American University Of Beirut Medical Center

This study looked at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who had a good response to the drug nilotinib could switch to imatinib to maintain that response. The goal was to see if imatinib could keep the cancer under control while being easier to take and less expens…

This study tested an 8-week online program to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) improve their problem-solving and coping skills. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and if it helped reduce anxiety and depression. Thirty adults with MS in Lebanon took part. T…

This study looked at whether using a high-flow nasal cannula at different flow rates (15, 30, or 60 liters per minute) could prevent oxygen levels from dropping during ERCP, a procedure to examine the bile ducts. Sixty adults undergoing deep sedation were randomly assigned to one…

This study looked at whether having two doctors work together to place a breathing tube using a special video camera (GlideScope) works as well as one doctor doing it alone. About 388 adults having planned surgery took part. The goal was to see if the two-person method is just as…

This study looked at a different way to help children breathe during surgery. Instead of placing the breathing tube all the way into the windpipe, doctors placed it just above the vocal cords. The goal was to see if this method is easy, safe, and works well. The study included 85…

This study tested two different video laryngoscope blades (straight vs. curved) in 39 newborns and small infants weighing up to 5 kg to see which gives doctors a better view of the airway. The goal is to find the best tool to make intubation safer and reduce complications like lo…

This study tested whether adding the nutrients phosphorus and lysine to white bread could improve how the body handles blood sugar and energy use after eating. Sixteen healthy adults ate different fortified breads, and researchers measured their blood sugar, insulin, and energy e…