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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

The health, financial and distributional consequences of increases in the tobacco excise tax among smokers in Lebanon
Publication date: December 2016 Source:Social Science & Medicine, Volume 170 Author(s): Nisreen Salti, Elizabeth Brouwer, Stéphane Verguet Tobacco use is a significant risk factor for the leading causes of death worldwide, including cancer, heart disease and stroke. Most of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, where tobacco-related deaths are also rising rapidly. Taxation is one of the most effective tobacco control measures, yet evidence on the distributional impact of tobacco taxation in low- and middle-income countries remains scant. This paper considers the financial and health effects, by ...
Source: Social Science and Medicine - October 24, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Atrial fibrillation in immigrant groups: a cohort study of all adults 45  years of age and older in Sweden
In conclusion, we observed substantial differences in incidence of AF between immigrant groups and the Swedish-born population. A greater awareness of the increased risk of AF development in some immigrant groups may enable for a timely diagnos is, treatment and prevention of its debilitating complications, such as stroke.
Source: European Journal of Epidemiology - July 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Urine Arsenic and Arsenic Metabolites in U.S. Adults and Biomarkers of Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Endothelial Dysfunction: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusion: In a cross-sectional study of U.S. adults, we observed some positive associations of uAs and toenail As concentrations with biomarkers potentially relevant to CVD pathogenesis and inflammation, and evidence of a higher capacity to metabolize inorganic As was negatively associated with a marker of oxidative stress. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP2062 Received: 14 April 2017 Revised: 13 November 2017 Accepted: 15 November 2017 Published: 15 December 2017 Address correspondence to S.F. Farzan, 2001 N. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA, 90032. Telephone: (323)-442-5101; Email: sffarzan@usc.edu Supplemental Material is ava...
Source: EHP Research - December 16, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Research Source Type: research

Worsening of the Cardiovascular Profile in a Developing Country
Conclusions The overall prevalence of CVD risk factors in this urban population is higher than reported in the 2010 World Health Organization Stepwise Approach to Surveillance report on the Lebanese population, indicating that the urban population in the capital carries a higher burden of CVD risk. In addition, sex and age difference rates of CVD risk factors highlight the need for tailored public health measures to tackle the sex- and age-based CVD risk factors.
Source: Global Heart - April 30, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Worsening of the Cardiovascular Profile in a Developing Country: The Greater Beirut Area Cardiovascular Cohort
ConclusionsThe overall prevalence of CVD risk factors in this urban population is higher than reported in the 2010 World Health Organization Stepwise Approach to Surveillance report on the Lebanese population, indicating that the urban population in the capital carries a higher burden of CVD risk. In addition, sex and age difference rates of CVD risk factors highlight the need for tailored public health measures to tackle the sex- and age-based CVD risk factors.
Source: Global Heart - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Superbugs, Anti-Vaxxers Make WHO ’ s List Of 10 Global Health Threats
(CNN) — From climate change to superbugs, the World Health Organization has laid out 10 big threats to our global health in 2019. And unless these threats get addressed, millions of lives will be in jeopardy. Here’s a snapshot of 10 urgent health issues, according to the United Nations’ public health agency: Not vaccinating when you can One of the most controversial recent health topics in the US is now an international concern. “Vaccine hesitancy — the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines — threatens to reverse progress made in tackling vaccine-prevent...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 21, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Local TV Source Type: news

The atrial FibriLlatiOn real World management registry in the Middle East and Africa: design and rationale
Conclusion The FLOW-AF registry will provide information on the uptake of oral anticoagulants, treatment patterns, clinical outcomes, and healthcare utilization and costs among newly diagnosed nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients in the Middle Eastern region.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - August 3, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Study design Source Type: research

Medication adherence for secondary stroke prevention and its barriers among lebanese survivors: A cross-sectional study
Publication date: Available online 4 November 2020Source: Clinical Epidemiology and Global HealthAuthor(s): Sylvia Saade, Rawan Kobeissy, Salwa Sandakli, Diana Malaeb, Nathalie Lahoud, Souheil Hallit, Hassan Hosseini, Pascale Salameh
Source: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health - November 6, 2020 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Assessment of non-progressive dysarthria: practice and attitude of speech and language therapists in Lebanon
Non-progressive dysarthria is an acquired motor speech disorder resulting from neurological diseases such as stroke and traumatic brain injury. The evidence base for the assessment of non-progressive dysarthri...
Source: BMC Neurology - November 17, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Marwa Summaka, Hayat Harati, Salem Hannoun, Hiba Zein, Nour Koubaisy, Youssef Fares and Zeina Nasser Tags: Research Source Type: research

Stroke in Middle Eastern children with cancer: prevalence and risk factors
To determine the prevalence and to characterize the different types of strokes in children with cancer at the Children ’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL), in addition to assess the factors and clinical findings...
Source: BMC Neurology - January 18, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Catherina Zadeh, Natally AlArab, Samar Muwakkit, Lamya A. Atweh, Hani Tamim, Maha Makki, Hamza A. Salhab and Roula Hourani Tags: Research Source Type: research