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 حسب Husham Abdelrahman (768893)

"…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Using a validated tool, we explored the prevalence, risk factors, and predictors of longer hospitalization among hospitalized geriatric patients.…"

The genetic basis and the diagnostic yield of genetic testing related to nonsyndromic hearing loss in Qatar حسب Shaza Alkhidir (21633587)

"…<p dir="ltr">Hearing loss is the most predominant sensory defect occurring in pediatrics, of which, 66% cases are attributed to genetic factors. The prevalence of hereditary hearing loss increases in consanguineous populations, and the prevalence of hearing loss in Qatar is 5.2%. …"

The reasons for Emigration to France حسب Abdo, Carol

"…Two groups were compared on their scores; those that moved before 2019 and those that moved in 2019 and afterwards. Results showed a significant increase in the political factor. The results contribute to the growing body of literature on the topic of emigration and the factors at hand. …"
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Inappropriate Medication Use in Elderly Lebanese Outpatients حسب Saab, Yolande B.

"…Factors predicting potentially inappropriate drug intake included female sex (65.7% vs 53.3% for males, p = 0.03) and alcohol intake (p = 0.007). There were also significant associations between the likelihood of use of an inappropriate drug and (i) increased number of medical illnesses (p < 0.00002); and (ii) consumption of an over-the-counter drug (OTC) and/or prescription drug (p = 0.048 and p = 0.0035, respectively). …"
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexually transmitted infection testing and diagnosis in Lebanon: A retrospective chart review حسب Sunji, Nadine

"…STI positivity rates increased post-COVID-19 onset, although this increase was not statistically significant. …"
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Smoking cessation advice: the self-reported attitudes and practice of primary health care physicians in a military community, central Saudi Arabia حسب AlAteeq, Mohammed

"…Background Brief advice on smoking cessation from primary health care (PHC) physicians reduces smoking prevalence. However, few studies have investigated the provision of such advice by PHC physicians providing services to military communities. …"
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Mental health and psychotropic medication trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in a middle eastern population: A systematic analysis of electronic medical records from Qatar حسب Kholoud, Bastaki

"…The study focused on trends in outpatient visits and psychotropic medication prescriptions. ResultsA significant increase of 56.6 % in MHS outpatient visits was observed in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels, indicating heightened utilization of mental health services. …"
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Association of Differing Qatari Genotypes with Vitamin D Metabolites حسب Youssra Dakroury (9991407)

"…Vitamin D metabolite levels were lower in females for 25(OH)D, 1,25(OH)2D (<em>p</em> < 0.001), and 24,25(OH)2D (<em>p</em> < 0.006), but 3epi-25(OH)D did not differ (<em>p</em> < 0.26). Diabetes prevalence was not different between genotypes. Total 1,25(OH)2D (<em>p</em> < 0.001), total 24,25(OH)2D (<em>p</em> < 0.001), and total 3epi-25(OH)D (<em>p</em> < 0.005) were all significantly lower in diabetes patients compared to controls whilst the total 25(OH)D was higher in diabetes than controls (<em>p</em> < 0.001). …"

Perinatal factors impacting echocardiographic left ventricular measurement in small for gestational age infants: a prospective cohort study حسب 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. …"

Endocrine contribution to the sexual dysfunction in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and the role of hyperprolactinemia حسب Haitham Elbardisi (14058048)

"…Patients treated with cabergoline (<i>n</i> = 26) showed a significant increase in LH levels (<i>p</i> = .003) and a significant decrease in prolactin levels (<i>p</i> = .003). …"

Social Media Use and Body Checking Among Lebanese Adults حسب Korkomaz, Aya

"…Background: The recent increase in social media use has been associated with body checking and body image dissatisfaction. …"
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The downside of cardiac devices insertion حسب Nature Research (16552612)

"…<p>In the past decade, there has been a significant worldwide increase in the implantation of cardiac devices such as permanent pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators, and biventricular pacemakers, and this trend is likely to continue because of increasing life expectancy. …"

Hybrid deep learning based threat intelligence framework for Industrial IoT systems حسب Jahanzaib Malik (23718816)

"…A significant challenge currently confronting the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the increasing prevalence of sophisticated IoT malware threats and attacks. …"

Total hip arthroplasty: Evolution of the use of dual mobility cups in Lebanon حسب Assi, Chahine

"…Recurrent dislocation, being a major reason for revision total hip arthroplasty (THA), was found to decrease significantly using dual mobility cup (DMC) compared to standard cups (SC), and that in both primary and revision THA. …"
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Akkermansia, a Possible Microbial Marker for Poor Glycemic Control in Qataris Children Consuming Arabic Diet—A Pilot Study on Pediatric T1DM in Qatar حسب Arun Prasath Lakshmanan (16444663)

"…The results have revealed that the subjects who had undergone CSII therapy had increased microbial diversity and genus <i>Akkermansia</i> was significantly enriched in the subjects without CSII therapy. …"

Cybersecurity Transparency and Firm Success: Insights From the Australian Landscape حسب Hamzeh Al Amosh (15944827)

"…<p dir="ltr">Amid the increasing prevalence of cybersecurity challenges on a global scale, the significance of disseminating details pertaining to a company's ability to counteract cybersecurity threats becomes evident, reflecting the vigilance and preparedness of the organization in addressing such risks. …"

Global, regional and national burden of bladder cancer and its attributable risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of... حسب Saeid Safiri (3713035)

"…Mortality estimates were divided by the MIR to produce incidence estimates. Prevalence was calculated using incidence and MIR-based survival estimates. …"

Why does the adverse effect of inappropriate MRI for LBP vary by geographic location? An exploratory analysis حسب Mujahed Shraim (14153145)

"…</p> <h2>Results</h2> <p>We found significant between-state variations in the negative impact of eMRI on LOD ranging from 3.4 days in Tennessee to 14.8 days in New Hampshire. …"

Bortezomib exerts its anti-cancer activity through the regulation of Skp2/p53 axis in non-melanoma skin cancer cells and C. elegans حسب Kirti S. Prabhu (4246144)

"…Interestingly, BTZ treatment induced autophagy, which is evident from the increased expression of microtubule-associated proteins nucleoporin p62 and LC-3A/B. …"

Eating habits and obesity among Lebanese university students حسب Rizk, Sandra

"…As a consequence, the dietary habits of young adults have been affected; thus, overweight and obesity are increasingly being observed among the young. The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity on a sample of students from the Lebanese American University (in Beirut) and to examine their eating habits. …"
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