Assessment of obstructive sleep apnea rate and associated factors among Lebanese adults: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To estimate the rate of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and associated factors among Lebanese adults.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in February-April 2022; 1,202 Lebanese adults were enrolled. The sample was collected among several Lebanese governorates through an anonymous online self-reported questionnaire.

Understanding and addressing β-lactam resistance mechanisms in gram-negative bacteria in Lebanon: A scoping review.

Background: A growing threat to public health is the worldwide problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), in which gram-negative organisms are playing a significant role. Antibiotic abuse and misuse, together with inadequate monitoring and control protocols, have contributed to the emergence of resistant strains. This global scenario prepares us to look more closely at the situation in Lebanon.