Publications by authors named "M Hatem"
Background: Pregnancy is a crucial period for maternal and fetal health, and in Lebanon, where cultural and economic factors influence dietary practices, there is an urgent need to evaluate the food consumption patterns and diet quality of pregnant women.
Aim: To evaluate the food consumption patterns, energy intake, as well as macro- and micro-nutrient intake among a nationally representative sample of Lebanese pregnant women aged 18-49 years old.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from March to October 2023, involving 500 pregnant women from all eight Lebanese governorates.
Background: The capsular ligaments at the hip joint work in synchrony with the acetabulum and femoral head for articular stability. There is a lack of understanding about ischiofemoral ligament (ISFL) anatomy and function.
Purpose: To assess the insertion of the ISFL in non-arthritic adult hips.
Background: T helper interplay and cytokines monitoring in auto-immune skin disorders such as Pemphigus Foliaceus [PF] may play a central role in predicting the clinical stratification of the pathology.
Objectives: In order to assess the CD4+ T cell imbalance, [i] this study aims to assess the related immune cells [Th1, Th2, Th17, and Treg cells] as well as the related cytokines [IL-1β, IFNγ, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12p70, IL-17A, IL-17F, IL- 22, TNF-β, and TNFα] in peripheral blood, and [ii] their respective transcription factors in the lesioned skin of PF endemic patients during the clinical course.
Methods: Peripheral blood of 22 PF patients was analyzed by flow cytometry to assess the functional associations of Th cell subpopulations and their characteristic cytokines by multiplex bead assay of 14-plex cytokines.
Article Synopsis
- Testicular Large cell calcifying Sertoli cell tumors (LCCSTs) are rare tumors that mainly affect young males and can present as multiple growths on both testicles.
- Diagnosing benign LCCSTs is critical to avoid unnecessary surgeries and to protect the patient's ability to have children, relying on patient history, lab tests, and imaging.
- A case study is presented where a young male with bilateral benign LCCSTs was treated using a method that preserved testicular function, highlighting key clinical, radiological, and pathological traits.
Article Synopsis
- - The Plate Objective Scoring Tool (POST) is effective in assessing the quality of the urethral plate in boys with distal hypospadias and its score has been linked to surgical complications.
- - A study involving 121 patients showed that a higher POST score (specifically, ≥1.2) correlates with a lower risk of postoperative complications, with significant differences in complication rates based on POST scores.
- - The findings suggest that using POST as an objective measure can help predict patient outcomes after hypospadias repair, potentially guiding follow-up care and treatment decisions.