Narmeen Giacaman

ORCID: 0000-0003-1910-8209
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Research Areas
  • Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
  • Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
  • BRCA gene mutations in cancer
  • Cancer Risks and Factors
  • Trauma Management and Diagnosis
  • Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema
  • Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
  • Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
  • Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
  • Skin and Cellular Biology Research
  • Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
  • Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
  • Testicular diseases and treatments
  • Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
  • Breast Implant and Reconstruction
  • Blood disorders and treatments
  • Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
  • Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
  • Urologic and reproductive health conditions
  • Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
  • Infectious Diseases and Mycology
  • Cardiac tumors and thrombi
  • Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
  • Neonatal Health and Biochemistry

Al-Quds University
2022-2024

Cleveland Clinic
2023

Western Sydney University
2023

An-Najah National University
2023

Jerusalem University College
2022

Abstract Background Early diagnosis is crucial to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with breast cancer (BC). Awareness of BC symptoms plays a key role in this. This study aimed evaluate Palestinian women’s awareness determine factors good awareness. Methods was national cross-sectional conducted from July 2019 March 2020 Palestine. Convenience sampling used recruit adult women hospitals, primary healthcare centers, public spaces located 11 governorates. A translated-into-Arabic...

10.1186/s12889-022-13224-7 article EN cc-by BMC Public Health 2022-04-21

PURPOSE This study aimed to assess awareness of Palestinian women about breast cancer (BC) age-related and lifetime risks its risk factors identify associated with good awareness. MATERIALS AND METHODS Adult were recruited from government hospitals, primary health care centers, public spaces in 11 governorates Palestine. Recognition 14 BC was assessed using a translated-into-Arabic version the validated measure. The level factor determined on basis number recognized: poor (0-4), fair (5-9),...

10.1200/go.22.00087 article EN cc-by-nc-nd JCO Global Oncology 2022-12-01

Abstract Background The discussion about breast cancer (BC) causation continues to be surrounded by a number of myths and misbeliefs. If efforts are misdirected towards reducing risk from false mythical causes, individuals might less likely consider adopt risk-reducing behaviors for evidence-based BC causes. This national study aimed assess the awareness misbeliefs among Palestinian women, examine factors associated with having good awareness. Methods cross-sectional recruited adult women...

10.1186/s12889-023-17074-9 article EN cc-by BMC Public Health 2023-11-29

Histoplasma capsulatum is a fungal organism that causes systemic histoplasmosis. It commonly asymptomatic in healthy immunocompetent individuals. The clinical symptoms of chronic cavitary histoplasmosis are typically seen the immunodeficient population, particularly smokers with pre-existing structural lung disease. We report case an patient from endemic area without pathology. She presented complaining right hypochondrial pain and had no history respiratory nor suggestive immunosuppression,...

10.7759/cureus.37095 article EN Cureus 2023-04-04

PURPOSE Examining the association of breast cancer (BC) symptom awareness with time to help seeking and exploring barriers timely presentation may enhance effectiveness BC campaigns early detection efforts. This study aimed assess anticipated for medical advice when experiencing a potential among women in Palestine identify their presentation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A convenience sampling method was used recruit adult from hospitals, primary health care facilities, public areas across 11...

10.1200/go.23.00373 article EN cc-by-nc-nd JCO Global Oncology 2024-02-01

Drugs can have a wide array of effects on hematological cells, including red blood cells (RBCs), white (WBCs), and platelets. Drug-induced hemolytic anemia (DIHA) be explained by three different pathophysiological mechanisms. We present case premature neonate born at 34 weeks gestation who was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). He developed respiratory difficulty with mottled skin suspected bacterial sepsis due necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). The patient eventually started...

10.7759/cureus.35915 article EN Cureus 2023-03-08

Nerve sheath myxoma (NSM) is a very rare benign nerve tumor that mostly affects young adults, with peak incidence in the 30s. Patients usually present an asymptomatic swelling commonly affecting dermis and subcutaneous tissues of head, neck, upper extremities. Lower extremities are much rarer location, when this occurs, knee/pretibial region most common location. NSM has not been reported within anterior tibialis muscle.The authors first case muscle 39-year-old man presented as deep left...

