Masked phenomenon: renal and cardiovascular complications; review and updates by Elmukhtar Habas (14777677)

“…The masked phenomenon (MP) (MHTN and MUHTN) increases susceptibility to end-organ damage (a two-fold greater risk for cardiovascular events and kidney dysfunction). …”

Determinants of Off-Balance Sheet Business in the Case of GCC Banking Sectors during Covid-19 by Jomaa, Mohamad

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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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Evaluation of psychological distress, burnout and structural empowerment status of healthcare workers during the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19): a cross-sectional quest... by Sara Taleb (11264352)

“…The results also revealed that direct work with COVID-19 patients, lower work experience, and high workload during the outbreak of COVID-19 increase the risks of negative psychological consequences.…”

Perinatal factors impacting echocardiographic left ventricular measurement in small for gestational age infants: a prospective cohort study by Ibrahim Elmakaty (14614270)

“…<h2>Introduction</h2><p dir="ltr">Infants born small for gestational age (SGA) have an increased risk of developing various cardiovascular complications. …”

Mammary adipose dysfunction in the dual epidemic of obesity and breast cancer by Elvina Jeyakumar (22997311)

“…<p dir="ltr">Breast cancer (BC) is one of the leading causes of death among women, with obesity being a significant factor. Mammary adipose tissue (MAT) dysfunction in obesity creates a tumor-supportive environment, leading to increased risk. …”

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. …”

Oral contraceptive pills and possible adverse effects by Stone, Rebecca H

“…The major adverse effect associated with COCs is an increased risk of a cardiovascular event. COCs are contraindicated for women with increased cardiovascular risk, increased thromboembolic risk, significant liver disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, or migraine with aura. …”
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The Challenges of Corporate Governance Systems for Construction Project Management by Alzarooni, Khalid

“…Researchers claim that corporate governance plays a significant role in balancing the social and economic goals of the organization. …”
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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%). …”

Activation of Src kinase in primary colorectal carcinoma An indicator of poor clinical prognosis by Allgayer, Heike

“…RESULTS By CART analysis, Src activity in tumors elevated more than twofold over normal mucosa was significant. Increased Src activity significantly correlated with Dukes stage, pT and pN classification, and increased u-PAR levels (P < 0.001). …”
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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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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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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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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals With Pre-existing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in the State of Qatar: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study by Maryam Siddiqui (5638019)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Those with the duration of diagnosis of OCD of<10 years showed a statistically significant increase in the mean YBOCS score of 5.54 from pre-pandemic to during pandemic, which was significant at <i>p</i> = 0.006. …”

MicroRNA Expression Profiling on Paired Primary and Lymph Node Metastatic Breast Cancer Revealed Distinct microRNA Profile Associated With LNM by Ramesh Elango (7542068)

“…BC patients are oftentimes presented with lymph node metastasis (LNM), which increases their risk of recurrence. Compelling data have recently implicated microRNAs in promoting BC metastasis. …”

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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Using Shockwave Lithotripsy to Treat Severe Calcified Mitral Stenosis in a Pregnant Woman by Mhd Baraa Habib (11721774)

“…Percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty (PBMV) is often limited in these cases due to valve rigidity, increasing the risk of mitral regurgitation (MR). Transcatheter mitral valve lithotripsy (TMVL) is an emerging technique that uses sonic waves to disrupt calcification, enhancing valve pliability and PBMV outcomes. …”

0844 Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on patients admitted with Influenza Viral Pneumonia, A Nationwide Study by El Labban, Mohamad

“…Introduction There is evidence of increased risk of admission with influenza in patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). …”
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