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  • In vitro cytotoxicity of formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde mixtures in human cells 
    Khalil, Christian; Bakand, Shahnaz; Winder, Chris; Hayes, Amanda; SAS; 201408580; Natural Sciences; christian.khalil@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
    The cytotoxicity of formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde and their binary mixtures was determined using the MTS (tetrazolium salt; Promega) in vitro assay. Cytotoxicity endpoints were investigated in human cells including; pulmonary ...
  • Surface water toxicity assessment by ecotoxicological and in vitro toxicologocical assays 
    Khalil, C.; Winder, C.; SAS; 201408580; Natural Sciences; christian.khalil@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
    Environmental pollution is an ever-growing problem in today’s consumer world. Disposal of chemicals and their unwanted by-products into the natural environment poses significant risks to ecosystems and human health. The ...
  • Toxicity Of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) mixtures using human derived cells 
    Khalil, C.; Nasir, J.; SAS; 201408580; Natural Sciences; christian.khalil@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
    Assessing the effects of contaminants is an issue of high priority for governmental safety health and environmental agencies around the world. The general conservative consensus is that chemicals in mixtures interact by ...
  • Purified c-phycoerythrin 
    Khalil, Christian; Soni, Badrish; Visavadiya, Nishant P.; Dalwadi, Nirav; Madamwar, Datta; Winder, Chris; SAS; 201408580; Natural Sciences; christian.khalil@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
    We have evaluated in vitro cytotoxicity of cyanobacterial phycoerythrin (C-PE) on three human cell lines by cell proliferation and neutral red uptake assays. No toxic effects of C-PE were observed to any of the cell lines ...
  • Characterization of cytotoxicity of airborne particulates from urban areas of Lahore 
    Khalil, Christian; Ghauri, Badar; Mansha, M.; SAS; 201408580; Natural Sciences; christian.khalil@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
    A number of species (organic and inorganic) in airborne particulates cause the toxicity to living being. The potential of in vitro test methods were explored for toxicity assessment of trace toxic elements (inorganic ...
  • Use of steroids in baseball primarily sports story 
    Kozman, Claudia; SAS; 201503105; Communication Arts; claudia.kozman@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
    A content analysis of U.S. newspapers over 10 years revealed that the issue of steroids in baseball was the result of accidental events slightly more than routine ones. While both news and sports reporters covered ...
  • Interview with Steve Dettre, events services director, infostrada sports group 
    Kozman, Claudia; SAS; 201503105; Communication Arts; claudia.kozman@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
  • News media uses during war 
    Kozman, Claudia; Melki, Jad; SAS; 201503105; 201508744; Communication Arts; claudia.kozman@lau.edu.lb; jmelki@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
    This study contextualizes the theory of uses and gratifications in war and conflict, using the Syrian conflict as a case study. The survey of 2192 displaced Syrian nationals in four countries (Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and ...
  • Interview with Gordon Glen Watson, director of media and communications at Oceania football confederation 
    Kozman, Claudia; SAS; 201503105; Communication Arts; claudia.kozman@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
  • Measuring issue-specific and generic frames in the media’s coverage of the steroids issue in baseball 
    Kozman, Claudia; SAS; 201503105; Communication Arts; claudia.kozman@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
    This study explored frames in the coverage of the steroids issue in baseball through a content analysis of traditional and new media. Using issue-specific and generic frames, it proposed a hybrid measurement tool that ...
  • The tiger woods scandal in the media 
    Kozman, Claudia; SAS; 201503105; Communication Arts; claudia.kozman@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
    This case study examines the Tiger Woods sex scandal using second-level agenda setting and attribute priming as its theoretical structures. It approaches the case through the compelling-arguments hypothesis to explain the ...
  • The syrian crisis in the news 
    Kozman, Claudia; Cozman, Raluca; SAS; 201503105; Communication Arts; claudia.kozman@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University
    Drawing on scholarship on framing, sourcing, and war journalism, this content analysis explores how The New York Times and The Washington Post covered the international reaction to Syria's use of chemical weapons against ...
  • Emerging therapies in multiple myeloma 
    El-Amm, Joelle; Tabbara, Imad A.
    The treatment of multiple myeloma has evolved significantly over the past 2 decades due to the use of high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation, and the subsequent introduction of the immunomodulatory ...
  • The effect of phosphorus manipulation on in vivo glycogenesis and lipogenesis of rats fed a high fructose diet 
    Mattar, Lama; Obied, Omar; Hwalla, Nahla
    Objective: High phosphorus intake was reported to be associated with the development of metabolic syndrome. This effect is though to be related to its capacity to induce lipogenesis and uric acid production. Fructose is ...
  • Effect of 7-minute workout on weight and body composition 
    Mattar, L.; Farran, N.; Bakhour, D.
    The 7-minute workout composed of aerobic and resistance exercises is becoming a very popular workout. It targets individuals with time constrains and low motivation to commit to lengthy and extensive workout programs. The ...
  • Stimulation of postprandial in vivo glycogenesis and lipogenesis of rats fed high fructose diet with varied phosphate content 
    Mattar, Lama E.; Mattar, Melanie A.; Mouneimne, Youssef; Obeid, Omar A.
    It has been reported that increased fructose intake is associated with the development of the metabolic syndrome. The phosphate (P) sequestering capacity of fructose is likely to affect the phosphorylation capacity of ...
  • Relationship between malnutrition and depression or anxiety in Anorexia Nervosa 
    Mattar, Lama; Huas, Caroline; Duclos, Jeanne; Apfel, Alexandre; Godart, Nathalie
    Background Depression, anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) frequently co-occur with Anorexia Nervosa (AN). Clinical consensus admits that depressive symptoms and anxiety are the sequelae of malnutrition in ...
  • Anorexia nervosa and nutritional assessment 
    Mattar, Lama; Godart, Nathalie; Melchior, Jean-Claude; Pichard, Claude
    The psychiatric condition of patients suffering from anorexia nervosa (AN) is affected by their nutritional status. An optimal assessment of the nutritional status of patients is fundamental in understanding the relationship ...
  • Underweight patients with anorexia nervosa 
    Mattar, Lama; Godart, Nathalie; Melchior, Jean-Claude; Falissard, Bruno; Kolta, Sami; Ringuenet, Damien; Vindreau, Christine; Nordon, Clementine; Pichard, Claude
    Summary Background & aims Body weight changes do not reflect the respective changes of body compartments, namely fat-free mass (FFM) and fat mass (FM). Both bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) and the Dual X-ray ...
  • Can birth weight predict later body composition in anorexia nervosa? 
    Mattar, L.; Pichard, C.; Godart, N.; Mechior, J-C.
    BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The relationship between birth weight and body composition at later stages in life was not studied previously in anorexia nervosa (AN). The aim of the following brief report is to present results ...

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