Ali Shams

TL;DR: This comprehensive review discusses the current published literature surrounding the SARS-CoV-2 virus and identifies and provides insight into controversies and research gaps for the current pandemic to assist with future research ideas.

TL;DR: University students in Lebanon are familiar with the symptoms of cardiac arrest, however, they are not well trained in CPR and lack confidence to perform it, so interventions should focus on public awareness campaigns regarding the importance of initiating bystander CPR while activating emergency medical services and on making CPR training more available.

TL;DR: The recommendations for screening and surveillance for extraintestinal manifestations in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are discussed since early appropriate diagnosis is imperative in preventing morbidity and cancer development.

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that asafoetida and its essential oil and ferulic acid have inhibitory effect on the growth of breast cancer cell line, and may be considered as attractive alternatives to serve as lead compounds in drug development for breast cancer as an adjuvant therapy.

TL;DR: Data showed that excision with packing had the highest cure rate (85%), followed by excision and primary closure (65%), and then phenol (55%), and the surgeon’s familiarity with the techniques were important factors in the choice of treatment modality.