Publications by authors named "R Zeenny"
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- The study investigates the link between metabolic drugs (like those for diabetes and cholesterol) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the Lebanese population, utilizing data from a nationwide survey of 2048 participants.
- Key findings indicate that factors such as higher adherence to the Lebanese Mediterranean Diet, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, family history of CVD, and smoking habits are associated with an increased risk of CVD, while higher income levels appear to lower this risk.
- Interestingly, the study found that neither hypoglycemic nor lipid-lowering medications had a significant impact on CVD risk, though lifestyle and socio-economic status played notable roles in different patient subgroups.
Background: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. Public knowledge of ADHD plays a crucial role in shaping attitudes, reducing stigma, and fostering a supportive environment for individuals with this disease. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and stigma of the general Lebanese population regarding ADHD and identify potential factors associated with these variables.
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- *Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 2048 participants, gathering data on their demographics and dietary habits through interviews and questionnaires, focusing on the links to diabetes, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease.
- *Results: Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was linked to factors like being older, female, married, and active, while it was negatively associated with being a smoker and experiencing high stress.
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- Previous research identified the impact of the pharmacist-patient relationship on patient outcomes, but this study focused on how relationship dynamics affect medication adherence and quality of life (QOL).
- Conducted online in April 2023, the study involved 865 Lebanese adults, revealing that those with poorer health had higher rates of medication non-adherence and lower QOL.
- It concluded that while sociodemographic factors influence patient expectations and QOL, the anticipated mediation effect of the pharmacist-patient relationship on medication adherence was not as significant as expected.
Background: The cardiovascular system is among the least systems affected by immune-related adverse events. We report a rare life-threatening case of pembrolizumab-induced myocarditis with complete atrioventricular block and concomitant myositis in a metastatic bladder cancer patient.
Case Presentation: An 82-year-old Caucasian female with invasive urothelial carcinoma, started on first-line pembrolizumab, was admitted four days after receiving her second dose for severe asthenia, diffuse muscle aches, neck pain, and lethargy.