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Nehme J, Karam MA, Haber C, Hanna NG, Farhat R, Sahyoun M, Schakal A, Samaha A, Azar G, Jalkh A. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy: Role of bevacizumab in decreasing the occurrence of vitreous hemorrhage after panretinal photocoagulation. J Fr Ophtalmol 2024; 47:103946. [PMID: 37833204 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2023.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the beneficial effect of bevacizumab injection one week prior to panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) on the occurrence of vitreous hemorrhage (VH) following PRP in high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). METHODS This was a case-control pilot study conducted on two groups: an anti-VEGF treatment group, treated with bevacizumab injection one week prior to the first PRP session, and a control group of treatment-naive PDR patients who underwent PRP treatment and were not given an intravitreal bevacizumab injection, consecutively recruited. In both groups, a complete ophthalmological examination was conducted prior to PRP and at 4, 9, and 16 weeks following treatment. The primary endpoint studied was the occurrence of VH. RESULTS The control group included 69 patients (mean age 63±12.3 years) with high-risk PDR who received PRP treatment only, and the anti-VEGF treatment group included 67 patients (mean age 63.13±10.3 years). None of the demographic variables or comorbidities showed any significant difference between the two groups. The number of PRP sessions was not significantly correlated to the occurrence of VH in either of the groups (P=0.167). Vitreous hemorrhage within 16 weeks following laser treatment occurred in 10 patients (14.5%) in the control group and in only 3 patients (4.5%) in the anti-VEGF group (P=0.047). CONCLUSION Our case-control pilot study demonstrates that a bevacizumab injection preceding the initial PRP session might be beneficial in reducing the occurrence of VH in the first 16 weeks following PRP.
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- J Nehme
- Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; Eye and Ear University Hospital, Naccash Road, Dbayeh, Metn, Lebanon.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; Eye and Ear University Hospital, Naccash Road, Dbayeh, Metn, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; Eye and Ear University Hospital, Naccash Road, Dbayeh, Metn, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; Eye and Ear University Hospital, Naccash Road, Dbayeh, Metn, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; Eye and Ear University Hospital, Naccash Road, Dbayeh, Metn, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; Eye and Ear University Hospital, Naccash Road, Dbayeh, Metn, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; Eye and Ear University Hospital, Naccash Road, Dbayeh, Metn, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; Eye and Ear University Hospital, Naccash Road, Dbayeh, Metn, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; Eye and Ear University Hospital, Naccash Road, Dbayeh, Metn, Lebanon
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BACKGROUND In the light of the global spread of the novel Coronavirus known as COVID-19 and in the absence of an approved treatment and vaccination, Lebanon has taken national measures, among which was home quarantine of the general public in an attempt to flatten the epidemic curve and avoid flooding the health care system. AIM This study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of post-traumatic stress symptomatology (PTSS) during the times of COVID-19 quarantine among Lebanese citizens. METHOD This quantitative cross-sectional study recruited 950 civilians and is aimed at measuring the prevalence of PTSS among the Lebanese citizens at an interval of 2 weeks and 1 month of COVID-19 quarantine. RESULTS The results have shown that quarantine in Lebanon has started to give rise to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder symptomatology during the second week which was worsened in the fourth week of COVID-19 quarantine. CONCLUSION COVID-19 quarantine has influenced the psychology of Lebanese citizens and might have persistent effects after the end of this phase which is recommended to be explored.
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- Mirna Fawaz
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Faculty of Public Health IV, Lebanese University, Zahle, Lebanon
- Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences IV, Lebanese University, Zahle, Lebanon
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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Fawaz M, Samaha A. E-learning: Depression, anxiety, and stress symptomatology among Lebanese university students during COVID-19 quarantine. Nurs Forum 2020; 56:52-57. [PMID: 33125744 DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND E-learning has been adopted internationally as the alternative teaching or learning strategy during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quarantine to fill the academic gap that has been created by the existing reality of the pandemic due to nationwide closures. AIM This study aims at evaluating the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptomatology among Lebanese University Students during the COVID-19 Quarantine. METHODOLOGY A quantitative cross sectional research design, where 520 undergraduate university students were surveyed regarding their satisfaction with e-learning and the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptomatology using depression, anxiety, and stress scale-21 elements. RESULTS Learning through online platforms have given rise to depression and anxiety disorders among undergraduate university students, where there was a significant correlation between student satisfaction and prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress. CONCLUSION The sudden shift to exclusive e-learning methods of instruction have produced anxiety and depression symptoms among a significant portion of the students due to the stressful load of work required.
