Polycystic ovary syndrome negatively affects sexual function and lower urinary tract symptoms in syrian women: a case-control study.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age worldwide, and its related features like obesity, mental health issues and hyperandrogenism may contribute to inadequately investigated health problems such as sexual dysfunction (SD) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Therefore, this study examined the impact of PCOS on sexual function (SF) and lower urinary tract in Syrian women by recruiting a total of 178 women of reproductive age, of whom 88 were diagnosed with PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria and 90 without PCOS were considered as the control group. Female sexual function index (FSFI) and Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Questionnaire (BFLUTS) were used to assess SF and LUTS respectively.

Effective surgical management of gastric outlet obstruction symptoms caused by annular pancreas in an adult female: A case report.

Introduction: Annular pancreas (AP) is a rare condition that usually is not associated with symptoms in adults. However, in some patients, AP may cause non-specific symptoms such as abdominal pain and vomiting, making its diagnosis challenging. The current case report presents a challenging diagnosis of an AP case and surgical management of it by performing duodenoduodenostomy.

The mental health impact of the 2023 earthquakes on the Syrian population: cross-sectional study.

Background: Natural disasters have a significant impact on the mental health of affected populations. The February 2023 earthquakes in Syria and Turkey caused widespread devastation.

Aims: To explore the mental health impact of the earthquakes in Syria on the population across areas differentially damaged by the disaster.

Emerging Role of Non-collagenous Bone Proteins as Osteokines in Extraosseous Tissues.

Bone is a unique tissue, composed of various types of cells embedded in a calcified extracellular matrix (ECM), whose dynamic structure consists of organic and inorganic compounds produced by bone cells. The main inorganic component is represented by hydroxyapatite, whilst the organic ECM is primarily made up of type I collagen and non-collagenous proteins. These proteins play an important role in bone homeostasis, calcium regulation, and maintenance of the hematopoietic niche.

COPD awareness among the Syrian community: population-based study.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease and among the top causes of mortality worldwide but can be prevented and treated. This study aims to estimate the awareness of COPD among the Syrian population. A cross-sectional anonymous self-administered online survey was conducted by using Google Forms on Social Media platforms.