Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Wadad Barakat"
- Wadad Barakat's research focuses on various aspects of cardiovascular health and diabetes prevalence, particularly in populations with specific medical conditions, such as renal transplant patients and the residents of Greater Beirut.
- One of Barakat's notable studies investigates combined factor V - factor VIII deficiency (F5F8D), identifying two novel truncating mutations in the LMAN1 gene in a consanguineous patient, contributing to the understanding of genetic factors in bleeding disorders.
- Barakat has also explored the increased aortic pulse wave velocity in renal transplant patients, highlighting its predictive value for cardiovascular risks, thus underlining the importance of monitoring cardiovascular health in this demographic.
