Bana Zuhair Alafandi

ORCID: 0000-0003-4101-6589
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Research Areas
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
  • Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Vascular Tumors and Angiosarcomas
  • Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
  • Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research
  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
  • EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
  • Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
  • COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
  • Tumors and Oncological Cases
  • Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
  • Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
  • Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
  • Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
  • Cardiac tumors and thrombi
  • Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
  • Pain Management and Opioid Use
  • Anesthesia and Pain Management

Weatherford College
2024

University of Aleppo
2022-2023

Background By September 2, 2021, over 30,000 COVID-19-vaccinated females had reported menstrual changes to the MHRA's Yellow Card surveillance system. As a result, National Institutes of Health (NIH) is urging researchers investigate COVID-19 vaccine's effects on menstruation. Therefore, this study was conducted explore after vaccination and/or SARS-CoV-2 infection and their interrelations with demographic, mood, lifestyle factors in Arab women childbearing age (CBA). Methodology A...

10.3389/frph.2022.927211 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Reproductive Health 2022-07-22

Chylolymphatic cysts are an extremely rare variant of mesenteric and account for 7.3% all abdominal cysts. They can develop anywhere along the mesentery gastrointestinal tract present in a wide range symptoms. A 46-year-old male presented with mild pain intermittent claudication his right leg last 2 months history retroperitoneal resection simple cyst 5 years ago. Abdominal ultrasound computerized tomography showed fluid-filled cystic lesion measuring 17 × 11 10 cm retroperitoneum. The was...

10.1093/jscr/rjad320 article EN cc-by Journal of Surgical Case Reports 2023-06-01

Despite the significant milestone of vaccine discovery, spread misinformation and pseudoscientific claims has resulted in an increasing number people refusing vaccination Syria. In this study, we aimed to explore fears misconceptions towards COVID-19 vaccines among Syrian population.

10.1002/hsr2.1426 article EN cc-by Health Science Reports 2023-07-01

Abstract Calcified amorphous tumors are extremely rare benign cardiac lesions that can emerge in any chamber, and have many clinical obscurities. We herein report a case of mid-aged previously healthy male with complaint recurrent chest pain. Echocardiogram revealed the presence right atrial mass was confirmed by transesophageal echocardiography. The patient underwent total resection attached wall. Pathological studies diagnosis calcified tumor. Five-year follow-up uneventful symptomatic...

10.1093/jscr/rjad397 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Surgical Case Reports 2023-07-01

Adrenal cysts are rare lesions that make up 4% of all adrenal masses. They often found incidentally during imaging or surgery and can vary in symptoms depending on their size location; with < 10 cm being asymptomatic. These more common adults 30s 60s be divided into four histological subtypes, epithelial less common. We present a case 17-year-old female who experienced recurrent right flank pain for year. Ultrasonography revealed cystic mass the kidney, computerized tomography showed...

10.1093/jscr/rjad510 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Surgical Case Reports 2023-09-01

This study aimed to assess the prevalence and patterns of COVID-19 vaccine side effects among Syrian adults, with a focus on AstraZeneca Sputnik Light vaccines, in light low vaccination rate Syria (below 18%) attributed fear effects.

10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102558 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Preventive Medicine Reports 2023-12-13

Dermoid cysts are a rare case of developmental abnormality that results in benign tumors, which classified into three categories based on their cause and appearance. tend to present within the first year after birth most commonly diagnosed by age 5. A 15-year-old girl presented with complaint localized, paroxysmal pain malodorous fluid oozing from left shoulder for last 2 weeks. fistulogram showed an extension fistula behind clavicle above scapula cystic formation measuring ~2 cm upper part...

10.1093/jscr/rjac268 article EN cc-by Journal of Surgical Case Reports 2022-06-01

Over six million individuals have died as a result of the infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes Covid-19. The first COVID-19 vaccines were introduced to public in 2020 through emergency authorizations. This study aims uncover fears and misconceptions behind hesitation or refusal taking vaccine Syria. Methods: Through nationwide cross-sectional study, convenience sample 10006 participants who at least 18 years old living Syria participated...

10.22541/au.166853117.76921909/v1 preprint EN Authorea (Authorea) 2022-11-15

Background: In August 2020, a brain chip was announced as implantation in the human targeted to boost activity without significant side effects. &#x0D; The aim of this work examine level knowledge, awareness, and public concerns about use implants. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey 326 adults from more than five countries Middle East North Africa during period May 2021 July 2021. data collected through validated self-administrated questionnaire composed sections. were coded analyzed...

10.3889/oamjms.2022.9982 article EN Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences 2022-10-22
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