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4. Examining Trends of Cigarette Smoking Amongst Syrian Refugees During Their First Two Years in Canada

Author

Oda, Anna, Beukeboom, Carolyn, Bridekirk, Jonathan, Bayoumi, Ahmed, Hynie, Michaela, Al Mhamied, Adnan, Hamidian, Arman, Issa, Anas, Kuo, Ben C.H., Agic, Branka, Ahmad, Farah, Hyndman, Jennifer, Hanley, Jill, Rummens, Joanna Anneke, Qasim, Kashmala, Sherrell, Kathy, McKenzie, Kwame, Saad, Lana, Abdullah, Lina, Khalaf, Mahi, Diaz, Marcela, Massijeh, May, Awwad, Mona, and Arya, Neil

Subjects
Adult, Male, medicine.medical_specialty, Canada, Epidemiology, Refugee, Logistic regression, Cigarette Smoking, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Cigarette smoking, Health care, Medicine, Humans, 030212 general & internal medicine, Health care providers, Depression (differential diagnoses), Refugees, 030505 public health, Descriptive statistics, Syria, business.industry, Public health, Smoking, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Mental health, respiratory tract diseases, behavior and behavior mechanisms, Female, 0305 other medical science, business, Demography
Abstract

This brief report explored trends of cigarette smoking among Syrian newcomers in the first two years of resettlement in Canada. 1794 adult Syrian refugees were surveyed about their physical and mental health, and smoking behaviours. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, and logistic regressions. Almost 27% of the sample reported cigarette smoking (50% light smokers and 50% moderate/heavy smokers). Light smokers increased and moderate/heavy smokers decreased in the number of cigarettes smoked from year 1 to year 2. Moderate/heavy smokers were more likely to be male and reported higher post-traumatic stress scores, while light smokers reported higher depression scores. Only 14.3% of smokers recalled receiving advice from health care providers in Canada regarding their smoking habits. Healthcare providers should provide tailored advice to everyone who is an active smoker with a specific emphasis on those who have concurrent health issues.

Published
2021

9. Question: Can you identify this condition?

Author

Abdullah, Lina and Abbas, Ossama

Subjects
Male, Mastocytoma, Skin, Nevus, Pigmented, Practice, Adolescent, Epidermal Cyst, Remission, Spontaneous, Mouth Mucosa, Infant, Insect Bites and Stings, Skin Diseases, Vascular, Capillaries, Diagnosis, Differential, Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia, Humans, Child, Pigmentation Disorders, Purpura
Published
2012

11. Ketogenic Diet and the Skin.

Author

Harb D, Abdullah L, Kurban M, and Abbas O

Subjects
Humans, Skin, Diet, Ketogenic adverse effects, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, Acne Vulgaris
Abstract

In dermatology, the role of dietary modifications as a means to manage or prevent skin disorders has recently gained special attention among patients and physicians. This is especially true for the currently popular ketogenic diet (KD), which comprises low carbohydrate, high fat, and adequate amount of protein. Recent evidence from basic science research, small clinical trials, population studies, and reports has presented promising potential role of KD as a supplementary or adjuvant treatment in different cutaneous disorders mainly due to its anti-inflammatory properties. This review is directed at raising awareness among dermatologists on the potential uses of KD in managing skin disorders, such as acne, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, among others. In addition, cutaneous adverse reactions, such as prurigo pigmentosa and nutritional deficiencies, which have been associated with KD, are also discussed in this review.

Published
2023

17. Dermacase. Can you identify this condition? Benign familial chronic pemphigus.

Author

Abdullah L and Abbas O

Subjects
Administration, Topical, Adult, Chronic Disease, Diagnosis, Differential, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Pemphigus, Benign Familial drug therapy, Anti-Bacterial Agents administration & dosage, Detergents administration & dosage, Glucocorticoids administration & dosage, Pemphigus, Benign Familial diagnosis
Published
2011

23. Common nail changes and disorders in older people: Diagnosis and management.

Author

Abdullah L and Abbas O

Subjects
Disease Management, Humans, Physicians, Family, Nail Diseases, Nails
Abstract

Objective To present family physicians with common nail alterations and disorders occurring in the elderly population and their management options. Quality of evidence The evidence relating to different nail conditions is mostly derived from randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and review articles. However, given the scarcity of evidence on some conditions, articles with weaker levels of evidence were also included in our review. Main message Given the growing elderly population and the associated demographic changes and longer lifespans, geriatric care is becoming more of a complicated and multidisciplinary effort in which the role of the family physician is increasingly important. Although common among the elderly, nail changes are often not brought to the attention of primary caregivers and are thus overlooked. These nail changes can affect various components of the nail unit and might represent normal age-related nail alterations or nail abnormalities that require immediate intervention. Knowledge and familiarity with these common nail abnormalities and their underlying causes is important for the family practitioner in order to effectively reach an accurate diagnosis and provide better care of this large and growing elderly population. Conclusion Nail changes are common in the elderly, and family physicians are best placed to diagnose and treat these common problems. It is important that family physicians also recognize less common but more serious nail problems that require immediate treatment.

Published
2011

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