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- Mirna Fawaz
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.,Nursing Department, Faculty of Public Health IV, Lebanese University, Zahle, Lebanon.,Psychology Department, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences IV, Lebanese University, Zahle, Lebanon.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Mirna Fawaz
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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BACKGROUND Since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), health care professionals in Lebanon have been diligently serving as the frontline of defense. In the light of challenging economic and political circumstances, putting their community wellbeing as a priority, and abiding by quarantine and strict infection control measures, health care professionals risk both their physical and mental wellbeing. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to explore the psychosocial effects of being quarantined following exposure to COVID-19 among Lebanese health care professionals. METHOD An exploratory qualitative research design was employed, where semi-structured interviews were carried out involving a sample of 13 Lebanese health care providers working at various COVID-19 units. RESULTS The qualitative analysis has revealed four themes namely 'Fears of contracting and spreading the virus', 'Conflict between professional duty and family obligation', 'Stigma of being infected', and 'Inadequate or inaccurate information'. CONCLUSION COVID-19 quarantine has been posing intense psychological challenges among Lebanese health care workers which are worsened at times by the economic instability; thus, health care policymakers are urged to take proper action nationwide to alleviate longlisting implications and support the health care providers in fulfilling their mission.
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- Mirna Fawaz
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.,Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Zahle, Lebanon.,Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Lebanese University, Zahle, Lebanon.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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Samaha A, Al Tassi A, Yahfoufi N, Gebbawi M, Rached M, Fawaz MA. Data on the relationship between caffeine addiction and stress among Lebanese medical students in Lebanon. Data Brief 2019; 28:104845. [PMID: 31871988 PMCID: PMC6909133 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2019.104845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Stress continues to be a global burden. It may be thought of as necessary to human thriving; however, challenging and unfavorable functioning may take place when many significant stressors are imposed repetitively or concurrently without resolve. Research suggests that medical students perceive higher levels of stress than students in other health-related disciplines [1–3]. Since caffeine is a psychoactive substance that stimulates the central nervous system, medical students use to consume it more than other students to overcome the stress they face due to studying. The paucity of knowledge regarding the trends of caffeine consumption among medical students in developed countries and especially in Lebanon has encouraged us to examine the relationship between caffeine addiction and stress among Lebanese medical students in Lebanon. A non-experimental cross-sectional correlational design was employed to gather data from a sample of 800 medical students enrolled in different studying years in different Lebanese universities. Well-established psychometric instruments were used in primary data collection method, which are the Medical Student Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ) and the Caffeine Consumption and Dependence Scale. The analyzed data is provided in the tables included in this article.
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- Ali Samaha
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lebanese International University, Lebanon.,Beirut Arab University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon.,Lebanese University, Faculty of Public Health IV, Zahle, Lebanon.,Lebanese University, Doctoral School for Literature and Social Sciences, Bierut, Lebanon
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- Beirut Arab University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Lebanese University, Doctoral School for Literature and Social Sciences, Bierut, Lebanon
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lebanese International University, Lebanon
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lebanese International University, Lebanon
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- Beirut Arab University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon
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Samaha A, Fawaz M, Eid A, Gebbawi M, Yahfoufi N. Data on the relationship between internet addiction and stress among Lebanese medical students in Lebanon. Data Brief 2019; 25:104198. [PMID: 31463341 PMCID: PMC6706676 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2019.104198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Stress and behavioral addiction are becoming major health problems growing in strength and prevalence. They are often associated with a large array of debilitating diseases and conditions including psychosocial impairments. Medical students remain a vulnerable territory for developing stress and addiction mainly relating to Internet use. Data was gathered from medical students around Lebanon on the relationship between stress and internet addiction. The data in this article provides demographic data about medical students in Lebanon, their stress levels, sources of stress as well as the level of internet addiction recorded in relation to their stress levels. The analyzed data is provided in the tables included in this article.
