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High-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays have been included in the diagnostic approaches for patients with symptoms suggesting acute myocardial infarction 1,2. To improve diagnosis and overcome limitations associated with high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays, a machine learning model was developed to integrate cardiac troponin concentrations at presentation

Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the common viruses that cause acute respiratory tract infection in infants and children leading to hospitalization 1,2. RSV infection mainly manifests as bronchiolitis and may progress to pneumonia 1,2. Symptoms include coryza, congestion, cough, and tachypnea. Worldwide,

Clinical trials, which serve as the foundation of medical progress, possess the potential to revolutionize treatments and reshape the landscape of healthcare. Nonetheless, a significant gap remains apparent—a gap that undermines the core principle of fair medical advancement. The glaring absence of the Arab population

Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder characterized by exceptionally high levels of cholesterol in the blood, leading to an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases. In Lebanon, a country with a unique genetic makeup and lifestyle factors, there is a pressing need for increased clinical

The traditional clinical trial process is lengthy, complicated and hindered by its dependence on manual effort and inefficient practices. Extensive manual effort is needed to gather and analyze data, which is often fragmented between disconnected systems. Moreover, current patient recruitment, enrollment, and monitoring require frequent

Sleep plays an important role in maintaining physical and psychological health1. Reduced sleep duration has been linked to impaired physiological and mental functions2, and cancers3. A recent review has also found that sleep dysregulation has been associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction and inflammation4, including inflammatory bowel