Obstructive sleep apnea in a case of ehlers-danlos syndrome.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of rare connective tissue disorders characterized by genetic defects in collagen and connective tissue synthesis and structure, with manifestations ranging from asymptomatic or mild skin and joint hyperlaxity to severe physical disability. Mild asymptomatic forms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome seems to be under diagnosed and may have severe systemic complications mainly cardio vascular. Cartilaginous defects in the head and neck region increase the risk of Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) especially Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Epidemiological characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea in a hospital-based historical cohort in Lebanon.

The objective of our study was to characterize and analyze the associations between OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) and other clinical variables in adult patients referred for sleep evaluation by polysomnography at a referral center in Beirut, Lebanon, in terms of sociodemographic features, symptoms presentation and comorbidities, and evaluate the burden of comorbidities associated with this disease. All individuals with suspected Sleep Apnea referred (January 2010-September 2017) for a one-night polysomnography were included. Demographics, self-reported symptoms and comorbidities were documented.

Scrotal wall metastasis from a primary lung adenocarcinoma.

This a case of a 77 years old male heavy smoker, known to have Combined Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema complicated by a primary invasive adenocarcinoma of the lung with bone metastasis, who presented with a two weeks history of right inguino-scrotal pain and swelling. Imaging studies revealed a right paratesticular formation that appeared to involve the epididymis and the scrotal wall. A biopsy of the mass showed morphological and Immunophenotypic features in favor of metastasis of an adenocarcinoma of the lung.

Beirut Air Pollution and Health Effects - BAPHE study protocol and objectives.

Background: Recent studies investigating the health effects of air pollution have proven an existing impact around and below international air quality guidelines and standards. These studies were based on accessible data from official registers managed by public authorities. The protocol followed in BAPHE project is described; its benefits and disadvantages are presented and discussed in this paper.