Publications by authors named "Heba Haj Saleh"
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- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major global health issue, and this study explored the link between the TyG index and various heart-related risks in non-diabetic patients in the U.S.
- Researchers analyzed data from over 10,000 participants from the NHANES survey (2001-2020) to assess how the TyG index relates to conditions like coronary heart disease, heart attacks, and hypertension.
- While a higher TyG index was associated with increased cardiovascular risk factors, it was found to be a poor predictor of actual cardiovascular diseases in the studied population.
Background: Vitamin D deficiency is an importance preventable problem in the global and associates with lack levels of awareness about vitamin D. According to prior studies, in the Arab world, there is low of knowledge and awareness toward vitamin D deficiency. The target of our study is evaluating the knowledge level about vitamin D deficiency and determining the associated factors with levels of awareness of its.
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- The study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of liver health among the adult Syrian population, emphasizing the importance of public health awareness regarding liver diseases to help prevent and manage these conditions effectively.!* -
- Conducted from August 25 to September 29, 2023, with 941 participants, the study utilized a validated questionnaire covering participants' understanding of liver diseases, health attitudes, and treatment awareness, analyzing results using SPSS software.!* -
- Findings revealed that while a majority were aware of hepatitis B and C, a significant portion lacked knowledge about the serious complications like chronic liver inflammation; many avoided health screenings because they felt healthy.!*
Background: Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in mothers worldwide. Adequate understanding of this condition improves treatment, control, and prevention. This study evaluated preeclampsia awareness among pregnant women in Syria, and the characteristics related to awareness adequacy.
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- Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a common heart condition in kids, and this study explored the use of fast-track anesthesia versus traditional anesthesia during VSD closure surgery.
- A systematic review identified four relevant studies from a large pool of 6,535 papers, focusing on observational data from 477 pediatric patients.
- Results showed that while there were no significant differences in surgery times or hemodynamics, fast-track anesthesia resulted in lower healthcare costs and shorter stays in ICU and overall hospitalization compared to conventional anesthesia.