A5092824191- Global Health and Surgery
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Stuttering Research and Treatment
- Disaster Response and Management
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
American University of Beirut Medical Center
2023-2025
American University of Beirut
2024-2025
This study aims to compare research productivity and barriers between high-income countries (HICs) low- middle-income (LMICs) otolaryngologists. Cross-sectional survey. International A survey developed by members of the Lebanese Otolaryngology Research Awareness Group was disseminated globally otolaryngologists otolaryngology residents. The assessed efficiency, funding, perceived barriers. Data were analyzed using t tests χ 2 tests. total 82 responses from 21 recorded, with 33 HICs (40.2%)...
PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on breast cancer care in terms stage at presentation, treatment delays, and follow-up a tertiary center Lebanon. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study compared patients with who presented Lebanon before (September 2019-December 2019) during 2020-December 2020) pandemic. extracted data from electronic medical records had their initial were under treatment, or our period interest. RESULTS Of 333 patients, 186 visited hospital...
ABSTRACT Objective Availability of surgical equipment and access to essential clinical services remains an important barrier care delivery, particularly in low‐ middle‐income countries (LMICs). This study aims characterize the relative availability for otolaryngology‐head neck surgery (OHNS) across World Bank income groups. Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional survey on otolaryngologists' perceptions ancillary their respective practice settings per 5‐point Likert scale ranging from never...
ABSTRACT Importance Highlighting the global disparities in otolaryngology training and, ultimately, service delivery, emphasizing need for equitable access to resources and programs. Objective To describe relationship between quality, content, location of otolaryngology–head neck surgery education resulting impact on delivery care globally. Design An online cross‐sectional survey otolaryngologists, gathering information their experiences, factors influencing choice practice. Setting The was...
Background: Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal bone density and structure, often leading to vision loss due optic canal stenosis consequent nerve compression. Early intervention critical prevent irreversible damage. This case report discusses the management of bilateral compression in an infant with osteopetrosis. Case Description: A 7-month-old male family history osteopetrosis presented hepatosplenomegaly. The was diagnosed based on radiological findings...
Importance Understanding the global barriers to otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (OHNS) care is crucial in addressing disparities access care, particularly low-income middle-income countries (LMICs). Objective To characterize comprehensive otolaryngology across World Bank income groups. Design, Setting, Participants Using an online cross-sectional survey that was administered by Global OHNS Initiative via international national professional societies, personal contacts, social media,...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic strained healthcare systems around the world. This study aims to understand preparedness of private remote hospitals in Lebanon respond and evaluate impact inter-hospital collaborations on hospitals’ readiness. Methods: A multi-centered was conducted between August 2020 June 2021 ten Lebanese based a mixed-methods embedded approach where quantitative supported qualitative. Through AUB-USAID (American University Beirut-United States Agency for International...
Abstract Introduction With it becoming a global pandemic, the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) imposed public health restraints that hampered patient’s presentation to hospitals. In Lebanon, little is known about patterns acute appendicitis (AA) patients among different population groups during COVID-19. Therefore, this study aims assess effects COVID-19 pandemic on rates cases seen period, adopted management strategies, and evaluate patient outcomes compared presentations from...
Study Background and Aims: There are marked barriers to research publishing for low- middle- income country (LMIC) ENT researchers. This could be reflected in LMIC journals characteristics research, which has never been investigated. We aim characterize differences the number, geographic distribution, costs, reach, number of articles, citations, impact factors high-income (HIC) compared journals. Methods: included listed under category “Otorhinolaryngology’ three major journal databases....
This study aimed to evaluate the long-term, symptomatic recovery of healthcare workers from acute COVID-19 infections up 3 years after initial outbreak.
Background Anti-PD1 antibodies have gained popularity in the treatment of skin cancers. These drugs been FDA approved for cutaneous melanoma and unresectable/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma skin. However, use anti-PD1 is not established resectable carcinoma, as mainstay surgical excision. Case A 49-year-old female with Xeroderma Pigmentosum presented an ulcerating lateral nasal mass causing obstruction. Biopsy confirmed was staged IVA (T2N2cM0) based on PET-CT findings, which showed a 2.7...
Abstract Introduction: With it becoming a global pandemic, the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) imposed public health restraints that hampered patient’s presentation to hospitals. In Lebanon, little is known about patterns acute appendicitis (AA) patients among different population groups during COVID-19. Therefore, this study aims assess effects COVID-19 pandemic on rates cases seen period, adopted management strategies, and evaluate patient outcomes compared presentations from...