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Prevalence of stroke symptoms among stroke‐free residents: first national data from Lebanon
ConclusionsThis is the first study conducted in the Middle East, assessing self‐reported stroke symptoms among stroke‐free residents. Our study showed that almost one in eight residents without a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack has had stroke symptoms. Major vascular risk factors are associated with these symptoms, thus allowing for prevention strategies.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - July 14, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Rita Farah, Rouba Karen Zeidan, Mirna N. Chahine, Roland Asmar, Ramez Chahine, Pascale Salameh, Hassan Hosseini Tags: Research Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 1487: Eating Behaviors, Lifestyle, and Ischemic Stroke: A Lebanese Case-Control Study
Conclusions: Ischemic stroke patients were more likely to have disordered eating attitudes and orthorexic behaviors. Furthermore, the MeD has been found to be beneficial in reducing ischemic stroke risk. Despite the study’s focus, outdoor pollution, waterpipe dependence, and passive smoking were linked to ischemic stroke. In summary, this review suggests that improving one’s nutritional status and making a few lifestyle changes are key stroke prevention and treatment methods.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 13, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Elise Maalouf Souheil Hallit Pascale Salameh Hassan Hosseini Tags: Article Source Type: research

Acute ischemic stroke management in Lebanon: obstacles and solutions.
This study assesses the current practices of physicians in Lebanon routinely involved in ischemic stroke (IS) management. We conducted a prospective observational study of patients hospitalized at 8 different Lebanese hospitals in the period August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016, with a diagnosis of acute stroke. Baseline characteristics and data on diagnostic studies, as well as treatments received during hospitalization and at discharge, were collected and analyzed. Two hundred and three strokes/transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) were recorded but only 173 patients (85%) with ischemic events were included in the study. The pati...
Source: Functional Neurology - May 27, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Funct Neurol Source Type: research

Management of acute stroke among Lebanese patients: Assessing adherence to international guidelines
CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights that guideline recommendations was not uniformly applied among all patients, and that recommendation standards set by the guidelines were not applied among all hospitals.PMID:36411559 | DOI:10.2174/1574886318666221118151504
Source: Current Drug Safety - November 22, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Diana Malaeb Sarah Cherri Iqbal Fahs Hala Sacre Emane Abdallah Pascale Salameh Hassan Hosseini Source Type: research

Impact of Ramadan on emergency department visits and on medical emergencies
Conclusion EDs might experience a decrease in volumes, higher length of stay, and potentially worse outcomes during Ramadan. Changes in the frequencies of ED visits related to common conditions are not expected. Prospective studies documenting fasting status would clarify further the impact of Ramadan.
Source: European Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 2, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

The lncRNA MALAT1 rs619586 G Variant Confers Decreased Susceptibility to Recurrent Miscarriage
In conclusion, our study suggests that the rs619586 G variant may have potential protective effects conferring a decreased risk of recurrent miscarriage in the southern Chinese population. Introduction Recurrent miscarriage is defined as the loss of two or more consecutive pregnancies before 20 weeks of gestation (Jaslow et al., 2010; Diejomaoh, 2015). The occurrence of recurrent miscarriage is associated with many factors, including genetic factors, immunological dysfunction, endocrine disorders, unhealthy lifestyles and defects of the reproductive organs (Saravelos and Regan, 2014; Sen et al., 2014; Garrido-Gimen...
Source: Frontiers in Physiology - April 8, 2019 Category: Physiology Source Type: research

Preventable Cases of Oral Anticoagulant-Induced Bleeding: Data From the Spontaneous Reporting System
Conclusion: Our findings describe the most reported risk factors for preventability of oral anticoagulant-induced bleedings. These factors may be useful for targeting interventions to improve pharmacovigilance activities in our regional territory and to reduce the burden of medication errors and inappropriate prescription. Introduction Oral anticoagulant therapy is widely used for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation, or for the prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (Raj et al., 1994; Monaco et al., 2017). Oral anticoagulants can be di...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - April 29, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Predictors of Uncontrolled Blood Pressure in Treated Hypertensive Individuals: First Population‐Based Study in Lebanon
This study aimed to assess the predictors of uncontrolled systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) in Lebanon among treated hypertensive individuals. The authors included 562 participants 40 years and older. The potential predictors included sociodemographic characteristics, self‐reported health information, and medication adherence. Prevalence of uncontrolled systolic and diastolic BP reached 43.1% and 24.9%, respectively. Independent predictors of uncontrolled systolic BP were older age, male sex, and low and medium medication adherence level. Predictors of uncontrolled diastolic BP were younger age, obesity, and lo...
Source: The Journal of Clinical Hypertension - January 22, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rita Farah, Rouba Karen Zeidan, Mirna N. Chahine, Roland Asmar, Ramez Chahine, Pascale Salameh, Atul Pathak, Hassan Hosseini Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Predictors of Uncontrolled Blood Pressure in Treated Hypertensive Individuals: First Population ‐Based Study in Lebanon
This study aimed to assess the predictors of uncontrolled systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) in Lebanon among treated hypertensive individuals. The authors included 562 participants 40 years and older. The potential predictors included sociodemographic characteristics, self‐reported health information, and medication adherence. Prevalence of uncontrolled systolic and diastolic BP reached 43.1% and 24.9%, respectively. Independent predictors of uncontrolled systolic BP were older age, male sex, and low and medium medication adherence level. Predictors of uncontrolled diastolic BP were younger age, obesity, and lo...
Source: The Journal of Clinical Hypertension - January 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rita Farah, Rouba Karen Zeidan, Mirna N. Chahine, Roland Asmar, Ramez Chahine, Pascale Salameh, Atul Pathak, Hassan Hosseini Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

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