Twenty-seven years of primary salivary gland carcinoma in Wales: an analysis of histological subtype and associated risk factors.

Objective: Risk factors for salivary gland carcinoma are poorly understood. Although links between background radiation, smoking and obesity have been previously suggested, no studies have so far established any significant results. This study aimed to establish correlations between common environmental and lifestyle risk factors and different subtypes of salivary gland carcinoma.

Appendicitis in the COVID-19 era: a modern challenge for experienced hands.

Introduction: The first wave of COVID-19 was accompanied by global uncertainty. Delayed presentation of patients to hospitals ensued, with surgical pathologies no exception. This study aimed to assess whether delayed presentations resulted in more complex appendicectomies during the first wave of COVID-19.

Motivation to quit smoking and acceptability of shocking warnings on cigarette packages in Lebanon.

Introduction: Health warnings on tobacco packages have been considered an essential pillar in filling the gap of knowledge and communicating the health risks of tobacco use to consumers. Our primary objective was to report the perception of smokers on the textual health warnings already appearing on tobacco packages in Lebanon versus shocking pictures about the health-related smoking consequences and to evaluate their impact on smoking behaviors and motivation.

Methods: A pilot cross-sectional study was undertaken between 2013 and 2015 in five hospitals in Lebanon.