Publications by authors named "Walaa G El Sheikh"
Hypersexuality (HS) is a complex yet underreported phenomenon in Parkinson's disease (PD), profoundly impacting patients' lives. This study aims to systematically investigate the clinical phenomenology and manifestations of HS using qualitative methodologies. This phenomenological qualitative research study employed semi-structured interviews to examine hypersexuality and its impact among nine English-speaking individuals with PD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Refugees are highly vulnerable to mental health disorders and head injuries. The primary aim of this study is to examine the impact of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and head injury on reactive and appetitive aggression in adult Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting adult Arab United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees-registered Syrian refugees residing in Beirut and southern regions of Lebanon.
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- This study analyzes executive functions (EFs) in 120 children aged 6-11, focusing on inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility.
- Results show that EFs develop linearly with age, with noticeable gender differences impacting memory types and flexibility.
- Bilingualism is a key factor, benefiting early bilinguals, while family income does not significantly influence EFs.
Background: Armed conflict injury is a growing public health concern, particularly in regions like the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The protracted conflicts and political unrest in this region have led to a substantial number of injuries. Despite this, there is still limited understanding of the specific injury patterns stemming from conflicts, such as the 2006 Lebanon conflict.
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- Limb salvage by ortho-plastic teams is the standard for treating gunshot-related open tibial fractures in high-income countries, but there's a lack of research in conflict areas like the Gaza Strip, prompting a study to evaluate the clinical impact and management differences.
- The study, which reviewed medical records of 244 patients with such fractures, found high rates of non-union (53%) and infections (92.5%), with the ortho-plastic team managing more severe cases and performing numerous surgeries but showing no significant outcome differences compared to other groups.
- Key risk factors for non-union included bone loss greater than 1 cm, vascular injury, and the use of definitive fixators at initial treatment, highlighting the complex nature of
Objective: In this study, we aimed to explore the prevalence and determinants of common mental health disorders (CMHDs, posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD], depression, and anxiety) in Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Specifically, we examined how the associations between cultural adversities (discrimination, unemployment, and separation from family) and CMHDs are modified by levels of religiosity and sex.
Method: Between March and June 2017, a cross-sectional study was conducted targeting adult Arab Syrian refugees residing in Beirut and Southern Lebanon.
Invasive fungal infections, notably candidemia, have been associated with COVID-19. The epidemiology of candidemia has significantly changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to identify the microbiological profile, resistance rates, and outcomes of COVID-19-associated candidemia (CAC) compared to patients with candidemia not associated with COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The etiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is multifactorial and thought to be influenced by inappropriate activation of the gut mucosal immune system. As the only immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass unable to activate the classical complement cascade, the role of IgG4 in IBD pathophysiology as an immunomodulator is controversial. This study aimed to determine the association of low, normal and high IgG4 levels with the outcomes of IBD patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe and disabling condition that can lead to functional impairment and decreased productivity. The purpose of this systematic review was to compile and evaluate existing research on PTSD in Lebanon and among Syrian refugees.
Method: We searched the databases OVID Medline, EMBASE, and PsycINFO for articles that used validated tools to report the screening or diagnosis of PTSD among our population of interest.