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- A. Samaha
- Lebanese University, Doctoral School for Literature and Social Sciences, Lebanon
- Beirut Arab University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Lebanon
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lebanese International University, Lebanon
- Lebanese University, Faculty of Public Health, Lebanon
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- Beirut Arab University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Lebanon
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
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- Lebanese University, Doctoral School for Literature and Social Sciences, Lebanon
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Badran A, Baydoun E, Samaha A, Pintus G, Mesmar J, Iratni R, Issa K, Eid AH. Marjoram Relaxes Rat Thoracic Aorta Via a PI3-K/eNOS/cGMP Pathway. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9060227. [PMID: 31212721 PMCID: PMC6627793 DOI: 10.3390/biom9060227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Despite pharmacotherapeutic advances, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the primary cause of global mortality. Alternative approaches, such as herbal medicine, continue to be sought to reduce this burden. Origanum majorana is recognized for many medicinal values, yet its vasculoprotective effects remain poorly investigated. Here, we subjected rat thoracic aortae to increasing doses of an ethanolic extract of Origanum majorana (OME). OME induced relaxation in a dose-dependent manner in endothelium-intact rings. This relaxation was significantly blunted in denuded rings. N(ω)-nitro-l-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) or 1H-[1,2,4]oxadiazolo[4,3,-a]quinoxalin-1-one (ODQ) significantly reduced the OME-induced vasorelaxation. Cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) levels were also increased by OME. Moreover, wortmannin or LY294002 significantly reduced OME-induced vasorelaxation. Blockers of ATP-sensitive or Ca2+-activated potassium channels such as glibenclamide or tetraethylamonium (TEA), respectively, did not significantly affect OME-induced relaxation. Similarly, verapamil, a Ca2+ channel blocker, indomethacin, a non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor, and pyrilamine, a H1 histamine receptor blocker, did not significantly modulate the observed relaxation. Taken together, our results show that OME induces vasorelaxation via an endothelium-dependent mechanism involving the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3-K)/ endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase (eNOS)/cGMP pathway. Our findings further support the medicinal value of marjoram and provide a basis for its beneficial intake. Although consuming marjoram may have an antihypertensive effect, further studies are needed to better determine its effects in different vascular beds.
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- Adnan Badran
- Department of Nutrition, University of Petra, Amman, P.O. Box 961343 Amman 11196, Jordan.
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- Department of Biology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Lebanon.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lebanese International University, Beirut, P.O. Box: 146404 Mazraa, Lebanon.
- Faculty of Public Health IV, Lebanese University, Beirut, P.O. Box 6573/14 Badaro, Lebanon.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, P.O. Box 2713, Qatar.
- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha, P.O. Box 2713, Qatar.
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- Department of Biology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Lebanon.
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- Department of Biology, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Lebanon.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Lebanon.
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Nehme J, Sahyoun M, Saad M, Slim E, Farhat R, Azar G, Jalkh A, Samaha A. Secondary intraocular lens implantation with absence of capsular support: Scleral versus iris fixation. J Fr Ophtalmol 2018; 41:630-636. [PMID: 30172383 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2017.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Revised: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the outcomes of iris fixated (IF) posterior chamber (PC) intraocular lens (IOL) versus scleral-fixated (SF) PC IOL implantation, and compare them with the results reviewed from the literature. SETTING The study took place in the ophthalmology department of the Eye and Ear Hospital (Lebanon). DESIGN This is a retrospective institutional study that collected the records of patients admitted for secondary IOL implantation between January 2007 and December 2016. METHODS A total of 28 eyes that underwent PC IOL fixation were included, 13 of which underwent trans-scleral PC IOL fixation and 15 of which underwent iris PC IOL fixation. Data were analyzed over a period of 3 years. RESULTS Of the 28 patients, 18 (64.3%) were male and 10 (35.7%) were female (mean age at intervention 36.78±23.47 [standard deviation, SD] years). There were no significant intergroup differences with regard to baseline values and demographic characteristics. Trauma was the most common etiology for posterior capsule insufficiency (82.1%). The mean preoperative baseline BCVA was 0.58±0.27 logMAR for SF and 0.27±0.20 logMAR for IF (P=0.07). Both groups had significant improvement in vision during the follow up period. No significant differences were noted regarding early or late postoperative complications between the two groups. CONCLUSION SF and IF techniques for PC IOL have similar outcomes and result in a significant improvement in BCVA. When compared to AC (anterior chamber) IOL, both techniques seem to yield fewer complications.
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- J Nehme
- Saint-Esprit University, Faculty of Medicine, P.O.Box 70933 Naccash, Lebanon; Eye and Ear International Hospital, Naccash, Lebanon.
