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  1. Article ; Online: siRNA Conjugated Nanoparticles-A Next Generation Strategy to Treat Lung Cancer.

    Itani, Rasha / Al Faraj, Achraf

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2019  Volume 20, Issue 23

    Abstract: Despite major progress in both therapeutic and diagnostic techniques, lung cancer is still considered the leading cause of cancer mortality in the world due to the ineffectiveness of the classical treatments used nowadays. Luckily, the discovery of small ...

    Abstract Despite major progress in both therapeutic and diagnostic techniques, lung cancer is still considered the leading cause of cancer mortality in the world due to the ineffectiveness of the classical treatments used nowadays. Luckily, the discovery of small interfering RNA (siRNA) planted hope in the hearts of scientists and patients worldwide as a new breakthrough in the world of oncology and a robust tool for finally curing cancer. However, the valuable siRNA must be protected and preserved to ensure the effectiveness of this gene therapy, thus nanoparticles are gaining more attention than previous years as the optimal carriers for this fragile molecule. siRNA-loaded nanoparticles are being extensively investigated to find the appropriate formulation, combination, and delivery route with one objective in mind-successfully overcoming all possible limitations shown in clinical studies and making full use of this novel technique to become the next generation treatment to wipe out many chronic diseases, including cancer. In this review, the benefits of using siRNA and nanoparticles in lung cancer treatment will be globally reviewed before discussing why and how nanoparticles and siRNA can be combined to achieve an efficient treatment of lung cancer for prospective clinical applications.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Drug Delivery Systems ; Genetic Therapy ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms/therapy ; Nanoparticles/chemistry ; RNA, Small Interfering/genetics ; RNA, Small Interfering/therapeutic use ; Risk Factors
    Chemical Substances RNA, Small Interfering
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-12-03
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms20236088
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  2. Article ; Online: Optimizing use of theranostic nanoparticles as a life-saving strategy for treating COVID-19 patients.

    Itani, Rasha / Tobaiqy, Mansour / Al Faraj, Achraf

    Theranostics

    2020  Volume 10, Issue 13, Page(s) 5932–5942

    Abstract: ... On the ... ...

    Abstract On the 30
    MeSH term(s) Administration, Intranasal ; Antiviral Agents/administration & dosage ; Betacoronavirus/drug effects ; Betacoronavirus/genetics ; Betacoronavirus/immunology ; COVID-19 ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology ; Coronavirus Infections/immunology ; Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control ; Coronavirus Infections/therapy ; Drug Delivery Systems/methods ; Humans ; Nanoparticles/administration & dosage ; Nanoparticles/chemistry ; Nanoparticles/therapeutic use ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology ; Pneumonia, Viral/immunology ; Pneumonia, Viral/therapy ; RNA, Small Interfering/administration & dosage ; RNA, Small Interfering/genetics ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Theranostic Nanomedicine/methods ; Vaccines, Virus-Like Particle/administration & dosage ; Viral Vaccines/administration & dosage ; Viral Vaccines/immunology ; Virus Internalization/drug effects
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; RNA, Small Interfering ; Vaccines, Virus-Like Particle ; Viral Vaccines
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-01
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2592097-2
    ISSN 1838-7640 ; 1838-7640
    ISSN (online) 1838-7640
    ISSN 1838-7640
    DOI 10.7150/thno.46691
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  3. Article: Correlation of Kidney Size on Computed Tomography with GFR, Creatinine and HbA1C for an Accurate Diagnosis of Patients with Diabetes and/or Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Ghaith, Nashaat / Malaeb, Bassem / Itani, Rasha / Alnafea, Mohammed / Al Faraj, Achraf

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 5

    Abstract: Diabetes is considered one of the major causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), affecting renal blood vessels and nerves. Diagnosis of CKD by traditional biochemical serum and blood analyses is insufficient and insensitive, thus requiring the development ...

