American University Of Beirut Medical Center

This study tested whether patients with chronic myeloid leukemia could switch from an expensive, powerful drug (nilotinib) to a cheaper, more convenient drug (imatinib) and still keep their cancer under control. Researchers enrolled 13 newly diagnosed adults. The goal was to see …

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 observed a simple technique for helping children breathe during surgery. Researchers tested placing a standard breathing tube just above the vocal cords instead of deeper into the windpipe. They wanted to see if this method was easy, safe, and effective for keeping chi…

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…