Understanding epidemiological and clinical study designs is key to producing reliable health evidence. From descriptive reports to randomized trials, each design has unique strengths and limitations.

Objective Heart failure (HF) is a major public health issue due to its high morbidity, mortality and healthcare burden. This ...

Phase II study of ginkgo biloba in irradiated brain tumor survivors: Effects on quality of life (QOL), mood, and cognitive function. Background: Ependymomas are rare tumors of the brain and spinal ...

The faculty of the Department of Epidemiology are dedicated to advancing population health research using a variety of methodological approaches. Our research, from applied public health to ...

Changes of the lung cancer histology, diagnostic modality, stage, and smoking status among veterans over the past 20 years. Background: The Lebanese breast cancer screening campaign's impact has never ...

Background The participation of women in sports, including basketball, is becoming increasingly common, and this increased involvement raises concerns about the potential risk of sports injuries.

The emergence of microbial diseases poses a significant threat to public health and welfare worldwide. The spread of these diseases can be endemic (continuous occurrence), epidemic (increased ...

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Background There is limited evidence describing the injury profile of short-course triathletes, and detail regarding differences between male and females. Comprehensive and reliable longitudinal ...

Our studies ask important public health and clinical questions about environmental, socioeconomic, lifestyle, genetic, and other factors that may contribute to the incidence, recurrence, and mortality ...