American University Of Beirut Medical Center

This study tested a treatment strategy for newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia. Researchers wanted to see if patients who responded well to an initial strong drug (nilotinib) could switch to a cheaper, easier-to-use drug (imatinib) to maintain that response long-term. The go…

This study tested whether a special high-flow nasal oxygen device works better than standard oxygen tubes at keeping patients' oxygen levels stable during a common bile duct procedure (ERCP). Researchers compared three different oxygen flow rates in 60 patients who were sedated b…

This study tested whether adding the amino acid lysine and the mineral phosphorus to white bread could improve how the body handles it after a meal. Researchers recruited 16 healthy adults to eat different fortified breads and measured their blood sugar levels and energy use afte…

This study aimed to find out which of two video laryngoscope blade designs gives doctors a better view of the airway when placing a breathing tube in newborns and small infants. Researchers compared a straight blade and a curved blade in 39 infants under 3 months old. The goal wa…

This study observed a simple technique for helping children breathe during surgery. Doctors placed a breathing tube just above the vocal cords instead of through them to see if it was an easy, safe, and effective way to provide oxygen. The study included 88 children under age 6 t…