Dear Colleagues, Under the patronage of the Ministry of Public Health, HE. Dr. Rakan Nassereldine, and Mount Lebanon Hospital Balamand University Medical Center have the pleasure to invite you to the 9th Lebanese Oncology Forum that will be held on April 24 and 25, 2025 at our institution. Thursday April 24,2025 @ 2:30 PM Friday April 25,2025 @Read more
In the aftermath of the mass casualty incident on Tuesday, September 17, Mount Lebanon Hospital University Medical Center (MLHUMC) has, as of this evening, treated over 150 individuals, primarily for eye and hand injuries, and performed more than 100 surgeries within the past 24 hours. Eleven patients remain in the Intensive Care Unit. The hospitalRead more
Abstract Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is a life-threatening disease commonly affecting the lungs of immunosuppressed patients. Recently, Aspergillosis was diagnosed in immunocompetent patients with viral pneumonia due to influenza virus and coronavirus-19 infections. A series of four immunocompetent patients from different hospitals in Lebanon diagnosed with pulmonary aspergillosis post viral infection is reported. Aspergillosis isRead more
A unique initiative that combines treatment to research in presence of top-notch specialists Beirut, on the 14th of June 2024 – Small signs might be an alarm to underlying more serious health conditions. In this perspective, Mount Lebanon Hospital University Medical Center (MLHUMC) organized together with Balamand University in Dekwaneh, an Open Health Day toRead more
Dear Colleagues, Under the patronage of the Ministry of Public Health, HE. Dr. Rakan Nassereldine, and Mount Lebanon Hospital Balamand University Medical Center have the pleasure to invite you to the 9th Lebanese Oncology Forum that will be held on April 24 and 25, 2025 at our institution. Thursday April 24,2025 @ 2:30 PM Friday April 25,2025 @Read more
Abstract Introduction Next-generation sequencing (NGS) of tumor DNA can detect actionable drivers and help guide therapy for patients with advanced-stage cancers. While tissue-based genotyping is considered standard of care, blood-based genotyping is emerging as a valid alternative. Tumor genomic profiles may vary by region, and data from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) areRead more
Abstract Purpose This study aims to assess the status of radiation oncology peer review procedures across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkiye (MENAT) region. Methods A cross-sectional electronic survey was conducted among radiotherapy centers in the MENAT region in March 2024. It assessed peer review practices, departmental demographics, perceived importance of peer review, andRead more
Abstract Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is a life-threatening disease commonly affecting the lungs of immunosuppressed patients. Recently, Aspergillosis was diagnosed in immunocompetent patients with viral pneumonia due to influenza virus and coronavirus-19 infections. A series of four immunocompetent patients from different hospitals in Lebanon diagnosed with pulmonary aspergillosis post viral infection is reported. Aspergillosis isRead more