Prevalence and risk factors for AFF among Lebanese patients with hip and shaft fractures DOI Creative Commons
Abir Bou Khalil, Ryan Yammine, Vanessa Rameh

et al.

JBMR Plus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(8)

Published: June 10, 2024

Abstract This retrospective study investigates the prevalence of atypical femoral fractures (AFFs) among patients admitted with hip and shaft at a tertiary referral center in Beirut, Lebanon. We analyzed electronic medical records radiology studies aged above 40 between January 2006 December 2019. Fractures were confirmed by ICD9 or ICD10 codes. All cases reviewed radiologists, AFFs identified according to 2013 revised ASBMR criteria. 1366 fracture patients, which 14 female had 19 AFFs. represents 1.0% all 1.7% patients. Bilateral found 5 Patients AFF tended be younger, mean age 74.3 (±8.6) yr compared 78.0 (±10.6) for non-AFF fractures. A total 36% prior history non-traumatic first admission. high percentage reported intake proton pump inhibitors (42.9%) glucocorticoids (21.4%). Bisphosphonate exposure was noted 64.3% None active smokers consumed alcohol regularly. BMD assessments available 7 indicating osteoporosis 4 osteopenia 3 cases. Hip axis length measurements showed no significant difference (N = 7) sex age-matched controls 21). The underlines characteristics Lebanon, is consistent numbers literature (0.32%–5%). larger prospective that includes hospitals across nation needed gain more comprehensive view Lebanese population.

Language: Английский

Impact of Education and Gender on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Vitamin D Among the Lebanese Population With Emphasis on Young Adults DOI Open Access

Suzana Salhab,

Ibrahim A Srour,

Imtithal Sheet

et al.

Cureus, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 7, 2025

Background Vitamin D deficiency is a growing global health concern that affects populations, even in sun-rich regions such as Lebanon. Despite abundant sunlight, limited research has explored the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to vitamin among young Lebanese adults. Study design This study employed an online quantitative cross-sectional design. Methods A self-administered questionnaire distributed over six months (from August 2023 January 2024) collected data on participants' demographic characteristics, well their D. Results Most participants (75.7%) had sufficient knowledge about sources. The internet physicians emerged dominant sources, cited by 175 participants, which represented 17.6% of total responses Sunlight was perceived most crucial source. Additionally, 244 (33.7%) acknowledged role preventing osteoporosis, whereas 144 (20.4%) believed it aiding calcium absorption. Significant levels (defined scores ≥21 out 40) positive attitudes ≥4 correct answers six) were evident more than 255 (75%) participants. However, half expressed concerns levels. willing take supplements (330, 92.7%) undergo testing (326, 92.1%). Conclusion Although adults demonstrated good overall toward deficiency, implementing comprehensive awareness campaigns programs emphasize behavior change for combating deficiency. These initiatives should focus promoting tangible changes practices, safe sun exposure, consumption D-rich foods, adherence supplementation when necessary.

Language: Английский

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The Lebanese GRADE-based vitamin D guidelines: a paradigm for the MENA region DOI
Marlene Chakhtoura, Elie A. Akl, Asma Arabi

et al.

Osteoporosis International, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 23, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exploring demographical, clinical, and dietary determinants of vitamin D deficiency among adults in Douala, Cameroon during the COVID-19 era DOI Creative Commons
Arlette Flore Moguem Soubgui,

Wilfried Steve Ndeme Mboussi,

Loick Pradel Kojom Foko

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. e24926 - e24926

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Background and aimVitamin D deficiency (VDD) is a global public health problem in African populations. This study aimed at determining the prevalence, characteristics, determinants of VDD era SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19. was conducted from January to September 2022 seven facilities Douala, Cameroon.MethodsA structured, pre-tested questionnaire administered each participant collect participants' information. Molecular detection SARS-CoV-2 genome done. A serum level 25-hydroxyvitamin < 20 ng/mL used diagnose VDD.ResultsA total 420 participants were included study. Serum levels 25(OH) vitamin reduced (+) patients as compared (-) (21.69 ± 5.64 vs 42.09 20.03 ng/mL, p 0.0001). The overall prevalence 10.2 %. individuals had nearly two times more risk being (aRR = 1.81, by 46 % 71 those consuming cocoa bean or powder regularly 0.54, 0.03) rarely 0.29, 0.02) never it. Likewise, 59 78 sardine fish 0.47, 0.002) 0.22, 0.03). Overall, association between infection consistent, i.e., individuals, after stratification for confounding variables.ConclusionThis outlined high burden VDD, strong link SARS–CoV–2, suggests possible utility supplementation COVID-19 Cameroon.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and risk factors for AFF among Lebanese patients with hip and shaft fractures DOI Creative Commons
Abir Bou Khalil, Ryan Yammine, Vanessa Rameh

et al.

JBMR Plus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(8)

Published: June 10, 2024

Abstract This retrospective study investigates the prevalence of atypical femoral fractures (AFFs) among patients admitted with hip and shaft at a tertiary referral center in Beirut, Lebanon. We analyzed electronic medical records radiology studies aged above 40 between January 2006 December 2019. Fractures were confirmed by ICD9 or ICD10 codes. All cases reviewed radiologists, AFFs identified according to 2013 revised ASBMR criteria. 1366 fracture patients, which 14 female had 19 AFFs. represents 1.0% all 1.7% patients. Bilateral found 5 Patients AFF tended be younger, mean age 74.3 (±8.6) yr compared 78.0 (±10.6) for non-AFF fractures. A total 36% prior history non-traumatic first admission. high percentage reported intake proton pump inhibitors (42.9%) glucocorticoids (21.4%). Bisphosphonate exposure was noted 64.3% None active smokers consumed alcohol regularly. BMD assessments available 7 indicating osteoporosis 4 osteopenia 3 cases. Hip axis length measurements showed no significant difference (N = 7) sex age-matched controls 21). The underlines characteristics Lebanon, is consistent numbers literature (0.32%–5%). larger prospective that includes hospitals across nation needed gain more comprehensive view Lebanese population.

Language: Английский

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