Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant nasal and pharyngeal colonization in outpatients in Lebanon by Sfeir, Maroun

“…Conclusions The prevalence of MRSA is still low in our study population within the Lebanese community. The only significant risk factors playing a role in increasing the carriage of S aureus were related to health care exposure.…”
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Consanguinity by Mumtaz, Ghina

“…Overall, infants of consanguineous parents had a statistically significant 1.6-fold net increased risk of being born at less than 33 weeks’ gestation compared with infants of unrelated parents. …”
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Cardiovascular impact of post-traumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Bijaya K Padhi (16823745)

“…The pooled analyses demonstrated a statistically significant increased risk of any CVD (HR = 1.417, 95 % CI: 1.313-1.522), MI (HR = 1.415, 95 % CI: 1.331-1.500), and stroke (HR = 2.074, 95 % CI: 1.165-2.982) associated with PTSD. …”

Influence of proton pump inhibitors on gastritis diagnosis and pathologic gastric changes by Nasser, Soumana C.

“…Chronic use of PPIs may mask H. pylori infections promoting the diagnosis of non-H. pylori gastritis and leads to a significant drop in H. pylori densities and to an increased risk of intestinal metaplasia. …”
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Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant nasal and pharyngeal colonization in outpatients in Lebanon by Mokhbat, Jacques E.

“…Conclusions The prevalence of MRSA is still low in our study population within the Lebanese community. The only significant risk factors playing a role in increasing the carriage of S aureus were related to health care exposure.…”
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The Effect of Maternal Haemoglobinopathies and Iron Deficiency Anaemia on Foetal Growth Restriction: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Rajeev Jayalakshmi (22466752)

“…The pooled analysis demonstrated that anaemia in pregnancy is associated with a significantly increased risk of IUGR (OR = 1.30, 95% CI: 1.05–1.62, <i>I²</i> = 97%). …”

The effects of Social Determinants of Health on Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes (A1C) by Awad, Nathalie

“…Moreover, results of the path analysis showed a significant interrelation between independent risk factors, mediators, and A1C. …”
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A screening instrument for sleep apnea predicts airway maneuvers in patients undergoing advanced endoscopic procedures by Azar, Riad

“…The frequency of hypoxemia was significantly higher among patients with SB+ than SB− (12.0% vs 5.2%; relative risk [RR], 1.83; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.32–2.54). …”
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Secure Storage of Crypto Wallet Seed Phrase Using ECC and Splitting Technique by Syeda Tayyaba Bukhari (21842078)

“…To mitigate these risks, it is important to conduct thorough security evaluations of wallets and implement strong protective measures. …”

Relationship Between Hyperglycemia and Infection in Critically Ill Patients by Btaiche, Imad F.

“…Uncontrolled hyperglycemia may be associated with complications such as fluid and electrolyte disturbances and increased infection risk. Studies have demonstrated impairment of host defenses, including decreased polymorphonuclear leukocyte mobilization, chemotaxis, and phagocytic activity related to hyperglycemia. …”
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Association of genetic polymorphisms in FTO with Overweight/Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in the Lebanese Population by Maroun, Veronica

“…Background and aims: Overweight and obesity are a worldwide threat to health and quality of life as they increase the risk of many chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes Post Bariatric Surgery: A Population-Based Study by Nader I. Al-Dewik (17039794)

“…On the other hand, obesity significantly increased the risk of gestational diabetes, cesarean deliveries, and labor induction in comparison to the other groups.…”

Examining depression, antidepressants use, and class and their potential associations with osteoporosis and fractures in adult women: Results from ten NHANES cohorts by Rajha, Humam Emad

“…IntroductionOsteoporosis, a significant public health concern, affects millions of adult women globally, leading to increased morbidity and fracture risk. …”
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Predictors of malnutrition among older residents in Qatari long-term care facilities: a retrospective study by Al Anoud Ali H. Z. AlFehaidi (21633416)

“…</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">A significant predictor of malnutrition in older adults identified in this study was the sudden and recent change in weight, which can be employed to detect individuals at risk early and guide tailored interventions. …”

Association between body mass index (BMI) percentile and asthma in children of 5–12 years old: A case–control study using electronic medical records in Primary Health Care Corporat... by Shajitha Thekke Veettil1 (18103030)

“…Asthma significantly increased the risk of being obese by 41% in bivariate analysis. …”

Dietary inflammatory index and odds of breast cancer: A case–control study by Shatha S. Hammad (14778376)

“…The results from this study showed no significant relationship between the proinflammatory potential of the diet and BrCA risk in the overall study population. …”

Predictors of Pressure Injuries in a Critical Care Unit in Lebanon: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Associated Factors by El-Masri, Jihad

“…Multivariate analysis indicated that length of stay (β= −.110; P = .002), administration of vasopressors (β=−.266; P = .029), and total hours of hypotension (β=−.53; P = .041) were significant predictors of pressure injury. CONCLUSIONS: Vasopressor use, hypotension, and length of stay were associated with an increased likelihood of pressure injury in adults managed in an MSICU. …”
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The Effect of Atorvastatin (and Subsequent Metformin) on Adipose Tissue Acylation-Stimulatory-Protein Concentration and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Overweight/Obese Women With Polyc... by Thozhukat Sathyapalan (704787)

“…</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">This post-hoc analysis revealed that 12 weeks of atorvastatin treatment significantly decreased the markers of adipose tissue dysfunction and inflammation, namely ASP, IL-6 and MCP-1 in obese women with PCOS. …”

Can the Salivary Microbiome Predict Cardiovascular Diseases? Lessons Learned From the Qatari Population by Selvasankar Murugesan (4376506)

“…ML based prediction models revealed that Desulfobulbus, Prevotella, and Tissierellaceae were the common predictors of increased risk to CVD.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">This study identified significant differences in the SM composition in HR and LR CVD subjects. …”

The Influence of Loneliness and Living Alone on the Quality of Life of the Elderly: Evidence from Europe by Ammari, Lora

“…This research indicates a positive correlation between living alone and loneliness, with a greater effect on males, and identifies loneliness as an independent factor decreasing QoL. The study also uncovers the complex impact living alone has on QoL, underscoring that the feeling of loneliness is detrimental to well-being, not merely the fact of living alone. …”
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