Publications by authors named "M El-Khoury"
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- Hemophilia, a bleeding disorder, poses higher risks for adverse outcomes and longer hospital stays for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) due to acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
- A study using data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database revealed that individuals with hemophilia had significantly higher rates of gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhagic stroke, and retroperitoneal hemorrhage compared to those without the condition.
- The findings stress the importance of proper management of coagulation factors and collaboration between cardiologists and hematologists to improve patient outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Introduction: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) of tumor DNA can detect actionable drivers and help guide therapy for patients with advanced-stage cancers. While tissue-based genotyping is considered a standard of care, blood-based genotyping is emerging as a valid alternative. Tumor genomic profiles may vary by region, and data from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are not widely available.
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- Glomus tumors are rare and usually harmless lumps found mainly under fingernails, but can sometimes appear in other places like the thigh.
- A 49-year-old man had thigh pain and it turned out he had this rare tumor after surgery.
- Doctors should be aware of glomus tumors when they see painful lumps so they can diagnose and treat them quickly, as they can be confused with other issues.
Secretory Carcinoma of the Breast: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation.
J Breast Imaging
September 2024
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- - Secretory carcinoma is a rare, low-grade invasive breast cancer that primarily affects adults, with an average diagnosis age of 48, though it’s the most common type in children.
- - It typically appears as a painless lump, shows nonspecific imaging features, and under the microscope has distinct secretions and mild nuclear variations, with a significant number of cases linked to a specific gene fusion.
- - This cancer tends to progress slowly and has a better prognosis compared to other invasive breast cancers, especially in younger patients with smaller tumors and fewer lymph node metastases, with treatment largely mirroring that of other similar receptor status cancers.
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- The study addresses body dissatisfaction in Arabic speakers by validating the Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) to assess physical comparison, which can lead to issues like eating disorders and depression.
- The PACS-R was translated into Arabic and tested on 359 Lebanese adults, showing a strong one-factor structure and excellent internal consistency, indicating reliability of the scale.
- Results demonstrated that PACS-R scores negatively correlated with self-esteem and positively correlated with psychological distress, confirming its relevance for research and clinical use among Arabic-speaking populations.