Publications by authors named "C Hachem"
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- Cystic fibrosis (CF) is primarily recognized as a lung disease, but gastrointestinal issues, particularly peptic ulcer disease (PUD), are on the rise, with insufficient research into their prevalence among people with CF (PwCF).
- A study utilizing the National Inpatient Sample database from 2014 to 2019 examined the prevalence of PUD in PwCF, revealing that Hispanic patients had a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with PUD and that PUD was significantly associated with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
- The findings indicated a low overall prevalence of PUD in PwCF, while showing that those with PUD were less likely to have pancreatic insufficiency compared to PwCF without P
Advances in treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF), including cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductor regulator (CFTR) modulators, have ushered in an era where patients with CF have much longer life expectancies. This shift in life expectancy demands increased attention to diseases of aging in patients with CF. A notable complication of CF is early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), which is especially prevalent in patients with severe mutations and after transplant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPregnancy is a period of heightened risk period for many psychiatric disorders, particularly anxiety disorders. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the usage of psychotropic medications during pregnancy. Over the past decade there has been a notable increase in the use of medications during pregnancy, with benzodiazepines being the primary choice for alleviating anxiety.
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