSI-110 (29.87percent), IVSI-6 (20.74percent), IVSI-1 ...
Acute pulmonary edema during tocolytic therapy with nifedipine

Abbas O.M.; Nassar A.H.; Kanj N.A.; Usta I.M. (, 2006)

Calcium channel blockers are becoming more popular as first-line tocolytic agents. Serious side effects have rarely been reported and involved mainly intravenous use of nicardipine. We report the first case of acute pulmonary ...
Addition of sphingosine-1-phosphate to human oocyte culture medium decreases embryo fragmentation

Hannoun A.; Ghaziri G.; Musa A.A.; Zreik T.G.; Hajameh F.; Awwad J. (CAMBRIDGEDUCK END FARM, DRY DRAYTON, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 8DB, ENGLAND, 2010)

Apoptosis is implicated in the fragmentation of preimplantation mammalian embryos, yet the extent of this association remains controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the ability of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), ...
Advanced maternal age. Part I: Obstetric complications

Usta I.M.; Nassar A.H. (NEW YORK333 SEVENTH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10001 USA, 2008)

More women are postponing pregnancy into the fourth and fifth decades of life for a variety of reasons. Advanced maternal age, traditionally defined as age more than 35 years, has been associated with increased obstetric ...
Advanced maternal age. part II: Long-term consequences

Nassar A.H.; Usta I.M. (NEW YORK333 SEVENTH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10001 USA, 2009)

In addition to the possible association between pregnancy in women with advanced maternal age and increased rates of obstetric and perinatal complications, those women and their children might suffer from long-term sequelae. ...
Adverse maternal and neonatal outcome of prolonged magnesium sulfate tocolysis

Nassar A.H.; Sakhel K.; Maarouf H.; Naassan G.R.; Usta I.M. (OSLOPO BOX 12 POSTHUSET, NO-0051 OSLO, NORWAY, 2006)

Background. Magnesium sulfate continues to be widely used as a tocolytic agent despite a paucity of evidence supporting its use. Many practitioners use prolonged courses of magnesium sulfate, sometimes for months. This ...
Anxiety, Cognitive, and Depressive Assessment in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Ghazeeri G.; Fakih A.; Abbas H.A.; Harajly S.; Awwad J. (NEW YORK360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA, 2013)

Study Objective: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a major endocrine disorder afflicting women of reproductive age group. Women with PCOS suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders and they are more likely to be ...
Arguments for a left lateral predisposition of endometrioma

Abi-Nader K.N.; Hannoun A.; Bazi T.; Seoud M.A.; Zreik T.G. (NEW YORK360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA, 2010)

[No abstract available]
Attitude of women with IVF and spontaneous pregnancies towards prenatal screening

Abu-Musa A.A.; Nassar A.H.; Usta I.M. (OXFORDGREAT CLARENDON ST, OXFORD OX2 6DP, ENGLAND, 2008)

BACKGROUND: Factors influencing a pregnant woman's decision to accept prenatal testing are largely undefined. Our study aimed to compare the acceptance rate of prenatal diagnosis in women who conceived through IVF or ICSI ...
Attitudes of Lebanese university students towards surgical hymen reconstruction

Awwad J.; Nassar A.; Usta I.; Shaya M.; Younes Z.; Ghazeeri G. (NEW YORK233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA, 2013)

Many cultural and religious beliefs place virginity at a high level of social significance, in that women who lose their virginity before marriage may face humiliation, ostracism, divorce, and extreme violence. This led ...
Authors response to: Ultrasonographic diagnosis of fetal seizures: A case report and review of the literature [6]

Usta I.M.; Adra A.M.; Nassar A.H. (OXFORD9600 GARSINGTON RD, OXFORD OX4 2DQ, OXON, ENGLAND, 2008)

[No abstract available]
Authors' reponse: Nargile smoking and its effect on in vitro fertilization: A critical eye on the available literature

Nassar A.H.; Abu-Musa A.; Hannoun A.; Usta I.M. (AMSTERDAMPO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2010)

[No abstract available]

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