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  • The prevalence of physical activity among the young population of UAE 
    Yammine, Kaissar (2019-07-03)
    Aims: Lack of physical activities is a key disease factor and constitutes a serious public health issue in the Middle East region. Reports from this geographical area converge in concluding that the resident populations ...
  • Early results of total hip arthroplasty using dual-mobility cup in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head 
    Assi, Chahine; Kheir, Nadim; Samaha, Camille; Kouyoumjian, Pascal; Yammine, Kaissar (2019-07-03)
    Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) remains a therapeutic challenge for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). The majority of these patients are young with high functional demand, and show an increased ...
  • Formaldehyde exposure and its effects during pregnancy 
    Haffner, Matthew J.; Oakes, Peter; Demerdash, Amin; Yammine, Kaissar Cesar; Watanabe, Koichi; Loukas, Marios; Tubbs, Shane S. (2019-07-03)
    Formalin is commonly used in fixation of cadaveric specimens. Exposure to formaldehyde, a component of formalin and a known carcinogen, during gross anatomy laboratory dissection is a continuing concern for pregnant students ...
  • Patterns of the superficial veins of the cubital fossa 
    Yammine, Kaissar; Eric, Mirela (2019-07-03)
    Background The aim of this systematic review is to quantitatively synthesize evidence on the prevalence of superficial vein patterns in the cubital region. Method A systematic literature search was conducted through ...
  • Relationship between impulsivity and clinical and sociodemographic variables among Lebanese patients with bipolar disorder 
    Azzam, P.; Obeid, S.; Haddad, C.; Kazour, F.; Nabbout, R.; Hallit, S.; Azar, J. (2019-07-02)
    Impulsivity is a psychiatric symptom that seems to be more prevalent in some mental disorders such as bipolar disorders (BDs). It is a trait that seems to be influenced by many clinical and sociodemographic variables across ...
  • Effect of clinical hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism on patent diabetes. 59 cases 
    Hirbli, K.; Altman, J.J.; Slama, G.; Tchobroutsky, G. (2019-07-01)
    Fifty-nine patients with both clinical evidence of thyroid dysfunction and patent diabetes mellitus were investigated in our diabetology department. Patients with euthyroid goitre and iatrogenic or pituitary hypothyroidism ...
  • Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Lebanon 
    Hirbli, K.I.; Abou Jaoude, J.H.; Ghorra, F.S.; Barakat-Elkhoury, W.M. (2019-07-01)
  • Prevalence and incidence of diabetes mellitus in Lebanon 
    Hirbli, K.I.; Aboujaoude, J.H.; Ghorra, F.S.; Barakat-El- Khoury, W.M. (2019-07-01)
    In order to evaluate the occurrence of diabetes mellitus in Lebanon, 8,050 cases were studied and divided into two samples; the first one was formed by external patients applying to a laboratory for biological tests and ...
  • The prevalence of the extensor indicis tendon and its variant 
    Yammine, Kaissar (2019-06-28)
    The tendon of the extensor indicis (EI) is frequently used to restore the loss of function in other digits. However, it shows many variations which include splitting of the extensor indicis proprius (EIP) into two or three ...
  • The prevalence of the sesamoid bones of the hand 
    Yammine, Kaissar (2019-06-28)
    The literature contains various estimates of the prevalence and distribution of the sesamoid bones in the hands. The aims of this systematic review are to provide a better estimate of the frequency of hand sesamoids and ...
  • The prevalence of extensor digitorum brevis manus and its variants in humans 
    Yammine, K. (2019-06-28)
    Extensor digitorum brevis manus (EDBM) is a rare variant extensor muscle of the dorsum of the hand, which constitutes a diagnostic challenge in clinical practice. The aims of the review are to provide a better estimate of ...
  • Efficacy of preparation solutions and cleansing techniques on contamination of the skin in foot and ankle surgery 
    Yammine, K.; Harvey, A. (2019-06-28)
  • Antegrade intramedullary nailing for fifth metacarpal neck fractures 
    Yammine, Kaissar; Harvey, Alison (2019-06-28)
    Purpose We investigated the outcomes of the antegrade intramedullary nailing (AIMN) compared to other surgical modalities in the treatment for fifth metacarpal neck fractures via a systematic review. Methods Pain, ...
  • Ankle “sprains” during sport activities with normal radiographs 
    Yammine, Kaissar; Fathi, Yahia (2019-06-28)
    Objectives To evaluate, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the occurrence of bone and tendon injuries and their impact on clinical management in athletes with ankle trauma during sports activities having normal ...
  • The accessory peroneal (fibular) muscles 
    Yammine, Kaissar (2019-06-28)
    The denomination of “accessory peroneal muscle” (APM) refers usually to two muscles: the peroneus quartus (PQua) and the peroneus digit quinti (PQui) which were believed to be variants of a same muscle. Their morphology ...
  • Clinical prevalence of palmaris longus agenesis 
    Yammine, Kaissar (2019-06-28)
    We report a systematic review and a proportion meta‐analysis of prevalence studies evaluating the prevalence of palmaris longus agenesis (PLA) in the literature. The overall PLA rate was defined to be the primary outcome. ...
  • The sesamoids of the feet in humans 
    Yammine, Kaissar (2019-06-28)
    The prevalence and distribution of the sesamoid bones in the feet has been reported in the literature with a high degree of variability. This systematic review aims to provide a better estimate of the frequency of the ...
  • The prevalence of os acromiale 
    Yammine, Kaissar (2019-06-28)
    Os acromiale (OA) results from a failure of consolidation between the ossification centers of the acromial epiphysis. Its prevalence and its interactions with ancestry, gender, laterality, and side have been variously ...
  • The effectiveness of physical models in teaching anatomy 
    Yammine, Kaissar; Violato, Claudio (2019-06-28)
    There are various educational methods used in anatomy teaching. While three dimensional (3D) visualization technologies are gaining ground due to their ever-increasing realism, reports investigating physical models as a ...
  • The current status of anatomy knowledge 
    Yammine, Kaissar (2019-06-27)
    Background: Gross anatomy is no longer considered a science, as it is no longer considered a research-led discipline. Looking to the current status of anatomical teaching, there is worldwide unanimity regarding the steady ...

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