10.1097/ms9.0000000000000133 article EN Annals of Medicine and Surgery 2023-03-16

Oncoplastic breast surgery has become a major player in modern surgery.It broadens the indications for breast-conserving surgery. More challenging cases are being treated more with what so-called "extreme oncoplastic surgery" which is defined as operation, using techniques, patient who, most physicians' opinions, requires mastectomy.

10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104899 article EN Annals of Medicine and Surgery 2022-11-17

Cystic hygromas are relatively uncommon tumors of lymphatic origin, it appears most the time, approximately 90 % before age 2 years, and is caused by abnormal development vessels.Here we report a case axillary cystic hygroma in 6-year-old healthy boy, which presented with rapid right mass during 3 days, without any predisposing factor.Cystic occur due to complete or partial obstruction vessels, leads lack communication venous system, this results accumulation fluid swelling, occurs...

10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107806 article EN International Journal of Surgery Case Reports 2022-11-30

Ewing's sarcoma (ES) is an uncommon primary malignant tumor of the bone, mostly affecting 5-20 years age with male predominance. It commonly affects diaphysial region long bones, while small bones hands and feet are extremely rare (3-5%) to be affected. The authors report a case calcaneal ES which was misdiagnosed as bacterial chronic osteomyelitis treated inappropriately. A high index suspicion required in diagnosing tumors at sites avoid undue delay initiating appropriate therapy. As...

10.1097/ms9.0000000000000044 article EN Annals of Medicine and Surgery 2023-01-01

Abstract Diagnosis of myxoma can be difficult given its variable presentation and while adopting common sense in diagnosing this condition, physicians should also aware atypical presentations. Herein we present a 47-year-old heavy smoker presented with massive blood-stained expectoration. He was later diagnosed cardiac managed accordingly.

10.1093/jscr/rjad301 article EN cc-by Journal of Surgical Case Reports 2023-05-01

Testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs) are benign intratesticular that occur mostly in male patients with congenital hyperplasia (CAH), their prevalence these populations can reach up to 94%. We hereby report a child known CAH, presented bilateral irregular testicular masses which were diagnosed as TARTs. TARTs first reported 1940, They named due resemblance tissue, they almost always but blunt spermatogenesis and endocrine function of the testis leading infertility, by combination clinical...

10.1016/j.radcr.2023.08.081 article EN cc-by Radiology Case Reports 2023-09-15

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is considered the most common bullous autoimmune disorder, characterized by autoantibodies directed against hemidesmosomes in skin and mucous membranes. It usually affects elderly individuals sixth through eighth decades of life, with an average age at onset 65 years. Only a few cases have been reported children teenagers.Herein, we report 17-year-old boy who presented pruritic vesicular rash on his arms legs accompanied erythema. He was treated beginning topical...

10.1097/ms9.0000000000000995 article EN Annals of Medicine and Surgery 2023-07-22

A 5-year-old female patient presented to the emergency room with right upper limb weakness, inability speak and left side deviation of mouth. Computed tomography (CT) scan was done she diagnosed ischemic stroke. During her medical evaluation found have high blood pressure (186/104 mm Hg). Investigations evaluate for secondary causes hypertension stroke revealed that has inherited thrombophilia abdominal aortic coarctation. Balloon angioplasty lowered elevated pressure, which not responding...

10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104455 article EN Annals of Medicine and Surgery 2022-08-19

Scapular winging is a pathological condition that occurs due to dysfunction of any scapulothoracic muscles, most commonly the serratus anterior which innervated by long thoracic nerve.Herein, we report 10-year-old boy presented with bilateral scapular for few months, associated vague discomfort upon shoulder movements. After taking history and performing physical examination tests as electromyography, he was diagnosed idiopathic there no obvious cause or risk factor his winging.Scapular...

10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104443 article EN Annals of Medicine and Surgery 2022-08-19

Pediatric thoracic trauma is a rare condition, but results in high levels of morbidity and mortality. These injuries are often more devastating the pediatric population due to differences children's anatomy physiology relative adult patients. Tracheobronchial secondary blunt difficult diagnose compared penetrating trauma. So, index suspicion utmost importance.We report case 6-year-old girl who experienced complete avulsion right main bronchus. The patient presented with extensive emphysema...

10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104973 article EN Annals of Medicine and Surgery 2022-11-17
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