Publications by authors named "M Dagher"
The Efficacy of Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Scan (PET CT Scan) in the Diagnosis of Local Recurrence and Metastases in Surgical Patients with Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Last 5 Years (2020-2024).
Cancers (Basel)
December 2024
Background/objectives: Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a highly aggressive tumor, as it is characterized by a high probability of local recurrence and distant metastases, even after surgical treatment. Early detection of disease recurrence is critical for improving long-term treatment outcomes and overall patient survival. By comparing different radiopharmaceuticals, this analysis aimed to strengthen existing guidelines and help bridge the gap between the recommendations of the ESMO and the ATA, highlighting the importance of PET/CT scanning in the postoperative follow-up of patients with MTC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe role of older antibiotics in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections: current perspectives.
Curr Opin Infect Dis
December 2024
Purpose Of Review: The aim is to discuss the evidence and recent literature on the role of older antibiotics in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs).
Recent Findings: The choice of therapy for SSTIs is complicated in view of the rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the availability of new antibiotics. SSTIs are predominantly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic streptococci, but other organisms can be involved in patients with comorbidities or post trauma.
Introduction: The GENCOV study sought to evaluate serological differences between individuals with differing COVID-19 severity and outcomes. We assessed the SARS-CoV-2 antibody response of GENCOV participants cross-sectionally 1-, 6-, and 12-months following COVID-19 diagnosis to identify patient factors associated with more robust and durable humoral immune responses.
Materials And Methods: COVID-19 patients and a control cohort of vaccinated infection-naïve participants were recruited at hospital sites across the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada.
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- Novel genome sequencing (GS) presents new chances to share results with healthy people, leading to a need for effective genetic counseling methods.
- A study with 466 participants used a genomic counseling model (GCM) that included a digital platform and webinars, showing that knowledge about genetics improved and decisional conflict (uncertainty in decision-making) decreased after the counseling.
- Most participants (86%) wanted to learn all GS findings after the counseling, indicating that the GCM effectively informed the general public and helped them feel more confident in decisions about genetic information.
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- The study focuses on sexual and reproductive empowerment (SRE) among Arabic-speaking adolescent girls in Lebanon, emphasizing the need for a culturally adapted measurement tool due to variations in understanding across different cultures.
- An SRE scale was adapted through a four-step process involving translation, cognitive interviews with local girls, testing with a larger group, and confirmatory factor analysis to assess its reliability and validity.
- Results indicated that while the adapted scale showed improvements after revisions, the self-efficacy domain displayed acceptable psychometric properties, highlighting the relational nature of decision-making in this cultural context.