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Najla LakkisAmerican University of Beirut Verified email at aub.edu.lb Cited by 711 |
[HTML][HTML] Hypovitaminosis d in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a relation to disease control and complications
Aims. This study aims at assessing the relationship between 25 (OH) vitamin D (25-OHD)
levels and microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). …
levels and microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). …
Screening instruments for depression in primary care: a concise review for clinicians
NA Lakkis, DM Mahmassani - Postgraduate medicine, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Depression is prevalent across the life span worldwide. It is a common problem encountered
in primary care settings. The World Health Organization recommends the integration of …
in primary care settings. The World Health Organization recommends the integration of …
Breast cancer in Lebanon: incidence and comparison to regional and Western countries
Background: Review and analyses of the 2004 Lebanese National Breast Cancer Registry (the
most recently available complete national data). Methods: Crude, age-standardized rates …
most recently available complete national data). Methods: Crude, age-standardized rates …
[HTML][HTML] A pilot intervention to promote positive parenting in refugees from Syria in Lebanon and Jordan
Background Early childhood development (ECD) is a crucial milestone that shapes a child’s
health, wellbeing, education, and personality. Several factors come into play, and each …
health, wellbeing, education, and personality. Several factors come into play, and each …
Lung cancer and risk factors in Lebanon: epidemiology, temporal trends, and comparison to countries from different regions in the world
NA Lakkis, UM Musharafieh, HG Issa… - Cancer …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background Lung cancer (Lca) is the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide.
This study examines the Lca incidence and trends in Lebanon and compares them to …
This study examines the Lca incidence and trends in Lebanon and compares them to …
University students' intentions to seek psychological counseling, attitudes toward seeking psychological help, and stigma
Background Mental health problems are prevalent among university students worldwide.
Studies have shown that most students do not disclose and do not get the psychological help …
Studies have shown that most students do not disclose and do not get the psychological help …
Jellyfish stings: a practical approach
NA Lakkis, GJ Maalouf… - Wilderness & …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Jellyfish have a worldwide distribution. Their stings can cause different reactions, ranging
from cutaneous, localized, and self-limited to serious systemic or fatal ones, depending on the …
from cutaneous, localized, and self-limited to serious systemic or fatal ones, depending on the …
Psychological distress and coping strategies in parents of children with cancer in Lebanon
NA Lakkis, JM Khoury, DM Mahmassani… - Psycho …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives To determine the prevalence of psychological distress (PD) among parents of
Lebanese children with cancer and to investigate the associated stressors and coping …
Lebanese children with cancer and to investigate the associated stressors and coping …
The effect of two types of sms-texts on the uptake of screening mammogram: a randomized controlled trial
NA Lakkis, AMA Atfeh, YR El-Zein, DM Mahmassani… - Preventive …, 2011 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect of two different types of short text message service (SMS-text)
reminders on the uptake of screening mammogram. METHODS: A randomized …
reminders on the uptake of screening mammogram. METHODS: A randomized …
Family physicians beliefs and attitudes regarding adult pneumococcal and influenza immunization in Lebanon
Background. Influenza and pneumococcal diseases are responsible for more deaths than
all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined. Despite all efforts, the vaccination rate is …
all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined. Despite all efforts, the vaccination rate is …