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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 ...
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. ...
Rare case of recurrent late post-hysterectomy ectopic pregnancy

Hitti E.; Ghulmiyyah L.; Pipkin M. (MALDENCOMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA, 2010)

[No abstract available]
Human papillomavirus genotype attribution in invasive cervical cancer: a retrospective cross-sectional worldwide study

de Sanjose S.; Quint W.G.V.; Alemany L.; Geraets D.T.; Klaustermeier J.E.; Lloveras B.; Tous S.; Felix A.; Bravo L.E.; Shin H.-R.; Vallejos C.S.; de Ruiz P.A.; Lima M.A.; Guimera N.; Clavero O.; Alejo M.; Llombart-Bosch A.; Cheng-Yang C.; Tatti S.A.; Kasa (NEW YORK360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA, 2010)

Background: Knowledge about the distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes in invasive cervical cancer is crucial to guide the introduction of prophylactic vaccines. We aimed to provide novel and comprehensive ...
Genetic amniocentesis complications: Is the incidence overrated?

Nassar A.H.; Martin D.; Gonzalez-Quintero V.H.; Gomez-Marin O.; Salman F.; Gutierrez A.; O'Sullivan M.J. (BASELALLSCHWILERSTRASSE 10, CH-4009 BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2004)

Aims: To estimate the complication rate of 2nd-trimester amniocentesis and to determine the associated risk factors. Methods: A retrospective chart review of genetic amniocenteses performed at a single tertiary care ...
Effect of female nargile smoking on in vitro fertilization outcome

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

Objective: Smoking is a significant health hazard that has been associated with poor reproductive outcome and reduced fertility in reproductive age women. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of nargile smoking ...
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. ...
Pregnancy and risk of venous thromboembolism in developing countries

Nassar A.H.; Musallam K.M.; Cappellini M.D.; Taher A.T. (MALDENCOMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA, 2009)

[No abstract available]
Elective repeat cesarean delivery: At which gestational age is it performed

Nassar A.H.; Abu-Musa A.; Zreik R.; Karam M.; Nawfal A.K.; Hammad I.; Usta I.M. (OSLOKARL JOHANS GATE 5, NO-0154 OSLO, NORWAY, 2009)

[No abstract available]
Effect of powdered gloves, worn at the time of embryo transfer, on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles

Hannoun A.; Zreik T.G.; Ghaziri G.; Abu Musa A.; Awwad J. (NEW YORK233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA, 2009)

Purpose: To assess the effect of wearing powdered gloves during embryo transfer as compared to un-powdered gloves on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles. Methods: Patients, undergoing embryo transfer procedures, were ...
Shoulder dystocia: What is the risk of recurrence?

Usta I.M.; Iiayek S.; Yaliya F.; Abu-Musa A.; Nassar A.H. (, 2009)

[No abstract available]
Ectopic pregnancy in a uterine perforation site

Nassar A.H.; Charara I.; Nawfal A.K.; Ghulmiyyah L.; Usta I.M. (NEW YORK360 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA, 2009)

Uterine perforation can occur following first-trimester abortion or more commonly postpartum after evacuation of retained placental tissues. We report a case of a pregnancy at the site of a recent uterine perforation. ...
Effect of religion on the attitude of primiparous women toward genetic testing

Usta I.M.; Nassar A.H.; Abu-Musa A.A.; Hannoun A. (CHICHESTERTHE ATRIUM, SOUTHERN GATE, CHICHESTER PO19 8SQ, W SUSSEX, ENGLAND, 2010)

Background: Factors that influence a pregnant woman's decision to accept or decline genetic tests are largely undefined. The objective of this study was to determine the acceptance rate of prenatal diagnostic testing in ...
Two dose regimens of nifedipine for management of preterm labor: A randomized controlled trial

Nassar A.; Abu-Musa A.A.; Awwad J.; Khalil A.; Tabbara J.; Usta I.M. (NEW YORK333 SEVENTH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10001 USA, 2009)

We compared two dose regimens of tocolytic oral nifedipine. Women with singleton pregnancies admitted in preterm labor (24 to 34 weeks) were randomized to high-dose (HD) nifedipine (n = 49; 20 mg loading dose, repeated in ...
Consanguinity and family clustering of male factor infertility in Lebanon

Inhorn M.C.; Kobeissi L.; Nassar Z.; Lakkis D.; Fakih M.H. (NEW YORK360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA, 2009)

Objective: To investigate the influence of consanguineous marriage on male factor infertility in Lebanon, where rates of consanguineous marriage remain high (29.6percent among Muslims, 16.5percent among Christians). Design: ...
Prospective randomized trial of iliohypogastric-ilioinguinal nerve block on post-operative morphine use after inpatient surgery of the female reproductive tract

Wehbe S.A.; Ghulmiyyah L.M.; Dominique E.-K.H.; Hosford S.L.; Ehleben C.M.; Saltzman S.L.; Sills E.S. (, 2008)

Objective. To determine the impact of pre-operative and intra-operative ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block on post-operative analgesic utilization and length of stay (LOS). Methods. We conducted a prospective ...
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. ...
Effect of war on fertility: A review of the literature

Abu-Musa A.A.; Kobeissi L.; Hannoun A.B.; Inhorn M.C. (CAMBRIDGEDUCK END FARM, DRY DRAYTON, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 8DB, ENGLAND, 2008)

The aim of this study was to review the existing literature on the effect of war on female and male fertility. A MEDLINE search for studies that included participants defined as infertile because they were unsuccessful in ...
Chapter 17 Treatment of Late Pregnancy Complications in the Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Nassar A.; Uthman I.; Khamashta M.A. (AMSTERDAMSARA BURGERHARTSTRAAT 25, PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2009)

The antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is characterized by arterial and venous thrombosis and pregnancy complications that include recurrent early pregnancy loss and late adverse pregnancy outcomes such as fetal death, severe ...
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 ...

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