Publications by authors named "Z Harb"

Introduction: Thymus is a primary lymphoid organ which has an important role in humoral and cellular immunity. It can be a site for various neoplasms including thymomas.

Case Presentation: The authors report a case of a 55-year-old patient presenting with weight loss, night sweats and sensation of heat.

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Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. There are many risk factors that contribute to breast cancer which involve modifiable and non-modifiable factors. Most of the patients diagnosed with breast cancer are over 50 years of age, with breast cancer in women less than 40 years of age being relatively rare and typically more aggressive variants.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, most healthcare professionals switched from face-to-face clinical encounters to telehealth. This study sought to investigate the dietitians' perceptions and practices toward the use of social/mass media platforms amid the transition from face-to-face to telenutrition in the time of COVID-19. This cross-sectional study involving a convenient sample of 2,542 dietitians (mean age = 31.

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COVID-19's intimidating spread has challenged the resilience of the global health systems, causing shifts in the practices of healthcare workers, including dietitians. The current study aimed to assess the change in dietitians' practices and duties in hospitals/clinics after the commencement of COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study was conducted in five Arab countries between November 2020 and January 2021.

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Introduction: Intraspinal Epidermoid Cyst (IEC) is a very-rare, yet one of the most benign tumors of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Very few cases of IEC were reported world-wide. Presentations depend on the location of the tumor with pain being the most common presenting symptom.

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