A5012382193- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Disaster Response and Management
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Heavy metals in environment
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Safety Warnings and Signage
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
American University of Beirut Medical Center
2021-2023
American University of Beirut
2022
Background Despite its preventable nature, poisoning remains one of the leading causes morbidity and mortality in pediatric population. In Lebanon, this population is poorly studied there no poison center to which healthcare providers public can refer case toxicological exposure, unnecessary Emergency Department (ED) visits. This study describes exposures seen at largest tertiary care Lebanon. It also evaluates appropriateness ED visits among confirmed or suspected children, order assess...
Neuro-ophthalmological emergencies require prompt assessment and management to avoid vision or life-threatening sequelae. The decision perform a neuroimaging procedure is based on the clinical judgment of medical team, without defined indications. This study aims identify presenting symptoms physical exam findings associated with relative positive studies. Electronic records patients emergency department (ED) isolated neuro-ophthalmologic complaints between January 1, 2013 September 30, 2019...
Household products intoxication is a common and preventable problem. product hazard awareness lacking among consumers in Lebanon, posing public health hazard. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the American University of Beirut Medical Center by administering surveys to 176 adult participants. The focused on demographics, toxicity, practices used avoid intoxication, sources information. Each participant given score for behavior awareness. Informative brochures were handed...
Lead damages most body organs and its effects are profound in children. In a study Beirut 2003, before banning the leaded gasoline, 79% of participants showed blood lead levels (BLLs) higher than 5 µg/dL. The prevalence exposure Lebanon after ban on gasoline has not been studied. This assessed BLL Lebanese children aged 1-6 years.This cross-sectional was conducted three hospitals Beirut. children's BLLs were tested, their caregiver completed questionnaire to identify subgroups at risk...
Abstract Background: Neuro-ophthalmological emergencies require prompt assessment and management to avoid vision or life-threatening sequelae. The decision perform a neuroimaging procedure is currently based on the clinical judgement of medical team, without defined indications. This study aims identify presenting symptoms physical exam findings associated with relative positive studies, Methods: was conducted by reviewing electronic records patients Emergency Department (ED) isolated...
Abstract Background: Neuro-ophthalmological emergencies require prompt assessment and management to avoid vision or life-threatening sequelae. The decision perform a neuroimaging procedure is currently based on the clinical judgement of medical team, without defined indications. This study aims identify presenting symptoms physical exam findings associated with relative positive studies, Methods: was conducted by reviewing electronic records patients Emergency Department (ED) isolated...