Publications by authors named "N Rizkalla"

Background: Many have found that minorities seek help for mental health problems less than the general population. Such findings are surprising considering that minorities experience higher rates of mental health issues compared to the general population.

Objectives: Employing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study aimed to explore the intentions of Muslims living in California and Israel pertaining seeking mental health help (SMHH).

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The impact on the physical and mental health of those who survived torture and their close circles in the Syrian regime's detention facilities remains under-studied. This qualitative study explored Syrian refugees' narrations of captivity and torture, and the consequences of such extreme traumatic events on their physical and psychosocial health. Thirteen audio-recorded interviews were conducted in Arabic with Syrian refugees.

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Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis has been growing among children, with great public health concern. The relationship between nutrient intake pattern and ADHD remains unclear.

Aim: To identify the nutrient intake patterns and its association with ADHD in children.

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Unlabelled: Liver transplantation (LT) candidates frequently have multiple cardiovascular risk factors, and cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after LT. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores are a noninvasive assessment of coronary artery disease using computed tomography. This study examines CAC scores and cardiac risk factors and their association with outcomes after LT.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study examined how donor body mass index (BMI) affects outcomes for both living liver donors and their recipients, focusing on data from 66 cases between 2013 and 2020.
  • No significant differences were found in donor or recipient characteristics based on BMI, except for a higher rate of wound complications in donors with BMI ≥30 kg/m.
  • Overall, donors with a BMI of 30 or higher can still successfully donate their liver, but they face increased risks for perioperative complications.
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