Lebanon

Machine Learning Techniques for the Identification of Risk Factors Associated with Food Insecurity among Adults in Arab Countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic

BMC Public Health This article shows that Jordanian, Palestinian, Lebanese, and Saudi Arabian respondents reported the highest rates of food insecurity in the Arab region during the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas Oman and Bahrain reported the lowest rates. Journal Article

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The Lived Experiences of Patients with Cancer during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

eCancer This article aims to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lived experiences of patients with cancer at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in Lebanon. Journal Article

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Dermatological Manifestations Associated with COVID-19 and COVID-19 Vaccination: Results from the Lebanese COVID Registry

International Journal of Dermatology This article aims to characterize the dermatological manifestations and adverse cutaneous reactions associated with COVID-19 infection and vaccination in a sample of the Lebanese population. Journal Article

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Prevalence and Predictors of Vitamin D Deficiency in Lebanon: 2016–2022, before and during the COVID-19 Outbreak

Endocrine This article aims to determine the prevalence and the predictors of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels during the last 7 years among a Lebanese population to study the changes of vitamin D deficiency before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Is COVID-19 Incriminated in New Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Lebanese Adults?

BMC Research Notes This article aims to study the association between COVID-19 infection and new onset type 2 diabetes in Lebanese adults. Journal Article

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Determinants of Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccine Intent or Uptake in Lebanon: A Scoping Review of the Literature

BMC Infectious Diseases This article conducts a scoping review of the literature to explore the determinants of influenza and COVID-19 vaccine intent or uptake in Lebanon. Journal Article

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Perception and Attitude of Lebanese IBD Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Patient Preference and Adherence This article aims to determine the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the daily habits of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) patients and on their compliance to follow-up and treatment. Journal Article

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Evolution of COVID-19 Infection Characteristics in a Lebanese Cohort of Inpatients during Different Pandemic Periods

Pathogens and Global Health This article aims to describe COVID-19 patients characteristics, laboratory and imaging results, and the different outcomes of patients admitted to the Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital over a period of 9 months. Journal Article

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Physical Activity Levels and Predictors during COVID-19 Lockdown among Lebanese Adults: The Impacts of Sociodemographic Factors, Type of Physical Activity and Work Location

Healthcare This article assesses physical activity (PA) levels and ITS predictors among Lebanese adults during the COVID-19 lockdown while comparing classical statistics to machine learning models. Journal Article

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites during Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic at a Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon

The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries This article aims to compare the prevalence and types of IPIs (intestinal parasite infections) during, before, and after the COVID-19 pandemic using data reported in Lebanon a decade ago. Journal Article

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