Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of conversion and surface
hardness of two bulk-fill composites and one incremental-fill composite. Methods Bulk-fill …

Background Anemia is a major public health problem worldwide, with adverse consequences
on child growth, development, and survival. This deficiency has affected approximately a …

… Yehia Awad Abed … YA Abed provided content advice. All authors participated in the review
of the … El Kishawi, RR, Soo, KL, Abed, YA et al. Prevalence and associated factors influencing …

Background In many developing countries nutritional, and epidemiological transitions are
emerging into continuing undernutrition and escalating overnutrition, giving rise to the double …

Background The increasing number of obesity and overweight cases in developing countries,
especially among women, requires serious attention because of its effects on the health …

Purpose To assess lead poisoning among a pediatric population in Gaza Strip, the Palestinian
Authority. Methods A total of 1705 questionnaires and blood samples were collected from …

… Gaza Strip in 2008 [Al-Majdalawi J, Abed Y. Determinants of obesity among married women
… YA Abed provided content advice. All authors participated in the review of the manuscripts …

Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is commonly performed, and several factors
increase the risk of open conversion, prolonging operating time and hospital stay. Preoperative …

Background An adequate medical history combined with clinical examination is usually
enough to make the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. The aim of this study was to determine the …

Background The aim was to describe the management of benign gallbladder disease and
identify characteristics associated with all‐cause 30‐day readmissions and complications in a …