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Lymphoma: Exploring Awareness In Lebanon, Nariman Salem, Lena Abou Merhi, Ghwia Adra, Rayan Ayoub, Nour El-Akash, Sara Chaar, Adeeb Awad Awad, Omar Dasuki, Jan 2020

Lymphoma: Exploring Awareness In Lebanon, Nariman Salem, Lena Abou Merhi, Ghwia Adra, Rayan Ayoub, Nour El-Akash, Sara Chaar, Adeeb Awad Awad, Omar Dasuki,

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In 2012, 14.1 million patients were diagnosed with cancer worldwide of which 385,700 estimated new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Also, 81,080 new cases of lymphoma were reported in the United States (US) among both genders in 2016. In Lebanon, Lymphoma represents the fifth most frequent cancer, nonetheless, little is known regarding its epidemiological attributes. This study aims to determine the current knowledge of the Lebanese people living in Lebanon about Lymphoma. About 400 participants were approached in public places, universities, hospitals or work places in different regions across Lebanon. A survey including questions about lymph nodes, cancer and lymphoma …


Effect Of Tds On Bacterial Growth In Lebanese Hummus Dip, Maryam Shaheen, Mohammad Nsaif, Jamila Borjac Jan 2020

Effect Of Tds On Bacterial Growth In Lebanese Hummus Dip, Maryam Shaheen, Mohammad Nsaif, Jamila Borjac

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This study was conducted to investigate the antimicrobial effect of thiamine dilaurylsulfate (TDS) on Hummus Dip, a traditional Lebanese food. A heat shock step was introduced after hummus cooking and before dip preparation. Lower bacterial counts were obtained even in the absence of any preservative and with better texture compared to non-heat shocked dip. Supplementing the dip with 2% TDS and 1% Malic acid completely inhibited bacterial growth over a period of one month at 4oC. Halt in bacterial growth was confirmed by growth curves. TDS induced DNA degradation in different bacterial stains. It induced stress on the growth of …


Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Vaginal Ring As A Form Of Contraception Among Lebanese Women, Salah Malas, Aya Al Madani, Roua Abbas, Maysoun A.K, Zeina Salloum, Raed Abdo, Anas Aboumerhi Jan 2020

Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Vaginal Ring As A Form Of Contraception Among Lebanese Women, Salah Malas, Aya Al Madani, Roua Abbas, Maysoun A.K, Zeina Salloum, Raed Abdo, Anas Aboumerhi

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This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of Lebanese women concerning the vaginal ring as a contraceptive means, and to assess their attitude regarding the usage of this form of contraception.502 participants of ages 20-49 were recruited to complete a 10-minute questionnaire to assess their contraceptive knowledge, awareness, and attitude towards the vaginal ring. Knowledge was evaluated among those who had heard about the ring by completing 16 questions. While those of no previous knowledge of the ring were directed towards a brief description about it. All participants completed 7 questions to assess their attitude towards the vaginal ring, and …


Phytochemical And Neuroprotective Investigation On Ferula Hermonis, Karim Raafat Jan 2020

Phytochemical And Neuroprotective Investigation On Ferula Hermonis, Karim Raafat

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Ferula hermonis (F. hermonis, Fh) is one of the important medicinal-plants cultivated in Lebanon. The aim of this study is to phytochemically-investigate F. hermonis and its most active compound(s) and to explore their neuroprotective potentials utilizing an in vivo model of glycine receptor. HPLC-DAD investigation was done to identify F. hermonis phytochemical constituents. Combined chromatographic, bio-guided fractionation, and in vivo model of glycine receptor were utilized to identify its most active constituent(s). HPLC has shown that F. hermonis has shown 11 major peaks identified as: (1) Jaeskenin (2.47%), (2) Acetoxy-Ferutinin (3.71%), (3) Lapiferin (4.95%), (4) Siol anisate (6.16%), (5) Fertidin …


Kim-1 Gene Polymorphism And Acute Kidney Injury In The Lebanese Population, Jamila Borjac Jan 2020

Kim-1 Gene Polymorphism And Acute Kidney Injury In The Lebanese Population, Jamila Borjac

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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a clinical syndrome with diverse pathophysiology. It is associated with increased mortality rate and hospitalization time. Different biomarkers are used for early diagnosis of AKI including Kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1). The aim of this study is to determine the association between KIM-1 gene polymorphism and AKI in Lebanese hospitalized patients. Blood samples were collected from fifty AKI patients and forty controls from the Beqaa and North Lebanon to isolate the genomic DNA. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to amplify exon 4. The amplified PCR products were sequenced. Eleven variations were identified in exon 4 …


Evaluation Of Phenolic Content, Antiradical And Antibacterial Activities Of Orange And Carrot Pomace Extracts, Dina Cheaib, Karim Raafat, Nada El Darra Jan 2020

Evaluation Of Phenolic Content, Antiradical And Antibacterial Activities Of Orange And Carrot Pomace Extracts, Dina Cheaib, Karim Raafat, Nada El Darra

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Orange and carrot pomace are considered as food wastes, despite their high content in beneficial health compounds. The comparison of phenolic extracts from orange and carrot pomace, showed higher values for Orange pomace, with a polyphenols concentration (130 mg/L), flavonoids (8.67 mg/L) and tannins (2.5 mg/L). A higher antiradical activity was also noted for orange pomace. However, carrot pomace presented a higher anti-bacterial activity. The beneficial activities of these extracts were owed to their high content in phenolic acids. Our study exhibited that orange and carrot pomace might be utilized as natural preservatives for many industrial applications.