    Abstract Diabetes is considered one of the major causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), affecting renal blood vessels and nerves. Diagnosis of CKD by traditional biochemical serum and blood analyses is insufficient and insensitive, thus requiring the development of a more robust technique. This novel study aims to propose a new method for the accurate diagnosis of CKD, quantification of kidney damage, and its prognosis by physicians by measuring the kidney volume on computed tomography (CT). In total, 251 patients were enrolled in this retrospective study. They were divided into four groups: control, patients having diabetes, patients having CKD, and patients having both diabetes and CKD. Results showed that kidney volume correlated negatively with both GFR and HbA1C on CT images, in addition to decreasing faster in males than females. Moreover, HbA1C was shown to correlate positively with creatinine and negatively with GFR. Finally, GFR was more robust than creatinine when correlated with age. The association between kidney volume with GFR and HbA1c can be used to accurately anticipate kidney volume in established CKD on CT scan, especially in resource-poor settings. Furthermore, HbA1C can serve as a powerful biomarker for studying renal function in diabetic CKD patients as it correlates with creatinine and GFR.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662336-5
    ISSN 2075-4418
    ISSN 2075-4418
    DOI 10.3390/diagnostics11050789
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  4. Article: Shedding Light on the Direct and Indirect Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Lebanese Radiographers or Radiologic Technologists: A Crisis within Crises.

    Itani, Rasha / Alnafea, Mohammed / Tannoury, Maya / Hallit, Souheil / Al Faraj, Achraf

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 3

    Abstract: With the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the need for radiologic procedures is increasing for the effective diagnosis and follow-up of pulmonary diseases. There is an immense load on the radiographers' shoulders to cope with all the ... ...

    Abstract With the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the need for radiologic procedures is increasing for the effective diagnosis and follow-up of pulmonary diseases. There is an immense load on the radiographers' shoulders to cope with all the challenges associated with the pandemic. However, amidst this crisis, Lebanese radiographers are also suffering from a socioeconomic crisis and record hyperinflation that have posed additional challenges. A cross-sectional study was conducted among registered Lebanese radiographers to assess the general, workplace conditions, health and safety, mental/psychologic, financial, and skill/knowledge development impacts. Despite applying an adapted safety protocol, institutions are neither providing free RT-PCR testing to their staff nor showing adequate support for infected staff members, thus causing distress about contracting the virus from the workplace. Aggravated by the deteriorating economic situation that affected the radiographers financially, they additionally suffer from severe occupational physical and mental burnout. Regardless of that, they used their free time during the lockdown for skill/knowledge development and have performed many recreational activities. This cross-sectional study highlighted the different ways the pandemic has impacted the radiographers: physically, psychologically, and financially. It aimed to shed light on what these frontline heroes are passing through in the midst of all these unprecedented crises.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare9030362
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  5. Article: Optimizing use of theranostic nanoparticles as a life-saving strategy for treating COVID-19 patients

    Itani, Rasha / Tobaiqy, Mansour / Al Faraj, Achraf

    Theranostics

    Abstract: On the 30th of January 2020, the World Health Organization fired up the sirens against a fast spreading infectious disease caused by a newly discovered Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and gave this disease the name COVID-19. ... ...

    Abstract On the 30th of January 2020, the World Health Organization fired up the sirens against a fast spreading infectious disease caused by a newly discovered Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and gave this disease the name COVID-19. While there is currently no specific treatment for COVID-19, several off label drugs approved for other indications are being investigated in clinical trials across the globe. In the last decade, theranostic nanoparticles were reported as promising tool for efficiently and selectively deliver therapeutic moieties (i.e. drugs, vaccines, siRNA, peptide) to target sites of infection. In addition, they allow monitoring infectious sides and treatment responses using noninvasive imaging modalities. While intranasal delivery was proposed as the preferred administration route for therapeutic agents against viral pulmonary diseases, NP-based delivery systems offer numerous benefits to overcome challenges associated with mucosal administration, and ensure that these agents achieve a concentration that is many times higher than expected in the targeted sites of infection while limiting side effects on normal cells. In this article, we have shed light on the promising role of nanoparticles as effective carriers for therapeutics or immune modulators to help in fighting against COVID-19.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #32483428
    Database COVID19

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