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- Saint-Esprit University, Faculty of Medicine, P.O.Box 70933 Naccash, Lebanon; Eye and Ear International Hospital, Naccash, Lebanon
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- Saint-Esprit University, Faculty of Medicine, P.O.Box 70933 Naccash, Lebanon
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- Saint-Joseph University, Faculty of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Saint-Esprit University, Faculty of Medicine, P.O.Box 70933 Naccash, Lebanon; Eye and Ear International Hospital, Naccash, Lebanon
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- Saint-Esprit University, Faculty of Medicine, P.O.Box 70933 Naccash, Lebanon; Eye and Ear International Hospital, Naccash, Lebanon
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- Saint-Esprit University, Faculty of Medicine, P.O.Box 70933 Naccash, Lebanon; Eye and Ear International Hospital, Naccash, Lebanon; Saint-Joseph University, Faculty of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Saint-Esprit University, Faculty of Medicine, P.O.Box 70933 Naccash, Lebanon; Eye and Ear International Hospital, Naccash, Lebanon
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Bressel E, Gibbons MW, Samaha A. Effect of whole body vibration on stereotypy of young children with autism. Case Reports 2011; 2011:2011/apr19_1/bcr0220113834. [DOI: 10.1136/bcr.02.2011.3834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Eid AH, Itani Z, Al-Tannir M, Sayegh S, Samaha A. Primary congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries and relation to atherosclerosis: an angiographic study in Lebanon. J Cardiothorac Surg 2009; 4:58. [PMID: 19874587 PMCID: PMC2775738 DOI: 10.1186/1749-8090-4-58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2009] [Accepted: 10/29/2009] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Most coronary artery anomalies are congenital in origin. This study angiographically determined the prevalence of different forms of anomalous aortic origins of coronary anomalies and their anatomic variation in a selected adult Lebanese population. Correlation between these anomalies and stenotic coronary atherosclerotic disease was also investigated. METHODS 4650 coronary angiographies were analyzed for anomalous aortic origin. These anomalies were clustered in four main groups: anomalous left circumflex (LCX) coronary artery, anomalous right coronary artery, anomalous left main coronary artery and anomalous left anterior descending coronary artery. RESULTS Thirty four patients had anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries. Of these, anomalous LCX coronary artery was the most common (19 of 34 patients). The second most common anomaly was anomalous RCA origin (9 of 34 patients.) The incidence of coronary stenosis in non-anomalous vessels was 50%. However, a significantly smaller percentage (17.46%; 6 of 34 patients) of anomalous vessels exhibited significant stenosis, reminiscent of atherosclerotic disease. Of these six vessels, five were LCX coronary artery arising from right coronary sinus or from early branch of right coronary artery. The sixth was right coronary artery arising from left coronary sinus. CONCLUSION The incidence of congenital coronary anomalies in Lebanon is similar to other populations where the most common is the LCX coronary artery. Isolated congenital coronary anomalies do not increase the risk of developing coronary stenosis or atherosclerosis. Angiographic detection of these anomalies is clinically important for coronary angioplasty or cardiac surgery.
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- Ali H Eid
- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.
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PURPOSE To report the rare occurrence of tick infestation of the eyelid margin. METHODS A 58-year-old woman was initially examined with a small yellow lesion of the left upper eyelid margin that appeared after she felt a sting near her eye. Close examination disclosed an insect body attached to the eyelid margin. En bloc excision of the insect with part of the eyelid was performed. RESULT Gross examination of the specimen identified the organism as the nymph stage of a bloated tick of the genus Hyalomma but of an uncertain species. CONCLUSION Ticks (Hyalomma) can become embedded in the meibomian gland orifice and manifest as a mass at the eyelid margin.
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- A Samaha
- Department of Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut-Medical Center
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Toppozada M, el-Ghazzawi E, Gaweesh S, el-Abd M, Samaha A. Effect of prostaglandins E2 and 15-methyl F2 alpha on human pregnant and non-pregnant cervix. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1987; 26:27-32. [PMID: 3478276 DOI: 10.1016/0028-2243(87)90006-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Forty-two women of reproductive age were studied in two equal groups (group I, first-trimester pregnant; group II, non-pregnant). Each group included three equal sub-groups; subgroup A received intra-cervical 15-Me PGF2 alpha gel, B received intracervical PGE2 gel and C received intra-cervical gel alone as placebo. Three different staining techniques were employed to study the histological picture and histochemical alterations of cervical biopsies. These showed that PG-treated cervices presented significant changes compared to placebo in terms of more widely dissociated connective tissue bundles that are separated by clear spaces and an increase in the amount of ground substance. Moreover, the observed changes in pregnant sub-groups were more evident than in the corresponding non-pregnant cases.
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- M Toppozada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt
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