A Systematic Review on the Impact of Electronic Consultations on Diabetes Care.

Objectives: Primary care physicians (PCPs) are increasingly challenged with managing glycemic control in people with diabetes (PWD), especially in the setting of a shortage in endocrinologists. Electronic consultations (e-consults), which enable asynchronous communication between PCPs and specialists through electronic health records, have been introduced to address these issues. This systematic review aims to evaluate the impact of e-consults on glycemic control in PWD, focusing on changes in HbA1c levels.

Reference intervals for thyroid-stimulating hormone in the adult Lebanese population: Results from the last decade.

Background: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is the most accurate marker in the assessment of thyroid function. Establishing a reference interval (RI) for TSH is essential for interpreting results of thyroid function tests. TSH RI in the Lebanese population using the indirect method is lacking.

Two Cases of Composite Pheochromocytoma-Ganglioneuromas With Plasma Metanephrine Levels in the Subclinical Range Pheochromocytoma-Ganglioneuroma.

Background/objective: In <10% of cases, pheochromocytomas coexist with other tumors, most commonly ganglioneuromas, and are termed composite pheochromocytoma-ganglioneuromas. We present 2 cases of composite pheochromocytoma-ganglioneuromas and review the diagnosis and management of these rare tumors.

Case Report: Patient 1 and patient 2 were 35-year-old and 45-year-old woman, respectively.

Intermittent Fasting and Its Effects on Weight, Glycemia, Lipids, and Blood Pressure: A Narrative Review.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has become a significant public health concern globally. Weight managementis crucial in controlling MetS risk factors, making energy balance and weight loss strategies important in nutrition recommendations. Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained traction as a dietary approach for weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction.

Phenotype Prevalence and Health-Related Quality of Life of Lebanese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders. Our study aimed to assess, for the first time, the phenotype prevalence and the health-related quality of life of Lebanese women with PCOS.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 322 Lebanese women with PCOS, using a questionnaire containing sociodemographic data, comorbidities, disease-related clinical questions, and the validated PCOS questionnaire (PCOSQ).

Lipid Parameters and Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 in Healthy Lebanese Adults.

Background: High levels of non-HDL cholesterol (non-HDL-C), triglycerides (TG), lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)), and Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) as well as low levels of HDL-C are strongly associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Our study aims to estimate the prevalence of dyslipidemia and high Lp(a) in the Lebanese population and to study the relationship of these variables with gender, age, body mass index (BMI), and PCSK9. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of healthy volunteers aged 18 to 65.

Circulating PCSK9 Linked to Dyslipidemia in Lebanese Schoolchildren.

In adults, elevated levels of circulating Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) have been associated with increased Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TG), and worse cardiovascular outcomes. However, few studies analyzed the relation between PCSK9 and lipid parameters in pediatric populations. The aim of our study is to evaluate the distribution and the correlation of serum PCSK9 levels with lipid parameters in a sample of Lebanese school children.

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, a new cause of death during 'post-acute COVID-19 syndrome?' A case report.

'Post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome' is a new term that was coined to describe a constellation of persistent symptoms and new complications following recovery from COVID-19 initial illness. Identifying post-COVID-19 complications is crucial for early diagnosis and subsequent initiation of therapies to ensure more favorable outcomes. Severe COVID-19-related hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) has been previously described during the acute phase of the infection.

The impact of haemophilia on the social status and the health-related quality of life in adult Lebanese persons with haemophilia.

Introduction: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) studies are increasingly needed to prevent and improve the medical care of persons with haemophilia (PWH).

Aim: We assessed the impact of haemophilia on HRQoL and social status of adult Lebanese PWH compared to a reference population.

Methods: In this case-control study, 60 severe and moderate PWH were compared to 112 healthy controls.