The prevalence of dyslipidemia in patients on hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study from Syria.

Unlabelled: Dyslipidemia is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the main cause of mortality among haemodialysis (HD) patients. We investigate the prevalence and characteristics of dyslipidemia in HD patients. Also, we aimed to study the prediction scores; Framingham risk score (FRS), and the atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk score; among this population.

Determinants of hyperphosphatemia and its relation with hemoglobin levels among hemodialysis patients in two hospitals from Syria: a prospective cross-sectional study.

Unlabelled: Hyperphosphatemia and anemia were both associated with several complications in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. This study aimed to determine the risk factors of hyperphosphatemia and its relation with anemia among hemodialysis (HD) patients. Secondly, it aimed to determine the prevalence of hyperphosphatemia and anemia.

Comparison complications rate between double-J ureteral stent and percutaneous nephrostomy in obstructive uropathy due to stone disease:A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Obstructive uropathy due to stone disease is seen every day in urological practice. Percutaneous nephrostomy and double j ureteral stent procedures are used.

Methodology: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in one center from January 2021 to January 2022.

The correlation of 25-hydroxyvitamin D with BMI and lipid profile: A retrospective cohort study of Syrian patients.

Background: This study aims to identify the prevalence of 25OHD deficiency in Syrian patients and investigate the relationship with obesity and lipid profile.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study consisted of 201 patients of age >10 years, who referred to Al Assad and Al Mouwasat University Hospitals, Damascus, Syria from Oct/2020 to Oct/2021. The data was analyzed by using linear regressions and produced a matrix of correlations with significant equations between study variables.

Efficacy of Colchicine and Budesonide in Improvement Outcomes of Patients with Coronavirus Infection 2019 in Damascus, Syria: A Randomized Control Trial.

COVID-19 was reported in China in 2019 and has spread worldwide. Transmission occurs through respiratory secretions and, less commonly, through contaminated surfaces. The severity of the disease can range from asymptomatic to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).