Jean Paule Remington Joumaa

Mr. Jean Paule Remington Joumaa

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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23 January 2025 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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JJJean Paule Remington Joumaa
Jean Paule Remington Joumaa
ARAngela Youssef Raffoul
Angela Youssef Raffoul
CSCharbel Sarkis
Charbel Sarkis
ECElizabeth Chatrieh
Elizabeth Chatrieh
SZSally Zaidan
Sally Zaidan
HGHilda E. Ghadieh
Hilda E. Ghadieh
Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) worldwide. Among individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), 30–40% are at risk of developing DKD. This review focuses on the mechanistic processes, available and emerging biomarkers for diagnosing, monitoring, and preventing DKD, as well as treatment options targeted at DKD patients. A literature search was conducted on PubMed and Scopus using specific keywords. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to select the articles used for this review. The literature highlights various mechanisms involved in the progression of DKD to more severe stages. Additionally, several biomarkers have been identified, which aid in diagnosing and monitoring the disease. Furthermore, numerous treatment approaches are being explored to address the underlying causes of DKD. Advanced research is exploring new medications to aid in DKD remission; sodium-glucose cotransport (SGLT2) inhibitors and finerenone, in particular, are gaining attention for their novel renoprotective effects. DKD is a major complication of diabetes, marked by complex and multifactorial mechanisms. Thus, understanding these processes is essential for developing targeted therapies to potentially reverse DKD progression. Biomarkers show promise for early diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression, while current treatment strategies underscore the importance of a multifaceted approach.

28 November 2025 in BMC Urology
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JJJean Paule Remington Joumaa
Jean Paule Remington Joumaa
AKAlaa Mustafa Korhani
Alaa Mustafa Korhani
GNGhassan Nabbout
Ghassan Nabbout
Epidermal inclusion cysts (EICs) are benign lesions lined by stratified squamous epithelium, most commonly arising in cutaneous or subcutaneous tissues. Wi

1 January 2026 in Case Reports in Urology
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JJJean Paule Remington Joumaa
Jean Paule Remington Joumaa
KKKelly Katherine Karam
Kelly Katherine Karam
JGJoya Ghaleb
Joya Ghaleb
HGHilda E. Ghadieh
Hilda E. Ghadieh
AKAlaa Korhani
Alaa Korhani
Primary signet ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) of the bladder is an exceptionally rare and aggressive malignancy, accounting for only 0.12%–0.6% of all bladder cancers. This case report describes a 54‐year‐old female who presented with urinary incontinence and abdominal pain, initially misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection. Imaging revealed suspicious bladder findings, and subsequent cystoscopy with transurethral resection identified SRCC, later confirmed by immunohistochemistry (PD‐L1 positive, CDX‐2/ER negative). Despite peritoneal carcinomatosis, the patient responded to cisplatin/gemcitabine chemotherapy and immunotherapy, demonstrating tumor shrinkage on follow‐up imaging. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of SRCC due to its nonspecific symptoms and potential histological overlap with other metastatic gastrointestinal tumors. Early recognition and a multidisciplinary approach are critical for improving patient outcomes.