Publications by authors named "Battoul Fakhry"
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- - The study focused on the awareness of Lebanese men regarding prostate cancer (PC), utilizing a cross-sectional online survey to gather data on knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to the disease from 844 respondents between April and December 2021.
- - Results showed that only 4.6% of participants had adequate knowledge about PC, with higher knowledge levels linked to educational attainment and prior awareness of PC. Approximately 40% displayed a positive attitude towards PC, influenced by factors like physician guidance and prior screenings.
- - The study highlighted a significant relationship between age, income, and medical advice with improved practices for prostate exams and PSA testing, indicating an urgent need for tailored awareness campaigns to enhance KAP levels and ultimately manage prostate cancer
Novel Machine Learning Identifies 5 Asthma Phenotypes Using Cluster Analysis of Real-World Data.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to classify asthma patients into different subphenotypes to create personalized treatment strategies, leveraging machine learning and real-world data from the Cleveland Clinic.
- Researchers analyzed electronic health records of 13,498 asthma patients and identified five distinct clusters based on factors like age, BMI, lung function, and medication use.
- The five identified asthma subphenotypes include a young, nonsevere group, an obese population, patients with normal lung function, and clusters with varying levels of lung function and severity, paving the way for tailored management approaches.
Background: Blood lipids are dysregulated in pulmonary hypertension (PH). Lower high-density lipoproteins cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoproteins cholesterol (LDL-C) are associated with disease severity and death in PH. Right ventricle (RV) dysfunction and failure are the major determinants of morbidity and mortality in PH.
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- * CVD patients were older and showed better knowledge and attitudes towards CVD compared to non-CVD individuals; however, their practical application of that knowledge was lower.
- * The study highlights the need for targeted educational campaigns in Lebanon to improve KAP about CVD, especially focusing on factors like educational level, region, and smoking habits, which significantly influence KAP scores.