Publications by authors named "Jim Dagher"
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- The economic crisis in Lebanon, starting in 2019, has severely impacted the healthcare system and the lives of people with epilepsy (PWE), affecting their quality of life (QOL) and access to treatment.
- A study involving 71 PWE aged 18-65 highlighted that 71% experienced difficulties due to the crisis, including increased seizure frequency and seizure-related injuries, while many had to change or stop their medications.
- The findings indicate a direct correlation between the economic crisis and lower QOL, especially among those who are unemployed, less educated, or require polytherapy, revealing the urgent need for support and solutions for PWE in Lebanon.
Brain metastases (BMs) are the most prevalent type of cerebral tumor, significantly affecting survival. In adults, lung cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma are the primary cancers associated with BMs. Symptoms often result from brain compression, and patients may present to the emergency department (ED) with life-threatening conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHemoptysis in cancer patients can occur for various reasons, including infections, tumors, blood vessel abnormalities and inflammatory conditions. The degree of hemoptysis is commonly classified according to the quantity of blood expelled. However, volume-based definitions may not accurately reflect the clinical impact of bleeding.
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