Novel polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes incorporating polydopamine functionalized graphene oxide with enhanced flux and fouling resistance by Abedalkader Alkhouzaam (15842647)

“…The functionalization was confirmed using FTIR-UATR, Raman spectra, XPS, and SEM. Pristine PSF, PSF/GO, and PSF/rGO-PDA MMMs were then prepared using the phase inversion technique and analysed using FTIR, SEM, AFM, and contact angle (CA). …”

Tumor size predicts vascular invasion and histologic grade by Abdalla, Eddie

“…Vascular invasion and high histologic grade predict poor outcome after surgical resection or liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). …”
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Recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus-Mediated In Utero Gene Transfer Gives Therapeutic Transgene Expression in the Sheep by Abi Nader, Khalil

“…Plasma hFIX levels then dropped as fetal liver and lamb weights increased, although low levels were detected 6 months after late gestation injection (75 and 52.5 ng/ml, n = 2). …”
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Unveiling the unreal: Comprehensive imaging review of hepatic pseudolesions by Subramaniyan Ramanathan (14158842)

“…<p dir="ltr">Hepatic pseudolesions are defined as non-neoplastic focal abnormalities of the liver which can mimic or conceal true liver lesions. …”

Short-term outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with or without lateral tenodesis or anterolateral ligament reconstruction: a retrospective cohort by Ashraf T. Hantouly (14150319)

“…However, there was a significant decrease in postoperative flexion in the ACL and ALL reconstruction group by a mean of 22° (95% CI − 40.7 − 3.4; P = 0.02) at 6 weeks compared to ACLR alone, which was not evident on later follow-ups.…”

Gasoline fume inhalation induces apoptosis, inflammation, and favors Th2 polarization in C57BL/6 mice by Nour-Eldine, Wared

“…At the end of the study period, toxic and molecular mechanisms underlying the inflammatory, oxidative, and apoptotic effects triggered by gasoline vapors, were examined in the lungs and liver of gasoline-exposed (GE) mice. Static gasoline exposure induced a significant increase (+21%) in lungs/body weight (BW) ratio in GE versus control (CON) mice along with a pulmonary inflammation attested by histological staining. …”
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Distribution of Doxorubicin in Rats Undergoing Ultrasonic Drug Delivery by Staples, Bryant J.

“…Ultrasound (US) increases efficacy of drugs delivered from micelles, but the pharmacokinetics have not been studied previously. …”
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Strategies for Resection Using Portal Vein Embolization: Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma by Anaya, Daniel

“…Preoperative portal vein embolization (PVE) is increasingly used to optimize the volume and function of the future liver remnant (FLR) and to reduce the risk for complications of major hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or hilar cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). …”
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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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Effects of hydroxycut ingestion on the lipid profile & lipoproteine metabolism in the rat model. (c2004) by Khajag, Koulajian

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Bioinspired Synthesis of Lead Oxide Using Bougainvillea Flower Extract for Electrochemical Sensing of Iron (III) Ions in Aqueous Solutions by Sreedevi Paramparambath (17346997)

“…However, iron overdose can result in health issues like liver damage and neurodegenerative disorders. The present study reports a green and eco-friendly route for biosynthesis of lead oxide nanoparticles using Bougainvillea flower extract. …”

A young patient with Graves' disease presenting with a triad of heart failure, pancytopenia, and jaundice: A case report by Mohamed Kamal Sabra (17075230)

“…<h3>Key Clinical Message</h3><p dir="ltr">Graves's disease must be treated promptly to avoid serious sequelae such as cardiomyopathy, liver injury, and pancytopenia. Early initiation of antithyroid medications and beta blockers could not be overrated even in the presence of these complications.…”

Evaluation of The Factors Affecting Microplastics and Nanoparticles in Plastic Water Supply Pipes by Hammodat, Amina Rayan

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The role of job description as a motivational tool. (c2000) by Nahfawi, Ghina

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Vocal Changes in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Hannoun, Antoine

“…Results The age range was between 19 and 38 years with a mean age of 26 years. The most common prevailing symptom was throat clearing present in 76.5% versus 4.8% in the controls, followed by loss of voice (47.6%), lump in the throat (41.2%), and deepening of voice (35.3%). …”
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Improving pediatric trauma care: an automated system for wrist trauma detection using GELAN by Promit Basak (22997776)

“…The results of our study highlight the capacity of deep learning to improve the diagnosis of pediatric trauma, decrease the burden on radiologists, and boost patient outcomes.…”

Drive‐up INR testing and phone‐based consultations service during COVID‐19 pandemic in a pharmacist‐lead anticoagulation clinic in Qatar: Monitoring, clinical, resource utilization... by Eman N. Alhmoud (14778706)

“…Combined with teleclinics, using drive-up fingerstick International normalized ratio (INR) testing was recommended to decrease exposure risk of anticoagulation patients.…”

Predictors of prolonged hospitalization among geriatric trauma patients using the modified 5-Item Frailty index in a Middle Eastern trauma center: an 11-year retrospective study by Husham Abdelrahman (768893)

“…There was a significant decrease in the trend of geriatric trauma over the years. …”