Driving simulation sickness and the sense of presence: Correlation and contributing factors by Mustafa Almallah (17280568)

“…An increasing trend in the SS was observed with the increase of age. Importantly, designing buildings that replicate a real-world environment could increase SP and decrease SS. …”

Food safety knowledge attitude and practices of oncology nurses, in Lebanese hospitals by Angy Mallah (17831954)

“…Knowledge scores were higher among nurses holding a graduate degree (mean = 85; p < 0.05), and those who attended a training course (mean = 79; p < 0.05). …”

Hydroxyurea Use in Lebanese Patients With [beta]-Thalassemia Intermedia by Taher, Ali

“…Hematologic toxicity was defined as a decrease in the absolute neutrophil count to below 1.5 × 103/mm3 or a decrease in the platelet count to below 100 × 103. …”
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Nurses’ work environment and intent to leave in Lebanese hospitals by Dimassi, Hani

“…Results The NWI-R subscale with the lowest mean score related to control. Younger nurses had lower scores on organizational support and career development. …”
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Effect of temperature on the rheological properties of neat aqueous Wyoming sodium bentonite dispersions by Vryzas, Zisis

“…The Bingham yield stress, from the low shear rate data, increased linearly with temperature, while the plastic viscosity decreased with temperature, in a manner very similar to the decrease of water viscosity with temperature. …”
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A Quadratic Non-Isolated High Step-Up Single-Input Dual-Output DC–DC Topology Based on Coupled Inductors with Low Input Current Ripple by Vafa Marzang (17347048)

“…The proposed converter produces high DC output voltages at a low value of duty cycles and low voltage stress across the power MOSFETs. The CIs’ turn ratios give another freedom factor to increase the output voltages and decrease the switches’ stress. …”

Effect of anions on the structural, morphological and dielectric properties of hydrothermally synthesized hydroxyapatite nanoparticles by Lakshmanaperumal Sundarabharathi (14152482)

“…The εʹ and dielectric loss (εʹʹ) values for the HA nanoparticles decrease with increase in the applied frequency as well. …”

Worldwide trends in blood pressure from 1975 to 2015: a pooled analysis of 1479 population-based measurement studies with 19·1 million participants by Bin, Zhou

“…Mean systolic and mean diastolic blood pressure decreased substantially from 1975 to 2015 in high-income western and Asia Pacific countries, moving these countries from having some of the highest worldwide blood pressure in 1975 to the lowest in 2015. …”
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The protective role of lidocaine in surgeries involving trigeminal nerve manipulation: a meta-analysis of trigeminocardiac reflex prevention by Almonzer Al-Qiami (22393303)

“…No statistically significant difference in mean arterial pressure was observed between the two groups (MD -5.15, 95% CI [-10.38 to 0.08 mmHg], <i>P</i> = 0.09). …”

Oxygen targets following cardiac arrest: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Huzaifa Ahmad Cheema (16328980)

“…</p> <h3>Conclusions</h3> <p>Conservative oxygen therapy did not decrease mortality, improve neurologic recovery, or decrease ICU LOS as compared to a liberal oxygen regimen. …”

A potential therapeutic agent for sickle cell anaemia by Nature Research (16552612)

“…They also found increased levels of ROS that were associated with decreased levels of antioxidant enzymes and their co-factors.…”

Durability of Cardiometabolic Outcomes Among Adolescents After Sleeve Gastrectomy: First Study with 9-Year Follow-up by Wahiba Elhag (5245547)

“…</p> <h2>Results</h2> <p>Follow-up rates were 57.53%, 82.87%, 85.24%, 83.92%, and 83.33% at the five time points. The preoperative mean body mass index (BMI) (45.60 ± 6.50 kg/m2) decreased at year 1 (30.04 ± 4.96 kg/m2, P=0.001) and was maintained up to 9 years (30.20 ± 3.92 kg/m2, P = 0.001). …”

10-Day structured initiation protocol from multiple daily injection to hybrid closed-loop system in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes by Goran Petrovski (129836)

“…The participants used the sensor for a median of 92% of the time and spent a median of 89% in Auto Mode. The mean HbA1c decreased from 8.2 ± 1.4% (66 ± 15.3 mmol/mol) at baseline to 6.7 ± 0.5% (50 ± 5.5 mmol/mol) at the end of the study (p = 0.017). …”

Unraveling the future productivity burden of cardiovascular disease in Qatar: Investigating the modifiable risk factors control in type 2 diabetes by Dina Abushanab (10696501)

“…However, implementing interventions to decrease the T2D incidence, lower SBP, reduce the number of smokers, and improve the total cholesterol could yield gains of 200,408, 198,173, 194,725, and 113,462 PALYs, respectively. …”

Modification of glucocorticoid effects on body weight gain, plasma lipids by changes in diet composition by Bouclaous, Carmel

“…All groups showed a decrease in relative intestinal absorption with time. …”
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Sex differences on quality of life and mental health outcomes when using a brief cognitive-behavioral skill building intervention with adolescent Syrian refugees: a secondary analy... by Kazandjian, Chant

“…Males demonstrated a significant decrease in anxiety scores compared to females. Among males only, significant decreases in depression and anxiety scores were observed with significant improvement in total QOL.…”
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Glycemic Index of commonly consumed Lebanese mixed meals and desserts by Daher, C. F.

“…The determination of the Glycemic Index (GI) and Load (GL) for mixed meals serves as a dietetic tool in meal planning to reinforce the benefits of low GI meals and decrease the physiological effects of high GI meals. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of upper respiratory infections and otitis media, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Sirota, Sarah Brooke

“…Findings: The global number of new episodes of URIs was 12·8 billion (95% uncertainty interval 11·4 to 14·5) for all ages across males and females in 2021. The global all-age incidence rate of URIs decreased by 10·1% (–12·0 to –8·1) from 1990 to 2019. …”
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Risk Factors for Post-Cesarean, Surgical Site Infections in a Multi-Ethnic Population of Qatar by Sufia Athar (14777830)

“…SSIs with multiple drug-resistant organisms were significantly high. Physicians should give special attention to modifiable risk factors and antibiotic stewardship to decrease the risk of SSI and improve patient outcomes.…”

Inappropriate Medication Use in Elderly Lebanese Outpatients by Saab, Yolande B.

“…Methods Records of elderly patients aged ≥65 years were selected from different community pharmacies. …”
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