MEDICA Research Investigation

ROR: 00c0xnc19

OpenAlex ID: I4405258251

The dual impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on metabolic and reproductive health in polycystic ovary syndrome: insights from human and animal trials

2025 · Bassel H. Hoteit, Jana Kotaich, et al. · Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism · 18

Phenotypic switch of vascular smooth muscle cells in COVID‐19: Role of cholesterol, calcium, and phosphate

2024 · Laura Ghanem, Dina Essayli, et al. · Journal of Cellular Physiology · 11

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Evaluating cancer risks: The impact of thirdhand smoke exposure on carcinogenesis

2025 · Laura Ghanem, Antonia Moubarak, et al. · Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology · 6

Interventions promoting remyelination in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review of clinical trials

2025 · Houssein Makhzoum, Rania El Majzoub, et al. · Neurological Research · 6

Identification of neuro-inflammatory biomarkers through non-invasive advanced neuroimaging techniques in pharmaco-resistant epilepsy: A systematic review

2025 · Dayana Haidar Shoukair, Rania El Majzoub, et al. · Epilepsy & Behavior · 3

Inflammation in cardio-oncology and psychological disorders: mechanisms, biomarkers, pain management, and therapeutic strategies

2025 · Shreya Singh Beniwal, Daniela Castro Calderón, et al. · Annals of Medicine and Surgery · 3

Sex steroid receptors in colorectal cancer: implications for tumor progression, therapeutic opportunities, and sex-specific outcomes

2025 · Shreya Singh Beniwal, Yash Janu, et al. · Annals of Medicine and Surgery · 3

Refractory severe aplastic anemia in a child: treatment failure and access barriers in a low-resource setting

2025 · Zeinab Karaki, Chrystelle Chemaly, et al. · Annals of Medicine and Surgery · 2

2025 · Zeinab Karaki, Jana Kotaich, et al. · Annals of Medicine and Surgery · 2

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on the Use of Antidiabetic Medications for Weight Loss: A Cross‐Sectional Study in the Lebanese Population

2026 · Rim Masri, Hekmat Kaakour, et al. · Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism · 1

First Case of Neuroblastoma‐Like Somatic‐Type Malignancy Arising in the Teratomatous Component of a Mixed Non‐Seminomatous Testicular Germ Cell Tumor in an Adult

2026 · Karl Ziade, Jana Kotaich, et al. · Clinical Case Reports · 1

Use of intraoperative neuromonitoring in robotic thyroidectomy: a systematic review of recurrent laryngeal nerve outcomes

2026 · Nagham Al Dirani, Hadi Ftouni, et al. · Annals of Medicine and Surgery · 1

Awareness Level, Knowledge and Attitude Among Lebanese Medical Students Towards Interprofessional Collaboration Between Healthcare Professionals: A Cross-Sectional National Study

2025 · Solay Farhat, Zeinab Hammoud, et al. · Cureus · 1

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The role of robotic telesurgery and telementoring in low- and middle-income countries

2025 · Hiba, Bassel H. Hoteit, et al. · Impact Surgery · 1

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First documented extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli renal abscess in Lebanon: a case report

2025 · Rabih Awad, Ahmad A El Lakis, et al. · Annals of Medicine and Surgery · 1

Effects of triptolide herb on the progression of Alzheimer’s disease preclinical models: a systematic review

2025 · Rabab Shami, Rania El Majzoub, et al. · Neurodegenerative Disease Management · 1

Retinal Detachment Complicating Endogenous Endophthalmitis in a COVID‐19 Patient With Superimposed Streptococcus pneumoniae Bacteremia

2025 · Madiha Hijazi, Jana Kotaich, et al. · Case Reports in Infectious Diseases · 1

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Exploring the need for surgical face masks in operating room: a comprehensive literature review

2024 · Mortada Abbass, Jana Kotaich, et al. · Annals of Medicine and Surgery · 1

Association between iron deficiency Anemia and allergic conditions: A retrospective analysis

2026 · Shreya Singh Beniwal, Gurneet Singh Dhingra, et al. · Human Antibodies

The association between orthorexia nervosa and social media use: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2026 · Anna-Marina Nakhl, Muhammad Ahmad Barakat, et al. · PLOS mental health.

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Epilepsy as a Contributing Cause of Death Among Malignant Brain Tumour Patients in the United States, 1999–2024: A Multiple-Cause CDC WONDER Joinpoint Analysis with Relevance to the Epilepsy Treatment Gap in Pakistan

2026 · Muhammad Ahmad Baraakat, Hadi Ftouni, et al. · Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

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Urban–Rural Disparities in Malignant Brain Tumour Mortality in the United States, 1999–2020: A CDC WONDER Join point Analysis with Relevance to Neurosurgical Access in Pakistan

2026 · Muhammad Barakat, Hadi Ftouni, et al. · Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

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Childhood and Adolescent Central Nervous System Tumour Mortality in the United States, 1999– 2024: A CDC WONDER Joinpoint Analysis and Surveillance Model for Pakistan

2026 · Muhammad Ahmad Barakat, Hadi Flouni, et al. · Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

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Place of Death Among Malignant Brain Tumour Decedents in the United States, 2003–2024: A CDC WONDER Joinpoint Analysis of End-of-Life Care Settings with Relevance to Palliative Capacity in Pakistan

2026 · Muhammad Ahmad Barakat, Hadi Ftouni, et al. · Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

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Sleep deprivation as a multi-system physiological stressor: A review of shared mechanisms and clinical implications

2026 · Firas K. Ghanem, Hrayr Attarian, et al. · Sleep Medicine

Works count: 34

Citation count: 179